Brandywine Occupational Therapy, LLC

Brandywine Occupational Therapy, LLC Function in motion! Serving families in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. We offer skilled Occupational Therapy in a non-traditional, natural setting.

Brandywine Occupational Therapy, LLC is a private practice located in Wilmington, DE. Occupational Therapy is the healthcare profession which enables people to engage and participate in activities they want, need, or expected to do. We treat clients of all ages. Our client's plan of care will include task oriented approaches based on motor learning principles and may include other evidence based practices, such as:
hippotherapy (use of the movement of the horse)
equine assisted therapy (use of the horse's environment)
SI (sensory integrative techniques)
DIR/ Floortime (Direct Individual Relationship based)
The Alert Program for self regulation
NDT (neurodevelopmental techniques)
PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation)

Goals are collaboratively developed so that our clients are able to participate in activities which they want, need, or are expected to do. Play is incorporated as appropriate. At Brandywine Occupational Therapy, LLC some diagnoses frequently treated are:
Developmental Delays
Cerebral Palsy
Down syndrome
Low Muscle Tone
Sensory Processing Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Autism
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Spina Bifida
Hyper/ Hypotonia
Chromosomal Disorders

Brandywine Occupational Therapy, LLC provides a variety of high quality services including: screening; consultation; evaluation; and treatment.

Wishing everyone happy holidays! We will be closed 12/24 through 1/1 as we celebrate the season!
12/24/2025

Wishing everyone happy holidays! We will be closed 12/24 through 1/1 as we celebrate the season!

Happy Thanksgiving!
11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

πŸ¦ƒ π—₯π—˜π—”π——π—¬ 𝗙𝗒π—₯ π—§π—›π—”π—‘π—žπ—¦π—šπ—œπ—©π—œπ—‘π—š?
Here are some tips to help make sure you and your loved ones have a sensory friendly Thanksgiving!

𝟏) π—žπ—‘π—’π—ͺ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗒 π—˜π—«π—£π—˜π—–π—§:
Depending on the person, a schedule or conversation about the day’s plans could be very helpful. Include details about the day’s process, photos of other attendees, smells, etc.

𝟐) π—£π—Ÿπ—”π—‘ 𝗔 π—¦π—”π—™π—˜ π—¦π—£π—”π—–π—˜:
Plan a safe space for your loved one that they can go to as needed. This may be a room with dimmed lights, reduced noises, a place to move freely, and other comforts that can help them regulate.

πŸ‘) π—œπ—‘π—–π—Ÿπ—¨π——π—˜ π—¦π—˜π—‘π—¦π—’π—₯𝗬 𝗕π—₯π—˜π—”π—žπ—¦:
If you notice that your loved one is getting overwhelmed, make sure they know it is okay if they would rather go to the the planned safe space for a break. Don’t force engagement or have expectations.

πŸ’) π—¦π—˜π—‘π—¦π—’π—₯𝗬 𝗔π—ͺ𝗔π—₯π—˜π—‘π—˜π—¦π—¦:
Ensure guests and/or hosts are fully aware of all sensory needs so that appropriate accommodations are made. This may be something as simple as having alternative food options available or a low volume for music.

πŸ“) π—£π—”π—§π—œπ—˜π—‘π—–π—˜ & π—¨π—‘π——π—˜π—₯π—¦π—§π—”π—‘π——π—œπ—‘π—š:
Provide all attending with the patience and understanding that they deserve.

10/31/2025
Fall FUN!
10/31/2025

Fall FUN!

10/02/2025

We are inspired by our clients everyday! 🀩❀️

09/12/2025
08/27/2025

Better Late than Never – Another Gem from ISES 2025 in Fort Collins 🌟🐴

I’m still catching up on some of the fascinating posters from the conference, and I didn’t want to miss sharing this one!

β€œAHA Hippotherapy Conceptual Framework 2024” – presented by Joann Benjamin ( fei / usef classifier AHA Faculty )

πŸ‘‰ In the United States, hippotherapy (the clinical use of equine movement) is recognized as a standard therapy tool in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology.

The American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) first developed their conceptual framework back in 1992 and updated it in 2024. It outlines nine theoretical tenets that support the clinical use of medical quality equine movement at its center and its impact on patients.

Highlights include:
πŸ”Ή Medical quality equine movement can facilitate neuromotor systems that support functional skills in patients.
πŸ”Ή The complexity of impacting human sensorimotor function requires performance-based equine movement and handling.
πŸ”Ή Consistent with the 5 Domains Model, therapy horses must be neurologically sound, emotionally and physically healthy, and capable of producing nuanced performance – both for patient benefit and for the welfare of the horses themselves.
πŸ”Ή The 2024 update reflects a growing body of evidence supporting the validity of this work in therapy.

It was a fascinating reminder of how the horse’s movement isn’t just valuable in training or sport – it can literally be medicine in motion. πŸŽπŸ’‘

For more information, check out the American Hippotherapy Association at AmericanHippotherapyAssociation.org

07/31/2025

Dawson’s Rare Disease, Malan Syndrome, Does Not Stop Him From Trying His Best, Being A Great Teammate, And Loving Baseball!

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800 Carr Road
Wilmington, DE
19809

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Tuesday 3pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm

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