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what is flip for function?

We are an occupational therapy program offering therapy services as well as individualized adaptive gymnastics classes. We use our expertise and advanced knowledge of movement, development, and kinesiology to guide our therapy sessions and sports classes. A typical session would include sensory input, motor planning, self regulation tools, social skill development, strength, coordination and balance challenges as well as helping with behaviors that may arise. Our staff is comprised of certified and licensed Occupational Therapists and coaches with backgrounds in child development.

All students in our therapy or recreational program begin in 1:1 individual lessons and may advance to group sessions. 

How are your recreational gym classes different from Other gymnastics classes?

Flip for Function is different in that we train our staff on various occupational therapy, kinesiology, child development and mental health principles, techniques, and strategies. Our staff works almost exclusively with children with different needs and disabilities, making their understanding and ability to attune and adapt to the needs of your child greater than that of most typical coaches. As therapists, we complete regular continuing education courses and our coaches complete consistent and regular training under the guidance of our therapists.

I always say, we are problem solvers and relationship builders from day one. We are able to recognize what is causing various challenges in relation to accomplishing various goals and use the sport of gymnastics and our knowledge base to adapt and modify our sessions to maximize success in and out of the gym.

Many of our clients notice positive changes within the first few sessions, which only multiply over time.

What is the difference between your OT sessions and Recreational sessions?

Our Occupational Therapy sessions are always led by a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist. Initial OT evaluations are administered to determine functioning levels of gross and fine motor development, sensory processing, visual motor and perceptual skills, self care skills, cognitive function and social skills. Following the evaluation, goals are established in collaboration with the caregivers. Using this information, treatment sessions are developed with an individualized approach to attain these goals, using our knowledge of neuro-developmental skill progression. OT sessions may be reimbursable by insurance. 

Our recreational program may be led by therapists or sports coaches who have been trained by the staff therapists. We will perform a recreational based assessment to determine the child’s strengths, interests and challenges in various areas of play, motor skills and behaviors. These sessions are individualized as well, with less of a focus on treatment and more of a focus on sport, fitness, skill development, and fun while innately including sensory input and following developmental progressions.

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what age do you serve?

We serve children who are walking up to 18 years old. We ask that the child be potty trained. If they are not, someone is required to stay at the facility.

hOw should I prepare My child for class?

We ask that if your child has long hair, it is pulled back out of their face and that children are wearing comfortable clothing they can move in, no buttons or zippers and nothing that they can trip over!

DO YOU TAKE my INSURANCE?

We are currently private pay as this allows us to give the highest quality of individualized treatment, however, we can provide you with documentation necessary to submit for possible reimbursement. This allows us to spend more time focusing on the skills and challenges you are most concerned with and more time to discuss your child and ways we can further improve the treatment plan and promote the best carryover, as we aren't limited to time constraints and reimbursement specified by the insurance company.

Are there grants, scholarships or alternative funding available?

We never want funding to be a barrier to your child receiving treatment. Below are a few sources to check for various grants that may be available.

Autism Care Today - Autism Care Today provides funding assistance to families throughout the United States on a quarterly basis. 

United Healthcare Children’s Foundation

when can we start?

Anytime! We run sessions year round, so contact us today about setting up your evaluation! 

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