Speech therapy is a dedicated branch of healthcare that helps individuals of all ages improve communication, speaking, language, thinking, and/or swallowing skills. These are skills that people with typical health and development may take for granted—but for individuals who are born with or later acquire certain health conditions, speech therapy can be an incredibly valuable resource. Join us…
Occupational therapy is a branch of rehabilitative health care that helps people participate more fully, confidently, and independently in necessary and desired activities of daily life. These activities—which we can call a person’s “occupations”—range from self-care tasks (like bathing and dressing) to the various physical and cognitive tasks required for school, work, driving, and more. At…
Speech and language matter! Your loved one’s ability to communicate with others and express their needs is essential for helping them gain independence, enjoy meaningful relationships, and feel successful within the context of their own lives. When your loved one has a mental or physical health condition that impacts the way they speak, think, and…
For children and teenagers, the ability to nourish friendships and interact with their peer group is essential for promoting healthy social skills and development. When a child is living with a physical or mental health condition like autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, or visual and hearing impairments, it can be more difficult for them…
Therapeutic Potentials, Inc. offers area-leading physical therapy and occupational therapy for adults and children in Southwestern Florida. These related yet diverse fields of health care are invaluable for individuals with acute and chronic health conditions looking to increase their independence and quality of life. While similar, these professions are distinct and offer unique benefits to patients and their…
If your doctor refers you or your child to speech therapy, you might have several questions about your upcoming care. What does speech therapy look like? What happens during a typical speech therapy session? What sort of activities will I/my child do in speech therapy? At Therapeutic Potentials, Inc., we welcome questions like these, and hear them often…
