THE ABILITIES CENTER ENRICHMENT CLASSES
An INTAKE may be necessary for participation in most classes.
Call or email therapy@abilitiescenter.com now for more information. (248) 926-0909

¨       INFANT MASSAGE - Learn massage strokes to help with bonding and relaxation as well as developmental exercises for children birth - 18 months old. These techniques can be used for a lifetime. 4 week class for 1 hour a week. $49.00

¨      AQUA KIDS - A therapist will offer private or semi-private lessons based on the abilities and needs of your child. Basic water safety, stroke development, strength endurance and coordination are also addressed. 6 week class. 1/2 hour per week for both private and semi-private lesson. $270.00 for private lesson. $185.00 for semi-private lesson, (two or more children).

¨       FUN WITH FOOD – This class is for your 3-6 year old child who has had difficulty accepting new foods and food textures, limiting nutritional intake. Parents will concurrently be instructed in techniques demonstrated in the class to use at home, making transitions to new foods positive and successful. Helpful articles, recipes and further information will be included. 12 week class for 1 hour per week. $600.00

¨       MOTOR MOUTHS - Watch your 3-5 year old child's speech and language skills grow through the dynamics of play. Children will integrate their senses and have fun in a group setting. Led by a speech-language pathologist and occupational Therapist. This class is ideal for children who have apraxia/dyspraxia, decreased speech and language skills, and difficulty with social skills. 6 week class for 1 hour per week. $275.00.

¨      SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES - This class focuses on improving social skills of 3-6 year old children. Through fun and interactive activities in a therapeutic environment, children improve their abilities to read and understand social cues. Led by occupational therapist and speech-language pathologist.6 week class for 1 hour per week. $275.00

¨       JITTERBUGS I - A sensorimotor class for young children designed to enhance gross motor, fine motor and social development. Children can shake, rattle and roll. 6 week class. 1 hour per week. Led by a physical and occupational therapist. $275.00

¨       FOOD SCIENTIST - This class is for your 7-10 year old child who has difficulty accepting new foods and food textures, limiting nutritional intake. Parents will concurrently be instructed in techniques demonstrated in the class to use at home, making transitions to new foods positive and successful. Helpful articles, recipes and further information will be included. A “science” comparison is used. 8 week class. 1 hour per week. $400.00

¨      HANDWRITING AND MORE - For children ages 6-12 years old. This handwriting course uses a multi-sensory approach, which focuses on improving the underlying skills of handwriting, including strength and coordination, perception, letter formation, touch, visual and spatial awareness, posture, and grip. 6 week class. 1 hour per week. $210.00

¨      “ABLE ABE'S” CALLIROBICS - For children 6-12 years old. A unique approach to improving handwriting. Gross motor activities designed to improve posture and strengthen the body are followed by handwriting set to music to improve writing, rhythm and flow. 6 week class. 1 hour per week. $210.00

¨       JITTERBUGS II- A sensorimotor group for children ages 5-7 years old, grouped by age and ability, designed to enhance their physical development and social skills. Each class incorporates both fine and gross motor activities.
6 week class. 1 hour per week. $275.00

¨      MARTIAL ARTS THERAPY- This class adapts formal martial arts movements to enhance body coordination and organization of behaviors. Martial Arts is utilized as a method of therapy rather than as training for fighting. Taught by a Physical Therapist and certified Martial Arts instructor who is a physical therapist. Ages 7 & Up. No intake required. 6 week class for 1 hour a week. $160.00

¨      KIDS KLUB I - This class focuses on improving the social skills of 7-10 year olds. Through fun & interactive activities Kids Klub members gain an understanding of their sensory needs and improve ability to read social cues. No intake required.
8 week class. 1 hour per week. $300.00

¨     KIDS KLUB II - This class focuses on improving the social skills of ages 10 and up .No intake required. 8 week class. 1 hour per week. $300.00

¨      AQUA KIDS - A therapist will offer private or semi-private lessons based on the abilities and needs of your child. Basic water safety, stroke development, strength endurance and coordination are addressed. 6 week class. 1/2 hour per week for both private and semi-private lesson. $270.00 for private lesson. $185.00 for semi-private lesson, (two or more children). .

An intake is necessary for participation in most classes. Call (248) 926-0909 or email therapy@abilitiescenter.com now for more information.