About Us
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Appalachian Pediatric Therapy is a trusted pediatric therapy practice proudly serving children and families across Western North Carolina since 1995. For more than 25 years, our experienced team has provided high-quality, individualized therapy services for children with speech, language, developmental, and occupational therapy needs.
We offer pediatric speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and Community-Based Rehabilitative Services (CBRS) designed to help children build confidence, develop essential skills, and reach their fullest potential. Our compassionate therapists work closely with children and their families to create personalized treatment plans that support each child’s unique needs and goals. We also look forward to expanding our services to include physical therapy in the future.
Whether you are a parent looking for pediatric therapy services in Western North Carolina or a therapist searching for a supportive and rewarding place to grow your career, we invite you to explore Appalachian Pediatric Therapy and discover how our team can support your child and your family.
Services
Occupational Therapy
Appalachian Pediatric Therapy provides pediatric occupational therapy services to children and families throughout Western North Carolina. Our occupational therapists work with children from early intervention through preschool and school age, providing individualized support to help children develop the skills they need to participate more independently in everyday activities.
Occupational therapy may help children develop skills related to fine motor development and skill building, sensory processing, dressing and self-care, attention and coordination, feeding, play, and participation in home and school activities. We provide services in a variety of settings, including in-person and virtual therapy, based on each child’s individual needs.
Our goal is to create a supportive and engaging therapy experience that helps every child build confidence, independence, daily living skills, and reach their fullest potential.
Speech Therapy
Every child has their own unique way of communicating. Our Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) provide individualized evaluations to better understand your child’s strengths and identify areas where a little extra support may help. Therapy is provided by our Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLP-Assistants), who work together to help children grow their speech, language, and communication skills in a fun, encouraging, and supportive environment.
We support children with a wide range of communication needs, including speech sound disorders, language delays and disorders, social communication challenges, stuttering, and voice concerns. Therapy is tailored to each child’s strengths, needs, and developmental level, with an emphasis on building practical communication skills that carry over into everyday life.
We also partner with families, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals to help children use their communication skills successfully at home, at school, and in the community. When appropriate, our team provides caregiver education, home strategies, and collaboration with other members of your child’s care team.
We believe therapy should be as unique as the child. Our team builds on each child’s strengths, interests, and individual needs to make therapy meaningful, engaging, and relevant. By partnering closely with families, we help children develop the communication skills they need to connect with others, participate more fully in daily routines, and succeed at home, at school, and in their community.
Feeding Therapy
Appalachian Pediatric Therapy provides pediatric feeding therapy to help children develop safe, comfortable, and positive mealtime skills.
Our therapists work with children who may experience challenges with eating, drinking, chewing, swallowing, food textures, or trying new foods.
Feeding therapy is individualized to each child’s strengths and needs and may support children with limited food variety, food avoidance, sensory differences, oral-motor skills, chewing and swallowing, and development of age-appropriate feeding skills. Our team uses evidence-based, play-based approaches and positive reinforcement to help children explore and interact with foods in a safe, supportive, and low-pressure environment. Therapy focuses on positive feeding experiences, skill development, and participation in mealtimes rather than the amount of food a child consumes. We partner closely with families to develop practical strategies that can be carried over into everyday meals and routines at home and school.
We recognize that feeding challenges can affect the whole family. Our approach is thoughtful, individualized, and guided by each child’s developmental, sensory, motor, and medical needs. We work to understand the “why” behind a child’s feeding difficulties, build skills at a pace that feels safe and manageable, and empower families with practical tools and strategies they can use across daily routines.
Community Based Rehabilitative Services
Appalachian Pediatric Therapy provides Community Based Rehabilitative Services (CBRS) for infants and toddlers from birth to age three throughout Western North Carolina. CBRS is an early intervention service designed to help young children develop important cognitive, physical, behavioral, self-help, social-emotional, and communication skills through meaningful, play-based activities.
Often described as “play with a purpose,” CBRS helps children build developmental skills through everyday interactions and activities that are engaging and meaningful to them. Services take place in familiar environments, including homes and daycare settings, allowing children and families to practice skills where they naturally occur.
CBRS is available to children who have been determined eligible by the Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) through the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program. Therapy and intervention are guided by the goals outlined in each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), which is developed collaboratively by the CDSA, parents, and other members of the child’s support team.
Because CBRS is a family-centered early intervention service, our therapists work alongside parents and caregivers to provide practical strategies and encourage positive ways to play, communicate, and interact with their child throughout everyday routines. Our goal is to support children’s development while empowering families with skills they can use every day.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) helps children build meaningful skills for everyday life through positive, individualized support. ABA services may address communication, social skills, learning, routines, and greater independence at home, school, and in the community. Our team works closely with children and families to set meaningful goals, support progress across daily routines, and celebrate each step forward. Appalachian Pediatric Therapy has caring ABA professionals ready to support your child and family.
What makes us different
Patient-centered care
Therapist Owned
Diverse Care
Family Centered
Compassionate
Evidence Based Therapy
Collaborative
Reviews
What our families say about us:
Reviews
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“APT has been such an important part of our child’s journey. From the very beginning, we felt heard, supported, and genuinely cared for. The therapists celebrate every little win right alongside us, and we’ve seen so much growth in our child’s confidence and independence.”
“What we love most about APT is that they don’t just support our child—they support our whole family. They take the time to explain what they’re working on, answer our questions, and give us ideas we can use at home. We truly feel like we’re part of the team.”
“Our child actually looks forward to therapy days. The team at APT makes every session feel fun and encouraging while still working toward meaningful goals. As a parent, there’s nothing better than seeing your child learning, growing, and having fun at the same time.”
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