Intensive Therapy in Irvine for Neurodivergent Children

Our Spring, Summer, and Winter Intensive Therapy Weeks are short, focused programs that happen during school breaks and are designed to help your child keep growing and building skills while school is out. 

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Intensive Therapeutic Program (3 - 5 y/o)

A Play-Based, Comprehensive Therapy Program for Children Ages 3 to 5. Led by our multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists, this program weaves therapeutic goals directly into play. We use a neurodiversity-affirming approach that honors your child’s unique way of processing the world. Instead of forcing compliance or focusing on behaviors, we focus on building regulation, connection, and confidence through child-led engagement.

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Year-Round
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Tumble-N-Grow: Therapeutic Program

Therapeutic Learning Program for early elementary-age children. We use a neurodiversity-affirming approach that honors your child’s unique way of processing the world. Alternative to traditional preschool for children who benefit from a therapeutic environment. Led by our multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Feeding Therapists, Tumble-N-Grow weaves individual therapeutic goals directly into a play-based curriculum.
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Year-Round

Spring Break Intensive Therapy 2026

Join us for an inclusive and engaging spring break camp designed for neurodivergent kids at the clinic! Empower your child in a supportive environment with fun activities tailored to their needs. Register now for an unforgettable and enriching experience!
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Spring

Summer Intensive Therapy 2026

A vibrant blend of engaging activities crafted to enhance social skills, sensory experiences, motor development, and beyond! Our carefully curated program offers an immersive and supportive environment where children explore a diverse range of activities, from interactive games to hands-on exercises, fostering holistic growth. Through a mix of fun-filled sessions, we focus on nurturing social interactions, refining sensory responses, and honing motor skills, empowering every child to thrive in a dynamic and inclusive setting.
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Summer

Winter Intensive Therapy 2025-2026

Warm up your child’s winter break with our inclusive and engaging winter camp designed just for neurodivergent kids! Through cozy, play-based activities, social games, and sensory-friendly fun, children will build skills and confidence in a supportive setting. Join us for a week of connection, growth, and winter-themed adventures!
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Winter
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What Is Intensive Occupational Therapy?

Intensive occupational therapy is a structured program where a child receives occupational therapy multiple times per week over a shorter period of time. Instead of spreading progress out over many months or years, intensive occupational therapy allows skills to build through repetition, consistency, and deeper connection with the therapy team.

This model supports how children actually learn. Skills develop best when they are practiced often, in a regulated state, and with a therapist who truly understands the child.

Intensive occupational therapy focuses on the whole child, including sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor skills, executive functioning, and daily life participation. The goal is not to push children harder. The goal is to support them more effectively.

Who Intensive OT Is For

Intensive occupational therapy is often a good fit for children who:

Are neurodivergent, including autistic children, children with ADHD, sensory processing differences, or PDA profiles

Struggle with emotional regulation, transitions, or anxiety

Have difficulty with fine motor or gross motor skills
Experience frequent meltdowns or shutdowns at home or school
Have plateaued with weekly occupational therapy

Need support to participate more fully in school, social settings, or daily routines

Families often tell us they feel like their child is working so hard, yet daily life still feels challenging. Intensive occupational therapy can help bridge that gap by providing the level of support many children truly need.