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Developmental Therapy Center.
Developmental Therapy Center’s mission is to provide access to special instruction services and occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy for children and adults in our community regardless of age, income, and geographic location.
Type of Services
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy uses everyday life activities to treat the physical, mental, developmental, and emotional ailments that impact a patient’s ability to perform daily tasks.
Learn more about Occupational Therapy Services for Adults
Learn more about Occupational Therapy Services for Pediatrics
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy is treatment used to promote, maintain, or restore functional movements, such as standing, walking and moving different parts of the body.
Speech-Language Therapy
Speech-language Therapy is the treatment of speech, language, social communication, and feeding/swallowing disorders.
Learn more about Speech-Language Therapy Services for Adults
Learn more about Speech-language Therapy Services for Pediatrics
TypeS of Deliveries
Medical Services
Developmental Therapy Center provides medical-based therapy services in its outpatient clinic. In the medical model, our occupational, physical, or speech therapist performs evaluations and treatments after being referred by a physician. These evaluations and treatments often mimic a child’s natural play environment. Therapists look at the whole child and their ability to function in all aspects of daily life. Goals are geared toward the child’s home and community function, as opposed to their function at school; however, the interventions at school and in the clinic may go hand-in-hand. For instance, if a child needs to improve balance and strength in order to get down the stairs at their school, they will also need to improve balance and strength to climb up the stairs at home to get to their bedroom.
School-Based Services
Developmental Therapy Center provides school-based therapy using an educational model that focuses on academic performance and is governed by the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). In the educational model, children with disabilities benefit from evaluations and treatments in a setting that is in their natural environment with their peer group. This model of pediatric therapy also focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to therapy assessment, planning, and intervention. A multidisciplinary team includes, but is not limited to, the parents, teacher, special education teacher, and therapists. The team must be in agreement in order to implement an Individualized Education Plan. In order to receive therapy services at school, a child’s functional performance must be impaired to the extent that it interferes with the child’s functioning at school. Each district has strict standards for qualifying children for an Individualized Education Plan. The emphasis of treatment is on function at school, and goals are related to the educational program. The therapy intervention may be direct, indirect, or on a consultation basis.
Early Intervention Services
Developmental Therapy Center provides early intervention therapy services through the WV Birth to Three Program. The mission of WV Birth to Three is to partner with families and caregivers to build upon their strengths by offering coordination, support, and resources to enhance children’s learning and development. Early intervention services support families with children aged from birth to three years old who have, or are at risk for, disabilities. Early intervention providers include early childhood special educators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and health professionals. These professionals work closely with families to understand and build on children’s strengths and provide services that can support the child and family. They also work in partnership with parents to help children develop their knowledge and skills to reach their potential.
Annual Sponsors
We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to DTC’s Annual Sponsors for their generous support, which enables us to continue fulfilling our mission. Interested in becoming an Annual Sponsor? Learn more.
Contact Us
Phone
Address
803 7th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
🚨⛓️ MEET THE JAILBIRD: JOHN LOVEJOY ⛓️🚨
CRIME: Guilty of knowing everyone in the room. 👀
John Lovejoy, Director of Sales at Alpha Innovations and DTC Ambassador, is officially WANTED after being spotted at nearly every networking event, Chamber event, business birthday, and ribbon cutting in a three-state radius. His weapon of choice? A confetti cannon — because apparently everything deserves to be celebrated. 🎉
The evidence against him is overwhelming:
📇 Enough business cards to wallpaper a house
🤝 Constantly handing out hugs, handshakes, and introductions
🎊 Frequently caught celebrating local businesses
🦉 Even moonlights as Fern the FamilyCare mascot
🏆 Named the 2025 Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year
But behind the Networking Outlaw is someone with a very personal reason for supporting Developmental Therapy Center. 💜
John is a Stage 4 cancer survivor who was once given less than a 10% chance of survival. A tumor in his spine left him temporarily paralyzed from the waist down, and intensive physical therapy helped him learn to walk again.
That experience gave John a whole new appreciation for therapists and the commitment they make to the people they serve.
Today, as a DTC Ambassador, John brings that appreciation — along with his love for connecting people and supporting his community — to DTC and the families we serve. 💜
Now John has set his bail at a whopping $5,000! 💰⛓️
We think the guy who knows everyone might just have enough connections to pull it off. 😉
💰 HELP SPRING JOHN FROM THE SLAMMER:
givebutter.com/2026-dtc-jail-bail/johnlovejoythenetworkingoutlaw1
🎰🚂 Want to see John face the consequences of his networking crimes in person?
Get your tickets to DTC’s 10th Annual All Aboard: Jackpot Junction:
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Every dollar raised through Jail & Bail supports Developmental Therapy Center and the children, adults, and families we serve. 💜
John’s bail fund is already growing — but he has a long way to go to reach $5,000!
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⛳️💜 JUST 2 DAYS UNTIL WE PAR-TEE! 💜⛳️
The 9th Annual Par-Tee for Kids Golf Scramble is more than a day on the green—it’s a day of fun, community, and giving back in support of the children, adults, and families served by Developmental Therapy Center. 💜
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ Registration: 11:30 AM | Shotgun Start: 1:00 PM
📍 Esquire Golf Course | Barboursville, WV
There’s still time to get your team together and join the Par-Tee! ⛳️
Register here:
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🚨⛓️ THE SLAMMER IS FILLING UP... ⛓️🚨
Some familiar faces are headed behind bars for a good cause! 👀
Jail & Bail is BACK for Developmental Therapy Center’s 10th Annual All Aboard: Jackpot Junction, and our 2026 Jailbirds need YOUR help making bail! 🎰💰
Our Jailbirds are raising their bail in support of DTC, and now it’s time to decide who you’re springing from the slammer. 💜
👀 Check out this year’s Jailbirds
⛓️ Pick your favorite Jailbird
💰 Visit our Givebutter page and donate directly toward their individual bail fund
💜 Support the children, adults, and families served by DTC
🎰 Want to join us at Jackpot Junction? Tickets are on sale now for All Aboard on Saturday, October 17! Grab your tickets, learn more about the event, and check out all the ways you can support DTC here: givebutter.com/all-aboard-jackpot-junction-flvuhg
⛓️ Ready to make bail? Choose your Jailbird and donate directly to their individual bail fund here:
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🎒💜 BACK TO SCHOOL & BACK TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE! 💜🎒
We’re officially more than a month into the school year, and DTC’s school-based therapy teams have been busy supporting students throughout our community! ✏️📚
From classrooms to playgrounds and everywhere in between, our therapists work alongside students, teachers, families, and school staff to help children build the skills they need to learn, participate, grow, and thrive at school.
This school year, Developmental Therapy Center is proud to provide school-based therapy services across Cabell, Lincoln, and Wayne counties. 🚌✨
As we celebrate 75 Years of Changing Lives, we’re especially grateful for our therapists who take DTC’s mission beyond our walls and into the schools and communities we serve each day.
📸 Here’s a little look at some of our DTC therapists in action across the three counties we serve!
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🚂🎰 ALL ABOARD! TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! 🎰🚂
Developmental Therapy Center’s 10th Annual All Aboard: Jackpot Junction is pulling into the station on Saturday, October 17, 2026! 🚂✨
And in celebration of 75 Years of Changing Lives, we’re kicking things off with a special 75th Birthday Early Bird Sale! 💜🎉
🎟️ GENERAL ADMISSION: 75 FOR $75!
The first 75 guests can purchase General Admission tickets for just $75 — then tickets increase to $100!
⭐ VIP EARLY BIRD: $100
The first 50 VIP guests can grab VIP admission for $100 — then tickets increase to $125! VIP includes an exclusive reception, signature cocktail, one hour of early access to the Vegas-style games, and early access to the outdoor Cigar Lounge.
Your ticket gets you a night packed with Vegas-style games, dinner & open bar, dancing, silent auction, our infamous Jail & Bail, and more — all benefiting Developmental Therapy Center! 🎲🍸🎶
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕕 VIP Entry: 6:00 PM | General Admission: 7:00 PM
📍 Willow Ridge Events | Barboursville, WV
🎃 Costumes and fall wear encouraged!
Early Bird tickets are limited, so don’t wait to hop aboard! 🚂💨
🎟️ Tickets & Sponsorships:
givebutter.com/all-aboard-jackpot-junction-flvuhg
💜 75 Years of Changing Lives. 10 Years of All Aboard. One unforgettable night.
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⛳️💜 THE COUNTDOWN TO PAR-TEE FOR KIDS IS ON! 💜⛳️
The 9th Annual Par-Tee for Kids Golf Scramble is almost here! 🏌️♂️✨
Join Developmental Therapy Center this Friday for a day on the course benefiting the children, adults, and families served by DTC.
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ Registration begins at 11:30 AM | Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM
📍 Esquire Golf Course | Barboursville, WV
Whether you’re joining us as a golfer, sponsor, or supporter, every swing helps DTC continue 75 Years of Changing Lives. 💜
There’s still time to get your team together and join us on the course!
⛳️ Register here:
givebutter.com/developmental-therapy-centers-9th-annual-par-tee-for-kids-golf-scramble-jtkawt
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🍸🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, LAFONTAINE’S ROOFTOP LOUNGE! 🏆🍸
After winning our very first Martini Crawl in 2025,LaFontaine’s Rooftop Lounge has defended their title and been voted the 2026 DTC Martini Crawl Champion! 🏆💜
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us Friday night, made their way through all four stops, and voted for their favorite creation. We loved seeing Huntington come together for such a fun night in support of Developmental Therapy Center. 💜🍸✨
Most importantly, your support of the Martini Crawl directly benefits the children, adults, and families served by Developmental Therapy Center and helps us continue 75 Years of Changing Lives. 💜
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💜🍸 THANK YOU, HUNTINGTON! 🍸💜
What a night! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out for DTC’s Second Annual Martini Crawl and helped make it such a special evening in support of Developmental Therapy Center.
And we couldn’t have done it without the four amazing local businesses that welcomed our crawlers, created something special for the night, and helped us celebrate 75 Years of Changing Lives:
🍸LaFontaine’s Rooftop Lounge
🍸Sip Downtown Brasserie
🍸The Jockey Club
🍸HÜCK
🎸Souls of the Wounded
With the Herd back at home, there’s no better excuse to keep showing these businesses some love! 💚🤘 Whether you’re grabbing a drink before the game, meeting friends afterward, or looking for a place to cheer on Marshall, consider stopping by one of the businesses that helped make the Martini Crawl possible. 🏈💜
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🎶 MISSED THE OPPORTUNITY TO GRAB YOUR MARTINI CRAWL TICKET? YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE AFTER-PARTY! 🎶
Beginning at 9 PM at HÜCK, guests without a Martini Crawl ticket are welcome to join us for the after-party featuring Souls of the Wounded with a minimum $10 donation to Developmental Therapy Center! 🎸🎶
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