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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
⛳ Who is ready to Par-Tee for Kids? ⛳
DTC’s 9th Annual Par-Tee for Kids Golf Scramble is coming up on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Esquire Golf Course, and we are ready for another great afternoon of golfing, giving, and good times! 💜
Registration begins at 11:30 AM, with the shotgun start at 1:00 PM.
🏌️ Team registration is open!
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are also still available for businesses and community partners who want to join us in supporting DTC.
Your entry includes lunch, adult beverages, T-shirts, green fees, a golf cart, and the opportunity to win team and individual prizes.
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
📍 Esquire Golf Course
🕦 Registration: 11:30 AM
🏌️ Shotgun Start: 1:00 PM
Grab your favorite foursome, join us as a sponsor, and come Par-Tee for Kids with us! 💜
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🍸🏆 WHO WILL HAVE THE BEST MARTINI? 🏆🍸
The DTC Martini Crawl is getting closer, and before the first martini is poured, we want to hear your predictions! 👀🍸
Four stops. Four martinis. But only ONE will take home the trophy! 🏆
Cast your vote by commenting the emoji below for your pick:
🥃HÜCK
🌇LaFontaine’s Rooftop Lounge
🍷Sip Downtown Brasserie
🏇The Jockey Club
Voting is open through Friday, September 4 at 11:55 PM! ⏰
We’ll tally up your predictions and see which stop our followers think is the one to beat! 👀🏆
And remember — this prediction is just for fun and bragging rights! 😉
The REAL winner will be decided by YOU at the DTC Martini Crawl on September 11.
🎟️ Grab your tickets (givebutter.com/2026-martini-crawl-6cl21x), taste all four martinis, cast your official vote, and help us crown the 2026 Martini Crawl Champion! 🍸🏆
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💜 Friends, Snacks & a Little Friendly Competition! 💜
Yesterday, the DTC team took some time for a little team building! We put our team members to the test to see who knows each other best!
There were plenty of laughs, a few surprises, and—of course—a little friendly competition! 🏆
One of the most impressive fun facts we learned today? One member of our OT team members did not miss a SINGLE day of school from kindergarten through 12th grade! Any guesses which DTC team member it was?! 👀
We’re grateful for opportunities like these to step away from our busy days, have fun together, and continue building the connections that make our DTC team so special.
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🍸 Throwback to last year’s DTC Martini Crawl! 🍸
Last year, we took over downtown Huntington for DTC’s first-ever Martini Crawl—and what a night it was! Great drinks, great music, and an even better community came together to support the adults, children, and families served by Developmental Therapy Center. 💜🍸
And guess what? We’re doing it again! 🎉
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Starting at 5 PM
🍸 Sip. Stroll. Celebrate. Support.
If you joined us last year, you already know how much fun is in store. If you missed it, this is your year!
Grab your friends, get your tickets, and join us for another unforgettable night supporting DTC! 💜
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now:
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Today, we’re celebrating Rene and a very special milestone—graduation from Occupational Therapy at Developmental Therapy Center! 🎓💜
We are so proud of Rene and all the hard work, growth, and progress made throughout the OT journey. It has been such a joy watching those skills and confidence grow along the way, and we are excited to see what comes next!
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🚂🍸 Sip. Stroll. Celebrate. Support. 🍸🚂
Join Developmental Therapy Center for the 2026 Martini Crawl on Friday, September 11, starting at 5 PM!
Hop aboard for an evening of martinis with stops at LaFontaine’s Rooftop Lounge, Sip Downtown Brasserie, The Jockey Club, and HÜCK. 🍸
And the fun doesn’t stop after the crawl! Stick around for the after-party at HÜCK featuring live music from Souls of the Wounded! 🎸🎶
Best of all, all proceeds support Developmental Therapy Center and the children, adults, and families we serve. 💜
Grab your crew, get your tickets, and get ready to hop aboard! 🚂✨
📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ Crawl: 5–9 PM
🎉 After-party: 9 PM–12 AM
🎸 Live music by Souls of the Wounded
🎟️Tickets & more information:
givebutter.com/2026-martini-crawl-6cl21x
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At Developmental Therapy Center, we’re kicking off the new school year with teamwork, connection, and a little fun! 💜
A special thank you to R. L. from Heritage Farm for leading our team-building activities and helping us start the school year off on a great note!
Teamwork is at the heart of what we do. Every person brings something unique to our team, and when we work together, we’re able to make an even greater difference for the children and families we serve.
Here’s to a great school year filled with teamwork, growth, and plenty of fun along the way! ✏️📚
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Today, we’re celebrating Liam and an exciting milestone—his graduation from Occupational Therapy at Developmental Therapy Center! 🎓🎉
We are incredibly proud of all the progress he has made and grateful to have had the opportunity to cheer him on along the way. We can’t wait to see all the great things he continues to accomplish!
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💜 One week later...we’re still smiling.
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a week since we celebrated 75 years of Developmental Therapy Center with our incredible community.
One of the things that made the evening so memorable was the amazing group of local businesses that helped transform our celebration into an experience our guests won’t soon forget.
A heartfelt thank you to:
✨ Jack & the Bean
🕯️ Haute Wick Social
🍦 Austin’s Homemade Ice Cream
🧀 Boujee Boards by Roz
🍝 La Famiglia
🧁Nomada
🌇 LaFontaine’s Rooftop Lounge
📸 AD Interactive
Thank you for sharing your talents, supporting our mission, and helping make our 75th Birthday Celebration so special.
We are grateful to have such an incredible community of local businesses investing in the children and families we serve.
Here’s to celebrating local, supporting one another, and building an even brighter future together.
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