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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
🚨🍫 JAILBIRD ALERT: ZACH “THE BROWNIE BANDIT” DAVIS 🍫🚨
After years of operating in plain sight, authorities have finally apprehended Zach Davis on charges of Felony Possession of Brownies with Intent to Distribute and use of a phony—and reportedly terrible—accent. 👨🏻🍳🚔
Investigators believe Zach has been manufacturing and distributing dangerously delicious baked goods throughout the Tri-State under an operation known publicly as Delights by Davis.
Even more disturbing? DTC may have been aiding and abetting the Brownie Bandit for YEARS. 👀
Each year, Zach organizes the dessert table for DTC’s Valentine event AND personally supplies some of the contraband. Chocolate. Brownies. An entire dessert table under his control. Clearly premeditated. 🍫
The evidence continues to pile up:
🍫 Years of competitive baking
🏆 Award-winning desserts
📺 Baking activities documented on television
🚨 Suspicious quantities of baked goods at community events
💜 Direct access to DTC’s Valentine dessert table
🥸 A fake mustache, mask, AND an accent that is both terrible and wildly inconsistent
Authorities believe countless Tri-State residents have already consumed the evidence.
When he isn’t operating his brownie empire, Zach works with the Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind, coaches youth sports, participates in community theater, and advocates for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. He was also named 2026 Wayne County Special Olympics Coach of the Year.
And apparently, Zach has some accomplices on the outside because THE BROWNIE BANDIT IS ALREADY HALFWAY TO BAIL! 🚨💰
👉 Bail out The Brownie Bandit:
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🎰🚂 Want to see Zach face the consequences at DTC’s 10th Annual All Aboard: Jackpot Junction? Get your tickets:
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He’s halfway there—who’s helping spring him from the slammer? 🍫🚔💜 ...
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🎰🚨 19 DAYS UNTIL JACKPOT JUNCTION! 🚨🎰
Huntington, it is time to get your tickets! DTC’s 10th Annual All Aboard: Jackpot Junction is coming to Willow Ridge Events on Saturday, October 17!
Grab your friends and get ready for a night featuring:
🎲 Vegas-style casino games
🍽️ Dinner & open bar
🎸 Live music & dancing
🎁 Silent auction
⛓️ Jail & Bail
🥃 Wine & Whiskey Pull
🎟️ Early Bird General Admission: $75 (regularly $100)
⭐ Early Bird VIP: $100 (regularly $125)
VIP guests enter at 6:00 PM for an exclusive reception, signature cocktail, and early access to the games and Cigar Lounge!
💜 Come have an incredible night while supporting 75 Years of Changing Lives at Developmental Therapy Center.
Tickets are limited — grab yours and bring your crew!
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🚂🎰 ALL ABOARD! ...
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🚨🎃 JAILBIRD ALERT: SARA PAYNE SCARBRO 🎃🚨
The authorities have finally caught up with Sara Payne Scarbro, and after an extensive investigation, we can confirm: this is no innocent fall hobby. This is a full-fledged pumpkin operation. 😂
Sara has been apprehended for suspiciously excessive fall activities and is facing multiple counts of pumpkin-related misconduct, including:
🎃 8 Counts of Felony Pumpkin Patch Operations — transforming her front yard into an unauthorized pumpkin patch every fall for the past 8 years.
🚔 Aggravated Pumpkin Hoarding — authorities discovered 60+ pumpkins on the premises. At this point, she isn’t decorating. She’s stockpiling.
🎨 Organized Crafting & Party Planning — orchestrating an annual pumpkin-painting operation for approximately 75 families, complete with food, paint, pumpkins, crafts, and piñatas.
And this operation doesn’t start in October. Sara begins buying and hiding paint supplies in JANUARY. Her husband, Derek, has reportedly discovered contraband in the basement, garage, and even the kitchen. 👀
When she isn’t running an underground pumpkin empire, Sara serves as Associate Vice President for Government Relations & External Affairs at Marshall University and is Co-Founder of the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers. A proud Marshall graduate, she has built her career around public service, partnerships, community involvement, and her love for West Virginia. 💚
She’s witty, loud, energetic, loves to network, loves to socialize, and clearly cannot be trusted around an event-planning opportunity.
⚖️ VERDICT: GUILTY AS CHARGED.
Now this Jailbird needs YOUR help making bail! 🔐💰
🎰 Bail out Sara and support Developmental Therapy Center at our 10th Annual All Aboard: Jackpot Junction!
👉 Donate toward Sara’s bail:https://givebutter.com/2026-dtc-jail-bail/sarapaynescarbrothepumpkinkingpin1
🎰🚂 Want to see Sara face the consequences at DTC’s 10th Annual All Aboard: Jackpot Junction? Get your tickets:
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The pumpkins aren’t going to paint themselves. Get Sara out of the slammer! 🎃🚨💜 ...
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📼💜 WE ARE GETTING PHYSICAL WITH DTC! 💜📼
The 80s are officially back, and the DTC team is having a totally rad time at theHuntington Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Expo: Totally 80’s Rewind!
Our Get Physical with DTC booth is ready, and now you can finally see what we have been keeping under wraps! 👀💪
We are here until 8:00 PM tonight at the Marshall Health Network Arena Convention Center, so there is still plenty of time to stop by, say hello, have some fun, and Get Physical with DTC!
The Expo is open to the public, so come join us! 💜
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📼💜 GET PHYSICAL WITH DTC! 💜📼
Developmental Therapy Center is going totally 80s at the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Expo: Totally 80’s Rewind!
🗓️ Thursday, September 24
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Marshall Health Network Arena Convention Center
We have something totally rad planned for the DTC booth, but we are not giving it all away just yet! 👀
Come see us, have a little fun, and find out what it means to Get Physical with DTC! 💪💜
The Expo is open to the public, so grab your friends and join us for an evening of networking, local businesses, and plenty of 80s nostalgia.
🎟️ Register with the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce: business.huntingtonchamber.org/ap/Events/Register/YEFMR1yINCzCK
We cannot wait to see you tonight!
#GetPhysicalWithDTC #Totally80sRewind #DevelopmentalTherapyCenter #HuntingtonRegionalChamber #BusinessAfterHours #HuntingtonWV #75YearsOfChangingLives ...
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🎰🚂 DON’T MISS THE EARLY BIRD SPECIALS! 🚂🎰
Planning to join us for Developmental Therapy Center’s 10th Annual All Aboard: Jackpot Junction? Now is the time to grab your tickets and take advantage of our 75th Birthday Early Bird Specials! 💜
🎟️ 75 FOR $75 — GENERAL ADMISSION
The first 75 guests get General Admission for just $75!
Regularly $100.
⭐ VIP FOR $100
The first 50 VIP guests get the VIP Experience for just $100!
Regularly $125.
VIP includes 6:00 PM entry, an exclusive VIP Reception, signature cocktail, one hour of early access to our Vegas-style games, and early access to the outdoor Cigar Lounge. 🎲🍸
These special rates are limited, so grab yours before the Early Bird tickets are gone! 👀
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Willow Ridge Events
🎃 Costumes and fall wear encouraged!
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
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🚂🎰 All Aboard for Jackpot Junction! 💜 ...
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🚨⛓️ MEET THE JAILBIRD: CONNOR WALLER ⛓️🚨
CRIME: Guilty of Living Like a Retiree at 22: Board Meetings, Classic Reruns & Fine Wine 🍷📺
While most 22-year-olds are out doing, well… 22-year-old things, Connor Waller can usually be found with a glass of wine, a classic rerun playing, and probably a board packet open preparing for his next meeting. 👀
Connor didn’t accidentally become an old soul. He fully committed to the bit.
🚨 THE EVIDENCE IS STACKED AGAINST HIM:
🌙 Rarely awake past 9:30 PM
📋 Calls a board meeting a nice way to “unwind”
💇♂️ Can pass for a young senator, small-town banker, or funeral home director
🎓 Peaked as Student Body President and has basically been in retirement ever since
📺 Would rather discuss a sitcom from 1964 than a song currently streaming
🎶 Keeps Conway Twitty, John Denver & Glen Campbell in rotation
✍️ Believes a proper thank-you note requires pen and paper
👴 Says “Back in my day…” at the ripe age of 22
The evidence got even stronger when meeting Richard Thomas, John-Boy Walton from The Waltons, and Kathy Mattea became highlights of his year.
But behind our 22-year-old retiree is someone deeply committed to serving his community. 💜
Connor works in the Honors College at Marshall University, supporting student- and alumni-centered initiatives while pursuing his MBA. After graduating from Marshall in May 2026 with degrees in Political Science and History, he has continued giving back to the university and surrounding community through the Marshall University Alumni Association Board of Directors, Marshall University Graduate Council, Third and Center, and the Dancing with the Herd Planning Board.
Now this old soul has landed himself in the slammer for a good cause. So pour the wine, turn on I Love Lucy, and help get Connor back home before his 9:30 bedtime. 🍷📺
💰 HELP SPRING CONNOR:
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Every dollar raised through Jail & Bail supports Developmental Therapy Center and the children, adults, and families we serve. 💜 ...
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⛳️💜 We are having a wonderful time at DTC’s 9th Annual Par-Tee for Kids Golf Scramble!
The course is filled with great golf, plenty of laughter, friendly competition, and an incredible group of people who came together to support the children and families served by Developmental Therapy Center.
A heartfelt thank-you to our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, community partners, and everyone at Esquire Golf Course for making today so special. Your generosity helps DTC continue providing life-changing therapy services throughout our community.
We are truly grateful to live in a community that always shows up for DTC. Thank you for helping us celebrate 75 Years of Changing Lives! 💜⛳️
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🚨⛓️ 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:
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🎰🚂 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!
Who in John’s network is ready to help get the Networking Outlaw one step closer to freedom? 👀💰⛓️ ...
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