Benefits

Benefits to Home-Based Therapy Services

Caregivers are empowered by the learning opportunities they receive from close contact with the therapist. They learn valuable therapeutic tools to implement on a daily basis.
Caregiver education about a child’s therapy needs takes place within the the family’s routine and incorporates the family’s own resources.
Improved follow-through with strategies, as the family takes an active role in the therapeutic process.
Family involvement leads to increased consistency and maximizes results.
The stress of transportation to and from a clinic is eliminated.
Home-based therapist can ensure that equipment and strategies are appropriate and able to be implemented into the family’s daily life.
Children seen in their home may be more relaxed since it is a familiar and comfortable environment. This can lead to increased participation and better outcomes.
Learning new skills in a natural environment is more beneficial than in a simulated environment.