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UCP of Tampa Bay is dedicated to helping children with disabilities achieve their full potential through comprehensive services, each of which is geared toward specific outcomes.
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Early Education
Provided at our center on Henry Avenue in Tampa, UCP's Early Education Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Early Education Center is based on an early intervention model – one that prevents developmental delays and improves developmental outcomes. These results are made possible by a low child-to-adult ratio, with quality interaction and individualized attention.
The Center is an "inclusive" setting that provides a supportive learning environment both for children with disabilities as well as those without disabilities, using developmentally appropriate practices that focus on exploration and experience through play. Teachers adapt daily activities to meet each child’s needs and incorporate early intervention techniques into everyday teaching and caregiving routines in the classroom.
Designed for children from birth to six years of age, the curriculum includes self-expression, dramatic play, motor, math, music, critical thinking, science, social science and literacy. Skill areas addressed are fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, language, social/emotional and readiness. For more information about the preschool or to enroll your child, email the UCP Preschool Manager or call 813-239-1179, ext. 251.
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Therapy
Reaching children from birth through adolescence who are at risk and/or have disabilities, Therapy Services provides evaluation, consultation and treatment services at the Henry Avenue Center in Tampa and in Sun City. Licensed pediatric therapists offer comprehensive speech, physical and occupational therapy in a center-based, home-based and/or community-based environment. The program is accredited by The Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities or CARF, a designation that recognizes the program’s commitment to quality and consumer satisfaction. Download Scope of Services for a document that outlines the full scope of therapy services. For more information about therapy at UCP or to begin therapy services, email Therapy Intake or call 813-239-1179, ext. 216.
Physical Therapy:
The goal of physical therapy is to identify and treat problems with movement and posture or body position. The physical therapist helps young people through postural correction, strengthening, balance and coordination training and/or by using adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes or orthotics.
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Occupational Therapy:
Occupational therapy addresses skills needed to perform an individual’s life "occupations." For children, this means being a student, completing basic self-care activities such as feeding or dressing, and playing/interacting socially with friends and family. The focus is on movements involving smaller muscles in the arms, hands and face and on processing and using input from the senses such as sight, hearing, touch and movement.
Speech Therapy:
Speech and language pathologists help children express themselves and understand what is said to them. Where possible, therapists teach children how to articulate specific sounds, follow directions and eat/drink safely. When children are unable to produce sounds or words, therapists help them communicate through alternative methods such as sign language, switches and computers.
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Early Intervention:
Early Intervention provides emotional support, guidance and coaching to help families of developmentally delayed/disabled children age 0-3 years to meet the goals they develop which promote healthy family relationships, independence, and community inclusion. Referrals for Early Intervention come from the Early Steps Program and services include eligibility evaluation, assessment and home and community based intervention.
Hernando Early Intervention services are based out of our Brooksville satellite office. A licensed healthcare professional provides home and community based services in Hernando and Pasco counties. United Way of Hernando helps fund the program in Hernando County. For more information email Hernando Early Intervention or call 352-796-4469 or 800-749-1311.
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THERAPY SERVICES
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