History

In 1996, Wendy (Campbell) Kelley began serving children with developmental and physical challenges for three public schools in Medina county as a pediatric physical therapist. From these early beginnings, ABC Therapy was founded, and broadened its scope of services to include occupational and speech therapy, as well as other educational and developmental supports. Through the decades, ABC Therapy has expanded its endeavors to provide quality therapy services for individuals of all ages with differing abilities in their homes, schools and communities. At this time, ABC Therapy offers a wider variety of occupational, physical and speech therapy and other services to public school districts, other educational programs, and early intervention and adult developmental disability programs across northeast Ohio. ABC Therapy strives for the education of all children and the inclusion of all individuals regardless of their abilities in school, work, life and community pursuits. We desire to help enrich the lives of individuals with differing abilities and their families, to help them pursue their interests in whatever they choose to do, and to help them use their unique gifts and tablets for the betterment of all of us. We partner with local and national providers of services for individuals with differing abilities through their lifetime to contribute to equitable opportunities for all, and have extended our outreach by partnering with organizations serving individuals with disabilities in Haiti and Belize.

Who We Are/ What We Stand For

We are a team of skilled and dedicated professionals – occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and speech and language pathologists – who provide comprehensive and skilled pediatric, educational and alternative therapy services to individuals who have a variety of differing abilities throughout their lifetime.

As a team of service minded professionals, we are dedicated to helping to meet the holistic needs of the individuals we serve, striving to serve the whole person; focusing on their strengths, unique abilities, interests, talents and passions; and helping them achieve their dreams.

Our areas of professional expertise include interventions for behavior support, trauma informed services, physical fitness and conditioning, sensory motor integration, vision and visual perception abilities, neurodevelopmental treatment, assistive technology and adaptive equipment use, play based services, early intervention, rehabilitation, and movement based curricular programming.

Mission – Activity, Balance, Creativity

Building Skills for Life… Is the guiding premise of our eclectic developmental, educational and therapeutic services approach. It requires us to focus our services around each of the hallmarks of life. Activity, the ability to move, to do, to choose for ourselves. Balance, a sense of being, of mind, body and spirit. Creativity, the unique passions, gifts and talents that are within each of us. It ensures that we look beyond the immediate challenges a child or other individual may be experiencing, and see the potential within and the greater picture of their life.

Vision

To be the leading provider of high quality, skilled, eclectic and comprehensive occupational, physical and speech therapy and alternative services to individuals with developmental, educational or other challenges throughout their lifetime
To inspire others with the passion to holistically, comprehensively and eclectically serve individuals with developmental, educational or other challenges, and serve them well
To partner with others and other organizations to provide quality community, recreational, fitness and other life activities for individuals who have developmental, physical or other challenges throughout their lifetime
To promote the revitalization of education to a system that recognizes the unique talents and abilities of each individual, that embraces the inclusion and education of all children equitably, that collectively encourages children to learn differently and in ways that encourage their learning, and that ensures the same opportunities for learning for all children in a school free of barriers, biases and segregation

Our Core Values

Service First

An ongoing focus on the unique needs of each child or individual and their families, as well as on the unique dynamics of each school or other program served.
An ongoing focus to be compassionate and empathetic in all we do, to communicate well and with respect for others and their input, and to strive for equability and inclusion at all times

Focus on the Future

Embracing a visionary mindset and reaching for the potential within each child or individual we serve, their families, the educational systems of which we are a part, and ABC Therapy itself.
An ongoing connection with individuals and community organizations that promote inclusion and the life success for all.

Positive Energy

An ongoing drive to proactively seek solutions to challenges, and to find solutions that help address the unique needs of those we serve, and that help each child or individual succeed in their endeavors
An ongoing commitment to being part of a team serving the needs of others

Think Outside the Box

Ceaselessly striving for inclusion and equitable opportunities in education and for life for all individuals, especially those with differing abilities
An ongoing focus on functional independence, self-initiation and pursuit of interests or passions for those we serve

Do It Right, Do It Well

An ongoing emphasis on serving with with integrity, efficacy and professionalism at all times, and with accountability and responsibility to those we serve

Outreach

We are enthusiastic about our partnerships with a variety of local, national and international agencies providing to individuals who have a variety of educational, developmental and other challenges services and other opportunities for inclusive activity participation and enrichment of the lives of all of us. It is through these strategic partnerships and ongoing work with similarly dedicated agencies that equitable opportunities toward full inclusion in the community for those with differing abilities is truly attainable. It is an honor and a privilege to serve alongside these local, national and global agencies.