Movement & coordination
For premature twins with low muscle tone, a coach might help both children practice motor skills with a homemade obstacle course or playground activities.
Child Therapy CoachingGreater Manhattan Area
Teaching without teaching.
Creative, playful coaching that helps children practice the activities recommended by their therapists in everyday life.
Kids Helping Hand works with parents, children, and their therapeutic professionals to make practice engaging and personal.
About Kids Helping Hand
What is child therapy coaching?
A child therapy coach helps a child work toward goals identified by their therapeutic professionals through creative activities and positive reinforcement. Think of it as an extra set of hands for practicing between therapy visits.
Our mission
Kids Helping Hand is a New York City pioneered tutoring service that collaborates with parents, children, and therapists to guide kids through therapy activities in fun, creative ways. Our mission is to help each child reach their full potential.
Our vision
We want children to enjoy the process of learning and parents to see progress through playful, carefully tailored sessions.
Support shaped around your child
Families may use a coach when therapy visits are limited, when home activities are hard to fit into a busy day, or when more than one child needs support at the same time.
Each program is customized for children of all ages, from premature infants to adolescents.
Programs
Practice that feels like play
Activities are based on the areas for improvement identified by your child’s professionals and adapted to your child’s interests.
Speech & communication
For a child practicing particular sounds, sessions might use imaginary play, I Spy, and matching games centered on those sounds.
Sensory & fine motor skills
For pencil grip, playful activities like picking up small objects or uncovering “dinosaur bones” in clay can build finger strength.
Areas we can support
- Occupational therapy activities
- Physical therapy activities
- Speech therapy activities
- Eating therapy activities
- Early intervention
- Autism
- Behavioral challenges
- Separation anxiety
- ADHD
- Down syndrome
- Other developmental delays
Kids Helping Hand provides tutoring and coaching support. It does not provide evaluations or certified therapists for child intervention.
Getting started
A plan built together
Talk through your needs
An initial consultation helps identify your child’s needs, your family’s preferences, and a schedule that fits.
Coordinate with the therapist
The coach observes a therapy session and consults with the therapist to develop activities for practice at home and in everyday settings.
Make practice engaging
Sessions can take place at home, in a park, or another favorite setting. A reward system may help children stay motivated and track progress.
Current availability
Kids Helping Hand is not accepting new clients at this time. You can still reach out with a general question.
At-home activities
More ideas are on the way.
The original Kids Helping Hand activities page asks visitors to check back for updates. In the meantime, the program examples above show how everyday play can reinforce goals set by your child’s therapist.
Have a question about an activity?
Ask your child’s therapist which goals and exercises are right for them. For questions about Kids Helping Hand’s coaching approach, get in touch below.
Contact usGet involved
Support for families
Kids Helping Hand NYC has encouraged Manhattan-area parents of children with special needs to share questions, advice, and stories with one another.
Upcoming events: please check back for updates.
Special needs nanny inquiries
If you are looking for a special needs nanny, email Kids Helping Hand to ask about the assessment and matching process.
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Get in touch
In-home service for the Greater Manhattan area.
hi@kidshelpinghand.com
646-543-5437 (KIDS)
Currently not accepting new clients. General inquiries are welcome.
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