Assessment & Therapy
The Therapy Department at Step Together is committed to providing high-quality care through a collaborative interdisciplinary approach, led by a team of multidisciplinary specialists. We work closely with families to address each person’s individual needs and to integrate therapy goals into daily life activities and educational or vocational programs, ensuring that the individuals we support receive the best possible opportunities to succeed.
Counseling And Psychotherapy
Therapy services
Counseling and psychotherapy services at Step Together are offered to individuals and their families. These services aim to enhance personal wellbeing and to support the regulation of mood and behavior through individualized therapeutic follow-up. In addition to working directly with individuals and families, the counsellor also supports teachers by promoting their emotional wellbeing and resilience. This includes providing professional development training to strengthen teachers’ skills and self-care practices, as well as offering guidance and training sessions for parents to help them better understand and support their children’s needs.
Physical Therapy
Therapy services
Physical therapy is part of the educational program and supports students in developing appropriate posture, as well as safe and balanced independent mobility. Its aim is to help each student reach their maximum potential and engage confidently in movement. Services are provided mainly through individual sessions tailored to the student’s specific needs, targeting areas such as range of motion, strength, coordination, and functional mobility. The physical therapist may also offer guidance and recommendations to teachers and staff to support the integration of appropriate motor strategies within the school environment.
Occupational Therapy/Therapeutic Intervention
Therapy services
Occupational therapy at Step Together helps individuals develop the skills needed for daily life, learning, and independence. Services are offered individually or in small groups, focusing on areas such as sensory processing, motor coordination, cognitive skills, self-care, and functional life skills. Approaches like sensory integration and the Snoezelen multisensory method are used to support engagement and participation, and the therapist works closely with teachers and staff to integrate strategies into daily routines.
Speech Therapy
Therapy services
Speech-language therapy at Step Together supports individuals in developing communication, language, and social interaction skills. Services are provided through individual or small group sessions, focusing on areas such as speech clarity, language comprehension and expression, social communication, feeding and swallowing, and learning-related skills. Therapy also includes the use of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) to support participation. Speech-language therapists work closely with teachers, staff, and families to integrate strategies into daily routines, promoting meaningful communication and engagement in learning and everyday life.
Rhythmical Massage
Anthroposophical Therapies
Rhythmical Massage at Step Together is a gentle, harmonizing therapy designed to support overall wellbeing and promote a sense of balance in the body. Delivered individually, this approach helps awaken the body’s self-healing capacities, encourages relaxation, and fosters a feeling of centeredness. The therapy is tailored to each individual’s needs and can be integrated into daily routines to support physical comfort, emotional regulation, and overall health.
Music Therapy
Music therapy at Step Together recognizes the profound influence of rhythm, melody, and harmony on human development and wellbeing. Through singing, instrumental play, movement, and carefully structured musical activities, music therapy supports emotional regulation, attention, listening skills, and social connection. The use of rhythm and musical structure helps create a sense of predictability, safety, and inner balance. Music therapy is offered individually or in small groups and is adapted to each person’s developmental stage and individual needs. The therapist collaborates closely with teachers, therapists, and families to integrate therapeutic musical elements into daily routines and educational or vocational programs.
Art Therapy
Art therapy at Step Together provides a safe and supportive medium of expression for children and adults with special needs. Individuals are offered opportunities to express emotions and inner experiences in ways that may not yet be accessible through words. This creative space allows each person to explore, communicate, and connect in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. Sessions are conducted individually or in small groups and are adapted to each individual’s needs, abilities, and developmental level. Art therapy supports fine motor development, emotional regulation, and attention, while fostering confidence, initiative, and engagement.