The Therapy Center for Children

The Therapy Center for Children Our number one priority is to match your family with a compatible therapist. These services impose NO OUT-OF-POCKET COST to families of eligible children.

Founded by Christina Bellini-Zaher, MS, OTR/L, The Therapy Center for Children is a "placement agency" composed of licensed and experienced pediatric physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and special educators Founded by Christina Bellini-Zaher, MS, OTR/L, The Therapy Center for Children is a "placement agency" composed of licensed and experienced pediatric physical thera

pists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and special educators. We understand that it can be a difficult experience to allow an unfamiliar individual into your home to work with your children. The Therapy Center for Children strives to make that process pleasant and beneficial for both the child and the parents. We hand-pick each of our therapists and ensure that every one is specialized, professional and of good character. We also offer service coordination and family training to allow families the smoothest possible transition into services. The company is NYS Department of Health approved to provide Early Intervention services for children from birth to three years of age, and preschool services for children ages three to five in New York. We also provide services for school-aged children, which follow each child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Funding for Early Intervention services is through Suffolk County and the NYS Department of Health. The Therapy Center also provides private pay sessions for those families who do not qualify for services through the Department of Health or are seeking an alternative to these government and school district programs.

To gain insight into the purpose of occupational therapy, examine your daily routines and activities. What are your typi...
04/30/2026

To gain insight into the purpose of occupational therapy, examine your daily routines and activities. What are your typical daily habits, and do you prioritize time for appreciating the sunrise and sunset? How do these activities impact your circadian rhythms, and do you engage in tasks that promote oxygenation of the brain and body, such as participating in meaningful activities with family and friends, both independently and collectively? If not, what limitations restrict you from doing so? Don't these activities provide a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and overall well-being?

04/05/2026
The American Occupational Therapy Association, since 1980, has designated this month to highlight the specialized expert...
04/01/2026

The American Occupational Therapy Association, since 1980, has designated this month to highlight the specialized expertise of occupational therapists and assistants in helping patients overcome physical, cognitive, or emotional limitations.

Occupational therapist needed for western Suffolk elementary school, please contact me if interested!
03/26/2026

Occupational therapist needed for western Suffolk elementary school, please contact me if interested!

03/19/2026

Hand separation, also called motoric separation of the two sides of the hand, is a key fine motor skill that allows the hand to balance power and precision. The ulnar side (ring and pinkie fingers) provides stability, while the radial side (thumb, index, and middle fingers) performs precise movements like writing, buttoning, or picking up small objects.

This coordination relies on muscles, joints, and ligaments working together across the wrist and finger joints (MCP, PIP, DIP). When the power side stabilizes, the precision side can move with control, enabling in-hand manipulation and refined grasp.

You see this skill in daily life—zipping coats, tying shoes, managing buttons, or holding objects in the palm while using fingertips. Difficulty with these tasks often signals a need to strengthen hand separation.

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156 N Ocean Avenue
Patchogue, NY
11772

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16312071053

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