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Helianthus provides compassionate, child-led, in-home ABA services to individuals of all ages in Hampton Roads. We strive to provide the the best individualized services to our clients and their families. We provide a team-based, collaborative approach by frequently communicating with other service providers (speech, OT, teachers, etc) to ensure consistency and progress in all areas.
Pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapy, Early Intervention, sensory gym, special programs and alternative treatments.
Supportive in-home services. Our services extend to individuals with CL, FIS, and BI waiver services, offering both in-home and community support.
Expertise and Experience: Our team boasts over ten years of expertise in providing top-notch care. Staffed by professionals with in-depth training and significant experience, we ensure every client benefits from our profound knowledge and exceptional services, catering to a variety of needs with utmost excellence.
Customized Care: What sets us apart is our commitment to delivering outstanding, individualized care. We understand the unique circumstances of each client and family, conducting comprehensive assessments to devise personalized care plans. Our aim is to exceed expectations by adapting our services to fit specific needs, ensuring every client receives the support they truly need.
Compassion and Connection: At Supportive Independent Lifestyles, we prioritize the health and happiness of our clients above all else. Our empathetic team builds strong relationships with families, fostering a supportive and caring environment where individuals can thrive. We believe in creating a sense of community that enhances the overall quality of our care.
As the leading provider of in-home services in Hampton Roads, we guarantee your loved ones will experience the highest standard of care available. Choose us for a partner who values experience, personalized attention, and heartfelt compassion.
Although infants and toddlers learn and grow at their own pace, early childhood development often follows predictable patterns. Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act and move (crawling, walking, etc.)
For any number of reasons, many young children need a little extra help to reach certain developmental milestones. And since infants and toddlers grow and learn so quickly, it’s important to get that extra help as early as possible if you or your child’s doctor have any concerns about your child’s development. Early identification and intervention can make a difference!
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia provides supports and services for infants and toddlers, and their families so that families can help their children learn during everyday activities and routines. These supports take place in the child’s natural environment, such as their home, daycare, or even the local library.
If you are concerned about your child’s development, the first step is to contact the Infant & Toddler Connection in your area. They will schedule an intake and evaluation to determine if your child is eligible for services. This is provided at no cost to families.
If your child is eligible, we will work with you to identify the goals that you have for your child and what services we will provide to help you help your child reach those goals. This will be outlined in your family’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Developing the plan is also provided at no cost. Your family will be assigned a Service Coordinator, at no cost to you, to help you navigate through the program.
It all starts with the initial appointment. Please click here to refer your child: https://vaei.casetivity.com/process-definition/ei_enrollment/start-form
Inside Out Learners focuses on providing personalized educational experiences for neurodivergent learners, emphasizing emotional intelligence, resilience, and academic success. They offer both one-on-one and small group instruction tailored to the unique needs of each student. Services are available for ages 4 - adult.
Social decoding program
Clubs and events
Academic tutoring for ages 6 and up
Year-round academic tutoring program
Reading instruction specialization
Wilson Reading System for dyslexia support

Inspired Life Services provides consumer directed service facilitation and caregiver advocacy for families navigating the complexities of long-term for individuals of all ages with chronic illness or a developmental disability. We support individuals from initial screening through ongoing service management. We help families get personal care, respite care and companion services.
Our services include functional assessments, person-centered care planning, Medicaid guidance, EOR training, regular home visits, and assistance with fiscal agent enrollment through PPL or CDCN—all to ensure safe, effective, and uninterrupted care. Inspired Life Services is led by a professional case manager, service facilitator, and caregiver advocate with a B.S. in Rehabilitation Services and an M.A. in Human Services—backed by 13 years of both personal and professional experience.
Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and ABA Therapy services available in multiple locations including Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.
Military families and DOD. MWR Youth coed sports aged 5-16. Soccer, baseball/tee ball, basketball, cheerleading. Swimming Lessons. Pool and Water Park. Special events. Birthday Parties available. Contact information for School Liaison.
Nature-based preschool movement classes, physical therapy and wellness consults.
Held in Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas, these nature-based outdoor classes (“Nature Wigglers”) will focus on gross and fine motor movement with a nature or outdoor theme each week. These classes will be geared towards ages 2-6 of all abilities and held at a variety of locations in the region. Siblings under the age of 2 are free to tag along. Please sign up for my email list to hear about future classes. Spots ARE limited and this will be a caregiver and child class. Themes for each class may change depending on weather. All are welcome and I would love to make sure I can adapt and accommodate anyone with specific needs. Please don’t hesitate to email me at thesleepdpt@gmail.com if you have any questions/concerns.
Pediatric dental care for infants, children, teens, special needs children & adults.
We offer support for a variety of needs, including trauma,
- Faith-based counseling
- Creative Arts Interventions (Music, Art, Dance Therapy
- Individual, Group, Couples, and Family Therapy
- Grief & Loss
- Life Transitions
- Sexually reactive behaviors
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Military clients
- Trauma & PTSD
- Depression & Anxity
- ADHD and so much more.
Our therapeutic modalities encompass individual, group, and family therapy, as well as dance/movement therapy and creative arts (music, art, poetry, drama).
Human Services organization working with disabled persons - families, individuals, men, women and children. Provides shelter, transitional housing for veterans and permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities. Largest homeless provider on the Peninsula.
Hair stylist specializing in hair color and children with special needs.
Making Waves Speech Therapy provides in-home speech-language services in your home! Serving children of all ages in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach areas. Making Waves Speech Therapy specializes in articulation & phonological disorders, expressive-receptive language disorders, augmentative & alternative communication (AAC), neurodiversity-affirming therapy, and dual language learners.
Special Education Advocates meet with parents of students with disabilities to assist them with navigating through the school system to determine an appropriate education program which will meet their child’s needs. The Advocate will provide assistance and education with the Individualized Education Plan, (IEP) or 504 Plan. The goal of Marage Homes is to help parents become self-advocates so that their child(ren) will stay in school and reach their educational goals.
A specialized school, grades 1-8 for students diagnosed with autism. Inclusive educational center that provides small group tutoring for ASD homeschooled children in Virginia Beach.
ABA, Individual programs, social skills groups, training classes on autism, behavior, and the special education system in Virginia. Providing school observations, and clinical consultations, special education advocacy, IEP consultation, resource and referral services.
Minds In Motion is an occupational therapy practice located in Chesapeake, Virginia - providing quality care to children and families across the Tidewater area.
Our mission is to help children develop skills that enhance their independence and support their overall happiness to function in all areas of life, including home, school, and play.
Occupational Therapy (OT) Evaluations, Therapy sessions, Social skill groups, feeding programs.
Public park with "Kid's Cove" ADA compliant playground, therapeutic cradle swing seats, wheelchair swing, multi-use trail, lakes, picnic areas, outdoor fitness stations, volleyball courts, entertainment stage, and skate park. Vending machines and public bathrooms.
A comprehensive program that gives individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop functional skills through therapy, acquire leisure skills through leisure education, and enhance leisure lifestyles through recreation participation in the least restrictive environment, based on each individual's needs.
Local blogger focusing on Parenting with a Dash of Awareness.
Old Dominion University's Mighty Monarchs Adapted Sports Program allows children with special needs to participate in athletics and is divided into two separate divisions: visual impairment sports, and wheelchair sports. Ages 3-16. Free Program.
Origin Speech Therapy is a virtual speech therapy clinic offering speech therapy services across the state of Virginia for children ages 0-18. Our certified speech-language pathologists are available with no waitlist and do not require a physician referral.
Our Child partners with parents to empower every child to reach their potential, via personalized, expert ABA therapy in the familiar comfort of your own home.
PATHS is an educational support program with academic and elective classes for students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Registration to PATHS has a fee, plus a monthly fee for each class attended, and requires an approved membership. Entry into the Academy or Educational Therapy programs requires placement testing.
