Philosophy
At Therapy In Action, we believe that when children, whether neurotypical or neurodivergent, have difficulty mastering developmental tasks related to motor coordination, self-care/hygiene, behavior, self regulation, play and socialization, it not only impacts their ability to develop skills in these areas, but also affects self esteem, motivation and emotional resiliency.
Our therapists are experts in pediatrics with specialty certifications in sensory integration and feeding and provide services to children with difficulties and diagnoses such as:
- Neuro-muscular and orthopedic dysfunction
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Sensory Integrative Dysfunction
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Self Regulation Disorder
- Gross motor skill development
- Coordination difficulties
- Postural difficulties
- Fine motor skill development
- Handwriting difficulties
- Visual-Motor difficulties
- Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Learning disabilities or differences
- Oral motor and Feeding difficulties
- Developmental delays
- Genetic disorders
Mission Statement
Therapy in Action is dedicated to providing the highest quality, evidence-based therapy and enrichment services for children/adolescents and their families within an open environment of collaboration, communication, and mutual respect.
Our Services
Occupational Therapy
Therapeutic Feeding
Physical Therapy
Our History
Therapy In Action began as a small business in 1983 called The Hyland Clinic with less than 50 private clients in a shared space with a Van Nuys karate studio. In 1986, we secured our first school district contract and have been providing school based services ever since. The business flourished and subsequently outgrew its karate studio space and moved into a 8,000 square foot space Tarzana in January 1999 and was renamed Therapy In Action. Our therapists have grown with us too, as some of our therapists who started with us as new graduates are now presenting nationally about a variety of occupational therapy topics. Over the years, Therapy In Action’s specialized programs have evolved and refined in order to meet the needs of the communities it serves. We also offer enrichment programs that complement our therapy services.
