The Children's Therapy Center | Sterling

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  • 100 Carpenter Dr # 140, Sterling, VA 20164
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
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About The Children's Therapy Center | Sterling

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About The Children's Therapy Center | Sterling

At The Children’s Therapy Center Sterling, we are committed to providing quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to the pediatric population in a family-friendly, informal environment. We promise to treat all children and families with respect and to provide personalized and individualized care tailored to each child’s needs. Our multidisciplinary practice offers outpatient therapy services for children from birth to adolescence, Early Intervention through our sister company, Fleming Therapy Services, traditional weekly therapy, intensive therapy sessions, and consultative services. We receive referrals from pediatricians and pediatric specialists throughout the Washington D.C. area and provide a critical step in their rehabilitation journey for those who have been discharged from inpatient care. We strive to help all children reach their maximum potential and bring a few “Rays of Sunshine” to those who need our services.

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Services

Working hours

Closed

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Monday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday

    Closed all day
  • Sunday

    Closed all day
  • Local time

    02/13/2026 5:06 am

Languages

  • English

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At The Children’s Therapy Center in Sterling, VA, we understand that it can be difficult to determine if your child needs speech therapy. If your child is diagnosed with autism, speech therapy is almost always recommended due to many autistic individuals having difficulty with social communication. Even if your child has a wide vocabulary, they may still need help with communication skills such as responding to questions, transitioning between topics, or understanding body language. Early intervention provides children with the best opportunity to learn and grow, and speech therapy is often the starting point for recently diagnosed kids. If your child isn’t speaking much, or only a few words, speech therapy can help them develop effective communication skills and grow into more confident and independent individuals. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve created a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy. Visit The Children’s Therapy Center in Sterling, VA today and let us help you and your child get the most out of speech therapy.
At The Children’s Therapy Center in Sterling, VA, our experienced speech therapists can help your child with many areas of communication, including nonverbal skills, forming speech, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions, understanding body language, feeding and swallowing, and even stuttering. We support and empower your child to communicate effectively with others through the use of gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our team is here to help your child build communication skills that will last a lifetime.
Contact Phone number is (703) 707-9060.
http://pediatric-therapy.com

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