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Therapy Intensives: When progress needs a jumpstart

High Frequency Episodes of Care

Not just more therapy. A different approach.

High Frequency Episodes of Care are short, focused bursts of therapy where your child is seen multiple times per week for a specific goal.

Instead of spreading progress out over months, we:

  • Focus on one meaningful skill

  • Practice it with intention and repetition

  • Make real-time adjustments as your child improves

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Frequency changes everything

Children learn through:

  • Repetition

  • Consistency

  • Meaningful practice

When sessions are closer together:

  • Skills stick faster

  • Progress becomes more efficient

  • We can adapt in real time

This is what neuroplasticity is and how the brain learns; by building and strengthening new pathways through repeated, meaningful practice done the right way.

This model is ideal when:

✔ Your child is on the verge of a new skill

✔ Progress has plateaued
✔ You want to accelerate progress toward a goal

✔ There’s a window of opportunity in development

✔ You’re ready to focus in and make a breakthrough

Examples of goals:

  • Learning to ride a bike

  • Walking, crawling, or transitions

  • Jumping, balance, coordination

  • Fine motor or self-care skills

  • Speech + movement integration goals

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What Makes MOCO Different?

At MOCO, this isn’t drill-based therapy.

We combine:

  • Movement + play-based learning

  • Task-specific practice in real environments​

  • Hands-on therapist guidance​

  • Immediate adjustments to keep your child progressing​

We don’t just teach a skill, we create the experience of success.

A child wasn’t yet walking…

They could stand, but couldn’t transition, squat, or move independently.

Through a short high-frequency episode:

  • We practiced small, targeted movements daily

  • Adjusted the task in real time

  • Built the missing pieces step-by-step

Within days, they were:

  • Transitioning independently

  • Standing with control

  • Beginning to walk​

This is the

power of timing + repetition + skilled guidance.

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You’re part of the plan

During this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What to practice at home

  • What to look for

  • How to support your child correctly​

Because doing it right matters.

We help you:


✔ Avoid practicing the wrong patterns
✔ Understand small but important adjustments
✔ Build confidence alongside your child

How It Works

Each episode is customized, but may include:

  • 3–5 sessions per week

  • 1–3 weeks of focused intervention

  • A clearly defined goal

  • Ongoing adjustments based on progress

Is your child ready for a breakthrough?

Let’s talk about whether a High Frequency Episode of Care is the right next step.

Located in Montgomery County and

serving Kensington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, and Chevy Chase

5268A Nicholson Lane

Kensington, MD 20895

301-770-5437 |  info@mocomc.com

©2024 by Montgomery Pediatrics LLC

MOCO is actively involved in the Montgomery County community through partnerships, sponsorships, and inclusive family events.

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