Pediatric Therapy Services at MOCO

MOCO Movement Center is located in Kensington, MD, and sees children and families from throughout Montgomery County, including Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Potomac, as well as Prince George's and Howard Counties, Washington, DC, and the greater DMV. We provide pediatric Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Therapy. We serve children from birth through age eighteen. Every child's plan is built around the same idea: skills only matter if they show up in real life. At home, at school, on the playground, and everywhere in between.

Interdisciplinary Care

Kids rarely fit into just one category, so our therapists don't work in silos either. Your child's PT, OT, and SLP talk to each other. They compare notes. They adjust each other's plans. Your family is part of that conversation too.

Our Approach: Applied Functional Therapy

Every therapy path at MOCO runs through Applied Functional Therapy (AFT), our approach to turning therapeutic goals into skills kids actually use. Not just in a therapy room, but at the dinner table, on the bus, at recess.

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Children participating in therapy exercises with a therapist

Child playing with toys in a sensory therapy room

Physical Therapy

From rolling and crawling to climbing the playground ladder without a second thought, our PT team helps kids build the strength, balance, and confidence to move through their world.

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Therapist supporting a baby during tummy time therapy

Occupational Therapy

Engaging children in activities that feel like play and achieving therapeutic goals is what we do best. Come achieve your goals with us.

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Speech and Language Therapy

Speech-language outcomes are better when therapeutic activities are real-world, natural, and fun.

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How We Deliver Care

PT, OT, and Speech are the what. Here's the how, because not every child needs therapy delivered the same way.

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High Frequency Episodes of Care

Short, focused bursts of therapy where your child is seen multiple times per week for a specific goal. Ideal for a skill on the verge of clicking, or progress that's plateaued and needs a push.

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Early Intervention

For children birth to three, the early years are full of movement, communication, and discovery. MOCO therapists know how to help during this developmental window, right when it matters most.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

Every child is different, and it's not always obvious which therapy (or combination) fits best. Reach out and we'll help you figure out the right next step.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between PT, OT, and Speech therapy?

Physical Therapy focuses on movement, strength, and balance. Occupational Therapy focuses on the everyday skills of childhood, like play, feeding, and fine motor tasks. Speech-Language Therapy focuses on communication, from first words to conversation. Many kids benefit from more than one, and our team coordinates across all three.

What is a High Frequency Episode of Care?

It's a short, intensive round of therapy built around one specific goal, like learning to ride a bike, getting past a plateau in walking, or having a child crawl independently.

Do I need a referral to start therapy at MOCO?

This is dependent on your insurance plan see our Insurance page.

Does MOCO accept insurance?

See our Insurance and Billing page for full details on which plans MOCO works with.