Quick Quiz:
Is an Intensive Right for Your Child?

1. How would you describe your child’s current therapy progress?

A) We’ve seen small steps forward, but it feels slow.

B) Some progress early on, but now we feel stuck.

C) They’re thriving and making consistent gains.

D) I’m not sure—I don’t really know what to look for.

2. How often is your child currently receiving therapy?

A) Once a week

B) Twice a week

C) More than 2x a week

D) We’re not in therapy right now

3. Do you feel like your current therapy program is tailored to your child’s unique needs?

A) Not really—it feels very general

B) Somewhat, but I wish there was more customization

C) Yes, it’s very personalized

D) I’m not sure what personalized therapy would even look like

4. Have you ever heard of techniques like DMI, functional e-stim, or Whole Body Vibration?

A) No

B) I’ve heard the terms but don’t know what they are

C) Yes, but we’ve never tried them

D) Yes—we’ve tried one or more in the past

5. How does your child typically respond to therapy sessions?

A) They’re engaged and eager

B) They get bored or disengaged

C) It depends on the day

D) We haven’t found a therapist they really connect with yet

E) They are still working on tolerating therapy and can sometimes get upset

6. What are your biggest therapy goals right now?

(Choose all that apply)

☐ Faster progress

☐ Better coordination or movement

☐ Better play and engagement

☐ Greater independence

☐ A clearer therapy plan

☐ Feeling supported as a parent

7. Are you open to trying a short-term, high-intensity program to accelerate your child’s development?

A) Yes—we’re actively looking

B) Possibly—I’d like to learn more

C) I’m not sure—it sounds intense

D) Probably not—we prefer our current pace

Results:

Mostly A’s and B’s? It sounds like you are in a space where an intensive is the perfect fit! You are ready for a model that creates faster, deeper progress. Let’s talk about how an intensive might help your child move forward—faster.

Mostly C’s and D’s? You might be in a solid place and therapy has been working fairly well—but if you’re still wondering “Could there be more?”, let’s explore that together. Even one conversation can help clarify what’s next for your child.  

*Please note, as Rise, we are mindful and understanding that EVERY family and child is different, and while an intensive may sound like a great option, it might not be feasible for this current season of your life. We are more than happy to discuss other options with you, and want to emphasize that we respect and acknowledge that parents of children of disabilities and additional needs, are doing a very hard thing, beautifully*