A Step Ahead Pediatric Therapy

A Step Ahead Pediatric Therapy At A Step Ahead, we realize that special needs not only affect the child, but the entire family as well.

Founded in 2006, A Step Ahead Pediatric Therapy is a comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation practice that provides quality therapy services to children with developmental needs in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area. Our goal is to ease this difficulty by working with each child and their family to achieve self sufficiency through increased independence. We work toward objectives that apply directly to the child as well as build a custom program that will help the parent create therapeutic opportunities for their child outside of therapy sessions.

11/14/2025

We love when we get permission to share the awesome success stories of our friends!!

This young man has worked so hard over the past 5 years! He had a brain injury at birth that affected the motor function on his right side. Gaining function of his right hand has been an incredible journey that ALL of the therapists at ASAPT have been so happy to be a part of!!

Way to go P!!!!

FACT FILLED FRIDAY!! This is a long, but important one!! It is a driving force for what we do here at ASAPT!!November i...
11/14/2025

FACT FILLED FRIDAY!! This is a long, but important one!! It is a driving force for what we do here at ASAPT!!

November is National Assistive Technology Month!

Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software, or product system that increases, maintains, or improves the functional capabilities of people with disabilities. It ranges from low-tech options like communication boards and magnifiers to high-tech solutions like voice-activated software, screen readers, and motorized wheelchairs. The purpose of AT is to help individuals perform tasks that might otherwise be difficult or impossible, promoting independence and participation in daily life, work, and school.
Examples of assistive technology
Mobility: Walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and even advanced powered exoskeletons.
Hearing: Hearing aids, TTYs (text telephones), and amplification systems.
Visual: Screen readers, magnifying software, large-print keyboards, and Braille displays.
Communication: Speech-generating devices, communication boards, and text-based apps.
Daily living: Adaptive eating utensils, dressing aids, and automatic soap dispensers.
Computer and learning: Alternative keyboards, special mice, text-to-speech software, and organizational apps.
Key characteristics
Wide range: AT can be simple, inexpensive tools or complex, high-tech systems.
Personalized: It is often customized to the specific needs and preferences of the user.
Supports many areas: It can assist with academics, job tasks, and general daily activities.
Includes services: The definition also includes the services needed to select and use the devices, such as training and repairs.

Let's CELEBRATE!!! Today and everyday!
11/13/2025

Let's CELEBRATE!!! Today and everyday!

FACT FILLED FRIDAY!Language! It is so important and yet in today's world we are exposed to TRUE language less and less....
11/07/2025

FACT FILLED FRIDAY!

Language! It is so important and yet in today's world we are exposed to TRUE language less and less. Language is not learned by simply hearing it. Seeing the mouth move and form the words, hearing inflection with word through songs, seeing someone point and label what they are pointing to is how language is learned. Let's talk baby!

We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We sure enjoyed seeing everyone in their costumes last week! Please comment yo...
11/04/2025

We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We sure enjoyed seeing everyone in their costumes last week!

Please comment your costumes below if we didn’t see you last week, or missed you at your appointment!

🎃🧡HALLOWEEN FACT FILLED FRIDAY🧡🎃
10/31/2025

🎃🧡HALLOWEEN FACT FILLED FRIDAY🧡🎃

🧡🎃😊It is costume week at ASAPT!! Be sure to wear your favorite costume or Halloween shirt and stop by to see Mrs. Kaitl...
10/28/2025

🧡🎃😊It is costume week at ASAPT!! Be sure to wear your favorite costume or Halloween shirt and stop by to see Mrs. Kaitlyn and have your picture taken and get a treat. No tricks! 😊🎃🧡

Great information from our friends at National Seating and Mobility!
10/28/2025

Great information from our friends at National Seating and Mobility!

FACT FILLED FRIDAY!It's been a while since we talked about crawling. There are so many reasons why we as PT's and OTs wa...
10/24/2025

FACT FILLED FRIDAY!

It's been a while since we talked about crawling. There are so many reasons why we as PT's and OTs want your child to crawl here are just a few.

Crawling helps to develop baby’s muscles and coordination.
When babies crawl, they use their arms and legs to move around the room, which helps to improve muscle strength and balance in these limbs. In addition, crawling helps to improve the babies’ coordination as they learn to use their arms and legs at the same time in a reciprocal pattern. This is the early stages of bilateral coordination.

Crawling also helps baby to develop their sense of space.
As babies move around crawling, they start to develop a sense of space. They learn about the distance between objects and how to navigate around obstacles. This is an important skill as it helps them to become more independent and mobile.

Crawling is a precursor to other skills.
Crawling is also a precursor to other skills such as standing, and walking. As babies learn to crawl, they are also preparing their bodies and their core muscles for these other milestones.

When babies weight bear through their hands, arms, and shoulders, they are preparing the fingers and thumb for fine motor tasks too!

Crawling helps babies learn about their tactile system.
As babies crawl around the room or outdoors, they feel different objects that are soft, hard, bumpy, smooth, etc. and they process that sensory information.

Crawling is an important milestone for babies, not just because it’s a cute stage of development, but because it has real benefits for their physical and cognitive development!

We got busy yesterday so are giving you some good facts for your weekend! Not every child meets their milestones at the...
10/18/2025

We got busy yesterday so are giving you some good facts for your weekend! Not every child meets their milestones at the same pace. That's why we're here for you and your child! But did you know that there is a developmental milestone chart specifically designed for the down syndrome community? Since October is down syndrome awareness month we thought this would be a good time to share!

Happy Mr. Dan Day!!Thank you for making A Step Ahead what it is 🎊🎉
10/16/2025

Happy Mr. Dan Day!!

Thank you for making A Step Ahead what it is 🎊🎉

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330 Thomas More Parkway Suite 102
Crestview Hills, KY
41017

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18594265666

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At A Step Ahead, we realize that special needs not only affect the child, but the entire family as well. Our goal is to ease this challenge by working with each child and their family to achieve self sufficiency through increased independence. We work toward objectives that apply directly to the child as well as build a custom program that will help the parent create therapeutic opportunities for their child outside of therapy sessions.