Comprehensive Therapy Center

Comprehensive Therapy Center Helping individuals with disabilities walk, talk, learn, and play since 1982. We help people walk, talk, learn and play – so they can read, write and work.

Comprehensive Therapy Center offers the West Michigan community speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sensory integration and motor therapies. Therapy and Fun, our award-winning summer outreach program and our school-based special education services help more than 300 children with developmental differences each year. Therapists and teachers also offer individual sessions, academic tutoring specializing in learning disabilities and brain injury, and educational classes for caregivers. Accredited by CARF, Comprehensive Therapy Center’s mission is to provide therapeutic and advisory programs to individuals through skill building, academic enhancement, and social and emotional support.

Start your Saturday morning with growth and connection! ☀️🧩Our next FREE Therapeutic Play & Learn Group (Ages 0–5) is ha...
03/20/2026

Start your Saturday morning with growth and connection! ☀️🧩

Our next FREE Therapeutic Play & Learn Group (Ages 0–5) is happening TOMORROW, March 21st! We are so excited to head back to Mi Childcare for a morning of movement and community. 🏠

This is a "come as you are" space where every child and every ability is welcome. It’s the perfect opportunity to:

✅ Socialize for Free: Meet other Grand Rapids families while the kids enjoy a safe, inclusive play area.
✅ Connect with Experts: Chat with licensed professionals who will be hanging out with us! They are available to offer support on milestones, sensory needs, or just to say hello.
✅ Celebrate Every Child: Whether your child is neurotypical, neurodivergent, or navigating a developmental disability, they belong here.

A big thank you to First Steps Kent and the Ready by Five Millage for making these community resources free for everyone!

🗓 Date: Saturday, March 21st
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
📍 Location: 1601 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49546

⚡ ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! ⚡The portal to The World Betwixt is closing soon... 🧚‍♀️✨Spring Staycation is filling up FAST a...
03/19/2026

⚡ ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! ⚡

The portal to The World Betwixt is closing soon... 🧚‍♀️✨
Spring Staycation is filling up FAST and we're down to our final spots for this magical adventure!

📅 April 6, 7, 8 & 9 (mornings)
🐉 Ages 4-9 with neurodivergence or developmental disabilities

Don't let your child miss out on:
✨ A magical world where fairies dance and dragons soar
🎯 Activities led by licensed therapists
🛡️ Safe, sensory-friendly environment
💜 Skills maintenance and structure during spring break
🌟 New friends and unforgettable memories
💰 May be insurance-billable | $25/day for non-current clients

🔗 REGISTER NOW before spots are gone: https://forms.gle/RvWKh18wNhKuCaFQ6

Once we're full, applications will close and spots will move to our waitlist. Secure your child's place in The World Betwixt TODAY! ⏰

Questions?
Call us at CTC - but don't wait too long! 💜
(616) 559-1054

PARENTS: Sensory-Friendly Spaces in Grand Rapids! 🌟Planning outings with sensory-sensitive kids can be challenging. We w...
03/18/2026

PARENTS: Sensory-Friendly Spaces in Grand Rapids! 🌟

Planning outings with sensory-sensitive kids can be challenging. We wanted to share some amazing local resources that make going out easier and more enjoyable for the whole family!

🎯 DAILY SENSORY ACCOMMODATIONS:
🏛️ Grand Rapids Public Museum - Sensory bags + Sensory Sundays (2nd Sunday monthly)
🦁 John Ball Zoo - Sensory bags + quiet area maps
🌲 Blandford Nature Center - Sensory bags + trained staff
🎨 Grand Rapids Children's Museum - Sensory toolkits at front desk
📚 Grand Rapids Public Library - Sensory support kits (all branches)
🌸 Frederik Meijer Gardens - Sensory garden + quiet spaces
🎭 DeVos Performance Hall & Van Andel Arena - Sensory bags available
🎪 Craig's Cruisers - Sensory-friendly events

📅 SPECIAL SENSORY DAYS/HOURS:
🎬 Celebration Cinema North - Sensory Showtimes (dimmed lights, lower volume)
🎮 Chuck E. Cheese Walker - Sensory Sensitive Sundays (next: April 12)

💙 INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:
🧗 We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym - Sensory gym built for kids with autism (open to all!)
🐴 The Lemonade Farmhouse - Sensory-friendly petting farm
⚾ West Michigan Miracle League - Accessible baseball for kids with disabilities
🎨 Hearts for the Arts - Low-sensory art studio

What are YOUR favorite sensory-friendly spots? Share in the comments!

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It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of a truly remarkable woman who built the foundation of everything we...
03/17/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of a truly remarkable woman who built the foundation of everything we do. Bette Buffington passed away this past Saturday.

Bette’s history with CTC began in the 1970s, even before we were an official organization. She came alongside our founder, Jean, taking a visionary idea and turning it into a structured business. Long before insurance authorizations and school contracts, Bette was there—typing reports not because they were required, but to ensure the families in our summer program knew exactly how their children were progressing.

In the storied history of CTC, Bette was the person who offered structure. She wrote our first policies, secured our first contract, and built the behind-the-scenes framework that has since allowed us to serve thousands of clients and employ thousands of clinicians. In her own words, it was "pure willpower and a pace of one day at a time" that positioned CTC to become the year-round lifeline it is today.

Just last Thursday, we were privileged to honor Bette as our 2026 Legacy Award Honoree. While she could not be with us in person, we are forever grateful she knew how much her community loved and admired her.

Please join us in celebrating Bette’s incredible life and legacy.

Link to obituary:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/grand-rapids-mi/bette-buffington-12783352

Creating inclusive spaces for neurodivergent teens.This Saturday, our Occupational Therapist Megan is leading Buddies & ...
03/17/2026

Creating inclusive spaces for neurodivergent teens.
This Saturday, our Occupational Therapist Megan is leading Buddies & Board Games — a peer connection program designed for middle and high school students who identify as neurodivergent or have developmental disabilities.

Why programs like this matter:

Adolescence is a critical time for social skill development, but neurodivergent teens often lack inclusive peer spaces. Through structured play and facilitated interaction, participants build communication skills, practice turn-taking, and develop friendships in a supportive environment.

The details:
📅 Saturday, March 21 | 10:00-11:30am
📍 Comprehensive Therapy Center, Grand Rapids
💡 Therapist-led, evidence-informed social skills programming
Register: https://forms.gle/iAob6aF4ykTJrvSB7

This is what community-based therapy looks like.

Did you know our Therapeutic Play & Learn groups are completely FREE? ☀️🧩Join us TOMORROW morning, March 14th, from 10:0...
03/13/2026

Did you know our Therapeutic Play & Learn groups are completely FREE? ☀️🧩

Join us TOMORROW morning, March 14th, from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM for a fun, low-pressure playgroup for ages 0–5. This is a supportive, no-judgment zone where every child and every ability is welcome.

A special shoutout to Mi Childcare for hosting this event in their beautiful facility! 🏠 It’s the perfect spot to:

✅ Socialize for Free: Meet other Grand Rapids families while the kids play in a safe, movement-based environment.
✅ Connect with Experts: We’ll have licensed professionals hanging out with us! They are available to chat about milestones, sensory processing, or just offer simple ideas for at-home play and development.
✅ All Abilities Welcome: Whether your child is neurotypical, neurodivergent, or navigating a developmental disability, there is a spot for them here.

Special thanks to First Steps Kent and the Ready by Five Millage for making these resources free for our community!

🗓 Date: Saturday, March 14th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
📍 Location: 1601 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49546

Weather Update: The wind is expected to calm down overnight, so we look forward to seeing you tomorrow! 🌤🌬

Last night, we gathered at for something special. 🌟 We celebrated our Legacy Award honorees — two people who helped bui...
03/13/2026

Last night, we gathered at for something special. 🌟

We celebrated our Legacy Award honorees — two people who helped build Comprehensive Therapy Center from the ground up. We recognized volunteers who show up with their whole hearts. Our therapists took the stage and shared the real moments — the breakthroughs, the families finding hope, the work that changes lives. And we heard powerful stories from families about how CTC became more than therapy. It became community.💜

That's what last night was about. Not just raising funds, but remembering why every child deserves to find their voice. Why every family deserves support. Why every volunteer and donor makes that possible.

To our sponsors — Eastbrook Homes, Warner Norcross + Judd, Bridgewright Wealth Partners, Hooper Printing, Independent Bank, Hilltop Auto Service, DeVos Insulation, Shamrock Foodservice, The Thomas Family, The Silbar-Voorhees Family — thank you for believing in West Michigan families.

To everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and cheered us on — you're writing the next chapter of CTC's story. 💙🧡 💚 💜

40+ years. Thousands of families. One community.

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🚨 TONIGHT at the CTC Clinic: A FREE Event for Caregivers! 📖Need some fresh ideas for your child's reading time? Join our...
03/11/2026

🚨 TONIGHT at the CTC Clinic: A FREE Event for Caregivers! 📖

Need some fresh ideas for your child's reading time? Join our Caregiver Connection group tonight for "Nurture Your Reader."

This event is FREE and open to families with children in K-5th grade. Caregivers of all kinds are welcome — parents, grandparents, foster families, and more!

📅 TONIGHT: Wednesday, March 11
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 CTC Clinic (2505 Ardmore St SE, Grand Rapids)

Register here: https://forms.gle/dQ2eFwvGz3XBKDJA7

See you there! 🧡

🌟 Celebrating Heart, Presence, and Future Leadership“In the morning, everyone is just waking up—but the moment a volunte...
03/10/2026

🌟 Celebrating Heart, Presence, and Future Leadership

“In the morning, everyone is just waking up—but the moment a volunteer’s eyes meet a child, their mood shifts into something brighter.” ✨

At Comprehensive Therapy Center, we know that progress happens in the moments of connection. Today, we are incredibly proud to spotlight Hedieh Khalili, a volunteer who has turned "showing up" into an art form.

Whether she was navigating the motor rooms alongside our OTs or creating a safe space on the playground, Hedieh learned a vital lesson: as an adult in a child’s life, you aren't just a helper—you are a guide, a caregiver, and a source of safety.

Currently a biology student at Grand Valley State University, Hedieh is working toward her dream of attending medical school to become a pediatrician. She isn't just studying science; she’s already practicing the empathy and consistency required to help children in the most meaningful ways. 🩺📖

We are so honored to celebrate Hedieh Khalili at the CTC 2026 Legacy Dinner on March 12th at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids. 🎉

If you believe in the power of community, compassion, and making a difference for children with learning and neuro differences — this is the evening for you.

🎟️ Tickets are still available — join us in honoring Hedieh! https://lnkd.in/gHbWnMbQ

🎓 Milestones like this are why we do what we do.Last week, two siblings from the Groen family officially graduated from ...
03/10/2026

🎓 Milestones like this are why we do what we do.

Last week, two siblings from the Groen family officially graduated from Occupational Therapy here at CTC! A huge thank you to their mom for showing up every step of the way — and for bringing the cap and gown to make this moment extra special! We were proud to present them with graduation certificates to mark this incredible achievement.

In the words of their therapist, Ashley Watson, OT Clinic Lead:

“The Groens have been receiving therapy services at Comprehensive Therapy Center for 3 years. In this time, these clients have participated in our Staycation and Therapy & Fun programs; and worked hard every week to grow in their play skills and abilities. The Groens are a testament to the value of hard work, caregiver carry over, and CTC's dedicated therapy team. Way to go Groen Family! We are so proud of all your success!”

✨ This is what your support makes possible. When you donate to CTC, you're not just funding therapy sessions — you're helping children reach milestones their families once only dreamed of. You're giving kids the tools they need to thrive, and giving families moments they will treasure forever.

It takes a village — and we'd love for you to be a part of ours. Every contribution, big or small, changes lives.

👉 Donate here to become part of our village: https://givebutter.com/support-comprehensive-therapy-center

💛 Happy Graduation to our two newest graduates! We are so incredibly proud of you both!

🌟 March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!For over 40 years, Comprehensive Therapy Center has been here — he...
03/09/2026

🌟 March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

For over 40 years, Comprehensive Therapy Center has been here — helping children and adults in West Michigan walk, talk, learn, and play. 💙

This month, we're celebrating the incredible individuals and families we serve every day. Whether it's a child finding their voice through speech therapy, building strength through occupational therapy, or gaining confidence in our Therapy & Fun summer program — every milestone matters.

This year's national theme says it best: "We're Here: Then, Now, Always."

And so are we. 💛

If you or someone you love could benefit from our services, we'd love to connect.

👉 therapycenter.org | 📞 (616) 559-1054

🌟 Introducing another Legacy Award Recipient — Bette Buffington!Before CTC was even an organization, there was Bette. Sh...
03/09/2026

🌟 Introducing another Legacy Award Recipient — Bette Buffington!

Before CTC was even an organization, there was Bette. She came alongside founder Jean in the 70's, took an idea, and turned it into something extraordinary. She typed the first reports, wrote the first policies and procedures, and secured CTC's very first contract — not because anyone required it, but because she believed in the work.

Working behind the scenes, Bette built the foundation that would one day serve thousands of clients, employ thousands of clinicians, and impact tens of thousands of lives right here in our community.

In her own words, "It was pure will power and a pace of one day at a time" that made CTC what it is today.
We are so honored to celebrate Bette — along with two other incredible honorees — at our Legacy Dinner on March 12th at Fountain Street Church🎉

🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/cp2Gg3

💙 Thank you, Bette, for creating something that has changed our community for the better.

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2505 Ardmore Street SE Ofc 1
Grand Rapids, MI
49506

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16165591054

Website

http://linktr.ee/ctcgr

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