Welcome Families to our Invo HealthCare Associates, Inc. website. Invo is a leader in school based and pediatric educational programs. Our group practice of occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, and school psychologists provide service to children with special needs in educational programs in thirteen states. Once children transition to adult MR/DD programs, Invo continues to provide service in setting such as day training centers and group homes. Since 1993 we have a proven track record of working with families to help all children and adults reach their true potential.

Early Intervention:

One of the primary purposes of early intervention is to enhance the capacity of families to support their children’s well-being, development, learning and full participation in their communities. Invo believes that support and services should:

	occur in a child’s natural environment;
	include the family members, care providers and friends;
	focus on the child’s talents and gifts and support them within the context of typical play;
	utilize expertise to adapt and accommodate routines, activities, and places to support the child’s full participation and learning.

Invo is dedicated to this end.

Preschool Programs:

Transition from an early intervention to a preschool program carries with it many new and wonderful changes. Ideally, our children are in a preschool environment that is preparing them for the exciting school aged classroom. Invo staff realizes that sometimes sending our children to preschool is more challenging for Mom and Dad than for our children.

Invo strives to make the preschool experience successful and rewarding for the family and the child. Our therapists integrate therapy sessions into the child’s preschool setting, collaborating with you, the family, and all other Individual Education Plan (IEP) team members. Developmentally appropriate activities help to match environments to the varying needs of young children. Families, children, teachers and therapists learn from one another through encouragement and focus on problem solving skills.

School Aged Programs:

Before we know it, our children are in kindergarten and progressing for a wonderful educational adventure. Invo therapists utilize purposeful, goal-oriented activities to enable a special needs student to benefit from an IEP. Therapy is designed to assist in the development of underlying performance components that are necessary for academic learning and vocational training.

Federal and State Laws mandate that therapy in schools be educationally relevant. With this premise, Invo therapists deliver intervention in the educational setting, which is distinctly different from clinically based, medically necessitated therapy. Our goals are your child’s goals. As in early intervention and preschool programs, communication with families and teachers is crucial, and our staff is always available for important input and ongoing interaction.