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OUTPATIENT THERAPY · HARRISBURG, PA

Therapy shaped around your child's everyday life.

Pediatric occupational, speech, and physical therapy for children from birth through 21, in person across South Central Pennsylvania and online statewide.

CARE LED BY JOANNA JACOBS, BHS, COTA/L

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Compassionate, evidence-informed care for every stage of childhood.

Aligned Developmental Services provides pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapy through both in-person outpatient care and telehealth. In-person services are available across South Central Pennsylvania, and telehealth extends care statewide throughout Pennsylvania.

We partner with families to provide compassionate, evidence-informed, neurodiversity-affirming care for children from birth through age 21, recognizing that every child develops in their own way and deserves support that honors their individual strengths, needs, and goals.

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IN PERSON

South Central Pennsylvania, Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lancaster & Lebanon counties

TELEHEALTH

Statewide throughout Pennsylvania

AGE SERVED

Children from birth through 21

AREAS OF SUPPORT

Support for the skills that shape daily life.

Whether your child is working on communication, motor development, emotional regulation, sensory processing, feeding, functional independence, social engagement, or mobility, our clinicians take a whole-child approach to what meaningful progress looks like for your family. Therapy is never one-size-fits-all. We create individualized plans that focus not only on building skills, but on helping children participate more fully in the activities, relationships, and environments that matter most in their daily lives.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

SPEECH THERAPY

PHYSICAL THERAPY

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Communication
Motor development
Emotional regulation
Sensory processing

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Feeding
Functional
independence
Social engagement
Mobility

OUR PROCESS

How care begins.

01

Comprehensive evaluation

We start with a comprehensive evaluation to understand your child's developmental profile, current challenges, strengths, and areas of opportunity.

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Personalized treatment plan

From there, we develop a treatment plan tailored to your child's specific goals, built around what meaningful progress looks like for your family.

Care is built around your child - one clear path from first conversation to ongoing, meaningful growth.

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Ongoing therapy

We provide ongoing therapy designed to support measurable, meaningful growth, adjusting as your child develops.

MORE SUPPORT

Support that extends beyond the session.

FOR CAREGIVERS

Neurodiversity-affirming parent coaching

Because children do not grow in isolation, we also offer neurodiversity-affirming parent coaching and supportive services that help caregivers understand their child's needs, strengthen connection, and confidently use supportive strategies at home and beyond.

FOR ADULTS

Select occupational therapy for neurodivergent adults

And because development does not end at adulthood, select occupational therapy services for neurodivergent adults are also available, supporting independence, daily functioning, and quality of life.

TEAM COLLABORATION

Meaningful support happens when everyone is working together.

IN HER WORDS

When everyone is working together, children are better positioned to grow, thrive, and succeed.

We believe children thrive when the adults supporting them are connected, informed, and aligned. Progress is most meaningful when families, therapists, educators, medical providers, and other professionals work toward shared goals with a common understanding of a child's needs.

We are glad to collaborate with the important people in your child's life, including caregivers, teachers, school teams, physicians, mental health providers, and other specialists. Collaboration may include team meetings, care planning, consultation, strategy development, or coordinated communication across settings, available both virtually and in person.

WE COLLABORATE WITH

Caregivers

Teachers

School teams

Physicians

FAQ

Questions families ask.

STILL HAVE A QUESTION? CONNECT WITH US

What therapies do you offer?

We provide pediatric occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy for children. Care is individualized to each child's developmental profile and goals, with a whole-child approach that looks at communication, motor skills, sensory needs, emotional regulation, and daily functioning together rather than in isolation.

What ages do you work with?

Our outpatient therapy supports children from birth through age 21. We also offer select occupational therapy services for neurodivergent adults, supporting independence, daily functioning, and quality of life. Care is tailored to each person's strengths and goals at every stage.

What does a whole-child approach mean?

It means we look at the full picture of your child, including their strengths, environment, relationships, and daily routines, rather than a single skill in isolation. We focus not only on building skills, but on helping your child participate more fully in everyday life.

Do you offer in-person and online therapy?

Yes. In-person outpatient therapy is available across South Central Pennsylvania, including Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties. Telehealth services extend care statewide throughout Pennsylvania, so families can choose what works best for their child and schedule.

How does therapy begin?

Care begins with a comprehensive evaluation to understand your child's developmental profile, strengths, and areas of opportunity. From there, we build a personalized treatment plan around your child's goals and provide ongoing therapy designed to support measurable, meaningful growth.

Do you work with our child's school and doctors?

Yes. We are glad to collaborate with caregivers, teachers, school teams, physicians, mental health providers, and other specialists involved in your child's care. Collaboration can include team meetings, care planning, consultation, and coordinated communication, available both virtually and in person.

GET STARTED

Tell us about your child.

Share what's on your mind through a short form, and our team will help you find the right next step.

Just a few questions about your child and your goals.

CARE LED BY JOANNA JACOBS, BHS, COTA/L

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Personalized support for children and families.

EXPLORE

PHONE

717.600.7006

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SERVICE AREA

In person: Harrisburg and Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lancaster & Lebanon counties.

Virtual: statewide throughout Pennsylvania.

Educational services: nationwide.

© 2026 ALIGNED DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

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