Our Goal ….
At Fun in Motion, our goal is to help children develop independence and learn safe ways to participate physically and socially in their homes, communities and classrooms. We offer a variety of programs to help your child overcome and compensate for both physical and social challenges.
Drawing on extensive training and experience‡, our therapist and staff formulate activities tailored for your child’s needs and skills. All activities are therapeutic and are carefully chosen to develop specific skills and greater capabilities in your child. And they provide just the right amount of fun and challenge to engage your child’s interest and keep him motivated through success.
We offer our therapy in a playful and non-threatening atmosphere so that your child feels comfortable and enjoys his therapy — another key to success. As your child progresses, we will also encourage him to practice his developing skills in your community by participating in group activities such as games and sports, and support him in other important social and physical interactions with the world around him.
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Equine-assisted Therapy:
"Hippotherapy"
One of the therapies we offer at Fun in Motion is equine assisted therapy, in which a licensed therapist incorporates the horse as a treatment strategy into your child’s rehabilitation program. In equine assisted therapy, our specially trained and licensed occupational therapist combines the effects of the equine experience with other standard intervention strategies to improve your child’s fine motor control, sensory integration, attention skills, sequencing skills, and functional daily living skills in a progressively challenging manner.
And your child will thoroughly enjoy his time with us!
 
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Therapeutic
Horseback Riding
Therapeutic horseback riding is recreational horseback riding adapted to meet the needs of individuals with varying cognitive and physical abilities.
Therapeutic horseback (TR) riding enables many differently abled people to participate in an enjoyable sport, which emphasizes riding skills and fun on horseback. TR participants experience physical and emotional benefits from participating in small group sports such as improved balance, coordination, and strength as well improved feelings of self-confidence and self-esteem.
Small group (2 or 3 riders) lessons encourage personal growth as well as support our special riders develop social awareness and relationships with other group members. |
Social Skills Development
We also offer programs in social skill development. Social skills enable a person to interact and communicate with others in a meaningful way. They are learned behaviors that are specific to each situation and but also vary in different social contexts. For a person with autism, this is a challenging realm to navigate.
Our social skills development programs are also run by an occupational therapist, and are designed to help your child develop and apply appropriate skills for social problem-solving and interaction with his peers. We provide our program participants fun and safe opportunities to observe social skills and then practice those skills in an environment of adventure and unconditional acceptance.
All activities take place in a structured setting; as your child develops skill and confidence, we teach him how to utilize these skills in his community. |
Contact Fun in Motion:
Occupational Therapy Services
16 Wilson Way North
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
Phone: 609 731-9805
Fax: 609 799-1937
funinmotiontherapy@yahoo.com
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Riding facility:
Silver Dollar Stables, llc
80 Petty Road
Cranbury, NJ 08540
Phone: 609 395-1790
silverdollarride@aol.com
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