Connecting the Pieces. Empowering the People Around the Child.
The L.I.N.K. Model doesn’t assume that every concern requires multiple therapies or that every child needs the same approach. It gives us a way to step back, understand what may be influencing function, and determine where our involvement can be most helpful.
L — Look at the Whole Child - Not just the presenting concern. We consider development, environment, routines, relationships, and the ways a child participates in everyday life.
I — Identify Interconnected Needs - We look for relationships between areas such as oral function, feeding, communication, sensory processing, movement, regulation, and participation, and explore whether and how they may influence one another.
N — Navigate a Coordinated Approach - Once we understand the bigger picture, we determine what comes next—therapy, consultation, strategies, collaboration, referral, or a combination.
K — Keep Caregivers Empowered & Engaged - The people around a child are an essential part of their progress. We value the knowledge, perspectives, and involvement of caregivers, educators, and other members of the care team. We focus on practical understanding, strategies, and support that can carry into everyday life.
The L.I.N.K. Model™ in practice
Our role is to equip individuals and the people who support them with practical tools, confidence, and strategies they can carry into everyday life. Sometimes that means therapy. Sometimes it means guidance, problem-solving, coaching, or collaboration.
Care That Extends Beyond the Therapy Session
How We Can Work Together
CONSULT
Looking for clarity, recommendations, and a practical plan.
A focused consultation to understand your concerns, identify contributing factors, and determine what makes sense next.
COACH
Want ongoing support putting strategies into practice?
Continued guidance to help you implement strategies, troubleshoot challenges, make adjustments, and support meaningful changes in everyday life.
PARTNER
For more complex situations requiring continued collaboration.
Ongoing clinical guidance, higher-level problem-solving, and collaboration when needs are interconnected or require a more coordinated approach.
The Link Model helps us look beyond the immediate concern to consider the connections that may be influencing function. Sometimes that means addressing one specific area. Sometimes it means coordinating with other professionals or supporting the people around the child. And sometimes, understanding the bigger picture helps us recognize that additional intervention may look different that typically service models.
The right level of support depends on many factors and often evolves over time.
We’re here to help you find what makes sense for you — now and as needs change.