Innovative Therapies, a USA-based Company, offers specialized therapies that utilize new technologies and the latest research-based methods. It provides home- and school-based therapy services throughout Virginia, the United Kingdom and Europe.

Building on 30 years of professional Speech/Language Therapy practice and founding four therapy clinics in southwest Virginia, Ms. Silverstein’s vision and unique approach have been the foundation of Innovative Therapies.

VISION
 
All too often, parents of children with major disabilities are given no hope for the future abilities of their child. Similarly many children with very minor disabilities are not identified and given the help they need to make them strong contributing members of society. At Innovative Therapies, we believe that everyone has the potential to change and grow. We have taken our lessons from neuroscience, which has proven that the brain is plastic given the optimum learning environment. We have learned that with dedication, a strong intention and belief, and intensity of practice, that the brain can change and a person can learn new skills. We have seen hundreds of children who became capable of what no one ever thought possible – but of course, what parents and Innovative Therapies dreamed could be possible – and so, we all tried. We all made strong, intensive efforts, and hopes became reality.

STAFF
 
Ms. Silverstein has been a practicing Speech/Language Pathologist for 30 years and has specialized in the area of Auditory Processing Disorders for the past 13 years. She is the Founder and President of Center for Rehabilitation and Development–Children’s Therapy Solutions, offering Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy in four Virginia locations since 1986. She is an authorized provider of the family of Fast ForWord™ Programmes, Sensory Integration Training for Communication (Auditory Integration Training), SAMONAS Sound Therapy, The Listening Program™, and Interactive Metronome™. Ms. Silverstein has presented trainings and seminars on Autism and Auditory Processing Disorders in the U.S. and internationally throughout the United Kingdom, Austria and Dubai. She regularly travels to the UK and Europe, providing evaluations, consultations and treatment.

Deborah Friedman, OTR/L, has been a practicing Occupational Therapist for over twenty years. She currently specializes in Sensory Integration in the treatment of dysfunctions of sensory integration as found in Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders. She has worked with Aditi Silverstein in Center for Rehabilitation and Development, as well as in Innovative Therapies. They have lectured and traveled abroad for seminars and assessments. Mrs. Friedman evaluates children at her office in Bedford, Virginia, but has also developed a protocol for off-site assessments in order to set up Sensory Integration programmes for people overseas.

Mitra Nafissian-Rash MA, CN, Nutrition Educator, earned her M.A. from New York University in International Relations. She then worked for the United Nations and later for Legacy International. After becoming a mother and developing an interest in natural, organic foods and healthy lifestyles, she undertook a new career in Nutrition. She received her diploma as a Certified Nutritionist from The American Academy of Nutrition. Her interests include the relationship between diet and conditions such as Autism, ADHD, and other Learning Disabilities. She believes that diet is the first line of defense against illness and is a powerful tool for sustained health, recovery and positive mental attitudes, and that the relationship between nutrition and a healthy lifestyle is critical. Mrs. Rash teaches workshops on organic/vegetarian foods, emotional eating/diet, healthful cooking, international healthful menus and other relevant topics, and develops and consults on special diets for children with special needs.