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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

SETSS / SEIT

At Mighty Minds & Muscles, we noticed that many children benefit from extra learning support, in addition to or instead of, formal occupational therapy. To meet this need, we created a small team of academic coaches who work with students of all ages. Our coaches are more than tutors, they are trained to weave sensory strategies and executive function skills into learning to help each child thrive.

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Our team includes Master’s level special education teachers and highly trained graduate students who work hand-in-hand with our occupational therapists. Together, we create a personalized plan that supports the whole child, whether sessions take place at our learning center or in your home. Coaches can also assist with in-home Cellfield and Tomatis® programs.

…To support difficulties with reading, math, organization, and attention. 

Our practice is carefully monitored by our team and our Clinical Director who remains closely involved through regular communication, home visits, and planning meetings. Our coaches collaborate on and observe OT sessions to better understand each student’s learning profile and help apply therapy strategies during study time. We love involving students in setting their own goals and finding what motivates them most.

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Our academic coaches are dedicated, high achieving college or post-grad students with strong experience and a passion for helping children learn and grow. Formal SETSS/SEIT services are also available through ‘Enhanced Rate’ and Case Hearing Compensatory contracts, or as private pay options.

Academic Coaching for ALL AGES experiencing:
- Reading Orton Gillingham - Writing/Language - Science - Arts Handwriting - Without Tears - Test-Prep - Study Skills
Foreign Languages (as applicable) - Life skills - Self-organization - Early pre-academic skills

*On top of being offered remotely, we offer support during the summer and homeschooling to prevent/address regressions that occur during this time (individualized programs with OT support) 

Mighty Minds and Muscles is a boutique therapy, education and coaching organization. Our approach is thorough and progressive. We utilize a neurodevelopmental bottom-up approach to intervention, building strong, confident children and families. We are not just a pediatric therapy clinic but a family learning center. We offer unique internationally developed programs that help anyone with developmental delays, learning difficulties and those who just feel disorganized or stressed. Our team is a small group of highly trained and educated co-therapists & teachers who continually strive to learn and develop holistic programs, while collaborating with you and your child's team.

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WHOLE CHILD!  WHOLE FAMILY!

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Founder & Clinical Director: Padra Smith, MS, OTR/L, SIPT​

40 Worth Street Suites 800A & Suite 826 New York, NY 10013  |  917.960.0250​​

​​© 2026 Mighty Minds and Muscles  |  All Rights Reserved

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