Our Mission
PPT4Ed is committed to supporting therapists, community leaders, children, and families through education and training.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide learning, resources, and support that strengthen therapeutic services and improve care for children in communities locally, nationally, and internationally. We've already trained over a thousand clinicians globally, delivered hundreds of educational programs, and impacted thousands of families. Some of our local partners have been the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, Florida Atlantic University, Hope4Mobility, Clinics Can Help, Love Serving Autism, Keiser University, and the Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled.
What We Do
Train Therapists
Accredited continuing education for PTs, OTs, and SLPs. Neurodiversity-affirming clinical approaches, adaptive technology, and specialized certifications.
Educate Families
Free caregiver workshops in English, Spanish, and Creole. Practical strategies parents can use at home. IEP navigation and community resource connections.
Support Schools
Educator training in preschools, childcare centers, and K-12 schools. Early identification of developmental delays. Inclusive classroom strategies.
Serve Community
Parent Night Out respite events staffed by licensed therapists. International mission trips. Community awareness events including the Barrier Reef 5K and A Day For Autism.
About PPT4ed
PPT4Ed was founded in 2023 to address the growing need for education, training, and research in pediatric therapies. As a nonprofit organization, PPT4Ed focuses on education, caregiver support, and community outreach that strengthen how children and families are supported.
PPT4Ed is the education and community impact arm of Progressive Pediatric Therapy (PPT4Kids), a practice with over 15 years of service, three clinics across Palm Beach County, and more than 80 licensed therapists. Our nonprofit delivers accredited continuing education for therapy professionals, free caregiver training, and community programs like our Parent Night Out respite events. To date, we have trained over 1,000 clinicians and educators globally and impacted more than 2,000 families.
PPT4Ed operates independently as a nonprofit organization. Nonprofit funds are NOT used for billable therapy services.
The Need
Over 400,000 children in Florida live with emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. Only half can access the services they need. In Palm Beach County, roughly 1 in 5 children screened showed a developmental concern suggesting demand for screening follow-up, therapy, caregiver education, and classroom support. Families often wait three to six months for therapy treatment. Every child deserves a chance to thrive.
Who We Help
We work with many types of organizations and community groups that support children and families. If you see yourself here and are interested in training, education, or collaboration, we would love to connect.
Our Training Room
Our training room is a shared space used to bring families, educators, and professionals together.
We use this room to host caregiver education, professional training, and community learning events that support our mission of building strong, healthy families.
If you are part of an organization or group that shares our mission and would like to use this space for education or training, we would love to connect.
