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PTL is an innovative and research driven holistic care provider for children with all skill levels.

We provide a brain based neuroplastic program for individuals struggling with outdoor play skills, emotional and academic skills.

Our philosophy is – Work Smarter Not Harder

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PTL PROVIDes information, education, support and advocacy for:

individuals
(adults and children)

Family and Caregivers

professionals

What I want for my child

Feel Safe
Connect with family
Sleep Better
Play outside
Focus Better

programs used

The Playground to Learn Way

Playground to Learn approaches learning from a neurological perspective within a framework of “What Works for the Brain” or principles of “neuroplasticity”. The picture to the left shows the building blocks for brain functioning and learning. When any of the building blocks are not functioning adequately, skills that are dependent on it suffers. One of the reasons they don’t function at a level they are capable of functioning is negative emotions like stress, worry and anxiety to name a few.
These negative states unconsciously trigger the survival response to ensure your safety above all. You either Fight, Flee and Freeze in the spot. Children with special needs perceive danger when there is no danger and learning is hindered.  When you are in “survival mode” you are not in a “learning mode”.

The picture on the left demonstrates our treatment rationale where everything is based on a solid foundation of feeling SAFE. The table below explains the steps we use to prepare the brain for learning.

SAFETY

The first phase is to provide programs that target a feeling of safety and comfort. Programs target setting up the environment, your child’s brain and your awareness through ongoing parental coaching about creating a safe and nurturing environment for your child.

ACTIVATE

Once safe, we activate or “switch on” different areas of the brain. Activation is essential to build foundational skills critical for learning any skill..

FOCUS

Programs that improve neural connectivity and brain growth are used to improve focus and attention.

EDUCATION

Your loved one is ready to learn. Every adult in the child’s life has an opportunity to be coached to increase opportunities for practicing emerging skills across different environments in your loved one’s routine day.

We provide hands on, consultative, preventive and long distance services.

WE CAN HELP YOU

customized program

Our program is designed based on your child’s present functional level, incorporating their unique strengths and motivators.

parental support

We provide you with instructional strategies to ensure your child will improve as rapidly as possible.

practical toolkit

We link every therapeutic insight with specific “how-to” tools, which you can implement immediately.

inspire, not just inform

We are committed to increasing your child’s movement and wellness skills along with giving them a “sense of belonging”.

"From the moment we met, Dr Pillai impressed me with her passion, enthusiasm, skill and commitment to ensure that A. would benefit from everything available to her while she was under her care."

Una Morgan
Parent

Mrs Pillai’s understanding of cultural differences in parenting helped the teachers and us to mutually understand each other’s perspective. Her dedication and passion towards reaching out not only to KP but also to us- his family-is a quality that I as a medical professional can truly appreciate.

Mrs Patel
nurse (Aunt of a child diagnosed with DCD)
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84 Ross Hall Blvd. N
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Phone: 1-908-227-2139
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