Developmental Therapies | The Florida Center
Developmental Therapy • Apalachicola, FL • Since 1979
About
Summary: - The Florida Center for Early Childhood is a Sarasota-based nonprofit (founded 1979) delivering therapeutic services, early education, and healthy development for infants through eight-year-olds at risk of academic, social, or economic challenges. - Programs serve Southwest Florida with over 2,500 children assisted annually; focus includes therapy, family education, and support to promote family strength and caregiver opportunity. - They operate 5 offices across the region, including HQ in Sarasota, and are expanding mental health services (infant and early childhood) with recent funding initiatives. - The organization is a 501(c)(3), private nonprofit in the Individual and Family Services industry, with a mission to foster strong families and early potential. - Contact and access: main site thefloridacenter.org; phone numbers and emails listed for inquiries. Note: The Florida Center for Early Childhood (as described) serves Southwest Florida broadly; a specific Apalachicola location or program details are not indicated in the provided content. If you’re seeking developmental therapies specifically in Apalachicola, you may want to confirm current regional availability with their listed contact channels.
Clinic Type
Developmental Therapy
Address
4620 17TH ST, SARASOTA, Florida 34235, US
Phone
(941) 371-8820 x 1922
shelly.fennell@thefloridacenter.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What ages do you serve?
Birth to 10 years, or through fifth grade.
What conditions do you treat?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Fine Motor Skills, Fluency/Stuttering, Hard of Hearing, Learning Disabilities, Oral-Motor & Feeding Dysfunction, Physical Impairment, Sensory Processing, Speech-Language Delay, Voice.
What disorders or needs are addressed by Developmental Therapies?
Developmental Therapies serve children birth to 10 years (or through fifth grade) with developmental delay or those with established medical diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and other related needs such as Fine Motor Skills, Fluency/Stuttering, Hearing/Listening concerns, Learning Disabilities, Oral-Motor & Feeding Dysfunction, Physical Impairment, Sensory Processing, Speech-Language Delay, and Voice issues.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
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Patients praise
- Helpful and professional staff in certain contexts
- Life-saving or life-changing experiences for some patients
- Comprehensive community-based mental health and behavioral services
- Effective trauma therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy options
Common complaints
- Inconsistent staffing and frequent changes of medical providers
- Perceived lack of care or professionalism from some staff members
- Concerns about the quality of mental health and behavioral services
- Difficulties in the discharge process or access to family participation
"ABSOLUTELY the WORST place to seek help for depression and Anxiety. They have changed DR'S and NP's 3 times since June."},{source:{citations:,confidence:"
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In the News
- Florida Center for Early Childhood The Florida Center Earns COA Accreditation — Aug 27, 2025
- Florida Center for Early Childhood Michael Saunders Foundation Grant — Jul 11, 2025
- Florida Center for Early Childhood New Federal FASD Law — Feb 25, 2026
- Florida Center for Early Childhood School-Based Mental Health Program Launched at Innovation Academy — Jul 17, 2025
- Supportive Therapies in Jackson County - Hope Florida — Jul 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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