We're Functional Friends, a haven where therapy meets community.
PEDIATRIC THERAPY & SOCIAL PROGRAMS
We specialize in supporting supporting children & young adults with special needs through therapy services to foster real world skills, social groups to provide you with support, and special events to cultivate a flourishing community.
welcome!
Whether you’re looking for therapy programs or support through social groups,
you're in the right place.
We support our clients and families in a holistic way, from therapy to support groups to social bashes, to help them grow confidence and foster community.
Social Programs
Therapy Services
Through social gatherings, support groups, and special events, we aim to cultivate meaningful experiences and genuine friendships for our patients, as well as their friends and family — because we believe community matters.
We offer pediatric therapy services for ages 0-21 in Dayton, Ohio. Through occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy, we strive to foster connection, confidence, and real world skills in our patients through a 360 degree lens.
We are a team of driven, compassionate, and community-minded individuals with one mission: to empower our clients & their families.
About us
At Functional Friends, we provide individualized therapy and community-based support with the goal of building functional skills, emotional regulation, and meaningful social connections for everyday life. We help children and young adults build real-life skills and meaningful connections through personalized, relationship-driven support — and we aren’t afraid to have a lot of fun in the process!
Donate Today!
Help our Cause
Your generous support helps us continue offering inclusive, therapist-led groups and programs — free of charge to our community. If you’d like to partner with us and make a difference through donating, you can do so below (and we thank you so much!).
P.S. — we are a 501(c)(3) organization, which means your donation qualifies
for a tax deduction. Everybody wins!
“We absolutely love everything Functional Friends has to offer.”
“My son is diagnosed as Autistic and with SPD and we see Ashley weekly for OT, and love her like family. She has truly made a beautiful impact on our life and my son adores her. We also do the weekly group play with Ashley and Brooke, and highly recommend it to families looking for ways to get your child social interaction. I’ve also met friends through this program, just sitting and chatting with the other moms. I love it and both my boys love it too!”
- Brittany
