Asheville Community Therapy Center

Serving the Therapy Needs of Children Ages 0-21.

We serve the pediatric population, providing therapy evaluation and treatment to help children thrive in all environments. We are conveniently located off I-26 in North Asheville and provide therapy in a variety of settings (home, clinic, virtual).

Meet Our Team

Sharon VanDyke

MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist

With over 20 years experience in a variety of settings, Sharon specializes in developmental speech and language and feeding/swallowing needs. She specializes in working with children and adolescents with complex medical needs and Autism.

Cassandra Thomas

MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist

Cassandra has 20 years of experience working with the pediatric population. Her interest areas include language learning differences, social/pragmatic language skills and executive functioning skills, and phonologically based learning difficulties, including reading support as a Certified Dyslexia Professional.

David Downing

PT, DPT, PCS
Physical Therapist

David is a family-focused physical therapist, having received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Kentucky (2015), completed an APTA Pediatric PT Residency/LEND Fellowship at the Oregon of Health and Science University (2020), and ABPTS Board Certification in Pediatrics (2022). He brings comprehensive knowledge from experiences in the NICU, multidisciplinary specialty clinics, school-based and early intervention settings.

Judy Falls

Administrative Assistant

Judy has over 25 years experience working in administrative roles to help children. She felt truly blessed when she became part of the ACTC team and enjoys her position tremendously. She hopes to always help you and your children feel welcome and at ease!

Our Comprehensive Pediatric Therapy Services

Serving North Asheville, Woodfin, Leicester, North Buncombe and Madison Counties

Physical Therapy

Pediatric physical therapists (PTs) look at gross motor skills and abilities (like walking, running, jumping, etc.) for children from birth to adulthood. Pediatric PTs can assess and provide interventions to focus on strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, coordination, and motor planning – with emphasis on function and participation.

Speech Therapy

Pediatric speech language pathologists (SLPs) work on articulation and phonology, social/pragmatic skills, executive functioning skills, self-advocacy skills, and language skills. We also address feeding/swallowing needs. Parent and caregiver support and training is always a part of our practice.

Occupational Therapy

COMING SOON! Pediatric occupational therapists (OTs) help children develop fine motor skills and abilities for children from birth to adulthood. Pediatric OTs can assess and provide interventions for strength, cognition, motor control, hand-eye coordination, motor planning, and sensory needs, with emphasis on function and independence with activities of daily living (ADLs).

Insurance Information

Contact us to discuss the best option for you. Whether you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid or another insurance plan, we’ve got you covered. If you’re not sure if we’re in-network with your provider, just give us a call.

Plus, we’re always happy to welcome private pay clients too!

What Our Parents and Caregivers Say!

“Our family is so thankful for Sharon VanDyke. She hasn’t just helped my son, she has patiently helped our whole family understand how his brain is wired in order to best support him.”

“Sharon works with students as whole people, meeting them where they are in real life. She’s a great problem solver who doesn’t solve kids’ communication issues for them, but empowers them with tools they need to create their own solutions.”

“Sharon’s techniques have bolstered our child’s confidence in social situations and we are blessed to watch her continue to grow.”

“Cassandra is an excellent speech therapist that provides a broad range of skills. We wholeheartedly recommend Cassandra to anyone seeking an exceptional speech therapist who fosters confidence and communication skills!”

“ACTC is amazing! Thanks to Cassandra we have seen dramatic improvement in our son’s confidence, comprehension and so much more!”

“I have two special needs children that struggle with different aspects of speech. Their progress and development differences have been truly remarkable. Sharon and Cassandra are incredible! They are patient, kind hearted, attentive, and compassionate.”

“Thanks to ACTC my children’s communication skills and cognitive development have improved significantly!! Sharon and Cassandra each have a distinctive way of making their sessions fun and engaging while simultaneously remaining focused on prioritizing each of my child’s respective goals.”

“In my experience with Cassandra, she is down to earth, practical, educated, and she integrated the best practices for my two sons. Customer Service is emphasized greatly here, and not too many organizations value that anymore. You won’t be disappointed with the service and support that ACTC gives to their clients.”

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Patient Forms

Please see below for important forms surrounding consent, our policy and privacy practices

Child Intake Form

Physical Therapy Consent

Speech Therapy Consent

Feeding / Swallowing Consent

Release of Information Consent

On-Premises Policy Notice

Privacy Practice Notice

Office Address

959 Merrimon Ave Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28804

Office Hours

Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat – Sun: CLOSED

Phone + Fax

Phone: (828) 417-7085 | Fax: (828) 417-7059

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