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Children's Physical Developmental Clinic

For more than 45 years, Bridgewater State University has sponsored the Children's Physical Developmental Clinic (CPDC), a nationally recognized academic program that fosters professional development, service learning, and leadership development. The CPDC affords students from all majors a challenging opportunity to volunteer as clinicians and work with children and youth with disabilities, ages 18 months to 18 years.

The aim of the clinic program is to improve the "total development" of children with disabilities by enhancing vital physical, motor and aquatic skills and patterns. In addition, the program stresses the improvement of children's self-esteem by strengthening emotional-social aspects of their personalities through successful involvement in play, recreation and sport activities.

Over 100 students serve as clinicians and group leaders each semester, making the CPDC the largest student organization on campus. Over the years, BSU students have determined that the CPDC not only augments their professional preparation; but, upon graduation, is most critical to them when seeking employment and entrance to graduate school.

Our Mission
CPDC continues to assist individuals with disabilities to live more independent and productive lives, and prepares young professionals for teaching and allied health careers, as well as community service and leadership roles throughout New England.
Student Involvement
Each semester, 120 students serve as clinicians and group leaders, and the value of the clinic experience today is well known to student clinicians and trusted by parents, educational and medical professionals throughout the New England area.
Our Staff
Meet the staff of the CPDC, a nationally recognized academic program fostering professional development, service learning and leadership engagement.

Contact Us

For Program Applications:

Please contact Sheila Campbell

Children's Physical Developmental Clinic

Bridgewater State University
Kelly Gymnasium Rm. 107
34 Park Avenue
Bridgewater, MA 02325
United States

Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm