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What Is Speech Approximation and How Can It Help Your Child?

Speech-Language

Did you know that approximations of words are also words?!

Tips for Navigating the Beginning of School from an SLP

Speech-Language

Simple tips to help kids ease into new routines and start the year strong.

Is Your Child Experiencing Tough Transitions Between Activities?

Occupational Therapy

Try empathy, validation, and visuals for previewing and planning together.

It’s OT Month!

Occupational Therapy

“Let’s celebrate by learning: What is Occupational Therapy, and when is it right for your child? Kate Bergsma explains.”

My Greatest Teachers Are the Kids

Occupational Therapy

…how, when, and why I was inspired to create and build one of the first interdisciplinary pediatric private practices in the area. I’ll start with the story of the girl in the picture.

“Hope is what started this organization 15 years ago.”

I can tell you that there is nothing better than when we, at the Center, receive the list of the children who have received a scholarship to receive therapy at our organization.