Growing MindsPediatric Therapy

Services

Support for children from birth through age 18, built around play and your family’s goals. Tap any service to see what it is, what you might notice, and what a session looks like.

The signs listed are common things parents notice, not a diagnosis. If something worries you, that’s reason enough to ask.

Speech-Language Therapy

Helping children be understood, express themselves and connect with others.

Speech sounds (articulation)Helping your child say sounds clearly so others can understand them.

What it is

Helping your child say sounds clearly so others can understand them.

Signs you might notice

  • Family, teachers or friends often have trouble understanding your child
  • Sounds are swapped or left out, like “wabbit” for “rabbit”
  • Frustration when people don’t understand
  • Sounds that older children usually have mastered are still tricky

What a session looks like

Games, books and silly challenges that practice target sounds, starting with the sound alone and building up to words, sentences and everyday conversation. You’ll leave with a few minutes of easy practice for home.

Language therapyHelping your child understand what others say and put their own thoughts into words and sentences.

What it is

Helping your child understand what others say and put their own thoughts into words and sentences.

Signs you might notice

  • Few words, or slow to combine words, for their age
  • Trouble following directions or answering questions
  • Difficulty telling a story or explaining what happened
  • Seems to understand less than other children their age

What a session looks like

Play, books and songs where we model new words and longer sentences, then give your child lots of chances to try them. We’ll show you how to do the same during daily routines.

Stuttering & fluencySupporting children whose speech gets stuck, repeated or stretched, and helping them feel confident speaking.

What it is

Supporting children whose speech gets stuck, repeated or stretched, and helping them feel confident speaking.

Signs you might notice

  • Repeating sounds or words (“b-b-ball”)
  • Getting stuck with no sound coming out
  • Tension in the face or body when talking
  • Avoiding talking, certain words or speaking situations

What a session looks like

Calm, pressure-free and never about “talking perfectly.” We explore how speech works, practice easier ways of talking, and build confidence. Parents get guidance on how to support their child at home.

Social communicationBuilding the skills for connecting with others: conversation, turn-taking, understanding feelings and making friends.

What it is

Building the skills for connecting with others: conversation, turn-taking, understanding feelings and making friends.

Signs you might notice

  • Difficulty starting or keeping up a conversation
  • Trouble playing or sharing with other children
  • Taking jokes or phrases very literally
  • Finding it hard to read facial expressions or tone of voice

What a session looks like

Games, role-play and real-life practice that make social skills concrete and fun. We work on one skill at a time, like taking turns or noticing how someone feels, and practice it in a safe setting.

Early intervention (toddlers)Early support for babies and toddlers who are learning to communicate, with parents right beside them.

What it is

Early support for babies and toddlers who are learning to communicate, with parents right beside them.

Signs you might notice

  • Not using many words yet, or a “late talker”
  • Rarely points, waves or uses gestures
  • Doesn’t often respond to their name
  • Little back-and-forth play with you
  • Trouble with feeding or chewing

What a session looks like

Relaxed floor play with toys, songs and bubbles, with you as the star. We coach you on simple strategies that fit right into your day, because you’re your toddler’s best teacher.

FeedingGentle support for children who struggle with eating, textures, chewing or swallowing, so mealtimes become less stressful.

What it is

Gentle support for children who struggle with eating, textures, chewing or swallowing, so mealtimes become less stressful.

Signs you might notice

  • Very limited foods or refusing whole food groups
  • Gagging, coughing or choking during meals
  • Strong reactions to textures or smells
  • Long, stressful mealtimes

What a session looks like

No-pressure food play and exploration at your child’s pace, with small, positive steps and practical ideas for family meals.

Speech-language evaluationA relaxed, one-on-one visit to understand how your child communicates, including their strengths and what’s tricky.

What it is

A relaxed, one-on-one visit to understand how your child communicates, including their strengths and what’s tricky.

Signs it’s time to ask

  • You have a worry, even a small one
  • A teacher or pediatrician suggested it
  • You’re not sure if it’s “just a phase”

What it looks like

You share your concerns and your child’s history, then we play and talk together while we observe. Afterwards we explain what we found in plain language and recommend next steps, whether that’s therapy, a home plan or simply keeping an eye on things.

Occupational Therapy

Building the skills children need for play, learning, self-care and big feelings.

Sensory integrationHelping children make sense of sounds, textures, movement and touch so they feel calm and comfortable in their bodies.

What it is

Helping children make sense of sounds, textures, movement and touch so they feel calm and comfortable in their bodies.

Signs you might notice

  • Upset by loud noises, clothing tags or messy hands
  • Constantly crashing, spinning or climbing
  • Very picky about foods or textures
  • Seems clumsy or bumps into things

What a session looks like

Swings, obstacle courses, playdough and other sensory play, led by your child and gradually stretched. It looks like pure fun, with a purpose behind every activity.

Fine motor skillsBuilding strength and control in the small muscles of the hands and fingers.

What it is

Building strength and control in the small muscles of the hands and fingers.

Signs you might notice

  • Trouble with buttons, zippers or using utensils
  • Difficulty with scissors, crayons or building toys
  • Avoiding drawing and crafts
  • Hands get tired quickly

What a session looks like

Games with beads, clay, tweezers and crafts that strengthen little hands without feeling like work, plus easy activities to repeat at home.

HandwritingHelping children write comfortably, legibly and with less frustration.

What it is

Helping children write comfortably, legibly and with less frustration.

Signs you might notice

  • Writing is messy, slow or hard to read
  • Awkward pencil grip or tired hands
  • Mixing up letter shapes or sizes
  • Avoiding writing or homework

What a session looks like

We start with fun, hands-on letter-making in sand, chalk and clay, then work on grip, posture and paper practice. Progress is celebrated at every step.

Emotional regulationTeaching children to notice big feelings and use tools to calm, focus and cope.

What it is

Teaching children to notice big feelings and use tools to calm, focus and cope.

Signs you might notice

  • Frequent meltdowns or trouble calming down
  • Difficulty with changes or transitions
  • Easily overwhelmed in busy places
  • Big reactions to small frustrations

What a session looks like

Movement breaks, play scenarios and calming strategies that help your child name feelings and find what works for them. We share the same tools with you so home and therapy match.

Everyday independencePracticing daily skills like dressing, brushing teeth and following routines so children feel proud and capable.

What it is

Practicing daily skills like dressing, brushing teeth and following routines so children feel proud and capable.

Signs you might notice

  • Needs a lot of help with dressing or self-care for their age
  • Morning or bedtime routines are a daily struggle
  • Gets overwhelmed by multi-step tasks

What a session looks like

We break tasks into small steps and practice them through play, with visual aids and lots of encouragement.

Occupational therapy evaluationA friendly visit to understand how your child manages movement, sensory input, play and daily tasks.

What it is

A friendly visit to understand how your child manages movement, sensory input, play and daily tasks.

Signs it’s time to ask

  • Daily tasks feel harder for your child than for others
  • A teacher or doctor raised a concern
  • You’d like a clear picture of their strengths

What it looks like

You tell us about your child, then we observe them in play-based activities. We explain our findings simply and suggest next steps together.

Not sure which service fits?

That’s okay. Tell us what you’re noticing and we’ll help you find the right place to start.

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