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    Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

     

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  • 2730 Isabella Blvd., #10
    Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

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    6100 Greenland Road, Ste 204

    Jacksonville, FL 32258

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A multidisciplinary pediatric clinic dedicated to providing the best play-based speech, occupational and physical therapy in Jacksonville since 1996.

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Happy birthday Dr. Seuss 🌈🎈 This week has b Happy birthday Dr. Seuss 🌈🎈 This week has been incredibly fun!! We painted “Thing 1’s” hair and met some #OT goals!! Painting is fun way to engage all the senses and help kids learn!! We targeted: 🎨 grasp development 🎨 top-bottom strokes 🎨 motor coordination 🎨 visual attention 🎨 hand dominance 🎨 sensory exploration (some kids finger painted)
Check out @mrs.tara.hans ‘s strategies to try wh Check out @mrs.tara.hans ‘s strategies to try when playing with a child who uses AAC! 1) Model, model, model 2) Reduce demands 3) Give wait time - be patient - don’t rush the AAC user 4) Have fun!!
A SCOOTER! A scooter is one of your physical ther A SCOOTER! A scooter is one of your physical therapist’s favorite pieces of equipment! Not only does it provide an opportunity for FUN movement, but it also helps promote higher levels of motor planning, motor control, and coordination! Riding a scooter challenges: 🌈 Core stability 🌈 Balance, particularly standing on 1 foot on the scooter itself 🌈 Strength, especially of the leg that is pushing off the ground. 🌈 Coordination, for both sides of the body to perform 2 different actions (1 leg standing, 1 leg pushing) 🌈 Motor planning, as it challenges the regions of the brain that control motor planning and timing, to assure that the foot pushes off at just the right time to propel the child forward, while simultaneously maintaining their balance. Who knew scooter riding could be so complex, yet still so fun! ☀️🌈☺️
Congrats to our very own @mrs.tara.hans 👏👏👏👏 She recently became an NLA Trained Clinician to further her knowledge and better serve children who communicate with delayed echolalia (scripting). Delayed echolalia refers to utterances that are repeated after a significant delay. This type of language development is referred to as "gestalt language processing" where the child learns language in large chunks/phrases instead of word by word. This often looks like a child speaking in movie lines or songs, or better known as "scripting." The Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) is a framework to better help those gestalt language processors better communicate. Since they are developing language differently than an analytic language processor (learns single words and builds to create longer utterances), a different treatment approach is needed. Do you suspect your child is a GLP (gestalt language processor)? Ask your speech-language pathologist for more information or call us ☎️ at 904-372-4070 #preschoolactivities #speechtherapy #gestaltlanguageprocessing #glp #echolalia #naturallanguageacquisition #specialneedsfamily #specialneedsparents #developmentaldelay #asd #autism #jacksonville #jaxbeach #pediatricPT #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #earlylearners #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment
Regulation before expectations In our OT sessions Regulation before expectations In our OT sessions we take time to enrich our kiddos in unique sensory experiences that will help calm and regulate the body. A regulated nervous system 🌀can improve attention and participation for learning new skills. What’s some of your favorite tools that helps you feel regulated? 🧘‍♀️
We are open!! Please be sure to call ahead and res We are open!! Please be sure to call ahead and reschedule if you know that you will not be able to make your appointment.
❤️What is child-led play? It is following a ch ❤️What is child-led play? It is following a child’s interests and allowing them to lead. ❤️Instead of having YOUR own play agenda, you enter the child’s world of play. ❤️Why do it? When you follow a child’s lead during play, you establish yourself as a true play partner, rather than the director of play. The outcome? An authentic relationship built on CONNECTION, not compliance. ❤️We believe in child-led play here at Coastal on Valentine’s Day and everyday!!! Happy Valentine’s Day 🥰
Love is in the air this week! Our OT, @epeop22 is Love is in the air this week! Our OT, @epeop22 is helping this love bug develop scissor skills while working on following 2 step directions, and accept sensory input with tolerating the glue!
After sensory integration in our sensory room, we After sensory integration in our sensory room, we achieve emotional-regulation and more importantly co-regulation! He trusts his therapist and his therapist trusts him! That’s when OT magic occurs! Here our friend is staying strong with some weight bearing through the proximal muscles of the upper arm while his other arm works on reaching, manipulation of game pieces and VMI skills 💪💪💪
Hi parents!! Please be sure to verify with the fro Hi parents!! Please be sure to verify with the front desk that we have your correct email 📧 on file because texts will be discontinued. Thank you!
Jumping rope takes some serious whole body motor p Jumping rope takes some serious whole body motor planning, control, and coordination! Read below to learn WHY ⬇️⬇️⬇️ ⭐️To successfully clear the rope, the legs have to work together to jump up off the floor, while simultaneously the arms are working to rotate the jump rope so that it moves underneath the feet at the precise time of take off, and then comes back around during the between landing from the jump, yet prior to the next take off. ⭐️It also requires core stabilization for all the limbs to work together at the same time, and challenges the regions of the brain that coordinate multiple parts of the body moving in different directions, yet in synchrony. It is really an amazing skill 😼 Our friend here is learning just how to time, plan, and control these movements, as the skills required for jumping rope are also many of the motor skills that carry over to participation in sports and play with friends! 🏀⚽️🏈🎾
Winter crafts continue here at Coastal. We created Winter crafts continue here at Coastal. We created “Melted Snowmans” ☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️ Perfect OT activity as it gives children an opportunity to participate in messy play, following directions, measuring, visual motor skills and executive functioning!
Help us celebrate our newest graduates 🎉🎉🎉 We have a PT, an OT and a ST graduate! Their hard work and their therapist’s dedication have helped them reach their goals! So proud 🥲 @adriannaelizabeth @coastaltherapyjax
At Coastal our therapists are so creative in keepi At Coastal our therapists are so creative in keeping therapy fun and engaging! Here our talented #SLP Ms. Tara, is making speech practice FUN by using holiday-themed activities ☃️❄️🐻‍❄️ Happy kiddo = happy practicing 🙌
Cheers to the future MRS. 🥂🍾 In only two wee Cheers to the future MRS. 🥂🍾 In only two weeks our loved OT Ms. Janine, will being saying I Do, and we couldn’t be happier for her 🫶🏼
This is a gait training (or walking) activity that This is a gait training (or walking) activity that addresses multiple components of a child’s walking pattern. In particular, walking while tapping the cones in a heel-first manner emphasizes a heel strike during walking, which is extra important for children that have limited ankle mobility, such as in toe-walking or following a period of being in a leg cast. This activity also targets ⭐️single leg balance, ⭐️bilateral coordination for alternating movements, ⭐️motor planning, and ⭐️active muscle strengthening of the front of the shin muscles, called the anterior tibialis! All are important for walking, running, navigating stairs, and jumping. For added challenge, this exercise can also be done while walking backwards, laterally, or with an added cognitive challenge, such as counting by 2s! #preschool #preschooler #kidsactivities #socialskills #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #preschoolactivities #pedspt #physicaltherapy #specialneedsfamily #specialneedsparents #developmentaldelay #asd #autism #jacksonville #jaxbeach #pediatricPT #physicaltherapy #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #earlylearners #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment #grossmotorskills⁠ #executivefunctioning
Noodle Knockout has been a new favorite, thanks @l Noodle Knockout has been a new favorite, thanks @learningresources for such colorful and fun games! 📚✏️💛 #preschool #preschooler #kidsactivities #socialskills #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #preschoolactivities #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #specialneedsfamily #specialneedsparents #developmentaldelay #asd #autism #jacksonville #jaxbeach #pediatricPT #physicaltherapy #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #earlylearners #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment #grossmotorskills⁠ #executivefunctioning
☃️Winter crafts in OT☃️ Crafts are a fun w ☃️Winter crafts in OT☃️ Crafts are a fun way to work on: ❄️visual motor skills ❄️fine motor skills ❄️grading of pressure ❄️auditory processing ❄️visual, & tactile processing ❄️following directions ❄️creativity & more What other skills do you think are being developed here? Let’s us know in the comments 👇
Sometimes speech practice takes place on the floor Sometimes speech practice takes place on the floor, in the gym or perhaps at the table. Knowing what environment will best help the child learn is important! Our Speech therapists love collaborating with our OTs to better serve our children. ⭐️Using a dynadisc (wiggle seat) and foot support may help improve attention and focus during table top activities, pictured here.
Hooray for suspended swings and for a safe space t Hooray for suspended swings and for a safe space to fly around! Occupational therapy provides fun opportunities for children to develop necessary skills such as motor planning, to increase independence and success in the home, school and community. ⭐️🥳 #occupationaltherapy
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