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

  • (904) 372-4070

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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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Have you heard your child’s occupational therapi Have you heard your child’s occupational therapist talk about Astronaut training? 👨‍🚀⁠ ⁠ 🚀 A S T R O N A U T T R A I N I N G 🚀 ⁠ ⁠ This is a protocol developed by Vital Links that Coastal Therapy provides in the clinic. Astronaut training activates the vestibular, auditory, and visual sensory systems, as these three sensory systems work very closely together. ⁠ ⁠ The preparatory exercises and astronaut board allow the child’s head to get in various positions to activate the semicircular canals in the inner ear. 👂 This is followed by visual tracking exercises while listening to a specific soundtrack to activate the auditory system. The soundtrack includes a metronome to improve timing ⏱ and controlled eye movements. 👁⁠ ⁠ Think about astronauts and how disoriented their bodies may feel when traveling out of this world. 🌎 🚀 ⁠ ⁠ In the same way, some of our kiddos may struggle understanding where their body is in relationship to the space around them.⁠ ⁠ Astronaut training can be beneficial to a child that may feel insecure with movement, has balance issues, appears clumsy or uncoordinated, and may also struggle with visual tracking. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #preschool #preschooler #kidsactivities #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #preschoolactivities #pediatricot #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #earlylearners #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment⁠
One of our friends graduated from speech therapy t One of our friends graduated from speech therapy this week!⁠ 👏⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Help us congratulate her for completing speech therapy at Coastal Therapy with the help of Miss Kristal. Way to go!⭐ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ #instakids #kidsactivities #earlyyears #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #preschoolactivities #jaxbeach #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment #speechtherapist #speechtherapy #graduation #instaslp #speechies #speechpathology ⁠⁠
💡Did you know that side-lying is a great positi 💡Did you know that side-lying is a great position to place your baby in? ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Laying on their side makes it easy for them to bring both of their hands together in front of them to play with a toy. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ This encourages core activation and midline control. It’s also a great in-between position to encourage rolling from back to belly to help activate those core muscles and complete the roll!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Having trouble getting them to hold this position? Try placing your leg along their back, or use a rolled-up towel or the back of the couch to keep them in side-lying until they roll onto their belly.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Let us know if you give it a try! 🙌⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ #development #instakids #childcare #kidsactivities #earlyyears #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #physicaltherapy #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #pedipt #nocateemoms #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment #tummytime⁠ #physicaltherapist #torticollis #plagiocephaly
This is why we love what we do! ☝️⁠ ⁠ If y This is why we love what we do! ☝️⁠ ⁠ If you have had a great experience with your child's therapist at Coastal, we would love to hear about it! 💛⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #pediatricpt #specialneedsparents #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #earlylearners #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment⁠
Let’s talk about working on /k/ and /g/! These t Let’s talk about working on /k/ and /g/! These two sounds are produced in the back of the mouth and are typically developed between 2-3 years of age. ⁠ ⁠ It’s fairly common for children to simplify difficult sounds by substituting them with easier sounds. ⁠ ⁠ For example, perhaps your child may say, “I see a red tar!”, but they are pointing to a “car”. 🚗🤨 We call this a phonological pattern where they substitute “back“ sounds with “front” sounds - or as our speech-language pathologists call it - “fronting!” ⁠ ⁠ In this video, we have a therapist trying to elicit /k/. The therapist uses a “new name” for /k/ and contrasts it with the child’s error sound /t/. She models tongue placement and also uses a lollipop (because what child doesn’t love a good 🍭?!) to keep the tongue down. ⁠ ⁠ Our therapists are trained to target these speech sound errors and strive to provide quality therapy for your child! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #instakids #kidsactivities #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment #graduation #slpeeps #speechies #speechtherapy #slpsofinstagram #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #developmentaldelay
Water Week at Coastal was a great success last wee Water Week at Coastal was a great success last week!☀️Thank you to our wonderful therapists for making it happen. Swipe to see all the fun! ⁠😎⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ #kidsactivities #sensoryplay #kidsplay #jaxbeach #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #earlylearners #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment⁠⁠
There are many sensory factors to consider with to There are many sensory factors to consider with toothbrushing routines for a child with sensory processing challenges. It’s always important to remember that the face is a personal area and can be sensitive for some children with sensory processing difficulties 🙇‍♂️. ⁠ ⁠ Let’s take a closer look! 👀 ⁠ ⁠ T E X T U R E S 🌀⁠ Is the feeling of the toothbrush bristles too hard, or perhaps the toothpaste is too sticky?⁠ ⁠ T A S T E 👅 ⁠ Are the flavors of the toothpaste and mouthwash too intense for the child? ⁠ ⁠ E N V I R O N M E N T 🏡 ⁠ Is it the bathroom itself? The cold tile floor on bare feet? Cluttered countertops? Or even worse, a smelly bathroom?🦨⁠ ⁠ Try these at home! ⁠ 🦷 Allow your child to be a part of picking out a special toothbrush. ⁠ ⁠ 👆Try finger painting with toothpaste and experiment with different flavors. ⁠ ⁠ ⏱ Set up times during the day for pretend play with toys like the Play-doh dentist (see photo above)⁠ ⁠ 👩‍👧Allow your child to watch you brush your teeth or even pretend to brush a doll's teeth in the environment where their toothbrushing routines will take place. ⁠ ⁠ #kidsactivities #specialneeds #sensoryprocessing #kidsplay #sensory #finemotorskills #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #pediatricot #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #pontevedra #childdevelopment⁠ #kidsloveit #playbasedlearning
Articulation Therapy can be hard work, and it requ Articulation Therapy can be hard work, and it requires lots of repetition! Here, we are incorporating movement activities to make practice fun and keep the child engaged. 🤩 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ #earlylearners #preschool #kidsactivities #speechtherapy #speechdelay #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #instaslp #speechies #speechtherapist #slpeeps
Standing on 1 foot is important - not just for bal Standing on 1 foot is important - not just for balance in everyday activities, like climbing upstairs or getting dressed, but is also a great way to work on strengthening the foot and ankle muscles!⁠ 💪⁠ ⁠ ⁠🏠Try this at home (ages 4 and up)⁠:⁠ ⁠ Have your child stand on a pillow that is on the floor (a squishy surface makes the foot muscles work harder to stabilize you!)⁠ ⁠ Place cotton balls or marbles on the floor in front of the pillow and a cup or Tupperware container right next to them.⁠ ⁠ Have your child pick up the cotton balls or marbles 1 at a time and move to the container - make sure they really squeeze their toes to pick it up!⁠ ⁠ Then switch and try it with the other foot!⁠ ⁠ This activity strengthens the intrinsic (small) muscles of the foot and outer ankle muscles, all of which support the arch of the foot and improve foot/ankle stability while walking, running, and playing!⁠ ⁠ Let us know if you give it a try!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #kidsactivities #specialneeds #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #preschoolactivities #physicaltherapist #physicaltherapy #specialneedsfamily #specialneedsparents #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #earlylearners #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment #pediatricpt⁠
We are excited to bring back Water Week to Coastal We are excited to bring back Water Week to Coastal this year! We cannot wait to share the awesome water activities we have planned for July 12 - July 16. 🌊⁠ ⁠ There will be no change to your child's appointment time. Your child's therapist will provide treatment as she would normally, just with a water twist!⁠ ⁠ Please plan ahead for your child's session!⁠ ⁠ ☀️Apply sunscreen ⁠ ⛱️Wear beach clothes and bring a towel⁠ 👚Bring a dry change of clothes⁠ ⁠ Let's get outside and enjoy the summer! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #kidsactivities #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #preschoolactivities #speechtherapy #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #earlylearners #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment ⁠
We are open today! Please email info@coastaltherap We are open today! Please email info@coastaltherapy.net with any questions or scheduling needs. Thank you!
💛The reacher! We love using a variety of reache 💛The reacher! We love using a variety of reachers to increase grip strength and promote fine motor skills and fine motor coordination. ⁠ ⁠ We often use the reacher to pick up items as a part of an obstacle course to promote increased motor planning and body awareness. ⁠ ⁠ Using the reacher to place items on a small surface is a great way to improve hand-eye coordination as well!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #kidsactivities #specialneeds #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #finemotorskills #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #pediatricot #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #pontevedra #childdevelopment⁠ #kidsloveit #playbasedlearning #balance
Check out this easy DIY sensory writing activity f Check out this easy DIY sensory writing activity for your littles to enjoy this summer!⁠ ⁠ Writing trays are a fun way to encourage handwriting practice and have therapeutic benefits to teaching children proper letter formations by engaging the child's senses of touch, visual and even sound!⁠ ⁠ Sensory writing trays are a great way to practice using the child's pointer finger which is important for fine motor development. You can use alphabet cards and have the child practice copying the letter or practice them from memory.⁠ ⁠ Tip for beginners: Practice drawing lines and shapes! These are both great pre-writing practice. ⁠ ⁠ Here's what you will need:⁠ -Food coloring⁠ -Ziplock bags⁠ -Uncooked rice or pasta⁠ -A tray or plate ⁠ -Alphabet cards (optional) ⁠ ⁠ Directions ⁠ 1. Place 1/4 cup of rice into each ziplock bag.⁠ 2. Add 3-4 drops of food coloring into the bag, zip up completely and then shake well, add food coloring as needed until the color has spread evenly. ⁠ 3. Repeat this step for each color.⁠ 4. Place the rice out on a piece of parchment paper, aluminum foil, baking sheet, or paper towel and allow to dry for about 1 hour. ⁠ 5. Once completely dry, pour all colors into the bin. #preschool #preschooler #kidsactivities #specialneeds #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #preschoolactivities #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #specialneedsfamily #specialneedsparents #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #earlylearners #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment
Does your baby have a rotational preference (only Does your baby have a rotational preference (only likes to look to one side)?⁠ ⁠ Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT) affects around 3% of babies. This occurs when one of the muscles in their neck becomes tight, causing them to look mainly to one side and have a slight tilt of their head toward the opposite side. Not all rotation preferences indicate torticollis, but it is good to encourage your baby to spend time looking to both sides to encourage symmetrical strength and range of motion of their neck and spinal muscles. ⁠ ⁠ How can you do this?⁠ ⁠ Change the arrangement of toys often - change which side of the crib, car-seat/stroller, pac-n-play, etc the toys are on so that they are encouraged to look in different directions. You can also place your baby on your lap or on their tummy and have all toys held to one side, then switch- see how long they can turn and hold their head to each side!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ If you have questions or concerns regarding your baby’s head rotation or head shape ask your pediatrician for a referral for a physical therapy evaluation!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #development #instakids #childcare #kidsactivities #earlyyears #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #physicaltherapy #specialneedsparents #developmentaldelay #specialneedsmoms #specialneedschildren #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment #tummytime⁠ #physicaltherapist #torticollis #plagiocephaly
"Extended wait-time" - what is it? ⁠🤔⏰ ⁠ "Extended wait-time" - what is it? ⁠🤔⏰ ⁠ In our fast-paced culture, it is natural to feel that we have to keep the pace of conversations and interactions going. However, pausing ✋allows your child time to express themselves and demonstrate their skills. Model language throughout play, but remember to give your child an opportunity to go at their own pace! ⁠ ⁠ In this video, we are using AAC (augmentative and alternative communication). Notice how the therapist does NOT prompt/cue right away during the verbal routine, "ready, set, go!" but she waits expectantly. ⁠ ⁠ Give this evidence-based strategy a try!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #development #instakids #kidsactivities #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment #graduation #slpeeps #speechies #AAC #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathology #slplife #slpsofinstagram
What is pragmatic language?⁠⁠👇 ⁠⁠ Pragm What is pragmatic language?⁠⁠👇 ⁠⁠ Pragmatic language refers to the social language skills that we use in our daily interactions with others. This includes what we say, how we say it, our non-verbal communication (eye contact, facial expressions, body language, etc.), and how appropriate our interactions are in a given situation.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Many children will have difficulty with some components of pragmatic language. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or language disorders may have difficulty with many of these skills due to their deficits with social interactions. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ If a Pragmatic Evaluation is recommended, we will assess social communication in context, telling you how well a child listens, chooses appropriate content, expresses feelings, makes requests, and handles other aspects of pragmatic language. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠#development #instakids #kidsactivities #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment #slpeeps #speechies #slplife #speechlanguagepathology⁠⁠ #speechtherapy
The development of fine motor skills can be facili The development of fine motor skills can be facilitated through a variety of games and activities! 🎲⁠ ⁠ In our OT sessions, we love to use games and tools to facilitate functional grasp and improve fine motor strength and coordination. Using tweezers, tongs, or clothespins is great for encouraging these skills and improving intrinsic hand strength. ⁠ ⁠ Tweezers and tongs are also helpful to encourage the development of scissors skills! ✂️⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #goliathgames #kidsactivities #specialneeds #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #finemotorskills #pediatricot #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #developmentaldelay #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #pontevedra #childdevelopment⁠ #kidsloveit #playbasedlearning
“My baby just doesn’t like tummy time.” - Th “My baby just doesn’t like tummy time.” - This is something we hear from parents very often, especially when the little one is 3 months and younger. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Spending time in prone (on their tummy) should be started as soon as they are born to help your baby develop head control, core strength, and back strength that they will need as they grow and begin to be able to hold themselves up! ⁠👍⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Tummy time is often hard for the little ones 3 months and younger because their body weight is shifted forwards towards their chest/face, so it makes it harder for them to lift their heads up and play.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ What are some ways we can make tummy time more fun for them?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Try propping your baby up on an inclined surface (rolled-up towels, a boppy pillow, etc) - this helps shift their weight posteriorly and lets them practice lifting their head a little higher, or freeing an arm to play with a toy.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Get on the ground with your baby - face them while you are on your tummy too so they can see your face and play!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🌟If your little one is really having a hard time with tummy time, give our office a call to schedule an evaluation with a physical therapist!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ #development #instakids #childcare #kidsactivities #earlyyears #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #physicaltherapy #specialneedsparents #developmentaldelay #specialneedsmoms #specialneedschildren #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment #tummytime⁠⁠ #physicaltherapist #torticollis #plagiocephaly
Say hello to Kelsey! She is one of our new speech- Say hello to Kelsey! She is one of our new speech-language pathologists, and we are happy to have her on our team! ⁠ ⁠ Learn more about Kelsey. 👇⁠ ⁠ Having worked in a variety of settings, Kelsey discovered a passion for the pediatric population. She has a variety of experience working with children who have articulation, phonological, fluency, voice, and/or receptive/expressive language disorders. Kelsey strives to meet kids where they are and to help them achieve their greatest communication potential in a fun and engaging environment. ⁠ ⁠ Kelsey enjoys spending her free time outdoors soaking up the Florida sun! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Book a consult with us today!⁠ ⁠ 📞 904-372-4070⁠ 📧 info@coastaltherapy.net⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠#toddler #development #preschool #preschooler #instakids #childcare #kidsactivities #earlyyears #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #preschoolactivities #speechtherapy #speechtherapist ⁠#developmentaldelay #specialneedsmoms ⁠#jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #pontevedra #childdevelopment #slpeeps⁠ #speechpathology
Did you know that using coins during play can prom Did you know that using coins during play can promote a variety of skills? If you have a jar of loose coins, try this out at home! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Check out these skills!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🐖Placing coins into a piggy bank or slot container increases fine motor dexterity.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 👏🏻Nesting and retrieving coins from the palm to fingers improves in-hand manipulation.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 👀Visual perceptual skills are promoted when identifying the differences between coins.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🔎Functional life skills are encouraged by counting and identifying coin amounts.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ #toddler #development #preschool #preschooler #instakids #childcare #kidsactivities #earlyyears #sensoryplay #kidsplay #sensory #preschoolactivities #occupationaltherapy #finemotorskills #pediatricot #specialneedsfamily #specialneedsparents #developmentaldelay #specialneedsmoms #specialneedschildren #jacksonville #jaxbeach #jacksonvillemom #jaxbeachmoms #nocateemoms #pontevedrabeach #childdevelopment
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