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    At Essential Peds, learning never stops. 🌱 Our clinicians continue to expand their knowledge through advanced training so we can bring thoughtful, evidence-informed support to every child and family we serve. We’re excited to deepen our clinical toolkit through upcoming TalkTools coursework focused on speech, oral-motor development, feeding, and airway health. No better time to sharpen skills than the beginning of the year! Plus, bundle and save for 25% of these live courses! 🎉🎉🎉 Because when clinicians keep growing, children benefit. 💛 #EssentialPeds #PediatricTherapy #SpeechLanguagePathology #SpeechTherapy #FeedingTherapy ContinuingEducation ChildDevelopment SLP

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    Happy 4th of July from all of us at Essential Pediatric Therapy! ❤️🤍💙 Today, we celebrate freedom, community, and the moments that bring families together. We hope your day is filled with laughter, fun, and safe celebrations with your loved ones. Wishing everyone a joyful and Happy Independence Day! 🎆 #Happy4thOfJuly #IndependenceDay #EssentialPediatricTherapy #PediatricTherapy #Pediatrics

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    ✨ Our EPT Family is Growing! ✨ We are so excited to introduce the newest members of the Essential Pediatric Therapy team! 🩷 Please join us in welcoming: 🌟 Christine Braia, OTR/L 🌟 Danielle Lyden, OTR/L 🌟 Julia Lewis, COTA 🌟 Peri Alexander, CFY-SLP Each of these talented clinicians brings compassion, expertise, and a passion for helping children thrive. Their dedication to providing individualized, evidence-based care makes them wonderful additions to our collaborative team. As we continue to grow, so does our ability to serve more children and families throughout our community. We couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead! If you see them around the clinic, be sure to say hello and help us give them a warm EPT welcome! 💙 Welcome to the EPT family—we’re so happy you’re here! 🎉 #EssentialPediatricTherapy #EPTFamily #SpeechTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #PediatricTherapy

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    Honoring the brave heroes who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day with the ones you love. ❤️ #MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor #FamilyTime #Grateful #HonorTheFallen

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    Today we celebrate the incredible moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who pour endless love, patience, and strength into their children every single day. 💐 At Essential Pediatric Therapy Inc., we are constantly inspired by the dedication, resilience, and compassion we see from the moms we work with. Wishing all of our amazing families a Mother’s Day filled with love, joy, appreciation, and special moments with the people who matter most. 💕 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷 #MothersDay #EssentialPediatricTherapy #FamilySupport #ChildDevelopment #Connecticut

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    We truly don’t know what we’d do without Ana 💛 Ana, our administrative assistant, is such an essential part of EP. She keeps everything running smoothly, supports everyone behind the scenes, and somehow holds so many moving pieces together with grace, care, and heart. Thank you, Ana, for all that you do! #TeamAppreciation #BehindTheScenes #Grateful #EssentialPeds

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    Today is Autism Awareness Day 💙 Let’s celebrate neurodiversity and promote understanding, acceptance, and love. Autism is not a puzzle to be solved—it’s a spectrum of beautiful minds. 💡 Learn the signs 🤝 Support with kindness 🌍 Embrace inclusion #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #AcceptUnderstandLove #InclusionMatters AutismAcceptance

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    We’ve been a keeping a secret over here… and we can’t wait TO SPILL!!! Essential Peds just got an UPGRADE!!!! Out with the old, in with the new 💕 We’re excited to share that Essential Peds has expanded and upgraded our clinic space to better support the children and families we serve. Our new space includes: • A rock climbing wall • Sensory swings • Balance beams • Two additional therapy rooms These additions allow us to further support movement, regulation, and engagement as part of a comprehensive, play-based approach to therapy. We’re proud to continue growing a space that supports development, confidence, and meaningful participation. #essentialpeds #pediatrictherapy #slp #ot #pt neurodiversityaffirming playbasedtherapy

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    April is Occupational Therapy Month — and we’re celebrating the superheroes of pediatric OT! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ From helping kids develop fine motor skills to supporting those with special needs, pediatric OTs empower children to learn, play, and thrive every day. 💪🎨🧠 Let’s show some love to the incredible therapists who make a lasting impact on little lives. 💖 #OccupationalTherapyMonth #PediatricOT #CelebrateOTs #HelpingKidsThrive #OTAppreciation PlayLearnGrow

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    Ringing in the new year with a classic! #2026 #peds #speechtherapy #occupationaltherapy

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    We’re Growing! Essential Pediatrics is excited to welcome a CFY (Clinical Fellow) to join our dynamic, supportive, and collaborative therapy team. If you’re passionate about helping children thrive and eager to grow alongside experienced SLPs, we’d love to connect! ✨ What we offer: • A nurturing team environment • Strong mentorship and supervision • A caseload focused on meaningful progress • A practice that truly values your professional growth Interested or know someone who might be? Send us a message or email your resume—let’s talk! 💜🧡🩵 #nowhiring #SLPGrad #FutureSLP #CFY #SLPFairfield #Essentialpediatrics

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    Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for every child we get to support, their big efforts, small victories, and everything in between. And we’re grateful to our families for welcoming us into their lives and partnering with us each step of the way.

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    Cos Cob

    132 East Putnam Avenue, Suite 24
    Cos Cob, Connecticut 06807

    Shelton

    14 Progress Drive
    Shelton, CT 06484

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