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Meet Mary!🩵

There’s more to communication than just words, and Mary is passionate about uncovering the bigger picture! 🌟

With over 10 years of experience working with school-aged children, Mary takes a deeper look at the connections between language, executive functioning, cognition, and mental health.

She loves looking beyond the surface to understand what may be impacting a child’s learning and communication. Through collaboration with families and educators, she helps create strategies that support each child’s unique strengths and needs.

Because understanding how a child thinks, learns, and communicates can make all the difference! ✨

#SpeechTherapy #PediatricSLP #ExecutiveFunctioning #LanguageDevelopment #ChildDevelopment

Meet Mary!🩵

There’s more to communication than just words, and Mary is passionate about uncovering the bigger picture! 🌟

With over 10 years of experience working with school-aged children, Mary takes a deeper look at the connections between language, executive functioning, cognition, and mental health.

She loves looking beyond the surface to understand what may be impacting a child’s learning and communication. Through collaboration with families and educators, she helps create strategies that support each child’s unique strengths and needs.

Because understanding how a child thinks, learns, and communicates can make all the difference! ✨

#SpeechTherapy #PediatricSLP #ExecutiveFunctioning #LanguageDevelopment #ChildDevelopment

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Meet Kristen! 🌟

Every child has a voice, and Kristen is passionate about helping them find it! 💛

With a background in both medical and pediatric settings, Kristen brings creativity, connection, and a whole lot of fun to speech therapy. From early language development and functional communication to apraxia and gestalt language processing, she loves finding meaningful ways to help children communicate.

Whether it’s through play, songs, everyday activities, or different forms of communication, her goal is to make communication meaningful, engaging, and empowering for every child she works with! 💛

#SpeechTherapy #PediatricSLP #Apraxia #GestaltLanguageProcessing #EarlyLanguageDevelopment

Meet Kristen! 🌟

Every child has a voice, and Kristen is passionate about helping them find it! 💛

With a background in both medical and pediatric settings, Kristen brings creativity, connection, and a whole lot of fun to speech therapy. From early language development and functional communication to apraxia and gestalt language processing, she loves finding meaningful ways to help children communicate.

Whether it’s through play, songs, everyday activities, or different forms of communication, her goal is to make communication meaningful, engaging, and empowering for every child she works with! 💛

#SpeechTherapy #PediatricSLP #Apraxia #GestaltLanguageProcessing #EarlyLanguageDevelopment

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Behind every behavior is an opportunity to better understand how a child experiences the world!

Our amazing Occupational Therapists are taking learning beyond the therapy room and sharing their knowledge about primitive reflexes, sensory processing, and how these can impact a child’s everyday life. 💛

Through education, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of sensory needs, we can help children build the skills they need to thrive in social interactions, play, and academic environments.

Because understanding the WHY behind a child’s needs is the first step toward helping them succeed!

A big shoutout to our OTs for sharing their knowledge and empowering others to make a difference! 👏

#OccupationalTherapy #SensoryProcessing #PrimitiveReflexes #PediatricOT #ChildDevelopment

Behind every behavior is an opportunity to better understand how a child experiences the world!

Our amazing Occupational Therapists are taking learning beyond the therapy room and sharing their knowledge about primitive reflexes, sensory processing, and how these can impact a child’s everyday life. 💛

Through education, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of sensory needs, we can help children build the skills they need to thrive in social interactions, play, and academic environments.

Because understanding the WHY behind a child’s needs is the first step toward helping them succeed!

A big shoutout to our OTs for sharing their knowledge and empowering others to make a difference! 👏

#OccupationalTherapy #SensoryProcessing #PrimitiveReflexes #PediatricOT #ChildDevelopment

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🗣️ Meet Emma! 💛

Emma is a Speech-Language Pathologist with experience in both school-based and outpatient pediatric settings. From speech and language development to social communication and feeding, she’s passionate about helping every child find their voice and build confidence along the way!

Her approach? Building meaningful connections, making therapy fun, and creating a space where kids feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn. 🧸✨

Because every voice deserves to be heard! 💬💕

#SpeechTherapy #PediatricSLP #connecticut #FeedingTherapy #ChildDevelopment

🗣️ Meet Emma! 💛

Emma is a Speech-Language Pathologist with experience in both school-based and outpatient pediatric settings. From speech and language development to social communication and feeding, she’s passionate about helping every child find their voice and build confidence along the way!

Her approach? Building meaningful connections, making therapy fun, and creating a space where kids feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn. 🧸✨

Because every voice deserves to be heard! 💬💕

#SpeechTherapy #PediatricSLP #connecticut #FeedingTherapy #ChildDevelopment

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Meet Danielle! 💛

Danielle has 16 years of experience, a passion for helping kids grow, and a whole lot of creativity! 🎉

Danielle brings play, sensory exploration, and purposeful activities into every session to help children with autism and neurological disorders build skills that make a BIG difference in everyday life.

From building independence to boosting confidence and tackling everyday challenges, she’s all about helping little ones reach their full potential! ✨

#OccupationalTherapy #PediatricOT #SensoryPlay #ChildDevelopment #essentialpediatrictherapy

Meet Danielle! 💛

Danielle has 16 years of experience, a passion for helping kids grow, and a whole lot of creativity! 🎉

Danielle brings play, sensory exploration, and purposeful activities into every session to help children with autism and neurological disorders build skills that make a BIG difference in everyday life.

From building independence to boosting confidence and tackling everyday challenges, she’s all about helping little ones reach their full potential! ✨

#OccupationalTherapy #PediatricOT #SensoryPlay #ChildDevelopment #essentialpediatrictherapy

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🌟 Meet Christine! 🌟

With 15+ years of pediatric experience, Christine knows that big growth starts with little wins! 💛 From sensory processing and executive functioning to developmental skills, she makes learning feel like play while helping kids build skills that last beyond the therapy room.

Her favorite part? Empowering families with practical tools and strategies they can use every day at home and at school! ✨

Want to learn more about our OT services? Visit the link in our bio!

#pediatrictherapy #occupationaltherapy #essentialpediatrictherapy #speechtherapy #ctfamilies

🌟 Meet Christine! 🌟

With 15+ years of pediatric experience, Christine knows that big growth starts with little wins! 💛 From sensory processing and executive functioning to developmental skills, she makes learning feel like play while helping kids build skills that last beyond the therapy room.

Her favorite part? Empowering families with practical tools and strategies they can use every day at home and at school! ✨

Want to learn more about our OT services? Visit the link in our bio!

#pediatrictherapy #occupationaltherapy #essentialpediatrictherapy #speechtherapy #ctfamilies

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🚒🔥 Just an OT out here bringing the fire to therapy! 💀❤️

Who says learning can’t be an adventure? From exploring the fire truck to discovering new ways to play, everyday experiences can spark curiosity, build confidence, and support important OT skills! 🚒✨

At Essential Pediatric Therapy we believe some of the best learning happens through FUN! ❤️

#OccupationalTherapy #PediatricOT #OTFun #LearningThroughPlay #EssentialPediatricTherapy

🚒🔥 Just an OT out here bringing the fire to therapy! 💀❤️

Who says learning can’t be an adventure? From exploring the fire truck to discovering new ways to play, everyday experiences can spark curiosity, build confidence, and support important OT skills! 🚒✨

At Essential Pediatric Therapy we believe some of the best learning happens through FUN! ❤️

#OccupationalTherapy #PediatricOT #OTFun #LearningThroughPlay #EssentialPediatricTherapy

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✨Meet Caroline, one of our Occupational Therapist!

Caroline believes that connection, trust, and understanding are the foundation for meaningful growth. With experience in school and outpatient settings, she uses individualized, play-based therapy to help children develop sensory processing, motor, and self-regulation skills. Her passion is helping every child feel understood, confident, and empowered in their everyday lives!

We’re so excited to have Caroline as part of our team!

Want to learn more about our occupational therapy services? Contact Essential Pediatric Therapy to see how we can support your child’s growth and help them thrive!

#OccupationalTherapy #PediatricOT #ChildDevelopment #PlayBasedTherapy #EssentialPediatricTherapy

✨Meet Caroline, one of our Occupational Therapist!

Caroline believes that connection, trust, and understanding are the foundation for meaningful growth. With experience in school and outpatient settings, she uses individualized, play-based therapy to help children develop sensory processing, motor, and self-regulation skills. Her passion is helping every child feel understood, confident, and empowered in their everyday lives!

We’re so excited to have Caroline as part of our team!

Want to learn more about our occupational therapy services? Contact Essential Pediatric Therapy to see how we can support your child’s growth and help them thrive!

#OccupationalTherapy #PediatricOT #ChildDevelopment #PlayBasedTherapy #EssentialPediatricTherapy

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Are you a parent looking for a fun family toy that can help support your child’s occupational therapy (OT) goals? This Vet Play Set is a great way to turn everyday play into meaningful learning!

Through pretend veterinary play, children can practice important skills, including:

Fine Motor Skills: Picking up small accessories and manipulating toy tools to strengthen hand muscles and improve coordination.

🤏 Pincer Grasp: Using the thumb and index finger to pick up and handle small pieces, supporting the development of precision grasp.

🔑 Bilateral Coordination: Using both hands together to hold, stabilize, and manipulate the different pieces.

🧠 Problem-Solving Skills: Exploring the different doors, keys, and locks to figure out how everything works.

👕 Self-Help Skills: Practicing turning keys, opening and closing doors, and manipulating objects that mimic everyday functional tasks.

‼️Bonus: This toy also encourages imaginative play, turn-taking, communication, and social interaction when playing with family members!

The best part? You can support your child’s development while having fun together at home!
to support their individual OT goals.

📩 Want to learn more about occupational therapy and how it can support your child? Contact Essential Pediatric Therapy for more information!

🔗 Visit our website through the link in our bio!

#EssentialPediatricTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #PediatricOT #FineMotorSkills #CTFanilies

Are you a parent looking for a fun family toy that can help support your child’s occupational therapy (OT) goals? This Vet Play Set is a great way to turn everyday play into meaningful learning!

Through pretend veterinary play, children can practice important skills, including:

Fine Motor Skills: Picking up small accessories and manipulating toy tools to strengthen hand muscles and improve coordination.

🤏 Pincer Grasp: Using the thumb and index finger to pick up and handle small pieces, supporting the development of precision grasp.

🔑 Bilateral Coordination: Using both hands together to hold, stabilize, and manipulate the different pieces.

🧠 Problem-Solving Skills: Exploring the different doors, keys, and locks to figure out how everything works.

👕 Self-Help Skills: Practicing turning keys, opening and closing doors, and manipulating objects that mimic everyday functional tasks.

‼️Bonus: This toy also encourages imaginative play, turn-taking, communication, and social interaction when playing with family members!

The best part? You can support your child’s development while having fun together at home!
to support their individual OT goals.

📩 Want to learn more about occupational therapy and how it can support your child? Contact Essential Pediatric Therapy for more information!

🔗 Visit our website through the link in our bio!

#EssentialPediatricTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #PediatricOT #FineMotorSkills #CTFanilies

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Who’s ready to play veterinarian? 🩺🐾 A toy vet clinic is a fun and engaging way to target a variety of speech and language skills while encouraging little ones to learn through play!

Here are a few skills you can target with this versatile toy:

Color Identification & Labeling: Ask your child to find the pink key or label the blue dog.

Following Directions with Prepositions: Practice directions such as “Put the puppy in the crate ,” “Place the cat on the scale,” or “Put the thermometer next to the stethoscope.”

🐶 Imaginative Play: Encourage children to pretend to be veterinarians, examine their stuffed animals, and care for their patients while building language through meaningful play.

BONUS: Expand Language! Model phrases such as “The dog is sick,” “I’m checking your ears,” and “The puppy needs medicine” to encourage longer utterances and functional communication.

Remember, play is more than just fun! It’s an opportunity to build communication skills, one little interaction at a time. 💛

Who’s ready to play veterinarian? 🩺🐾 A toy vet clinic is a fun and engaging way to target a variety of speech and language skills while encouraging little ones to learn through play!

Here are a few skills you can target with this versatile toy:

Color Identification & Labeling: Ask your child to find the pink key or label the blue dog.

Following Directions with Prepositions: Practice directions such as “Put the puppy in the crate ,” “Place the cat on the scale,” or “Put the thermometer next to the stethoscope.”

🐶 Imaginative Play: Encourage children to pretend to be veterinarians, examine their stuffed animals, and care for their patients while building language through meaningful play.

BONUS: Expand Language! Model phrases such as “The dog is sick,” “I’m checking your ears,” and “The puppy needs medicine” to encourage longer utterances and functional communication.

Remember, play is more than just fun! It’s an opportunity to build communication skills, one little interaction at a time. 💛

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Meet the owners behind our multidisciplinary clinic! 💙

Get to know the people behind the passion, purpose, and teamwork that make our clinic so special!

Liz✨
Liz is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Co-Owner of Essential Pediatric Therapy with over 20 years of speech and language experience, with a special passion for apraxia, motor speech, oral-motor, and feeding disorders. As a mom, she deeply appreciates each child’s unique journey and the trust families place in their therapists. She loves celebrating every milestone, knowing even the smallest wins can be huge.

Tara✨
Tara is an Occupational Therapist and Co-Owner of Essential Pediatric Therapy with over 15 years of pediatric experience. She is passionate about helping children build independence, confidence, and everyday life skills. Having worked across schools, clinics, homes, and community settings, she values collaborating with families and professionals to help every child thrive.

Together, Liz and Tara are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative environment where children and families feel empowered every step of the way. 💙

#MeetTheOwners #SpeechTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #MultidisciplinaryClinic #EssentialPediatrics

Meet the owners behind our multidisciplinary clinic! 💙

Get to know the people behind the passion, purpose, and teamwork that make our clinic so special!

Liz✨
Liz is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Co-Owner of Essential Pediatric Therapy with over 20 years of speech and language experience, with a special passion for apraxia, motor speech, oral-motor, and feeding disorders. As a mom, she deeply appreciates each child’s unique journey and the trust families place in their therapists. She loves celebrating every milestone, knowing even the smallest wins can be huge.

Tara✨
Tara is an Occupational Therapist and Co-Owner of Essential Pediatric Therapy with over 15 years of pediatric experience. She is passionate about helping children build independence, confidence, and everyday life skills. Having worked across schools, clinics, homes, and community settings, she values collaborating with families and professionals to help every child thrive.

Together, Liz and Tara are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative environment where children and families feel empowered every step of the way. 💙

#MeetTheOwners #SpeechTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #MultidisciplinaryClinic #EssentialPediatrics

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🥨💛 What Does a Feeding Therapy Session Look Like?

At our multidisciplinary clinic, feeding therapy is about so much more than what’s on the plate!

A typical session may look like this: building comfort around food, exploring new textures and flavors, practicing feeding skills, and creating positive experiences around mealtime in a supportive, child-centered environment. 🥄🍓

✨ What can you expect during a session?
🧸 Play-based activities to encourage food exploration
🍎 Opportunities to interact with new and familiar foods
🗣️ Support for oral motor skills and chewing, when appropriate
💛 Encouragement to build confidence and reduce mealtime stress
🤝 Collaboration among our multidisciplinary team to support each child’s individual needs

We understand that feeding challenges can affect the entire family. Whether your child is a picky eater, has difficulty transitioning to new textures, or experiences challenges with chewing or swallowing, our goal is to help make mealtimes a more positive and comfortable experience.

Every child is different, so every session is tailored to their unique goals, abilities, and needs. Progress happens one small step at a time!

📩 Concerned about your child’s feeding skills? Reach out to learn more about our feeding therapy services and how our team can support your family!

#FeedingTherapy #PediatricFeeding #PediatricTherapy #SpeechTherapy #ctfamilies

🥨💛 What Does a Feeding Therapy Session Look Like?

At our multidisciplinary clinic, feeding therapy is about so much more than what’s on the plate!

A typical session may look like this: building comfort around food, exploring new textures and flavors, practicing feeding skills, and creating positive experiences around mealtime in a supportive, child-centered environment. 🥄🍓

✨ What can you expect during a session?
🧸 Play-based activities to encourage food exploration
🍎 Opportunities to interact with new and familiar foods
🗣️ Support for oral motor skills and chewing, when appropriate
💛 Encouragement to build confidence and reduce mealtime stress
🤝 Collaboration among our multidisciplinary team to support each child’s individual needs

We understand that feeding challenges can affect the entire family. Whether your child is a picky eater, has difficulty transitioning to new textures, or experiences challenges with chewing or swallowing, our goal is to help make mealtimes a more positive and comfortable experience.

Every child is different, so every session is tailored to their unique goals, abilities, and needs. Progress happens one small step at a time!

📩 Concerned about your child’s feeding skills? Reach out to learn more about our feeding therapy services and how our team can support your family!

#FeedingTherapy #PediatricFeeding #PediatricTherapy #SpeechTherapy #ctfamilies

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Looking for a fun way to keep therapy engaging while targeting important speech and language skills? This game is a staple for our therapy inventory!

SLPs & OTs: Add this one to your therapy game collection! Pancake Pile-Up can be used to target following directions, sequencing, turn-taking, vocabulary, articulation, requesting, and so much more. The possibilities are endless when you get creative!

Parents: Looking for speech, occupational therapy, feeding therapy, or other pediatric services for your child? Our multidisciplinary team provides engaging, individualized therapy designed around your child’s needs and interests.

Interested in services or want to learn more about our clinic? Check out our website and connect with us!
#speechtherapy #pediatrictherapy #occupationaltherapy #essentialpeds #ctfamilies

Looking for a fun way to keep therapy engaging while targeting important speech and language skills? This game is a staple for our therapy inventory!

SLPs & OTs: Add this one to your therapy game collection! Pancake Pile-Up can be used to target following directions, sequencing, turn-taking, vocabulary, articulation, requesting, and so much more. The possibilities are endless when you get creative!

Parents: Looking for speech, occupational therapy, feeding therapy, or other pediatric services for your child? Our multidisciplinary team provides engaging, individualized therapy designed around your child’s needs and interests.

Interested in services or want to learn more about our clinic? Check out our website and connect with us!
#speechtherapy #pediatrictherapy #occupationaltherapy #essentialpeds #ctfamilies

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We were so excited to participate in the Inclusive Together Community Connections Fair, where we had the opportunity to connect with so many wonderful children and families in our community!

At Essential Pediatrics, we are proud to provide multidisciplinary pediatric services, including:

🗣️ Speech & Language Therapy
🧠 Occupational Therapy
🍎 Feeding Therapy
💜 Individualized support designed to help children build confidence, develop skills, and thrive in their everyday environments.

Events like this give us the opportunity to connect with families, learn about their needs, share resources, and help families discover the services and support available to them.

A special thank you to the Inclusive Together team for having us and creating such a welcoming space for families, providers, and community organizations to come together. We truly appreciate the opportunity to be part of this wonderful event! 💜

📩 Interested in our services? Reach out to our team to learn more or get started!

#InclusiveTogether #CommunityConnections #PediatricTherapy #SpeechTherapy #OccupationalTherapy

We were so excited to participate in the Inclusive Together Community Connections Fair, where we had the opportunity to connect with so many wonderful children and families in our community!

At Essential Pediatrics, we are proud to provide multidisciplinary pediatric services, including:

🗣️ Speech & Language Therapy
🧠 Occupational Therapy
🍎 Feeding Therapy
💜 Individualized support designed to help children build confidence, develop skills, and thrive in their everyday environments.

Events like this give us the opportunity to connect with families, learn about their needs, share resources, and help families discover the services and support available to them.

A special thank you to the Inclusive Together team for having us and creating such a welcoming space for families, providers, and community organizations to come together. We truly appreciate the opportunity to be part of this wonderful event! 💜

📩 Interested in our services? Reach out to our team to learn more or get started!

#InclusiveTogether #CommunityConnections #PediatricTherapy #SpeechTherapy #OccupationalTherapy

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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

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

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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