We were excited when Kendall began her fieldwork at our Eugene clinic in the winter of 2025. At the time, Kendall was a student at the University of Oregon, completing her speech-language pathology training and getting hands-on experience in pediatric therapy. Little did we know that what started as a student placement would become the
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My journey to Connect the Dots started as an OT graduate student looking for a place to learn and grow my skills related to pediatric OT that was close to where I grew up in Oregon. I believe my fieldwork coordinator at Eastern Washington University helped me make the initial connection. However, after meeting with
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October is AAC Awareness Month, and we think it deserves a little spotlight. At Connect the Dots, our speech-language therapists work with families every day who have questions about augmentative and alternative communication for children; what it is, whether it’s right for their child, and what to expect. If you’ve been curious, this one’s for
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Looking for fall speech therapy activities to practice your child’s speech and language goals at home? Fall is full of opportunities to build communication skills through everyday activities, whether you are taking a walk outside, reading a favorite book, making a craft, or cooking together in the kitchen. The best part? These activities can feel
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Almost 8 Years Later: Michaela Wright’s CTD Story Almost 8 years ago, Michaela Wright took a chance on a job posting she found on Indeed. She was living in Indiana, had never been to Oregon, and wasn’t quite sure what she was getting herself into. Fast forward to today, and that leap of faith has
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For many families, getting to speech therapy is only one piece of the puzzle. There’s the drive, the schedule juggling, siblings, school, work, appointments, and then there’s the occasional surprise sick day that throws the whole plan out the window. Telehealth speech therapy can remove some of those everyday barriers while still providing meaningful, engaging
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If you’re already feeling a little panicked thinking about getting one (or multiple!) kids out the door for school each morning with a new routine…you’re not alone. We get it. The backpacks. The shoes that somehow disappear every morning. The last-minute requests for a different breakfast. The child who suddenly “can’t” put on the shirt
Thirteen years ago, Connect the Dots opened its doors with a mission to help children reach their highest potential. What started as a vision to provide meaningful pediatric therapy in our community has grown into something much bigger: a place shaped by the children and families we serve, the teammates who have shared their knowledge
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Three years ago, a simple Handshake message started a conversation that changed everything. I reached out to Maddie Kurt, a soon-to-be OT graduate from Grand Valley State University, through Handshake and shared a little bit about Connect the Dots: our passion for pediatric therapy, our commitment to helping therapists grow, and our belief that the
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At Connect the Dots, we believe some of the best learning happens through play. That’s why we’re excited to introduce something new: CTD Take-Home Sensory Bins! If you’ve been in our clinic, chances are you’ve seen one of our Occupational Therapist Emma Tims’ creative sensory bins. From themed activities to thoughtful details, Emma has a
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Eugene Clinic:
84 Centennial Loop
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 255-2681
Fax: (541) 255-3537
Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday – Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday
Corvallis Clinic:
201 NW 3rd St.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: (541) 255-2681
Fax: (541) 255-3537
Clinic Hours:
8:00 to 6:00 Monday - Thursday
8:00 to 5:00 Friday
