Tummy time is one of the first and most important activities for your baby to do. So, what exactly is tummy time and why is it so important? Tummy time is considered the period of time during the day when your baby is on their stomach while they are awake and supervised. It is important […]
Building Strong Foundations: The Importance of Tummy Time and Getting Started Read More »
Riding a bike is a complicated task that requires trunk stability, full body strength, balance, coordination, motor planning, body awareness, and spatial awareness. Pedaling a bicycle is much more difficult than pedaling a tricycle and requires much more strength and force as well as more balance and body awareness. Although learning to ride a tricycle
Pedaling Towards Success: Tips for Helping Your Child Learn How to Ride a Bike! Read More »
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our Corvallis clinic! Our new office is located at 375 NW Harrison Blvd, and will be open for services beginning July 5th. Our new location allows us to extend our reach and provide convenient access to our specialized services for families in Benton and Linn County.
Corvallis Grand Opening! Read More »
Dear Families, We are excited to announce that Rebecca Moyer, a long-standing employee of Connect The Dots Pediatric Therapy, will be assuming ownership of our Roseburg clinic beginning June 1st, 2023. With this transition, the clinic will be renamed “Explore Engage Enjoy” and will no longer be part of Connect The Dots. We understand that
Roseburg Announcement! Read More »
Balls are a great toy that are not only readily available and easy to find, but they are also inexpensive and very versatile. (DIY: you can even make a ball out of a rolled up pair of socks!) They come in a variety of sizes, textures, weights, and firmnesses; which is part of why balls
Let’s Play Ball! The Developmental Benefits of Ball Play for Children & Fun Activities Read More »
As parents, we all want our children to be effective communicators, but sometimes we struggle to know how to help them develop these skills. The good news is that there are simple and fun ways to practice communication skills with your child every day! We believe that practicing communication skills can be a fun and
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When young children are developing, their brain is working overtime to make space for all the new information they are taking in on a daily basis. When demands increase, it is natural for that processing to slow down due to insufficient capacity. Stuttering can occur when the capacity for fluent speech is not meeting the demands
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Serial casting is a non-invasive technique used to reduce muscle tightness and limited range of motion of a joint to improve a person’s function, when manual stretching techniques are ineffective. For purposes of the blog, we will be using the ankle as our reference with regards to toe walking in children, but serial casting can
Helmets (also called Cranial Orthosis) are commonly used as a way to assist with torticollis, plagiocephaly, brachycephaly (or flat-head) treatments. Infants can develop flat spots on their skull, which can affect their overall appearance as they grow and develop. Physical therapists can assist with stretching, strengthening, and re-positioning to assist with decreasing the flat spot
Does My Infant Need a Helmet? Read More »
In April we celebrate Autism and the many ways play therapy can support children and their families each step of the way.
Autism Awareness Month Read More »
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
