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From Student to Pediatric SLP: Kendall’s CTD Story
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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Madi’s CTD Story: From Fieldwork to Finding Her Place as a Pediatric OT
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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From Student to Pediatric SLP: Kendall’s CTD Story
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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Madi’s CTD Story: From Fieldwork to Finding Her Place as a Pediatric OT
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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Getting the Right Fit: A PT’s Shoe Guide
Buying shoes for children can feel overwhelming. Finding shoes that are helpful and not harmful can be it’s own challenge….
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Your Child’s First Step Toward Success: Occupational Therapy Evaluation Guide
You’ve Been Referred for Occupational Therapy—What’s Next? You’ve shared concerns with your pediatrician, and now your child has been referred…
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5 Ideas to Help Your Child Follow Directions
Feeling frustrated with getting your child to follow directions? Perhaps they forgot, are overwhelmed, or just get bored. No matter…
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Meltdown Prevention
Childhood is a frustrating time! Kids are learning new things, making mistakes, and having new expectations and responsibilities placed on…
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6 Tips for Picky Eaters
Picky eating or having specific food preferences can be a normal part of development for toddlers. This may look like…
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Summertime Speech Activities
School is out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop! Summer can be a great time to connect with…
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Summer Activities for Fun and Growth
Summer is here and is providing the perfect opportunity to get outside and get moving with your kids. Kids learn…
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Recovering from Tramatic Brain Injury
If your child has suffered from a tramatic brain injury (TBI), is important to ask your doctor about getting a…
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Tongue Tie Revision and Benefits of Speech Therapy Following Frenotomy/Frenectomy
Many new parents have likely had the question, “Why is my baby having so much trouble when they are feeding?”…
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