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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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Your Child’s Speech Therapy Evaluation – A Parent’s Guide to Success!
This guide provides valuable insights into a speech therapy evaluation and treatment process, helping you understand how you can actively…
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5 Ways to Add Movement Into Your Day
1. Dance Party!!! Throw on your favorite song or playlist or make your own music and groove around the house. …
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Practicing Speech Sounds at Home: Part 1
As with any learned skill, speech therapy is most effective if there is practice outside of the therapy room. Similar…
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Supporting Your Child’s Growth: What Happens in Physical Therapy
Whether your child has been referred for physical therapy evaluation by their pediatrician or you are exploring whether PT could…
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Over-Stimulated during the Holidays?
The holiday season can often be filled with a lot of sensory stimulation! Decorations around the house, lights, music, changing…
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Cold and Rainy? Let’s Play Inside!
As we head into winter and the days are shorter with colder temperatures and rainy days, it becomes harder and…
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A Caregiver’s Guide: Supporting Children in Fight/Flight Mode
When your child becomes upset, they go into fight or flight mode; as a result they are unable to listen…
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When are Growing Pains a Concern?
Your 9-year-old wakes up crying in the middle of the night telling you their legs hurt. You rub them and…
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Beat the Rainy Winter Blues
Winter in Oregon can feel like a long season. There are many comforts this time of year, like snuggling up…
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