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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 Out and Getting Active
Spring has sprung and is providing the perfect opportunity to get outside and get moving with your kids. Kids learn…
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What in the World is Hippotherapy?
Note: Caitlin Hankins has been with Connect the Dots for nearly two years now. We appreciate having her on our…
Read Full Article »We are moving to a new space!
Connect the Dots is moving! Transitions like this bring with them a mix of feelings and sensations. Even the staff…
Read Full Article »Celebrating National OT month with Jillian
Happy OT month! I first discovered the occupational therapy profession when I was in college working as an independent provider…
Read Full Article »In Celebration of Occupational Therapy Month – A Parents Perspective
In celebration of Occupational Therapy Month, we asked a parent of one of our clients if she would be willing…
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Celebrating National Occupational Therapy Month With Caitlin Hankins
As we celebrate national Occupational Therapy month this April, our OTs and COTA’s have written short summaries of how they…
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Celebrating National OT Month with Stephanie
As we celebrate national Occupational Therapy month this April, our OT’s and COTA’s have written short summaries of how they…
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Fun St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Integration Through Play
Play is an integral component of pediatric occupational therapy. It is through play that the child’s brain develops senses, learns…
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Three Calming Yoga Poses for Children
Finding balance and a sense of peace on a daily basis can be a challenge. There are numerous yoga poses…
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