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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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Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness
July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month! According to the CDC (2015), approximately 2,600 babies are born…
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Summer Activities to Support OT Goals at Home
Summer is the perfect season to dive into exciting new activities that keep your child engaged and motivated. Embrace the…
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Early Sentence Building
Babies start producing their first words around 9-12 months of age. Once they have reached this exciting milestone, their language…
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Early Signs of Speech Sound Disorder
A speech sound disorder is when a child has difficulty saying specific sounds by either substituting that sound for a…
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Balloon Activities for Gross Motor Development
Beyond the festive atmosphere, balloons take on a new role as playful allies in physical therapy, enriching your home exercise program to propel your child towards their developmental milestones. Dive into the fun as we explore specific goals and discover how the magic of balloons can make each activity engaging and enjoyable!
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Have a Hoppy Easter – 3 PT Activities for Spring!
Looking for ways to practice PT skills while having fun during easter?! Look no further than these PT tailored ideas.
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Toy Highlight: Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Piggy Bank
Piggybank toys are fan favorites during physical therapy sessions for children as young as six months through early childhood. Ready to PLAY?!
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Helping Your Baby to Roll Over
Rolling provides children with the first opportunity to be independently mobile and discover their environment through movement. It’s an intriguing…
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Signs of Fine Motor Delay & Why It Matters
Learn about the importance of fine motor development, risk factors, and signs that your child may benefit from Occupational Therapy!
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