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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October is AAC Awareness Month, and we think it deserves a little spotlight. At Connect the Dots, our speech-language therapists work with families every day who have questions about augmentative and alternative communication for children; what it is, whether it’s right for their child, and what to expect. If you’ve been curious, this one’s for
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Almost 8 Years Later: Michaela Wright’s CTD Story Almost 8 years ago, Michaela Wright took a chance on a job posting she found on Indeed. She was living in Indiana, had never been to Oregon, and wasn’t quite sure what she was getting herself into. Fast forward to today, and that leap of faith has
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For many families, getting to speech therapy is only one piece of the puzzle. There’s the drive, the schedule juggling, siblings, school, work, appointments, and then there’s the occasional surprise sick day that throws the whole plan out the window. Telehealth speech therapy can remove some of those everyday barriers while still providing meaningful, engaging
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Thirteen years ago, Connect the Dots opened its doors with a mission to help children reach their highest potential. What started as a vision to provide meaningful pediatric therapy in our community has grown into something much bigger: a place shaped by the children and families we serve, the teammates who have shared their knowledge
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Three years ago, a simple Handshake message started a conversation that changed everything. I reached out to Maddie Kurt, a soon-to-be OT graduate from Grand Valley State University, through Handshake and shared a little bit about Connect the Dots: our passion for pediatric therapy, our commitment to helping therapists grow, and our belief that the
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Many parents notice their child struggling to focus, stay on task, or follow instructions at school. Teachers often say things like: “Your child has trouble focusing.” “They seem distracted during lessons.” “They struggle to sit still or follow directions.” It’s easy to assume the problem is simply attention. But in most cases, the real challenge
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Children don’t regulate their emotions in isolation. They rely on the people around them, especially parents, caregivers, and teachers to help them feel safe and calm. This process is called co-regulation, and understanding it can make a huge difference in helping kids manage big emotions, focus, and navigate everyday challenges. What Is Co-Regulation? Co-regulation is
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Many parents notice the pattern before they understand the reason. A trip to the grocery store ends in tears.A birthday party becomes overwhelming.Getting dressed turns into a battle over socks, tags, or certain fabrics. It can feel confusing when everyday situations trigger big emotional reactions. But for many children, the root of these reactions isn’t
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We know how challenging it can be when a child feels overwhelmed, anxious, or sensitive to everyday life. For many families, coming into the clinic for every session isn’t realistic…but did you know you can do the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) remotely from home? The remote SSP program is designed to support your child’s
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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
