Every parent wants their child to feel calm, focused, and confident, but sometimes kids get overwhelmed by everyday life. Loud classrooms, busy playgrounds, or big emotions can leave a child feeling anxious, stressed, or “off balance.” Understanding nervous system regulation can help explain why this happens and how to support your child. What Is the
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For some kids, everyday life can feel overwhelming. Busy classrooms, loud environments, transitions, or even normal daily sounds can put their nervous system on high alert. When a child’s body doesn’t feel safe or regulated, it can show up as difficulty focusing, big emotions, sensory sensitivities, or challenges with social connection. The Safe and Sound
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As a parent, your active involvement in your child’s therapy—be it physical, occupational, or speech therapy—plays a crucial role in their progress and success. By staying engaged, you provide the motivation, support, and encouragement your child needs to thrive. When you come to Connect the Dots, you’re seeking solutions—whether it’s for clearer communication, managing sensory
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Congratulations! Your child has completed their journey with physical therapy, achieving significant milestones along the way. As they transition back into everyday life, it’s important to maintain the progress made and continue supporting their development. At Connect the Dots, we’re dedicated to ensuring your child’s long-term success. Here are some valuable tips to help you
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At Connect the Dots, we believe therapy should be both fun and purposeful. We value the crucial role of parents and caretakers in helping children reach their full potential. To maximize the benefits of therapy, we recommend: Attend and Observe Sessions: Regularly attend therapy sessions to observe and participate in activities and exercises your child
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Play is the foundation of learning for young children. Kids use play to learn about the world around them and practice new skills. When play is the basis of learning, children acquire new skills and information significantly faster than if they are simply told about it. By incorporating learning into play, you can help your
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The scope of practice for speech-language pathologists is vast and you can help prepare for the evaluation process by accurately describing your child’s areas of need.
Is it SPEECH or LANGUAGE? Read More »
Discuss your child’s physical therapy goals with your provider! Your provider will create goals for your child to work towards. These can act as milestones that signify progress as your child moves through their physical therapy plan of care. Communicate with your provider, and work with them to set goals that are most meaningful to
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Today marks an extraordinary milestone in the journey of Connect The Dots practice – our 10th anniversary! As we take a minute to reflect on this wild ride we are grateful for each and every one of you who have played an integral role in making this dream a reality. The dream started ten years
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We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our Corvallis clinic! Our new office is located at 375 NW Harrison Blvd, and will be open for services beginning July 5th. Our new location allows us to extend our reach and provide convenient access to our specialized services for families in Benton and Linn County.
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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
