PATHS Collective Therapy Center

06/08/2025

📩 NOW ACCEPTING PRE-REGISTRATIONS for Occupational Therapy Assessments!
👉 Secure your slot here: https://forms.gle/pGmifwESGuTwd7Ln7

📌 Did you know?

Some children with Autism or ADHD may seem like they’re “not listening,” when in fact, their brains are simply processing the world differently. 🧠

❌ It’s not about disobedience or disrespect.
✅ It may be due to:

🔹 Sensory Overload – Everyday settings like noisy classrooms, bright lights, or crowded spaces can overwhelm their nervous system, leading them to shut down, withdraw, or avoid interaction.

🔹 Delayed Processing – Some children need more time to understand instructions and formulate a response. To others, this can look like ignoring or being inattentive — but it’s really just a slower pace of cognitive processing.

🔹 Difficulty Shifting Attention – Children may struggle to stop a preferred activity or adjust to a sudden change in routine. Their brains need extra support to transition smoothly from one task to another.

These behaviors are often misunderstood — but when viewed through a developmental lens, they’re signs of support needs, not stubbornness.

✨ How can Occupational Therapy help with these specific challenges?

✔️ Sensory Integration Support
Occupational Therapists assess a child’s sensory processing patterns and create a personalized approach to help regulate responses to sensory input — whether a child is hypersensitive, hyposensitive, or sensory-seeking. Therapy may include calming or alerting activities that gradually help children better tolerate their environment and participate in everyday life.

✔️ Processing and Response Time Strategies
OTs use structured routines, simplified instructions, visual supports, and repetition to help children better understand what’s being asked of them and how to respond. This helps reduce frustration, improves communication, and allows children to become more independent in completing tasks.

✔️ Transition and Routine Building
Occupational Therapy supports the development of cognitive flexibility by establishing predictable routines, using visual schedules, and applying time-based supports like timers. These strategies help children adjust more smoothly to transitions and reduce anxiety and resistance to change.

✔️ Emotional Regulation and Coping Tools
Through movement-based regulation activities, sensory play, and calming strategies, children learn how to recognize their feelings and manage stress, frustration, or sensory overwhelm in safe and appropriate ways.

✔️ Parent Coaching
Therapists collaborate closely with families to ensure that progress continues outside of therapy sessions. Parents receive individualized strategies that match their child’s needs — helping bring consistency and confidence into the home, school, and community settings.

💡 Even if you're still waiting for a developmental pediatrician appointment, starting Occupational Therapy early can offer valuable insight, provide timely intervention, and track meaningful progress — all of which can be beneficial during your child’s medical consult.

💚 Every behavior has a reason. Every child deserves to be supported, not judged. Let’s take the first step together.

📩 Pre-registration is ongoing!
👉 https://forms.gle/pGmifwESGuTwd7Ln7

06/08/2025

What looks like defiance or aggression often has layers underneath…

This iceberg visual shows common triggers for hitting — not just emotions, but sensory overload, unmet needs, tiredness, hunger, and more.

When we address the root, the behaviour starts to shift.

Our SUPPORTING THE CHILD WHO HITS, a PARENT & EDUCATOR TOOLKIT is now available at Electronic download available at https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/when-a-child-hits-parent-and-educator-toolkit/.

05/08/2025

📣 Pre-registrations are still open!
We’re now accepting pre-registrations for Occupational Therapy assessments at PATHS Collective Therapy Center. 🌱

If you’ve been noticing challenges in your child’s focus, behavior, motor skills, or sensory responses — early support can make a big difference. Let’s take the first step together. 💚

📌 Located in Plaridel Street, Kidapawan City
📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/r5fzf2wPboiZuzf76
📩 For inquiries, message us directly or email pathscollective419@gmail.com

🧠 Napapansin mo ba ito sa iyong anak?
❓ Hirap mag-concentrate o madaling ma-distract?
❓ Hindi mapakali at laging galaw nang galaw?
❓ Gawi na paulit-ulit gaya ng pagtakbo o pag-spin?
❓ Iwas sa eye contact o hirap makihalubilo sa ibang bata?
❓ Sobrang sensitibo sa tunog, ilaw, o haplos?

Ang mga ganitong obserbasyon ay maaaring ituring na early indicators ng neurodevelopmental conditions tulad ng Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) o Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) — subalit hindi ito sapat na batayan para sa diagnosis.

Habang naghihintay pa ng appointment sa Developmental Pediatrician, pwedeng magsimula sa Occupational Therapy assessment at early intervention. Hindi lang ito nakakatulong sa development ng bata, nakakatulong din ito sa pagpapakita ng progress at functional concerns sa panahon ng pedia consult.

📋 Ang therapy goals, observations, at improvements na na-monitor ng OT ay puwedeng maging supporting data para sa mas malinaw na picture ng developmental needs ng bata — isang malaking tulong sa pagbuo ng mas angkop na diagnosis at plano ng doktor.

👩‍⚕️ Paano makakatulong ang Occupational Therapist?
✔️ Assessment ng motor skills, sensory responses, behavior, at play
✔️ Pagbuo ng therapy plan na angkop sa pang-araw-araw na hamon ng bata
✔️ Guidance sa strategies para sa bahay at school setup
✔️ Regular tracking of strengths, needs, and developmental progress

📌 We are now open for pre-registration for Occupational Therapy sessions.
Book an initial assessment here:
👉https://forms.gle/r5fzf2wPboiZuzf76

📍 PATHS Collective Therapy Center – Kidapawan City
📩 Message us directly or email pathscollective419@gmail.com for more info.

The earlier the support, the stronger the foundation. Let’s walk the PATHS to growth together. 💚

01/08/2025

31/07/2025

When their storm meets our calm, co-regulation occurs

30/07/2025

🧠 Do you work with children who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

ADHD symptoms often include challenges with executive functions, such as working memory.

Researchers have studied ADHD and memory to better understand the potential memory difficulties these children may experience. 📚✨

Working memory is a crucial cognitive function, allowing us to temporarily store small amounts of important information for quick access.

This skill is essential for tasks like planning, comprehension, reasoning, and problem-solving. 🔍💡

Strengthening working memory can be key to helping children with ADHD succeed academically and socially.

29/07/2025

🧠 Napapansin mo ba ito sa iyong anak?
❓ Hirap mag-concentrate o madaling ma-distract?
❓ Hindi mapakali at laging galaw nang galaw?
❓ Gawi na paulit-ulit gaya ng pagtakbo o pag-spin?
❓ Iwas sa eye contact o hirap makihalubilo sa ibang bata?
❓ Sobrang sensitibo sa tunog, ilaw, o haplos?

Ang mga ganitong obserbasyon ay maaaring ituring na early indicators ng neurodevelopmental conditions tulad ng Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) o Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) — subalit hindi ito sapat na batayan para sa diagnosis.

Habang naghihintay pa ng appointment sa Developmental Pediatrician, pwedeng magsimula sa Occupational Therapy assessment at early intervention. Hindi lang ito nakakatulong sa development ng bata, nakakatulong din ito sa pagpapakita ng progress at functional concerns sa panahon ng pedia consult.

📋 Ang therapy goals, observations, at improvements na na-monitor ng OT ay puwedeng maging supporting data para sa mas malinaw na picture ng developmental needs ng bata — isang malaking tulong sa pagbuo ng mas angkop na diagnosis at plano ng doktor.

👩‍⚕️ Paano makakatulong ang Occupational Therapist?
✔️ Assessment ng motor skills, sensory responses, behavior, at play
✔️ Pagbuo ng therapy plan na angkop sa pang-araw-araw na hamon ng bata
✔️ Guidance sa strategies para sa bahay at school setup
✔️ Regular tracking of strengths, needs, and developmental progress

📌 We are now open for pre-registration for Occupational Therapy sessions.
Book an initial assessment here:
👉https://forms.gle/r5fzf2wPboiZuzf76

📍 PATHS Collective Therapy Center – Kidapawan City
📩 Message us directly or email pathscollective419@gmail.com for more info.

The earlier the support, the stronger the foundation. Let’s walk the PATHS to growth together. 💚

29/07/2025

28/07/2025

🌊 Iceberg Concept and Whole Child Approach...
Think of a child’s behavior as the tip of the iceberg...it’s what we see on the surface. A meltdown, refusal to participate, trouble sitting still, or emotional outburst might seem like the "problem." But just like an iceberg, most of what’s really going on is beneath the surface.

That’s where the whole child approach comes in.

The whole child model reminds us that every child is made up of interconnected parts: sensory needs, motor skills, emotional regulation, communication abilities, cognitive development, social understanding, and environmental factors. These underlying skills and experiences shape what we see on the outside.

So when we look below the surface using both lenses (iceberg thinking + whole child perspective) we stop asking, “How do I fix this behavior?” and start asking, “What’s this behavior telling me about what my child needs?”

Example:
A child is refusing to write in preschool.
Surface behavior (tip of iceberg): Avoiding writing tasks, tantrums, shutting down.

Underlying skills (beneath the surface):
🧊Fine motor delays
🧊Poor pencil grasp
🧊Sensory discomfort
🧊Low frustration tolerance
🧊Lack of confidence
🧊Difficulty with visual-motor integration

The whole child approach helps us support all of those needs, not just focus on “getting them to write.”

✅ Key Takeaway:
The iceberg shows us there’s more than meets the eye.
The whole child approach gives us the map to understand it, and support every layer with care.

26/07/2025

Sensory seekers love all the movement, busy environments, noises, and scents! Do any of these things sound familiar? Occupational therapy providers can help develop strategies to support sensory seekers by creating sensory diets, which provide sensory input.
🎉WHAT is a Sensory Diet: https://www.theottoolbox.com/what-is-sensory-diet/

🧰WHY use a Sensory Diet: https://www.theottoolbox.com/goals-of-sensory-diet

🔦HOW to create a sensory diet: https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-create-sensory-diet

🏵Sensory Diets for adults: https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-diets-for-adults/

⚖️Creating a Sensory Diet on a Budget: https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-room-on-a-budget/

🪂Turning Sensory Tools into a Sensory Lifestyle: https://www.theottoolbox.com/the-sensory-lifestyle-handbook/

26/07/2025

At PATHS, we believe that meaningful progress begins with the right people — professionals who are not only skilled, but deeply committed to helping every child reach their full potential.
Our team brings together diverse expertise, shared values, and a passion for creating supportive, evidence-based interventions tailored to each child’s unique journey.
We work hand-in-hand with families, schools, and the community — because true growth happens when we walk the path together. 🌱

👨‍⚕️ Jonathan “Teacher JR” — Senior Occupational Therapist

Licensed OT since February 2020 with 5+ years of experience in pediatrics and community-based rehab. Currently specializing in Sensory Integration and DIR®/Floortime.

We’re proud to offer evidence-based, child-centered, and family-focused care through a team that works collaboratively and compassionately.

📍 Based in Kidapawan City
💬 Message us to learn more about how we can support your child’s development.

26/07/2025

📣 Pre-Registration for Occupational Therapy is Now Open!
at PATHS Collective Therapy Center 🌱

We’re getting ready to welcome new clients! If your child needs support with motor skills, sensory regulation, focus, or daily routines — this is your sign to take the next step.

✨ Open for:
✅ Toddlers and grade-school individuals.
✅ Those with developmental delays, sensory needs, or learning challenges
✅ Families looking for personalized, licensed, and evidence-based OT services

📍 Located in Kidapawan City
📩 Pre-register now through our form: https://forms.gle/r5fzf2wPboiZuzf76
📬 Message us here or email pathscollective419@gmail.com for inquiries.

Let’s build abilities and confidence — one step at a time. 💚