Play & Learn Pediatric Therapy Hub

04/07/2025

As a speech and language pathologist, I often meet persistent and loving parents who are eager to put their child in speech/language therapy, but are subtly hesitant when I recommend occupational therapy (OT) simultaneously. Their usual response? “Speech lang naman ang concern, bakit kailangan pa ng OT?” 💭

‼️ Here’s what I try to explain:
A child has to be (1) regulated, (2) engaged, and (3) able to attend before meaningful communication can develop. That’s where occupational therapy comes in. It helps build foundations for communication through movement, play, and sensory work that support the brain, which directly support speech and language progress

Think of OT as the “soil” that speech grows from 🌱 Without it, overall therapy progress may be slow or stalled

Let’s give children what they truly need; not just speech, but the support that helps speech come alive 🗣️ I know it can feel like “extra” work or expense, but when we give them what they truly need, that’s when the real breakthroughs begin 💚

04/07/2025

𝗢𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗡𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆
By Nurture with OT Nur

As an occupational therapist, I believe strongly that there is no true substitute for occupational therapy. I have seen many families try to find easier or faster ways to help their children. Sometimes, they turn to behavioral therapy alone or put their hopes in playgroups as the main support. While these can have their own value, they cannot take the place of a well-designed occupational therapy program.

Occupational therapy is different because it looks at the whole child — their body, mind, senses, daily living skills, and how they connect with the world around them. It is not just about following instructions or playing in a group. OT builds strong foundations in movement, attention, sensory processing, and independence that set children up for real success.

When children miss out on occupational therapy, it is not just a short-term gap. It can mean lost opportunities for them to develop important life skills, adapt to challenges, and reach higher levels of independence as they grow. Choosing other options instead of OT might seem helpful in the moment, but it can hold children back from reaching their fullest potential.

Behavioral therapy and playgroups have their place, but they do not replace what occupational therapy can do. If you want your child to build a solid path toward higher functioning and real independence, there is simply no substitute for OT.

02/07/2025

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Together, let’s support every child’s development and potential. 💚

15/05/2025

11/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️

10/05/2025

In observance of National Election Day, we will be closed on Monday, May 12.

Thank you and don’t forget to vote wisely!

22/04/2025

22/04/2025

Thank you MSWDO Dimataling for this great opportunity! 😊

16/04/2025

02/04/2025

Today is World Autism Awareness Day! We stand proudly with our neurodiverse children. Let’s commit to fostering inclusivity and creating safe, empowering spaces for them. They may be different, but they are never less—each one is a unique and invaluable individual.

02/04/2025

Congratulations Teacher R and Teacher Mona on finishing your Developmental Play certification! 🎉 It’s amazing to see you complete this course and gain a deeper understanding of how play helps kids grow and learn.

Your hard work and dedication will make a big difference in the lives of children. Wishing you all the best as you put this new knowledge into action! Keep up the great work!

Mari Therese Rolette A. Roldan, OTRP, CDPP
Mary Mona Elyssa G. Delos Santos, RSLP, CDPP

18/02/2025

This is why some kids are referred to Occupational Therapists first to target foundational skills before starting with speech therapy 🧐

Parents often ask “bakit kelangan mag-OT pa ng anak ko eh di siya nakapagsasalita at speech lang naman ang problema niya?” after receiving their referral from their doctors.

May this be a reminder to our dear parents that
OTs and SLPs are professionals that work hand in hand to help your child. It’s not one before the other. OTs help out with your child’s work behaviors and sensory processing skills while SLPs facilitate communication. Each child is different and together your OTs and SLPs collaborate to build foundational skills for learning and functional living.