Extra Steps Pediatric Therapies

01/02/2026

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Happy New Year!

We wish you all the happiness, joy and laughter.

This year has been a whirlwind! We taught over 225 classes, played in the woods well over a 1000 hours, hosted 6 weeks of summer camp, climbed, laughed, built, swung, dug, jumped and played our way through 2025.

We look back this year to all the moments we have enjoyed in the woods. From the small giggles to watching the leaves fall all the way to giant holes dug into the ground, forts set up all over the woods and trees climbed to new heights.

We have loved every moment.

This year we are looking to grow.

We will grow in our dedication to working with children of all abilities, we will grow deeper in our imaginations. We will reach out our branches to new ideas and create new experiences.

Here is to 2026, the year of growth.

Happy New Year!

12/16/2025

We always get asked, what about winter?
To which we respond, what about it?

Winter isn’t a time to shy away from being outdoors. We still need the vitamin D from the sun, we crave the fresh air and we live for those first flakes that promise snow!

Our kiddos spend their time:
creating snow forts
Sledding
strengthening their core muscles while walking on slippery ice
Building snow men
Getting heavy work in shoveling, moving and hauling snow
Learning to regulate their bodies and advocate if they are too hot or too cold
Exploring
Discovering
Getting tactile input
And playing!

12/14/2025

11/21/2025

Extra Steps Pediatric Therapies, a subsidiary of Minute Man Arc, is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Join a fun and dynamic OT, SLP, and PT team focused on play based therapy, social skills, family coaching and education. This may be 1:1 direct treatment, group treatment, and open gym.

For more information about this job and to apply, please visit the Minute Man Arc Career page by clicking on the link located below.

https://minutemanarc.org/career-opportunities/

11/19/2025

Extra Steps Pediatric Therapies, a subsidiary of Minute Man Arc, is looking for a part time Fee- for-Service occupational therapist to join our growing team! We provide developmentally appropriate, multidisciplinary services for children ages 3-22. We are currently located at 2 Mill & Main, Bldg #2; Suite 370, Maynard, MA.

For more information on job requirements, responsibilities, qualifications, pay and to apply for this positions, please visit the Minute Man Arc Career page by clicking on the link below.

https://minutemanarc.org/career-opportunities/

11/17/2025

Do any of these signs sound like they apply to your child? If they do, Extra Steps Pediatric Therapies can help!

11/16/2025

Extra Steps Pediatric Therapies in now hiring for a Speech Language Pathologist!

Extra Steps Pediatric Therapies a subsidiary company of Minute Man Arc for Human Services a non-profit company in MA is looking for a Part Time Fee for Service Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist to join our growing team. We provide developmentally appropriate, multidisciplinary services for eligible children ages 3-22. We are located 2 Mill & Main, Bldg #2, Suite 370, Maynard, MA.

Our therapists provide center based diagnostic and treatment services. We offer an opportunity to be creative and play based while working with children and their families in a supportive and enjoyable work environment.

Hours and days are flexible between Monday and Friday and between 3:00pm-7:00pm and/or Saturday mornings.

For job requirements, to submit an application, or more information about this job posting, please click on the link below,

https://minutemanarc.isolvedhire.com/jobs

11/14/2025

We would like to thank Shelburne Farm and Honey Pot Farm for their generous donations of apples and pumpkins! The kids had a blast using the apples and pumpkins for a variety of fun activities! Thank you!

11/11/2025

Congratulations to Ava, ESPT's very own therapy dog for winning a page in the upcoming Acton Dog Park 2026 calendar! Ava will be featured as Miss March!

Thank you to all who voted for Ava!

If you would like to order your very own Acton Dog Park 2026 calendar, please click on the link below. The cost is $25 and all proceeds go towards raising funds for the creation of the upcoming Acton Dog Park. You have until Sunday, 11/30/2025 to place your order!

https://www.gogophotocontest.com/actoncommunitydogpark/purchase

11/09/2025

Extra Steps Pediatric Therapies currently has physical therapy appointments available. We have openings on Thursdays between 4:00-7:00pm.

If you are interested or have questions, please call us at 978-287-7878.

11/06/2025

TimberNook is now hiring!!

We are currently hiring for TimberNook Sensory Nature Program Support Staff at our Concord, Massachusetts location.

This is a part-time position. We are looking for someone who is available to work Tuesday mornings from 8:30-2:30 during the school year; potential sub for other days/times and summer.

If you are interested and would like to learn more about this position or would like to apply, please click on the link below.

https://minutemanarc.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1633735

11/06/2025

Do you struggle with a picky eater around the holidays? Autism Parenting Magazine shared some great tips to help!

Click the link below to read the article!

https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/picky-eaters-during-holiday/?

We’ve all been there, at a relative or friends house and our children are refusing to eat what is being served. It can be a stressful time, often causing us to second guess our parenting decisions, especially if we are with opinionated people who like to share how they handled those situations wit...