Best Foot Forward Therapy

04/02/2025

In honor or World Autism Awareness Day, a big shout out to all those who know, love, and/or are someone with autism. You make the world a brighter place ✨🧩🫶🏻

OTs have traditionally worked closely with autistic children in hopes of limiting certain behaviors, types of stimming, and repetitive play. But we now know better, and the latest research shows us that children learn best through their choice of play, not compliance based play.

At BFF therapy, we offer neuro affirming care for your child that looks at the your child not as a diagnosis, but as a whole unique person. Following their lead in play while building new experiences for them to willingly join and learn through.

OTs help autistic persons with
✨ sensory regulation
✨ sleep routines
✨ expanding eating experiences
✨ fine and gross motor coordination
✨ social skills
✨ etc etc.

Most important of all, OT goals with an autistic person mirror the goals of the child/family, and may not look traditional.

SHARE to celebrate our friends with autism 💙

09/28/2024

Now accepting new clients for occupational therapy!
Immediate openings for children 3-5 within home, preschool, or daycare.
Email bestfootforwardtherapy@gmail.com or visit www.bestfootforwardtherapy.com to schedule a free 15 minute consult call!

Helping little ones embrace a full life through play and exploration!

06/12/2023

KINDERGARTEN ✏️

I hear this question quite often- “is my child ready for Kindergarten?” Here are some practical ways you can prepare your child.

There are so many ways to prep outside of learning letters and numbers that are fun and will keep your child coming back for more learning.

✔️ playdoh and clay for hand strength

✔️Reading books together- pointing to items on the page

✔️Avoid pushing certain writing utensils on your child. Letting them pick the item will provide more internal motivation to participate

✔️Sing songs and read books to identify body parts for better body and space awareness

✔️Games like Simon says and red light green light promote self control and reduce impulsivity.

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06/01/2023

Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to meet up with other moms of toddlers, and let the kids explore and build their social skills.

Click the link for more information on how the group will be run, and be on the lookout for a Kindergarten Prep group!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/therapeutic-social-skills-group-for-kids-tickets-648477522727

05/19/2023

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05/11/2023

Now accepting summer students!

If you’re concerned that your student needs some extra help to reach their potential for next school year, occupational therapy can help.

04/26/2023

12/11/2022

Still looking for a wow gift for your little ones? I’ve complied a list of my favorite therapeutic toys for infants and toddlers especially, but older kids love the sensory fun toys on the last slide too!

Most items can be found on Amazon, Fat Brain Toys or Fun and Function websites 🎁

Have a question about which toy suites your child’s needs? Message me!

11/04/2022

On a recent visit to our local library, we found this Learning Resources magnetic food play set, and it is definitely now on our Christmas list. This is a great tool for those selective eaters in your life to play with food outside of the pressures of mealtime!

Coming soon: a FREE occupational therapy inspired Christmas list for preschoolers and babies!

11/04/2022

Try out this easy Dollar Tree Thanksgiving sensory bin to keep the littles in your life learning and exploring all November long