Pediatric Therapy Center of NJ

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Pediatric Therapy Center of NJ

Pediatric Therapy Center of NJ is a pediatric private speech therapy and occupational therapy practice located in Cedar Grove, NJ.

We evaluate and treat children from the very first signs of delay in physical, motor, cognitive, or language development. Pediatric Therapy Center of NJ specializes in pediatric occupational therapy, pediatric speech and language therapy, and pediatric physical therapy for children. We are a State Approved Clinic for children in New Jersey. Our therapists evaluate each child and determine his/her strengths and weakness, address family concerns, and develop an individual treatment plan that will incorporate the most appropriate therapy approach and techniques for the child. All of our pediatric therapists are trained in Sensory Integration and PROMPT Therapy. All of our therapists have one main goal in mind which is to enhance the patient’s quality of life. Each therapist brings their own unique approach to treatment for each individual and the patient’s success speaks for itself.

03/10/2025

🧠 Understanding Sensory Processing & Hypo-Responsiveness 🧠

Does your child struggle with playing independently, have frequent meltdowns, or show signs of constant motion and rough play? These could be signs of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or Hypo-Responsiveness.

🚨 Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder:
🔹 Difficulty playing alone
🔹 Repetitive play behaviors
🔹 Lines up toys & objects
🔹 Prefers the same movies & TV shows
🔹 Lacks emotional expression during play
🔹 Easily gives up on activities
🔹 Has meltdowns

🚨 Signs of Hypo-Responsiveness:
🔹 Constant movement & foot stomping
🔹 Fidgeting & clumsiness
🔹 Jumping on furniture
🔹 Playing rough or hitting others
🔹 Poor handwriting skills

Early recognition and intervention can make all the difference! If you notice these behaviors, our expert team is here to help. 💙✨

03/03/2025

😊 Big Smiles, Big Milestones! 🎉

Every play session is a step toward growth, learning, and confidence! 🌟 Watching our little ones light up with joy while they reach new milestones is what it’s all about. 💙

02/24/2025

🌟 Patient Testimonial Spotlight! 🌟

Hearing stories like Melissa’s reminds us why we do what we do! 💙 From the very first phone call to every session, we’re here to support, uplift, and celebrate every milestone. 🎉

A huge shoutout to Ms. Orly for making speech therapy a fun and rewarding experience! Seeing little ones thrive is the greatest joy. 🗣✨

02/10/2025

🌟 Helping Kids Shine, One Step at a Time 🌟

At Pediatric Therapy Center of NJ, we’re dedicated to helping your child thrive! 🧡 We offer a wide range of services tailored to support every child’s unique journey, including:

🗣️ Speech Therapy Treatments
🌈 Sensory Integration Therapies
🎯 Articulation Treatments
🖐️ Occupational Therapy
✍️ Handwriting Groups
🤝 Social Skills Training
🎉 Play Groups

We evaluate and treat children from the very first signs of delay in physical, motor, cognitive, or language development, ensuring they get the personalized care they need to succeed.

✨ Let’s work together to unlock your child’s full potential!

02/03/2025

🧸 Is Your Child a Sensory Seeker? 🧸

Sensory seekers often crave movement and input to feel balanced and focused. 🌀 One key way to help them stay organized and ready to learn is by providing proprioceptive input throughout the day! 💪

✨ Here are some fun and simple ideas:
🐾 Animal Walks (think bear crawls or crab walks)
🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses for stretching and body awareness
🤼 Supervised Roughhousing or Pillow Fights

Deep pressure activities like these can help regulate your child’s body and mind, making a big difference in their focus and readiness to take on the day!

💡 Need more tips? We’re here to help guide you through your child’s sensory journey.

01/27/2025

Swinging into February like 🤸

Our moon swing is the perfect therapeutic play method for sensory regulation activities and the vestibular system. All children benefit from the swing, plus it's so much fun!

Learn more about pediatric occupational therapy and if your child may benefit from this service with the link in bio ⬆️

01/20/2025

🌟 Understanding Speech Sound Disorders 🌟

At Pediatric Therapy Center of NJ, we’re here to support children in overcoming speech challenges. Let’s break down 3 common types of speech sound disorders:

1️⃣ Phonological Impairment

Difficulty learning the rules of language sounds
Pattern-based speech errors (e.g., saying "tat" for "cat")
2️⃣ Articulation Impairment

Trouble with the physical production of specific speech sounds
Commonly affects sibilants (/s/, /z/) and rhotic sounds (/r/, /ɚ/)
3️⃣ Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

A motor speech disorder impacting planning and programming of movement
Results in inconsistent errors, unusual speech rhythm, and challenges transitioning between sounds
💬 Early intervention can make all the difference in helping your child communicate effectively! Reach out to us to learn more about how we can help. 💛

01/13/2025

✍️ Factors to consider when observing handwriting ✍️⁠
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📝 Pencil grip: is it functional or nonfunctional? ⁠
☝️ Is dynamic finger movement present? If the hand and wrist move as a unit or the whole arm is moving during handwriting, this would be considered "static." For optimal handwriting, the fingers should be moving dynamically and fluidly. ⁠
🧍Posture & core: The foundation for distal fine motor skills to develop is having a strong, supported core. Poor core and upper body strength may impact fine motor strength and dexterity. ⁠
🪑 Positioning desk & table height: If a student's desk is too high or too low, this will impact function. Proper positioning is important too, observe how a child sits in their chair. Are there feet squarely on the floor (or can they even touch the floor?), are they sitting upright in their chair, facing forward? ⁠
🖐️ Hand dominance: Lack of established hand dominance may lead to delays in handwriting skill. This is oftentimes due to the lack of adequate motor practice for one side to establish as dominant. ⁠
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We hope these tips help you if you suspect your child is having difficulty with their handwriting! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

01/06/2025

Meet Noah, a determined 4-year-old with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) who continues to amaze everyone with his progress! Thanks to the loving guidance of our team, Noah's communication skills have blossomed beyond words—he’s now expressing emotions, needs, and even composing two-word sentences using sign language. 💬💛

His family shared:
“This center has become a safe place for Noah... the change we’ve seen is incredible. Deanna and the team’s dedication have been a blessing, not just for Noah but for us as parents navigating the challenges of special needs care. Thank you for going above and beyond! I have attached a picture of Noah and his proud big brother at the fountain from a few months ago."

We’re honored to be part of Noah’s journey and to witness his beautiful smile every time he visits. 🌟

01/01/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year from Pediatric Therapy Center of NJ! ✨🎉

As we welcome 2025, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing families we’ve had the honor of supporting this past year. Your resilience, progress, and joy inspire us every day! 💕

Here’s to another year of growth, milestones, and smiles as we continue this incredible journey together. Wishing you and your loved ones a year filled with health, happiness, and hope. 🌟

Cheers to 2025! 🥳

12/25/2024

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from all of us at Pediatric Therapy Center of NJ! 🌟

May your holiday season be filled with joy, laughter, and beautiful moments of growth for your little ones. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey—we’re so grateful for our amazing families! ❤️

12/16/2024

Dive into the festive spirit with these 3 Holiday Books for Speech Therapy! 📚 ⁠
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Book 1: 'Snowmen At Night' - a vocab-rich adventure perfect for sequencing practice. 🌨️ ⁠
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Book 2: 'Bear’s First Christmas' - a captivating tale challenging young minds with inferencing, sequencing and figurative language magic. 🎄⁠
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Book 3: 'Mooseltoe' - an ideal pick for suffix exploration, sparking critical thinking as readers join Mooseltoe on his quest. 🦌✨ ⁠
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Address

912 Pompton Avenue, Suite B1 (Canfield Office Park)
Cedar Grove, NJ
07009

Telephone

+19736801971

Website

https://pedstherapynj.com/

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