Charleston OT/ST

Charleston OT/ST We help children and families in our community thrive through root-cause, holistic, and evidence-based Occupational and Speech Therapy.

With summer quickly approaching, as you finalize your family’s plans, please let your therapist know if you need to resc...
05/04/2026

With summer quickly approaching, as you finalize your family’s plans, please let your therapist know if you need to reschedule any upcoming visits. Thank you for keeping both progress and fun in mind!

Happy Better Speech and Hearing Month!Charleston OT/ST is immensely grateful for our team of amazing speech-language pat...
05/01/2026

Happy Better Speech and Hearing Month!

Charleston OT/ST is immensely grateful for our team of amazing speech-language pathologists and SLPAs who strive to make communication more accessible for their patients of all ages. May is a month to recognize the power of listening, speaking, and understanding, and to promote inclusive and accessible communication for everyone!

Thank you to our amazing therapists:
Miss Sophia
Miss Whitney
Miss Morgan

Bottle to Cup Transitions: When & How to Move from Bottle to Straw to Open CupAs little ones grow, so do their feeding s...
04/30/2026

Bottle to Cup Transitions: When & How to Move from Bottle to Straw to Open Cup

As little ones grow, so do their feeding skills! Knowing when to transition between cups can support oral development, independence, and even speech.

✨ Bottle (0–12 months)
Bottles are great for infants, but by around 12 months, it’s recommended to start weaning off. Prolonged bottle use can impact dental health and oral muscle development.

🥤 Straw Cup (6–12 months+)
You can introduce a straw cup as early as 6 months when starting solids. Straw drinking helps strengthen lips, cheeks, and tongue coordination—important for feeding and speech!

🥛 Open Cup (9–18 months+)
Open cups can be introduced around 9–12 months (yes, it can get messy!). By 12–18 months, many toddlers can begin practicing more regularly. This skill builds oral control, coordination, and independence.

💡 Tips for Success:
• Start with an almost full cup to reduce the amount of tilt needed and help minimize spills
• Expect messes—it’s part of learning!
• Practice with small, supported opportunities throughout the day
• Model drinking from an open cup
• Be patient—every child develops at their own pace

Transitioning cups isn’t just about drinking—it’s about developing important life skills!

Have questions about your child’s feeding or oral development? We’re here to help!

Watching moments like this never gets old. MNRI (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration) focuses on the foundati...
04/28/2026

Watching moments like this never gets old.

MNRI (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration) focuses on the foundational reflex patterns we’re all born with. These reflexes are meant to develop, integrate, and then support higher-level movement, coordination, learning, and emotional regulation. But when reflexes aren’t fully integrated, the body can stay in a state of compensation—impacting everything from posture and balance to attention and behavior.

Through gentle, targeted movements and input, MNRI helps “remind” the nervous system how these reflexes are supposed to function. By activating and strengthening those pathways, the brain and body can communicate more efficiently—leading to improved motor skills, regulation, coordination, and overall function.

What I love most is that it meets the body where it is. It’s not about forcing change—it’s about supporting the nervous system so it can do what it was designed to do.

Small inputs → powerful changes.

Help us welcome Gabby COTA/L, from Greenwood SC but embarking on a new journey in Charleston. Gabby enjoys crocheting, t...
04/21/2026

Help us welcome Gabby COTA/L, from Greenwood SC but embarking on a new journey in Charleston. Gabby enjoys crocheting, taking daily walks, and loves to travel. Her 2 favorite things are iced coffee and anything pink. 💗

HOT OFF THE PRESS! You may see our therapist rocking some new OT swag! Thank you Marielle and our clients for always lea...
04/20/2026

HOT OFF THE PRESS!
You may see our therapist rocking some new OT swag! Thank you Marielle and our clients for always learning new skills.

04/14/2026

We are so grateful for all of the kind reviews our families have shared with us. Your words truly mean the world to our team!

As a small thank you, we randomly selected one name from our posted reviews to receive a special surprise gift.

✨Congratulations to our winner: Jordan Neumayer✨

Thank you again to everyone who has taken the time to support us by sharing your experience—we appreciate you more than you know!

Big smiles, big sounds, and even bigger progress! 🗣️💬Speech therapy is so much more than just practicing words—it’s abou...
04/13/2026

Big smiles, big sounds, and even bigger progress! 🗣️💬

Speech therapy is so much more than just practicing words—it’s about building confidence, connection, and communication in a fun and engaging way. Using visuals, play, and hands-on tools helps kids feel comfortable while learning how to express themselves clearly.

Moments like this remind us that learning can (and should!) be joyful. Every sound practiced and every word spoken is a step forward—and we celebrate them all!

Happy Birthday to Ms. Allison! This year is extra special as you celebrate not only another trip around the sun, but als...
04/09/2026

Happy Birthday to Ms. Allison!

This year is extra special as you celebrate not only another trip around the sun, but also the beautiful blessing of welcoming your little one. 🍼💛 Wishing you all the joy, love, and sweet moments that come with this new chapter.

Happy Birthday to the best boss and the heart behind Charleston OT/ST. 💚Your passion, leadership, and the way you care f...
04/09/2026

Happy Birthday to the best boss and the heart behind Charleston OT/ST. 💚
Your passion, leadership, and the way you care for both your team and every person we serve does not go unnoticed. We are so lucky to learn from you and be part of something so special. Wishing you a day full of love and a year full of continued success!

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1563 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Charleston, SC
29407

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