Cardinal Kids Therapy, LLC

Cardinal Kids Therapy, LLC Pediatric Occupational and Speech Therapy with a focus on Sensory Processing Visit www.cardinalkidstherapy.com

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy with a focus on Sensory Integration.

❄️ We will be closed tomorrow Monday January 26th until 2 pm. We will send more updates as we have them. Stay safe and w...
01/25/2026

❄️ We will be closed tomorrow Monday January 26th until 2 pm. We will send more updates as we have them. Stay safe and warm!

01/21/2026

Building blocks aren’t just play—they’re purposeful! 🧱✨

As parents, you might wonder why we spend so much time stacking, sorting, and building during therapy sessions. Here’s the secret: we’re working on SO much more than just play skills!
What building blocks develop:

∙ Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
∙ Focus and attention span
∙ Problem-solving and spatial awareness
∙ Following directions and sequencing
∙ Patience and frustration tolerance

Try this at home: Use 10-15 minutes of building block time as a preparatory activity BEFORE challenging tasks like homework or mealtime. This focused, hands-on activity helps regulate your child’s nervous system and primes their brain for concentration.

Parent tip: Build a tower together, copy patterns, or sort by color. The key is making it fun while keeping them engaged. You’ll be amazed how this simple activity can transform the transition into homework time or settle in for dinner.

01/15/2026

When kids can hear themselves better, they can self-correct more easily. This leads to faster progress in areas like articulation, fluency, language processing, and even reading skills. It’s especially helpful for children working on clarity, stuttering, or auditory processing challenges.

Watching our kids light up when they realize they can hear and adjust their own speech is why we love what we do! ✨

Questions about speech therapy tools or whether your child might benefit? Message us!

01/10/2026

Ever wonder why some kids pull themselves through equipment on their backs instead of crawling forward on their tummies?

It’s usually your child’s body telling us something important:

👉 “This is too hard for my upper body and core right now.”

When shoulder strength, postural control, or core muscles aren’t fully supporting them yet, lying on the back + pushing with the feet is the easiest path. It’s not incorrect — it’s just compensation.

In therapy, small changes make a big difference.

In the video, you’ll see:
💡 A child starting on their back
💡 Then how a simple switch in equipment encourages them onto their stomach, propped on their forearms
💡 Promoting the exact same skills we build during tummy time with babies — only now adapted for older kids

This position helps develop:
✔ shoulder strength
✔ core stability
✔ head and neck control
✔ endurance for crawling, climbing, writing, and more

And the best part? Kids don’t even realize they’re practicing a more challenging posture — it just feels like fun play.

12/26/2025

Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and warm wishes to all our families who celebrated this special time of year! ✨❤️

Thank you for being a part of our joy—wishing you a wonderful new year ahead! 🌟

12/20/2025

The proprioception system is your child’s “body awareness” — it tells them where their body is in space and how much force to use! 💪✨

This system helps kids know how hard to press with a pencil, how to navigate without bumping into things, and how to regulate their energy levels throughout the day.
Signs your child might have proprioceptive challenges:
• Constantly crashing, jumping, or seeking heavy work
• Difficulty knowing their own strength (too rough or too gentle)
• Poor body awareness or seeming “clumsy”
• Loves tight hugs, weighted blankets, or being squished

Video and education by… the one and only Kaitlin Licursi (MISS KAIT) our occupational & certified nutritional therapist!

12/12/2025

The tactile system is your child’s sense of touch — and it plays a huge role in how they explore, learn, and feel safe in their environment! ✋✨

Some kids are oversensitive to touch (think: meltdowns over tags, avoiding messy play, disliking hugs), while others are under-responsive (not noticing injuries, constantly touching things, seeking deep pressure).

Signs to look for:

• Avoiding certain textures or clothing
• Refusing messy activities like playdough or sand
• Struggles with buttons, zippers, or brushing teeth
• Constantly seeking or avoiding touch

Through sensory play and therapeutic activities, our OTs help kids process touch in a way that feels comfortable and supports their development 💙

Video and education by… our wonderful occupational therapist Fabiana Kleinot (MISS FABIANA)

12/04/2025

The visual system is SO much more than just seeing clearly! 👀✨

When we talk about vision in pediatric therapy, we’re talking about how your child’s brain processes what their eyes see — and it impacts everything from reading and writing to balance, coordination, and even behavior.

Signs your child might be struggling with visual processing:

• Difficulty tracking words while reading
• Losing their place on the page
• Poor hand-eye coordination
• Trouble with puzzles or copying from the board
• Avoiding activities like coloring or catching a ball

If you’ve noticed any of these signs or have questions about your child’s visual development, let’s chat! We’re here to help your little one thrive 💙

Video and education by… our great occupational therapist Julia Malpass (MISS JULIA)

11/20/2025

We strengthen how kids process sounds, focus, and regulate emotions—helping them tune in and feel calm.👂

—> Tomatis Method: Sound-based therapy using specially filtered music to improve attention, language, and sensory processing.

—> MNRI: Gentle techniques that integrate primitive reflexes—the foundation for movement, learning, and emotional regulation.

—> Sensory Processing: Helping kids who are over or under-sensitive to input feel more comfortable and engaged with the world around them.

Video and education by our amazing therapist Zoe Kress (MISS ZOE)

Every approach is personalized, play-based, and designed to help your child thrive! 💙

11/11/2025

Ever wonder why swinging, spinning, and climbing are so important? 🌀

It’s all about the vestibular system! This sensory system helps kids understand where their body is in space, maintain balance, and feel secure during movement. For children with sensory processing challenges, strengthening the vestibular system can make a world of difference—helping them feel more confident, coordinated, and comfortable in their own bodies. Through play-based activities that look like pure fun (because they are!), we’re building essential skills that support everything from attention to emotional regulation. Let’s keep moving, growing, and thriving together!

Video and education by… our wonderful therapist Stephanie Tur (MISS STEPH) 💙

11/06/2025

Hi friends! Come take a look around 👋

This is where all the magic happens — Where we build meaningful relationships with each child, have fun, and watch your little ones grow in their interactive skills, confidence, and abilities. Every space is designed to help kids thrive—through play, laughter, and progress. We can’t wait to meet your family! 💙

Happy Halloween from our Cardinal Kids family to your family!
10/30/2025

Happy Halloween from our Cardinal Kids family to your family!

Address

1930 Route 70 East, Building I, Suite #48
Cherry Hill, NJ
08003

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

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Pediatric Occupational Therapy with a focus on Sensory Integration. Visit www.cardinalkidstherapy.com