Cincinnati- Keystone Pediatric Therapy

Cincinnati- Keystone Pediatric Therapy Proud to be a faith based business serving the greater Cincinnati and NKY area!

Providing skilled and specialized pediatric occupational speech, and feeding therapy (In person, at your school or local daycare) for children from 6 months to 12 years.

Play-Doh isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful sensory tool! Squeezing, rolling, flattening, and pinching all provide proprioce...
02/24/2026

Play-Doh isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful sensory tool! Squeezing, rolling, flattening, and pinching all provide proprioceptive input (deep pressure to the muscles and joints), which can help kids feel more calm, organized, and ready to focus.

It’s also a great way to build hand strength and coordination, which are important for skills like handwriting, cutting, and buttoning.

✨ Try this:

-Hide small toys or beads inside for a “treasure hunt”
-Roll into “snakes,” balls, or letters
-Use cookie cutters or stamps for extra creativity
-Make it a game—who can build the tallest tower?

🧠 OT tip: Play-Doh is a great warm-up activity before fine motor tasks like writing or homework. Just a few minutes of play can help wake up the hands and improve focus.

As always, follow your child’s lead—keep it fun, pressure-free, and engaging!

We’re proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the Anderson Women’s Event (AWE) today! ✨We are excited to support and uplift incr...
02/12/2026

We’re proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the Anderson Women’s Event (AWE) today! ✨

We are excited to support and uplift incredible women in our community, and can’t wait to be part of such a meaningful gathering.

Learn more: andersonwomensevent.com

Backpack “jobs” are a simple way to add heavy work into your child’s day—no fancy equipment needed! Try placing a few bo...
02/10/2026

Backpack “jobs” are a simple way to add heavy work into your child’s day—no fancy equipment needed! Try placing a few books, toys, or a water bottle into a backpack and give your child a short delivery mission around the house or classroom.

This type of proprioceptive input can help kids feel more organized in their bodies, improve attention, and support regulation—especially before seated tasks like homework or circle time.

✨ Ways to try it:
-Deliver books to another room
-Bring toys back to their “home”
-Help carry groceries (light items!)
-Be the “mail carrier” for the day

🧠 OT tip: The backpack should feel supportive, not exhausting. A good rule of thumb is no more than ~10% of your child’s body weight, and missions should be short and purposeful.

Always follow your child’s cues and stop if they seem fatigued or uncomfortable.

It is time for the Keystone Pediatric Therapy Annual Food Drive!We are happy to support our local families again this ye...
12/09/2025

It is time for the Keystone Pediatric Therapy Annual Food Drive!

We are happy to support our local families again this year by spreading Christmas cheer for one or two families right here in our community.💛

❄️ There are TWO wonderful opportunities to help a local family in need ❄️

1) Help us by nominating a family in need. 🔎

👉 Do you know of a family that would benefit from a full, festive Christmas dinner? Please reach out to us directly if you have a nomination you would like to submit.

All nominations are due by December 19th. This deadline is necessary to ensure the order can be placed and delivered by Christmas Eve, December 24th.

2) Donate Non-Perishable food items 🥫

🗓️ Canned Food Items/Donations Accepted: December 8 - December 30

In addition to identifying a family in need, we will be collecting food donations throughout the month of December to donate to Sem Food Pantry before Christmas. 🛒✨

Donation ideas: Soups and stews, Grain breakfast, Canned or dried beans, Pasta sauce, Canned tomatoes, Shelf-stable milk, Canned vegetables, Rice, Canned fish, Meat, Peanut butter / other nut butters.

Please drop them off at your child's next therapy session.

🤝 Let’s come together to make sure every family has a warm and joyful holiday meal. Thank you for your generosity and support! 🙏

Yay! This Week Is Our Semi-Annual Family Appreciation Week!  As a therapist-owned and operated local small business, Key...
12/01/2025

Yay! This Week Is Our Semi-Annual Family Appreciation Week!

As a therapist-owned and operated local small business, Keystone Pediatric Therapy is committed to providing our community with skilled services close to home. We are not a big-box chain or franchise, but a dedicated and highly skilled team of therapists trying to make our community better and stronger. We deeply appreciate the trust you place in us as we work with your family to achieve your goals.

**Family Appreciation Week: December 1st - December 5th.**

Current families, please have your child pick up a special thank you bag after their session during this fun week!

If you are a past family, we have something special for you as well. Please call the office, and we will coordinate a time for you to pick up your goodie bag.

We are excited to announce that our Annual Family Appreciation Week is finally here!As a therapist-owned and operated lo...
11/29/2025

We are excited to announce that our Annual Family Appreciation Week is finally here!

As a therapist-owned and operated local small business, Keystone Pediatric Therapy is committed to providing our community with skilled services close to home. We are not a big-box chain or franchise, but a dedicated and highly skilled team of therapists trying to make our community better and stronger. We deeply appreciate the trust you place in us as we work with your family to achieve your goals.

**Family Appreciation Week: December 1st - December 5th.**

Current families, please have your child pick up a special thank you bag after their session during this fun week!

If you are a past family, we have something special for you as well. Please call the office, and we will coordinate a time for you to pick up your goodie bag.

We hope you have a blessed, peaceful, and joy-filled Thanksgiving! We are so very thankful for you.
11/27/2025

We hope you have a blessed, peaceful, and joy-filled Thanksgiving! We are so very thankful for you.

Our clinic will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.We’re so th...
11/25/2025

Our clinic will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We’re so thankful for our amazing families and wish you a restful holiday filled with gratitude and connection! 🧡

To keep your child’s progress on track, please reach out to your therapist to schedule a makeup session after the holiday break.

Sensory Modulation Hack:Build short sensory breaks into your child’s day—just 5–10 minutes of movement, deep pressure, o...
11/11/2025

Sensory Modulation Hack:
Build short sensory breaks into your child’s day—just 5–10 minutes of movement, deep pressure, or calming input between your child's daily activities can make a big difference with their overall emotional and sensory regulation! These “mini breaks” help the nervous system stay balanced, improve focus, and prevent meltdowns.

Examples:
💪 5 Wall pushes for proprioceptive input
🪁 2 Minutes of swinging or jumping vestibular input
🤗 Deep pressure hugs or a weighted lap pad for calming or organizing input to the body and brain

These tiny moments add up! Try scheduling a “Sensory Reset” before homework, mealtime, or transitions to help your child’s body and brain become more in sync.

Blowing bubbles isn’t just fun—it’s therapeutic! This simple activity encourages kids to take slow, controlled breaths, ...
11/04/2025

Blowing bubbles isn’t just fun—it’s therapeutic! This simple activity encourages kids to take slow, controlled breaths, which can help regulate their nervous system and support self-calming skills.

Try turning it into a playful challenge:
✨ Who can blow the biggest bubble using the slowest breath?
✨ Can you blow a bubble and catch it on your wand without it popping?

💡 Therapist tip: Bubble play also strengthens oral motor muscles that support speech and feeding skills.

Let the giggles and deep breaths begin! 🫧

Messy play is more than just fun—it’s therapy in disguise!Shaving cream on a tray gives kids valuable tactile input, hel...
10/21/2025

Messy play is more than just fun—it’s therapy in disguise!

Shaving cream on a tray gives kids valuable tactile input, helping them get comfortable with different textures while strengthening fine motor and prewriting skills.

💡 Try this at home:

-Spread shaving cream on a table or tray.

-Let your child draw shapes, letters, or numbers with their fingers.

-Add a few drops of food coloring or essential oils for an extra sensory twist.

It might look messy, but the benefits are huge:
✨ Improves sensory tolerance
✋ Strengthens finger muscles
🧠 Builds early writing and motor planning skills
😊 Encourages creativity and confidence

👉 Pro tip: Use a cookie sheet or bathtub surface for easy cleanup.

Let them squish, draw, and explore—the mess is worth it!

✨ Visual Timer Magic ✨Transitions—like leaving the playground, getting ready for bed, or cleaning up toys—can feel trick...
09/30/2025

✨ Visual Timer Magic ✨

Transitions—like leaving the playground, getting ready for bed, or cleaning up toys—can feel tricky for kids because “5 minutes” is hard to picture. A visual timer shows time disappearing in a way they can see.

👀 Why it helps:

-Makes “invisible” time more concrete
-Reduces frustration and surprises during transitions

-Builds independence and time awareness
-Creates smoother routines at home, school, and therapy

💡 Try this at home:

-Set a visual timer for clean-up time—kids can watch the red/pie shape shrink as playtime ends.
-Use it for homework, screen time, or bedtime routines.
-For younger kids, start with short amounts (2–5 minutes) and gradually build up.

Helping kids “see” time pass = less stress, more success! ⏳💙

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8595 Beechmont Avenue, Suite 202
Cincinnati, OH
45255

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 7pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7pm
Friday 9:30am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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