Relate & Grow

07/30/2025

When providers feel empowered, families feel supported, and children thrive.
Let’s make joy the foundation—not the afterthought.

07/10/2025

Relate & Grow is looking for a pediatric Speech Therapist willing to work part-time with children and their families in their homes in the central Ohio area. We currently have 2-3 cases available with the possibility of more in the future:

-1 Hour per week in the Reynoldsburg area. Flexible schedule (choose your own hours) with the possibility of more hours in the future

-1 Hour per week in the Plain City area. Flexible schedule (choose your own hours) with the possibility of more hours in the future

Relate & Grow therapists enjoy flexible schedules that can be built around other work or life commitments, and can be increased as opportunities arise. Candidates must be licensed in the state of Ohio, should understand autism and sensory needs, have basic knowledge for providing sensory-based treatment (SI) when necessary, and knowledge or interest in Developmental, Relationship-based approaches to therapy. AAC experience/training is preferred but not required.

Ideal applicants will also be self-driven, resourceful, creative, organized, reliable, passionate about learning and working with children and their families, and willing to be playful, energetic, and active when necessary.

To Apply, scan the QR code or send resume to info@relateandgrow.com

06/27/2025

05/30/2025

FINAL CALL: Last Chance to Register!!

Our My Inner Sense Interoception Group begins soon, and registration is almost full.

If your child (age 14 or under) struggles to stay calm, manage impulses, express needs, or notice internal cues like hunger, fatigue, or needing a bathroom break — this group is designed for you.

Over the course of 7 weeks, we’ll explore interoception, the body’s 8th sensory system, through engaging activities for children and practical strategies for parents. With required parent participation, you’ll leave with tools to support your child’s self-regulation, body awareness, and emotional understanding.

Group Details:
• Begins Tuesday, June 18
• First session is virtual, remaining sessions held in-person at We Rock the Spectrum – Lewis Center
• Sensory gym access included before or after each session

We welcome all children, whether neurotypical or neurodivergent.
Funding accepted: Autism Scholarship, Delaware County Board of DD, Family Support Services

Questions? Contact us at info@RelateAndGrow.com or (614) 989-9461

Registration closes soon — secure your spot today.

Description: My Inner Sense is a semi-structured group designed to enrich and educate parents and children on the importance of interoception, the 8th sensory system. Interoception helps us recognize and respond to internal body signals. This group supports neurotypical and neurodivergent children

05/28/2025

⏳ Time’s almost up! Don’t miss your chance to join one of our Summer Group Programs at We Rock the Spectrum - Columbus!

We’re down to the last few spots, and we’d love to support your child in a meaningful way this summer. Listed below are our current Summer Group Programs:

💬 My Inner Sense Interoception Group -This group supports children and parents in understanding and responding to internal body signals, helping build calm, focus, and self-regulation. It’s a great fit for children who may have difficulty recognizing when they’re hungry, tired, overwhelmed, or need a break. Parent participation is a required and essential part of the group, as we focus on helping caregivers support their child's self-awareness and regulation skills at home and in daily life.

🤝 You & Me=We Group- This group offers a joyful, play-based experience for kids to build friendships, social-emotional skills, and communication through connection and fun.

Grab your spot before registration closes via the link below!
https://sites.google.com/relateandgrow.com/april-discount/home

05/02/2025

Parents are the most powerful partners in a child’s autism journey. 💙
Join Dr. Rick for a free webinar to learn how to coach families using the PLAY Project model! 🎓

📆 May 6 | 🕖 7–8 PM ET

🔗 Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/effective-parent-coachingtraining-with-the-play-project-tickets-1133615577709?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

04/30/2025

🚨 FINAL DAY to Save $30! 🚨

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, today is the FINAL day to get $30 off registration for either of our Summer Group Programs!

Whether you're interested in our My Inner Sense Interoception Group—designed to help children and parents explore internal body signals to build calm, focus, and self-regulation—or our You & Me = We Group—a joyful peer play experience that builds friendships, social-emotional skills, and communication through connection—this is your chance to save on a meaningful summer experience!

Offer ends at midnight — don’t miss it!

🔗 Click Here for more info and registration: https://sites.google.com/relateandgro.../april-discount/home

Questions? Contact us at info@RelateAndGrow.com or (614) 989-9461

04/23/2025

04/22/2025

Why is it so hard for some kids to recognize when they’re hungry, tired, or overwhelmed?

Sometimes what looks like a meltdown is actually a child struggling to understand what their body is telling them.

This all ties back to something called interoception—our ability to notice and make sense of internal body signals like hunger, thirst, fatigue, and emotions. Often called the “8th sense,” interoception plays a big role in helping kids feel calm, focused, and self-regulated—but it can be underdeveloped or misunderstood, especially for neurodivergent children.

We love the way Kelly Mahler explains interoception in this article linked below. It’s a great introduction to how the body and brain work together in ways we don’t always think about:

https://www.kelly-mahler.com/what-is-interoception/

If you’d like a deeper dive into interoception and how to support your child’s awareness of their inner world, we’re hosting a group this summer called My Inner Sense. This group offers kids a chance to explore body signals and emotions through play, while parents gain practical tools for supporting self-regulation at home.

My Inner Sense Group Details:
-Parent participation is required
-Open to all children 14 and under - neurotypical and neurodivergent
-Tuesdays: 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, & 8/6 from 4–5 PM
-First Session will be virtual, remaining sessions will be in person at We Rock the Spectrum (1250 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, OH)

Learn more about our My Inner Sense group or register at the link below:

https://sites.google.com/relateandgrow.com/myinnersenseinteroceptiongroup/home

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04/15/2025

DIRFloortime & PLAY Project Included in AMA’s Expanded Autism Policy!

Back in 2023, the American Medical Association (AMA) updated its policy to support insurance coverage for all evidence-based interventions for autism — not just ABA. This means developmental approaches like DIRFloortime and the PLAY Project are finally getting the recognition they deserve as valid, research-supported options for care!

At Relate & Grow, this kind of relationship-based, child-led care is at the heart of what we do. We’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be to support children through play, connection, and emotional growth.

Check out the blog post below by Jeffrey Guenzel, CEO of ICDL, for more info on the impact of the AMA’s decision and what it means for families, providers, and the future of care:

At the American Medical Association House of Delegates annual meeting last month, they adopted a resolution (Resolution 706) originally enti...

04/14/2025

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we're celebrating with a special offer!

Register for any of our Summer Group Programs at We Rock the Spectrum - Columbus during the month of April, and get $30 OFF your registration!

Whether you're interested in our You & Me=We group or our My Inner Sense Interoception group, now is the perfect time to join the fun!

🗓️ Register by April 30th to claim your discount. Scan the QR code or click the link below for more info and registration:

👉 https://sites.google.com/relateandgrow.com/april-discount/home