Emerge Pediatric Therapy

04/10/2026

Check out these three built-in-besties cheesing for National Siblings Day! 😎

Today we’re celebrating siblings and the fun, silliness, and support they provide each other.

In honor of the special occasion, we've got a new post on the Emerge Blog, and we're filing this one under our Tough Conversations series. Welcoming a new family member is such a fun and exciting time! There’s anticipation, joy, tiny outfits, and so much love. But it’s also important that we support the kiddos who are becoming an older sibling for the first time too.

In our latest blog, Katie Reese, COTA/L, is sharing tips to prepare, support, and empower your child during this special season of change.

Head to our website to read more, and happy National Siblings Day to all the families and friends growing together 💙
https://emergepediatrictherapy.com/welcoming-a-new-sibling/

04/10/2026

04/09/2026

The Emerge Pediatric Therapy team is growing! 🌸🌼

We're looking for people who are passionate, driven, and excited to join our team! If you're an OT, SLP, or have experience in a clinic setting, we would love to meet you. We're having a ton of fun and making a lot of amazing memories here, and would love to share them with you. (Okay so we *might* be a little biased, but if you can't tell, we think Emerge is a pretty awesome place to work.)

Read more about our available positions and apply online: https://emergepediatrictherapy.com/careers/

04/08/2026

You know what would make this lovely Wednesday even better? A shout out to another super fantastic member of our team!! Today's Staff Spotlight is Dr. Avery Rothberg, an Occupational Therapist in our Durham Clinic. Avery inspires us with the creativity, compassion and consideration that she brings to our team. Thanks for all that you do, Avery, and the wonderful ways you do it. 💜

More about Avery ➡ Avery graduated from Duke University with her doctorate in Occupational Therapy after completing her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Florida State University. Her inspiration for becoming a pediatric occupational therapist started very close to her heart - after seeing how OT support helped a family member as a child. During her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, spending time with her friends, and visiting her family back in Atlanta.

We're so lucky to know you, Avery! ⭐

04/07/2026

It was so special to get outside for SLP Story Time with our friends at ! Thanks for providing such a wonderful atmosphere for reading together - it was pretty magical among the flowers, bees & breeze! 🌷🐝🍃

We can’t wait to visit again!

04/02/2026

We were going to post this yesterday but celebrating OT Appreciation Month is no foolish matter!

To our team of inspiring, creative, and dedicated Occupational Therapists,

We’re so inspired by you. You help children build confidence and independence, find joy in wins of all sizes, and your work changes families’ lives in ways that last far beyond their therapy sessions.

Thank you for the compassion you show, the problem-solving spirit you bring, and the heart you pour into every session. We couldn’t do any of this with out you - at Emerge or TEC. We are so grateful for each of you and the difference you make for our clients, their families, and each other every single day.

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04/01/2026

No April fooling here - just a few of the absolutely fantastic recent DJU guest hosts on MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM! 💜

Every Thursday at 7:00 PM, you can tune in to hear a local kid share not just their own on-air playlist, but a few fun stories, their hobbies and interests, and maybe even a shout out to their family listening at home!

We love sponsoring this segment and helping kids grow their confidence and encouraging them to be their most authentic selves. Tune in tomorrow to hear the next breakout radio star! 🎙⭐

03/30/2026

Welcome back to The Reading Roundup! Get on the move with Chapter Two: New & Fun Reading Locations! 📍

Laura Strenk, M.S., CCC-SLP, is sharing 3 places to enjoy reading! From moving your body on a swing, enjoying a story in the sunshine, to creating your own ‘book nook,’ hopefully you’ll find a special spot that works for you!

What’s your favorite place to enjoy a good story? Tell us in the comments! We’d love to know ♥️📚

03/30/2026

Hi Friends! Happy Monday!

There are still a few seats available in "Sensory Integration and Processing: a Children with Complex Needs Workshop" at the Europa Center on April 24th!

This interactive training with Brittni Winslow will provide participants with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of sensory integration. Learners will be able to learn and practice hands-on strategies with consultation and instruction. All who join this training will leave with sensory items, as well as an increased understanding of ways to utilize this info in the support of youth with complex needs.

📅 April 24th, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
🎟️ $60
Register here:

Training Description:   This interactive training will provide participants with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of sensory integration.  Learners will be able to learn and practice hands-on strategies with consultation and instruction from an occupational therapist.  All who join...

03/26/2026

Communication is incredibly complex. It’s not just spoken or written information. It includes sounds, facial expressions, gestures, behavior, and more! (Yep, side eye is included!)

In our newest post on the Emerge blog, Amy Munekata, MS, CCC-SLP helping us explore some of the not so obvious ways we communicate.

Read more here! https://emergepediatrictherapy.com/the-not-so-obvious-ways-we-communicate/

03/25/2026

We recently visited our friends at the for a presentation by Brittni Winslow called “The Secret to Smoother Days!“ This awesome framework was created by Brittni to support busy families who are trying to make their systems more swift and their routines more regulated. Because busy & fulfilled doesn’t have to mean overwhelmed & exhausted too!

DM us to learn more about how to get this system ‘tune up’ scheduled for your group!

03/23/2026

And just like that... Spring has sprung! 🌻

We are loving all of the sunshine that has finally come our way. Don’t forget to take some warm weather breaks and get outside to play! 🌿💛