Felisa Read Early Intervention

02/25/2026

With Spring comes new life! If you are preparing for a new arrival, have a little one who recently arrived or you are looking for great information to help you get the most out of your toddler's years (without the tears!), come join us for our FREE Life with Baby/Life with Toddler classes! Growing in your parenting is tougher than tending a garden! We can help set you and your child up for happy, healthy growth!

02/23/2026

Come meet one of our OTs at ExERIEnce expERIEnce Children's Museum this Friday at 11:00 while she hosts the Little Learners activity!

What do you do if your child becomes overly upset about loud noises, changes in routines, overly focused on one or two types of play? Dislike for textures and/or variety of foods?

Occupational therapy can often help families support children with sensory processing difficulties.

Sensory processing is a critical aspect of early intervention for children with sensory differences.

Read Early Intervention's Occupational Therapy services aim to support children's development during the critical early years by addressing your child's sensory processing differences. These services can include sensory diets, which are specific and individualized activities scheduled into a child's day to assist with regulation of activity levels, attention, and adaptive responses.

Read Early intervention can dramatically alter a child's developmental trajectory by providing the necessary support and strategies to manage sensory processing challenges. Improving these skills can help school performance later in your child's life.

02/23/2026

Fun !Friday come play! Ask Questions and a story, craft, bilingual and sensory experience!

02/20/2026

Join us for a supportive and welcoming Autism Play Group at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym – Erie. This dedicated play session is designed to provide children with a safe, sensory-friendly environment where they can move, explore, and build confidence at their own pace.

During this two-hour session, children have full access to our specialized sensory equipment, including swings, climbing structures, and open play areas designed to promote motor development, social interaction, and self-regulation.

While the kids play, parents and caregivers have the opportunity to connect with other families, share experiences, and build meaningful community relationships in a space that understands and supports neurodiverse needs.

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02/18/2026

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02/18/2026

Definitely a good reminder!

This is a good reminder of what can help your child shift during a meltdown.

02/18/2026

Good advice on the W sit ..

Why do children sit in the W position?
Why does your child always sit like this?
(It’s not just a habit.)

“They just feel comfortable.”

Not exactly.

Children choose positions that give them stability - not correct posture.

What does it mean

W-sitting gives:
• a very wide base of support
• no need for balance
• no trunk work

So the body doesn’t have to control itself.

Consequences

Over time it may lead to:
• weaker core muscles
• poorer balance
• delayed coordination
• in-toeing walking
• clumsiness during sport

What to do

Don’t just say “sit properly”.

Change the environment:
• side sitting
• long sitting
• sitting on a stool/step
• kneeling positions

The body learns through experience.

Posture is not taught by words.
It’s taught by movement.

📌 Stability first → better movement later

My name is Anna Olawa -I am a paediatric physiotherapist and sensory integration therapist with over 23 years of experience.
I run a private clinic in Aberdeen and support children through evidence-based, play-focused therapy.
I also educate parents on social media -
I believe therapy should be effective, safe and truly child-centred.

02/14/2026

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/early-learning-child-care/early-intervention-services

This is the info for early intervention! You can as a parent refer your children.

Early Intervention Services

02/14/2026

02/12/2026

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02/10/2026