Brandhorst Specialized Therapy

01/27/2026

We hear concerns from some families that their kids are too focused on screens. This 7-minute TedTalk offers one simple change that can be the first step:

Parents nowadays are concerned about screen time and keeping kids safe online. Drawing from relatable examples mixed with scientific research, Stephanie unco...

01/22/2026

We WILL be open Fri, Jan 23.

If you feel unsafe coming, please call to cancel.

01/21/2026

We are closing at 2:00 p.m. today due to the predicted blizzard.

01/07/2026

January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. In support of that effort, you may see our staff WEARING BLUE this week. Human Trafficking is happening right here in Linn County and may look different than you expect.

12/09/2025

Our friends at We Rock The Spectrum - Cedar Rapids are creating a GREAT new space for our community! Like and follow their page to learn more and get ready to support this awesome option!

Do you know a family who would love We Rock The Spectrum – Cedar Rapids? 💙

TAG someone who… ⬇️
👉 NEEDS a fun new place for their kiddo to play
👉 WOULD LOVE a sensory-friendly gym
👉 COULD USE a little extra community support
👉 IS ALWAYS looking for inclusive activities

12/01/2025

UPDATE: Unfortunately this event is CANCELED. Santa wants everyone to stay safe and warm inside tonight. He is sad that he won't see everyone in person.

Sensory-friendly Santa is coming to BST on Thursday, December 11. We still have 3 slots open (4:10, 4:30, and 4:40). If you are interested in learning more or signing up, click on the picture below.

Because many of our patients do not enjoy Santa in the traditional setting (waiting in line, lots of noise, sitting on his lap, feeling rushed, etc), we are offering an alternative. We have a limited number of 10-minute slots for BST patients and their families to interact with Santa in a familiar e...

11/29/2025

If we close due to weather, it will be posted here, on KGAN, and on KCRG by 7 am.

11/26/2025

In celebration of Thanksgiving, we are closed Thursday and Friday. Enjoy some time counting your blessings...and if you need one more to add to your list, include your therapist!!!

11/26/2025

Would you believe we collected another 73 # of food this week??!! THANK YOU to everyone who helped us send 144 # of food to local food pantries this month!

11/24/2025

Thanks to the generosity of our staff, patients, and neighbors, we delivered another 31 pounds to food pantries, bringing our total so for to 71 poinds. THANK YOU! We are collecting through Wednesday if you still want to participate.

11/14/2025

It's only 2 weeks until Thanksgiving!!! We will be closed Thursday and Friday (November 27 & 28). Limited reschedule slots are available, so ask now if you are interested in one.

If you plan to cancel your Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday appointment, PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP! Thank you!

11/14/2025

Uncomfortable topic: human trafficking. It is happening in our community and may look different than you think -- some victims are living at home, attending school, and leading a seemingly "normal" life. This interesting and informative article has some good tips to help parents decrease the likelihood that your child gets tricked by savvy traffickers and pulled into their web.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is reporting a large increase in crimes targeting children online. Reports of online enticement are up more