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Children's Therapy Connection

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Children's Therapy Connection

Children's Therapy Connection was established as a central Indiana early intervention provider in 2007, serving children birth through adolescence.

Children’s Therapy Connection (CTC) is a family-owned First Steps provider serving central Indiana families since 2007. Our vision is focused on the concerns and goals expressed by your family, seeking to provide innovative and constructive therapy interventions that are age-appropriate and tailored to your child's needs. Our passion is providing the utmost quality of care while helping your child to realize their potential. Over the years, we’ve served thousands of families, guiding them from their initial therapy session to graduation. We happily provide your family with quality, skilled therapists, educational resources, materials & equipment to aid your child’s progress, and access to our additional services (see below) to accentuate your child's therapy experience. We will work with your child’s physician to monitor their developmental milestones and ensure your child is getting the services they need. ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
First Steps
Private Therapy (PT, OT, and Speech Therapy)
Gross Motor Playgroups
Social Skills & Communication Playgroups
Childhood Apraxia of Speech Playgroups
Preschool Prep Summer Camp
SOS Approach Feeding Groups
The Hanen Centre® Programs
Therapeutic YOGA for Kids
Preschool Outreach Programs

09/09/2025

Pumpkin Spice Playdough ✨🎃

Bring fall fun indoors with this easy, kid-safe playdough recipe! 🍂 Not only does it smell amazing, but it’s also a great way to sneak in learning and skill-building:

👋 Fine motor strength (squeezing, rolling, cutting)
🗣️ Language skills (describing textures, colors, and smells)
🤸 Movement fun (roll “pumpkin balls” for obstacle courses!)

Save this recipe for your next cozy fall afternoon! 🍁

09/05/2025

👋 Meet Morgan Neace, SLP – ADOS Team Member at Children’s Therapy Connection!

Morgan is a member of our dedicated team of professionals who are specially trained to administer the ADOS-2 assessment—the gold standard tool for identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder in children ages 31 months and older.

Our evaluations are completed by a licensed speech-language pathologist and occupational therapist, working together to assess key areas including:
-Communication
-Social interaction
-Play skills
-Restricted and repetitive behaviors

🗓️ We currently have immediate openings for ADOS-2 evaluations! If you’ve noticed developmental differences or have concerns about your child’s social or communication skills, our team is here to help.

📞 Contact us at (317) 288-7606 to schedule an evaluation or learn more.

09/04/2025

🌟 Stay connected with Children’s Therapy Connection!
We love sharing tips, activities, and updates to support your child’s growth and development!

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Join our community and never miss helpful resources, fun ideas, and behind-the-scenes moments from our team!

09/03/2025

September is Literacy Month! ✨📚 At CTC, we know that literacy is more than just reading books — it’s about building the skills for communication, independence, and lifelong learning.
🗣️ Speech Therapy supports language development, vocabulary growth, and comprehension.
✍️ Occupational Therapy helps with handwriting, fine motor skills, and the physical foundations of reading and writing.
💪 Physical Therapy builds the core strength, posture, and motor coordination that support attention and focus for learning.

This month, celebrate Literacy Month by reading a favorite book with your child, practicing storytelling at home, or sharing your own literacy journey with us!

What’s your child’s favorite book right now? Comment below — we’d love to hear!

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! Our clinic is closed today. We hope you enjoy your day off! See you on Tuesday! 😀

08/29/2025

👋 Meet Chelsea Listenfelt, OT – ADOS Team Member at Children’s Therapy Connection!

Chelsea is a member of our dedicated team of professionals who are specially trained to administer the ADOS-2 assessment—the gold standard tool for identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder in children ages 31 months and older.

Our evaluations are completed by a licensed speech-language pathologist and occupational therapist, working together to assess key areas including:
-Communication
-Social interaction
-Play skills
-Restricted and repetitive behaviors

🗓️ We currently have immediate openings for ADOS-2 evaluations! If you’ve noticed developmental differences or have concerns about your child’s social or communication skills, our team is here to help.

📞 Contact us at (317) 288-7606 to schedule an evaluation or learn more.

08/28/2025

Transitions can be hard for anyone, especially for our young friends who are learning how to manage their executive functioning skills. Try these tips when transitioning between activities and routines!

1. Allow for extra time. Give your child an advanced warning that it is almost time to go, so they have more time to process. "It's almost time to clean up. We have a few more minutes to play!"

2. Let them know what's coming next. Sometimes not knowing what is next can make transitions really hard. "After we clean up, we will go take a bath."

3. Use a visual schedule. Print, draw or take physical pictures of the steps in your child's routine. "We are going to play, then clean up, and then go to the bath!"

Visual timers also work well. Let your child know that when the timer is up, it's time to go.

4. Provide options. Options give kids a sense of autonomy and can help eliminate power struggles. "It's time to clean up! Would you like to put up the cars or the blocks?"

5. Find connection. Sometimes all you need is a little FUN! Use your child's interests to make a hard transition a little more bearable. Could they race you down the hallway to the bathroom? Would they love to go on a scavenger hunt for bath items? Can you pretend to be dinosaurs creeping toward a long-awaited oasis (aka the bath tub)?

Remember that transitions can be hard for everyone. With some time, practice and support, they can be a little smoother.

08/27/2025

Last week's co-treat session at the VIPS Indiana Family Resource Center brought together Occupational Therapy and VIPS early intervention specialists to support a young child with low vision on their journey toward independence. 💪🧠👀

Through collaborative work on visual attention, tracking, play engagement, motor coordination, and strength, our team created a fun, meaningful, and multi-sensory experience tailored to the child’s unique needs.

Co-treating allows therapists to combine expertise, model strategies for one another, and provide holistic, child-centered care—maximizing every moment of growth. 🤝💡

08/26/2025

It’s national dog day! 🐶🐾 Enjoy these sweet pictures of some of our therapists and their furry family members!

08/25/2025

Last week, we celebrated Oli’s hard work, progress, and big OT graduation! 🎓💙 Congratulations, Oli, from graduating from OT with Ms. Jessica! We are so proud of you!

08/22/2025

🐾 Meet Sunny! 🐾 This 5-month-old mini labradoodle stopped by to visit and brought such a sweet, calming presence to our staff. Sunny is currently training at Ultimate Canine in Westfield, where they offer programs for everything from service dogs to family pets. 💛

Address

7209 N Shadeland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
46256

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13172887606

Website

http://www.childrenstherapyconnection.com/

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