The SPOT For Kids

07/09/2025

We are currently scheduling after-school sessions for PT! Get your spot before it is filled!

06/12/2025

We are experiencing phone technical issues today and apologize for any missed calls. Please contact us via text at 918-608-1212 or email at admin@thespotforkids.com.

06/02/2025

Are you stuck in a time slot that doesn’t work with your schedule? Call us today… we have after school and after work appointments open and ready to be filled for Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy.
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The SPOT for Kids | Pediatric Speech, Physical, & Occupational Therapy serving Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Glenpool, Coweta, and surrounding area.

04/22/2025

The SPOT for Kids has a new PT! We are now scheduling after school and preferred appointment times. Call or text us now to get the therapy time that works with your schedule!!
918-608-1212
Www.thespotforkids.com

04/02/2025

Every puzzle peice is different. Autism is complex and widely diverse. Let’s celebrate differences this month and every month!

04/01/2025

Let's play a game....Look at these two cuties and tell me what they are saying? How do you know?

This is an exercise we do in speech therapy. Read the room, and look for the clues to tell you what is happening. What are the social clues? What are the physical cues? Facial expressions? Body Language? What else do you see?

Photo credit: The Gathering Place

03/27/2025

Thank you, Governor Kevin Stitt , for proclaiming April as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month in Oklahoma!!

03/27/2025

As technology becomes more integrated into daily life, some experts are concerned that children are not developing fine motor skills at the same rate as previous generations.

Child development specialist and founder of Building All Children, Kendra Morgan, says that an overreliance on screens may be limiting children’s opportunities to strengthen these essential skills. Find the news segment in our LinkTree! ➡️ https://www.newson6.com/story/67e1728a7bae05766d3e440c/children-fine-motor-skills-kendra-morgan

03/21/2025

03/21/2025

Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

Rock those Socks for your friends and loved ones with Down syndrome! Post a picture in the comments and let us know who you’re supporting!

Did you know?: WDSD is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The goal is to help people understand and support those with Down syndrome better.

The date being the 21st day of the 3rd month was chosen to represent the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

💙💛🧦

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick’s day from The SPOT for Kids.

Eat something green today!! ❤️❤️

03/14/2025

Here are some great clothing resources for some of our kiddos with sensory needs.

Loving A Child With Autism is Easy...
Keeping Pants on Them.... ; )

Loving a child with autism comes naturally—celebrating their uniqueness, understanding their world, and embracing the way they see life is easy. But when it comes to clothing? That’s where things can get tricky.

For many autistic children, clothes aren’t just about what looks good—they’re about what feels right. A scratchy tag, a too-tight waistband, or seams in the wrong place can make getting dressed a real struggle. Some kids refuse certain fabrics, others strip down the moment they get home, and for many, the fight over socks, shoes, or even underwear is a daily battle.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The good news? There are ways to make dressing easier—without sacrificing your child’s comfort.

Tips for Managing Sensory Clothing Challenges : )

👕 1. Prioritize Comfort Over Fashion
Soft, seamless, tag-free, and breathable fabrics (like cotton or bamboo) are often the safest bet. Many kids prefer loose-fitting clothes, while others feel better in snug compression shirts. If it feels good, it’s a win—no matter what the tag says!

✂️ 2. Modify Clothing to Fit Their Needs
-Remove all tags (even the printed ones can bother some kids).
-Flip socks inside out to avoid seam irritation.
-Cut waistbands if elastic is too tight.
-Wash new clothes multiple times before wearing to soften them.

🎽 3. Let Them Have a Say
If dressing time is a struggle, give them control where you can. Lay out two pre-approved options and let them choose. If they want to wear the same shirt three days in a row? Buy duplicates! If mismatched socks help them feel comfortable? Let it go.

🌡️ 4. Adapt to Their Sensory Temperature Needs
Some kids run hot and can’t stand layers. Others need long sleeves even in summer. Instead of forcing "season-appropriate" clothes, find sensory-friendly workarounds like breathable long sleeves for warm weather or layering compression gear under winter clothes.

🛍 5. Explore Sensory-Friendly Brands
More companies now make clothing designed for sensory-sensitive kids:

-Cat & Jack (Target) – Affordable tag-free options.
-Hanes Comfort FlexFit – Soft, seamless basics.
-SmartKnitKIDS – Seamless socks and undergarments.
-Kozie Clothes & Fun and Function – Sensory compression clothing.
-Primary & Hanna Andersson – Soft, simple, tag-free styles.

🩳 6. When All Else Fails… Find the Workaround
Some kids prefer pajamas over regular clothes—so maybe their "daytime" PJs just look like regular clothes! If underwear is the problem, try shorts or leggings underneath. If they refuse shoes, test out soft slip-ons or wide-toe box styles. There’s always a way to meet them where they’re comfortable.

At the end of the day, our goal isn’t just to get them dressed—it’s to help them feel safe, comfortable, and ready to take on the world. And if that means rocking the same favorite outfit on repeat? That’s okay, too.

💙 What’s your child’s biggest clothing struggle—and what’s helped? Let’s share ideas and support each other!

-BTS