Coastal Kids Physical Therapy

02/20/2026

Speech and Language Fun with Playdough:
Playdough is one of Misses Sarah's favorite therapy tools when supporting speech and language skills. It is so versatile, and of course, FUN!

Check out some of the many ways you can support your child's speech and language development through PLAY! ✨
🔴 Speech Sounds:
Have a target word list from your speech therapist? Make the actual objects or actions with your playdough
Practice different sounds by themselves (e.g., "b, b, b") while you roll playdough
🟠 Social Skills:
Practice turn-taking with the tools or playdough colors by modeling language such as "my turn" and "your turn"
🟡 Language Expansion:
If your child is ready to start combining words together, use their single word utterance (e.g., "ball") and add a describing word or action (e.g., "small ball", "go ball") to show them how to expand their own language
🟢 Vocabulary:
Label basic concepts such as size (big/small), colors (red,blue, green), actions (cut, squish, roll, pull, flatten, make), shapes (circle, square, heart)
🔵 Requesting/Help:
Model language using short, simple phrases during play if your child looks like they need help with the activity
🟣 Following Directions:
Give your child 1-step or 2-step directions while making your creations together!

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(203)518-8447

02/17/2026

Warm welcome to Kellie's growing family and our Coastal KIDS family!!!!! I know so many of you have wanted to see her little one so with her permission, here are these absolutely adorable photos to share!

02/07/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming Hannah Joyner, OTR/L to the Coastal KIDS family! ✨

We are so excited to continue growing our incredible team of experts and to welcome Hannah as our full-time Occupational Therapist. Her passion for supporting children and families aligns beautifully with our mission at Coastal KIDS.

Hannah’s addition also allows us to expand and strengthen our support of Therapeutic Listening, giving our kids even more tools to thrive, regulate, and succeed.

Welcome to the team, Hannah—we’re so glad you’re here! 💙

contact@coastalkidsphysicaltherapy.com
(203)518-8447

02/06/2026

Thank you, Vista Life Innovations, Inc., for the kind words and for the meaningful work you do every day. It’s an honor to support your incredible students and collaborate with a program that is so deeply committed to helping young adults build independence, confidence, and real-world skills. Being embedded in our community and working alongside organizations like Vista is at the heart of what we do—and we’re proud to be part of your students’ journeys toward their fullest potential.

02/06/2026

Speech with Sarah: This Month’s Language-Building Activity.

⛄You can target your child’s speech and language skills while making a snowman! Have them follow directions throughout the craft and describe their creation!

Skills to Target:
Following 1-2 step directions (e.g., put on the nose, first put on his eyes then his hat)
Descriptive attributes: colors, size, number, textures
Location words (top, bottom, middle, between)
Body parts (e.g., eyes, nose, arms, head, body)
Winter vocabulary (hat, scarf mittens, snow, snowball)

Materials:
❄️ Construction paper (various colors)
❄️ Glue stick
❄️ Scissors
❄️ Markers (optional)
❄️ Stickers (optional)

Feel free to get creative and use various materials to decorate your snowman.✨

02/05/2026

Check out this wonderful inclusive and FUN opportunity!

We are excited to share a new family event… sponsored by Spectrum of Light.
**Skate rental included ***

Registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ice-skating-9

01/29/2026

🎨🧠 This fun, language-boosting craft is brought to you by our very own pediatric SLP, Sarah Coley!

⛄You can target your child’s speech and language skills while making a snowman! Have them follow directions throughout the craft and describe their creation!

Skills to Target:
- Following 1-2 step directions (e.g., put on the nose, first put on his eyes then his hat)
- Descriptive attributes: colors, size, number, textures
- Location words (top, bottom, middle, between)
- Body parts (e.g., eyes, nose, arms, head, body)
- Winter vocabulary (hat, scarf mittens, snow, snowball)

Materials:
❄️ Construction paper (various colors)
❄️ Glue stick
❄️ Scissors
❄️ Markers (optional)
❄️ Stickers (optional)

Feel free to get creative and use various materials to decorate your snowman.✨

01/26/2026

Picky eating can feel overwhelming — you don’t have to do it alone. 💛
Find out more about how we support families at www.coastalkidsphysicaltherapy.com.

01/14/2026

Winter Break = inside time 😅❄️
Need an easy activity that helps kids play + regulate?

✅ Sensory bins
✅ Calm-down jar
✅ Heavy work/obstacle course games

Keep reading below for further details!

These are simple, affordable, and OT-approved 🙌
Save this post for your indoor activity list! 🤍


Sensory Bins
Use a storage bin/box + a base material + tools (scoops/cups) + hidden toys/objects.
Base ideas:
• Rice/beans/pasta – easier for some tactile sensitivities + great for scooping/hiding items (messy + not for kids who mouth items)
• Crushed cereal/Cheerios/baby oatmeal – can be used dry or add a little water for “sensory sand” (messy, especially with water)
• Slime/oobleck/salt dough – big sensory input + let kids help make it for extra learning (very messy—use a towel underneath)

Sensory Jars
Fill a jar/bottle with equal parts water + baby oil, add glitter/food coloring/beads, and hot glue the lid.
✅ Calming + low mess
⚠️ Less input for big sensory seekers

Obstacle Course (movement + regulation!)
Use pillows, chairs, tunnels, etc. Add:
1️⃣ Crawling – great for body awareness + regulation
2️⃣ Heavy work – push/pull cushions or laundry basket for calming input
3️⃣ Crashing – good for sensory seekers when it’s part of a structured course

01/10/2026

No cookie-cutter plans — just care designed for your child.

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12/28/2025

This holiday season, Coastal KIDS was honored to give back in a meaningful way.

Our team selected nonprofits close to their hearts, and Coastal KIDS made donations on their behalf — supporting organizations focused on cancer care and research, ALS awareness, childhood chronic illness and autism advocacy, family housing during medical stays, food insecurity relief, and access to essential community resources.

Giving back is an extension of our mission and reflects our commitment to compassion, inclusion, and community — not only through the services we provide, but through the values we live every day.

We are proud of our team and grateful to be part of the communities we serve.

11/04/2025

🌟 Is feeding time with your baby a struggle? We are here to help you! 🌟

We want feedings to be a positive, joyful, and bonding experience for both you and baby. Sometimes, feeding your baby can be harder than expected!

If you and your baby are struggling during feedings due to:
Difficulty latching or staying latched
Long or stressful feeding sessions
coughing, choking, or frequent spit-ups
Gassiness, arching or fussing during feeds
Limited intake during feedings
Consider scheduling a feeding evaluation with one of our skilled feeding therapists.

During the evaluation, we will be able to assess your baby's oral motor skills, suck-swallow-breathe coordination, and overall feeding patterns to determine how we can best help you and your baby achieve your feeding goals.

contact@coastalkidsphysicaltherapy.com
(203)518-8447