Amazing Speech and Language with Rebecca Mayes

02/18/2026

Local Families, Jingle Jacqui from Youtube will be performing live!! ALL are invited to attend.

Jingle Jacqui will be here this Friday at 6:30 pm @ Calvary Chapel Viera.

02/17/2026

In preschool early intervention, occupational therapists (OTs) play a vital role in supporting young children (ages 3–5) who have developmental delays or disabilities. Here’s what an OT might do in this setting:

🖐️ Fine Motor Development
Help children improve hand strength, grasp, and dexterity
Support skills like using crayons, scissors, and puzzles
Prepare for writing readiness and pre-handwriting skills

🧠 Sensory Processing Support
Help children manage sensory sensitivities or seek appropriate sensory input
Use sensory strategies to improve focus, attention, and emotional regulation

👕 Self-Care Skills
Clothing needed at school (coat zippers, buttons, snaps, etc.)
Feeding (snacks and drinks), toileting, and hygiene routines
Support independence in daily classroom activities

🧩 Play & Social Participation
Use play-based activities to build motor, social, and cognitive skills
Encourage turn-taking, sharing, and cooperative play

🎒 Classroom Participation
Adapt classroom tools, materials, and routines
Recommend modifications or assistive devices if needed

🤝 Family & Teacher Collaboration
Provide strategies and home activities for families
Train teachers on techniques to support the child in class
Participate in IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings

The OT’s goal in early intervention is to help children become as independent and successful as possible in their preschool environment, setting the stage for a smooth transition into kindergarten.

Here is more information, including intervention ideas: https://www.theottoolbox.com/preschool-occupational-therapy

02/17/2026

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For even more information visit our website: https://www.apraxia-kids.org

02/16/2026

Dont forget to play 😉

02/15/2026

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02/15/2026

💖 Calling all parents of AMAZING kids of ALL abilities 💖
I wanted to share something truly special happening right here in our community that may be a perfect fit for your child — and honestly, for your heart too.

Ultimate Allstars Brevard is launching a brand-new Cheer Abilities team, created specifically for children (and adults!) of all ages and all abilities, including those with physical, developmental, sensory, cognitive, or invisible disabilities.

A Cheer Abilities team is so much more than cheerleading.

It’s about:

✨ Inclusion

✨ Confidence

✨ Movement & coordination

✨ Friendship & teamwork

✨ Feeling seen, supported, and celebrated

This program is designed to be a safe, welcoming, judgment-free space where every athlete is met exactly where they are and encouraged to grow at their pace — whether that means learning motions, stunts, rhythm, social skills, or simply experiencing the joy of being part of a team.

💥 There is NO COST to participate

💥 All abilities are welcome

💥 Adults are included

💥 Starting age is 7 years old

Practices begin Sunday, February 15th from 12–1pm, and the team will work toward one exhibition performance — giving athletes the thrill of performing in a supportive, uplifting environment.

If you’re a parent who has ever wondered:

• “Will my child be included?”

• “Is there a space where they can just be themselves?”

• “Is there an activity that focuses on joy, movement, and belonging instead of pressure?”

— this might be it. 💗

📍 7615 Ellis Road, Unit 106 – Melbourne, FL

📞 321-222-7761

💬 Donations are welcome but never required

Please feel free to comment, message me, or share this with another family who may be looking for something like this. Inclusive spaces matter — and this one is being built with so much love.

🖤❤️🤍

02/15/2026

🚗💺 Are you sure your car seat is installed safely?

Did you know you can make an appointment with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to check your car seat and answer any questions you may have? ✔️

Check out the post below for details — there’s even an option to purchase a car seat at a reduced cost if needed! Safety first for our little riders 💙

02/15/2026

Sing those songs parents 🩷

02/15/2026

Do you have a daughter, age 6-11 struggling with behavior issues, emotional regulation or impulse control? Maybe it’s time to try SNAP, which stands for Stop Now And Plan! All services are FREE and include dinner, sibling care and a gift card for each session attended. Groups are starting soon!
Call Marva at 321-652-9850 for more information or to sign up for our FREE SNAP Program

06/07/2024

Brevard

Our June newsletter is here, packed with must-know information and great resources! 🌟 Don't miss out on the latest updates, tips, and events from Space Coast Early Steps.

Check it out here: https://shorturl.at/QtR3i

Stay informed and stay connected! You can also visit our website to sign up to receive our monthly newsletter.

06/07/2024

Check out these great tips for reading with your child(ren) from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library 📚

08/19/2023

Sign up when your child turns 3 years old!!! Join the webinar to learn more. Income is not a factor.

Florida Medwaiver Services Overview Webinar

Tuesday, August 29th from 12noon to 1PM

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-medwaiver-info-webinar-tickets-693672572337

Families who have a child with a diagnosis listed below are encouraged to register for Medwaiver Services when the child turns 3
(Income is not a factor of consideration for MedWaiver Services.)

Intellectual Disability
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Spina Bifida
Cerebral Palsy
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Down Syndrome
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome

Webinar Participants will learn:
What is Florida MedWaiver and what services/items can they provide?
What is the process to apply?
When should you apply?
How do you apply?

Medwaiver information will be presented by Scarlett Kibbey, President of The Special Needs Guidance Group, (SNGG), Scarlett was a MedWaiver Support Coordinator for over ten years. She has been helping families understand and navigate MedWaiver services for the past five years.

Carrie Hunsucker, the Director of Operations for The Special Needs Guidance Group, is the mother of a daughter living with a rare condition who has been receiving MedWaiver services since her daughter was 4. Carrie utilizes the CDC+ program, which gives her flexibility in choosing how Hazel’s Waiver budget is spent. Medicaid provides private duty nursing for her daughter, incontinence supplies, and is the Hunsicker’s secondary form of medical insurance. Carrie is also the founder of Our Exceptional Tribe, an online support group and website dedicated to empowering mothers of children with special needs.
The Special Need Guidance Group helps educate parents and providers about the Medwaiver application, the Consumer-Directed Care Plus program, and more.
www.snggroup.org

This webinar will help you understand Medwaiver services