Good Pediatric Rehabilitative Services

04/11/2026

We had an amazing time at Touch a Truck hosted by the wonderful ladies at Unlocked Potential! 🔐🚑🚒🚨

♾️

04/10/2026

Come join us for a great time!

Join us TOMORROW for our sensory-friendly 🚓 Touch a Truck 🚒! We can't wait to explore all different types of 🚑 vehicles 🚜 with you.

🔐🆙

04/03/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙

At GPRS, we celebrate and support our incredible kids and families not just this month—but all year long. Acceptance means more than awareness. It means listening, advocating, including, and creating spaces where every child can thrive just as they are.

We believe minds of all kinds are to be embraced. Every child brings unique strengths, perspectives, and gifts to the world—and we are honored to walk alongside them on their journey.

This month and every month, we remain committed to:
✨ Supporting families with compassion and care
✨ Advocating for inclusion in our communities
✨ Empowering children to reach their fullest potential

Let’s continue building a world where every child feels seen, valued, and loved. 💙

03/27/2026

We are so very excited that Kristin is partnering with On Eagle’s Wings to provide hippotherapy speech services! 🥰

I am very excited to share that Messenger Speech Therapy is partnering with On Eagles' Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship to offer hippotherapy beginning this summer!

What is hippotherapy?
🐴 Hippotherapy is a specialized treatment approach where a speech-language pathologist (SLP) uses the movement of a horse as part of therapy to improve communication and related skills.

Why Horses?
The horse’s movement:
🐴 Mimics normal human walking patterns
🐴 Provides rhythmic, repetitive sensory input

And Activates:
🐎 Core muscles
🐎 Breath support
🐎 Postural control
🐎 Attention/arousal systems

👉 All of these are foundational for speech and communication.

03/23/2026

💛💙Help Us Make a Difference! 💛💙

Our local school is raising funds to provide Brave Gowns through the Quarter Back Challenge for WVU Medicine Children’s—and we’re joining in!

Brave Gowns help kids facing illness or surgery feel more comfortable, confident, and in control with soft fabric, fun designs, and thoughtful features for medical care. ✨

Bring your quarters to OT & PT this week—every bit counts! ❤️

For more info on Brave gowns check out ⬇️

We are so enthusiastic about our newest fundraiser to provide Brave Gowns through our Quarter Back Challenge for WVU Medicine Children’s.

03/06/2026

💚March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 💚

We are inspired each and every day by the strength, determination, and joy of the children and families we serve. These kiddos work incredibly hard to reach milestones that deserve to be celebrated.

This month, we honor their progress, support their families, and continue advocating for inclusion, awareness, and opportunity for every child. ⭐️

03/05/2026

Thank you to our friends at Smiles for Miles and Green Acres Regional Center, Inc. for our bottled water for the clinic!

In case you’ve never heard of them, LeSage Natural Water is a division of the Green Acres Regional Center, Inc., located in Lesage, West Virginia, 12 miles north of Huntington. Green Acres was founded more than 50 years ago to provide job opportunities and training for individuals with disabilities!

As a non-profit, LeSage Natural Water is the only facility of its kind in the United States!

💜 💜

Check out their site and order some water for a great cause! You can even get the bottles personalized!
https://www.lesagewater.com/about

02/28/2026

Oh, the places you’ll go when you dress head to toe!
In stripes or in spots, in bright socks that glow!

Keep it comfy and therapy-friendly too,
So we can jump, play, and learn with you!

We can’t wait to celebrate next week, smile big and say —
Happy Dr. Seuss Week! Hip-hip-hooray! 🎉✨

02/26/2026

Come see us there!

02/25/2026

Join in tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm to hear our very own Megan Darrah present on therapeutic listening and sound-based interventions, hosted by WVU West Virginia University- Occupational Therapy 💙 💛

Session Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
🕐 Time: 7:00pm EST
💻 Platform: Zoom - link provided below.
⏱️ Duration: 30 minutes with open networking following.

What We're Discussing:
Effectiveness of Sound-Based Interventions for Improving Functional Outcomes in Children: A Systematic Review of the Evidence
Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to examine the evidence for sound-based interventions in decreasing auditory hypersensitivity and improving behavioral and emotional regulation among children.

Why Attend?
Dive into therapeutic interventions which directly impacts clinical practice
Share your experiences
Connect with fellow clinicians and alumni passionate about improving patient care
Earn 0.5 contact hours 📝At the conclusion, attendees will take a very brief survey and then will be emailed a certificate within 2-3 business days.

Hello WVU OT Alumni, Clinical Educators, Students, & Friends,
Just a quick reminder of this week's journal club regarding therapeutic listening and sound-based interventions. We're excited for Megan Darrah to facilitate the discussion.
Session Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
🕐 Time: 7:00pm EST
💻 Platform: Zoom - link provided below.
⏱️ Duration: 30 minutes with open networking following.
What We're Discussing:
Effectiveness of Sound-Based Interventions for Improving Functional Outcomes in Children: A Systematic Review of the Evidence
Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to examine the evidence for sound-based interventions in decreasing auditory hypersensitivity and improving behavioral and emotional regulation among children.

Why Attend?
Dive into therapeutic interventions which directly impacts clinical practice
Share your experiences
Connect with fellow clinicians and alumni passionate about improving patient care
Earn 0.5 contact hours 📝At the conclusion, attendees will take a very brief survey and then will be emailed a certificate within 2-3 business days.
Let's Go Mountaineers!
Need the zoom link? Send us a private message with your email address!

02/10/2026

The Dance Haven is bringing their All Abilities Creative Movement dance classes back to Morgantown this spring at Ascend WV!

These classes focus on bringing dancers with and without disabilities together in one supportive environment. Two classes are available: one for 5-6 year olds and one for ages 7+.

Sign up: https://pci.jotform.com/form/242175146210143

Questions? Send an email to inclusivedancewv@gmail.com

The Dance Haven
Ascend WV