A Total Approach

09/10/2025

ATA is hiring for an OTP and an SLP!

If you have DIR/Floortime® experience, it will be a plus, though ATA also provides much training so not a “must”!
If you have a heart for children and wanting to work at a facility that truly creates change, then this will be the place for you. After-school hours is our greatest need.

See www.atotalapproach.com to peruse our programs
See www.maudeleroux.com to see the quality training you will receive while working at ATA!
E-mail your resume to angela@atotalapproach.com and schedule an interview

We look forward to hearing from you!

08/07/2025

Our Orefield clinicians saw a creative outdoor art activity in an Instagram reel (posted in the comments below) and immediately wanted to use it in their sessions! ☀️🎨

Leaf blower chalk monsters 🫟 turned out to be way more fun than they could have imagined—for both the kids and the clinicians!

Beyond the laughs and mess, this playful activity was a fantastic way to collaborate and target a wide range of OT and speech goals simultaneously!

07/18/2025

2025 International DIR/Floortime® Conference

Website: https://www.icdl.com/conferences/2025

Register: https://fs30.formsite.com/ICDL/conference2025/index

07/18/2025

Welcome to the Friendship Factory Club!

Not your average social skills group—this is where real friendships are built through fun, shared interests.

Whether your child loves STEM, drama, Legos, or crafts, there's a place they belong. Small groups, big support, and a chance to grow socially while doing what they love.

Find connection.
Build belonging.
Be yourself—and be celebrated!

Contact info@atotalapproach.com for more information, or register now: https://atotalapproach.com/friendship-factory-club/

06/04/2025

05/31/2025

One of our Orefield clients has been working hard preparing to run his first 5K tomorrow! With his clinicians and family members using DIR strategies throughout his treatment sessions and daily routines, Na’eem has made incredible gains in his ability to plan, sequence, and motor plan tasks, and we are so excited for him to take this one on! We are Team Na’eem and will be cheering him on the whole way!! Go Na’eem!!! 🏃🏿👏🏻🏅

Welcome Team Na'eem!
We're excited to have you join us on June 1 for the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge!
We encourage you to join or donate to Team Na'eem, create your own team, or join/donate to any of our teams.
Thanks!
https://support.gigisplayhouse.org/gigifit-acceptance-challenge-2025/team/team-naeem

05/28/2025

🧡 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 🧡
When someone truly tunes into your interests, they help create safety, connection, and growth.

"Relationships are regulating and someone paying attention to your interests is regulating"

05/22/2025

🗺️ 𝗠𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆!

⦿ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲:
Set up an environment where a variety of toys, art supplies, and sensory materials are accessible. This encourages children to choose what interests them the
most, further fostering that
sense of autonomy.

⦿ 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻:
Pay close attention to both the themes and scenarios children explore during play. Listen to their conversations, even if they’re talking to themselves or their toys, as this can provide valuable insights into their thoughts and emotions.

⦿ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁:
While it can be tempting to offer suggestions or intervene, practice restraint. Let the child take the lead, and only join the play if they invite you to or if there is an unsafe situation unfolding.

⦿ 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
When you do participate, ask open-ended questions that encourage deeper thinking and conversation. This can help children reflect on their play and experiences.

⦿ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀:
Positive feedback fosters a sense of pride and independence, motivating them to continue exploring and leading in their play and elsewhere.

05/21/2025

🌟 Introducing the Friendship Factory Club at A Total Approach! 🌟
Looking for a fun and supportive environment where your child can thrive socially? The Friendship Factory Club is designed to help children and adolescents build essential social skills while exploring new interests and making lasting friendships.
At A Total Approach, we believe in empowering individuals with learning differences by providing personalized, compassionate care that honors their unique strengths and needs .
Our club offers:
✅ Engaging activities tailored to enhance social interactions
✅ A safe space for children to express themselves and connect with peers
✅ Guidance from experienced professionals dedicated to your child's growth
Join us in fostering a community where every child feels valued and supported.

Each club session runs for 6-week intervals, with a fun new theme every time! Check out what’s coming up:
🔬 STEM Club – Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in fun, interactive ways
🧱 Lego Club – Members collaborate on a large-scale project, choosing a theme they’re excited about
🏃‍♂️ Fitness Club – Activities like Fitlight training, sports, obstacle courses & relay races to boost timing, teamwork, and core strength
🎨 Arts & Crafts Club – Get creative while building praxis and executive functioning skills
✍️ Cursive Writing Club – A fun way to improve writing and brain integration through cursive—not typing!
♻️ Recycle Club – Transform everyday items into imaginative masterpieces
🎭 Drama Club – Explore empathy and emotional regulation through role play, expression, and storytelling

👉 Learn more and enroll today: https://atotalapproach.com/friendship-factory-club/

Friendship FactoryClub Join Now We’re thrilled to unveil our brand-new Social Skills Club at A Total Approach! Each group will consist of two professional facilitators to support individual attention. The facilitators would be combined from occupational and speech language therapists and DIR/Floor...

05/17/2025

05/12/2025

✨ Real development begins with connection and understanding.

Shifting from managing people to truly understanding them changes everything. When we seek to understand rather than control, we foster stronger relationships and more meaningful growth.

Thank you Delahooke, Ph.D. for the fantastic quote!

05/09/2025

🧠 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿
What other amazing qualities would you add to this list?

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 🔗💞🧡
Prioritizing connection and trust to create safe, meaningful relationships with each client and their families.

𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 🌀🐛🦋
Ready to pivot in an instant, letting go of any plans they had, to best support regulation and engagement.

𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 🤔🔍🕵️‍♀️
Approaches every
interaction with openness and wonder – always seeking to understand someone’s inner world, perspectives, motivations, and intentions.

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 🧘‍♀️💭📝
Thinks deeply about interactions – using insights to best support development. This includes self-reflection on one’s own actions during an interaction.

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 🤝🏻👫🧱
Partners with both parents and professionals in a shared mission to support the whole individual.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 💪🌟🗝️
Sees the brilliance in every person – amplifying their passions, honoring their individuality, and using their strengths as a springboard for growth.