Desert Valley Pediatric Therapy

Desert Valley Pediatric Therapy Desert Valley Pediatric Therapy has two locations, one in Ahwatukee and one in Gilbert.

We offer a variety of services and programs to children with developmental delays, as well as to those who need a little extra help to realize their full potential.

Obstacle course fun in PT 🧠💪 this setup targets so many important developmental skills while keeping kids engaged and mo...
03/07/2026

Obstacle course fun in PT 🧠💪 this setup targets so many important developmental skills while keeping kids engaged and motivated!

⭐️ dynamic balance and postural control - navigating narrow beams and surfaces
⭐️ motor planning and sequencing - figuring out how to move through each step
⭐️sensory input and body awareness - variety of textures and stepping mats
⭐️ single leg stability and core strength

Your therapist can grade the challenge and support each child needs in order to build functional motor skills through play!

One of our wonderful occupational therapists, Bekah, has written, illustrated, and published her very first children’s b...
03/05/2026

One of our wonderful occupational therapists, Bekah, has written, illustrated, and published her very first children’s book! Congratulations, Bekah! 📚🌟

Check out “Keep My Cool” by Bekah Hess. It’s available now on Amazon!

“Keep My Cool is a step-by-step social story designed for children who need extra support understanding and practicing self-regulation. Using clear language and friendly illustrations, the book walks us through what we can do in times we feel bigger emotions” - Hess

Loads of fun in speech therapy! 🙃🤩✨Working on identifying emotions during turn-taking! Especially those BIG feelings tha...
02/27/2026

Loads of fun in speech therapy! 🙃🤩✨

Working on identifying emotions during turn-taking! Especially those BIG feelings that pop up when we have to wait. We practiced working through frustrations, taking deep breaths, and finding ways to calm our bodies before it was our turn again. Learning to communicate feelings is important!✨

🗣️📣Milestone check in! 📣🗣️ did you know by age 2, toddlers should have at least 50 words and start to put two words toge...
02/27/2026

🗣️📣Milestone check in! 📣🗣️ did you know by age 2, toddlers should have at least 50 words and start to put two words together? Questions or concerns about your child’s speech development? A speech evaluation may be warranted. Give us a call! 📞

Feeding therapy can be more than just food on a plate! 🍛🧆🍴Sometimes it can look like crafts, play, messy hands, and a wh...
02/20/2026

Feeding therapy can be more than just food on a plate! 🍛🧆🍴

Sometimes it can look like crafts, play, messy hands, and a whole lot of creativity!

Creating a space where kids feel safe to explore, touch, smell, and eventually taste at their own pace without pressure helps to build positive experiences with food ✨✨

Check out these fun masterpieces made in some of our feeding therapy sessions!

✨✨Did you know? ✨✨ Children begin to show signs of hand preference between the ages of 2-4, but true hand dominance is t...
02/19/2026

✨✨Did you know? ✨✨ Children begin to show signs of hand preference between the ages of 2-4, but true hand dominance is typically established around age 5-6. Sometimes even later around 7-8. Variability is normal and factors including motor planning, posture, and body awareness can influence this timeline! 👋✍️

🛴 Why we love the scooter board in therapy! They might just look 👀 like a fun ride across the therapy gym, but they are ...
02/14/2026

🛴 Why we love the scooter board in therapy!

They might just look 👀 like a fun ride across the therapy gym, but they are actually doing so much more than that! 💥

When kids lie on their tummy and pull themselves forward they are strengthening their shoulders, arms, and core muscles (the same muscles we need for handwriting, getting dressed, sitting upright at school, and playing on the playground). Same goes for sitting and using their feet to propel forward!

By steering around obstacles or following directions, you can also work on coordination, body awareness, motor planning, and listening skills! This type of movement provides important sensory input that can help children feel more focused and regulated 🌟🌟

02/06/2026

Need inspriation for coming up with new calming tools or coping strategies for self-regulation?! Check out this wonderful example! Using a drawing book with special interest characters and associating colors to emotions🌟🌟🌟 insightful and oh so meaningful! ✍️🎨

✨ Did you know?! ✨ torticollis is a neck muscle tightness causing the head to tilt and turn, while plagiocephaly is a fl...
02/05/2026

✨ Did you know?! ✨ torticollis is a neck muscle tightness causing the head to tilt and turn, while plagiocephaly is a flattening of the baby’s skull, often from spending too much time in one position. Torticollis or plagiocephaly concerns? Our physical therapists can help! Give us a call at 480-704-5954 📞

In OT we love using fun and meaningful therapeutic activities to help children grow the skills they need for daily life!...
01/31/2026

In OT we love using fun and meaningful therapeutic activities to help children grow the skills they need for daily life! 💅

Nail painting incorporates a handful of skill building opportunities such as:

✨fine motor skills
💫bilateral coordination
🌟following multi-step directions

This activity is great for building confidence and self-care routines! 🤩

Working on our fine motor and visual motor skills by drawing and copying shapes using paint sticks! After practicing we ...
01/30/2026

Working on our fine motor and visual motor skills by drawing and copying shapes using paint sticks! After practicing we discovered it looks like we spelled “OT”! 🥳 very proud faces all around! 🎉🎨🖌️

🚨 NEW GROUP ALERT!!! 🚨sign up today!! 📣👾 What: A social group for ages 10-14 that will focus on playing games/board game...
01/23/2026

🚨 NEW GROUP ALERT!!! 🚨sign up today!! 📣

👾 What: A social group for ages 10-14 that will focus on playing games/board games appropriately while maintaining good sportsmanship and conversational flow.

⏰ When: 2/5/26-3/12/26 (every Thursday at 3pm)

📍 Where: Ahwatukee clinic location

💰Cost: $360 (not billable to insurance. ESA funds accepted)

Call 📞 480-704-5954 today to reserve your spot today or visit our website to enroll!

Address

4350 E Ray Road Suite 101A
Phoenix, AZ
85044

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14807045954

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