Embrace the Child, Ltd.

Embrace the Child, Ltd. Embrace the child (ETC) provides comprehensive family-centered, individualized OT for children. ETC ETC serves infant, toddlers and children through age 5 years.

Embrace the Child, Ltd.(ETC) is comprehensive family-centered, individualized pediatric occupational therapy private practice located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Services span home, school, community and a clinic option is available. ETC has a strong focus on children with developmental delays, sensory processing disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. The Development Individual Differences Relationship/DIRยฎ model is the core philosophy for assessment and intervention.
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Know what happens with dried slime and puzzle pieces? Ta-dah! Magic! ๐Ÿช„โšก๏ธโœจ
01/19/2026

Know what happens with dried slime and puzzle pieces? Ta-dah! Magic! ๐Ÿช„โšก๏ธโœจ

Tea party, anyone? ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿซ–โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿช๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿง๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’—
01/15/2026

Tea party, anyone? ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿซ–โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿช๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿง๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’—

Pizza parlor with a singing chef! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿณ๐ŸŽถโค๏ธ (Not my idea, but I loved it!)
01/13/2026

Pizza parlor with a singing chef! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿณ๐ŸŽถโค๏ธ (Not my idea, but I loved it!)

Donโ€™t you just want to smile? โ˜บ๏ธ
01/08/2026

Donโ€™t you just want to smile? โ˜บ๏ธ

This space feels so cozy. Kids find what they need and make soft spots and safe places and take a rest or welcome their ...
01/06/2026

This space feels so cozy. Kids find what they need and make soft spots and safe places and take a rest or welcome their loved ones join. Itโ€™s my joy to watch. ๐Ÿ’—

Tuning into the internal sensations of the body are essential to build foundations which link to self regulation! At ETC...
12/29/2025

Tuning into the internal sensations of the body are essential to build foundations which link to self regulation! At ETC, we watch this process unfold every. single. day. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ค๐Ÿง 

๐Ÿ’—Be present. Pause. Connect. Then, reflect together sensitively and attuned to all experiences. Create opportunities for...
12/13/2025

๐Ÿ’—Be present. Pause. Connect. Then, reflect together sensitively and attuned to all experiences. Create opportunities for growth and understanding.๐Ÿ’—

Free HELPING CHILDREN CALM: CONNECTION BEFORE CORRECTION POSTER
So many adults try to guide a child when the child is already overwhelmed. We speak, we explain, we set limits, but nothing seems to work. The truth is simple. A child cannot listen when their body feels unsafe.

This free poster shows how connection helps turn the brain back on so the child can think, breathe and understand what we are saying. It gives easy steps any adult can use, such as slowing your movements, softening your voice, naming the feeling and waiting for the body to settle. Small changes can make a huge difference.

If you support children, kids or teens with big emotions or challenging behaviour, this guide is a helpful reminder that calm always comes first.

Comment CALM and we will message you a link to the free PDF of the poster.

So many ways to self-regulateโ€”unique to the child and the choice or choices which help them in the moment! โค๏ธ
12/09/2025

So many ways to self-regulateโ€”unique to the child and the choice or choices which help them in the moment! โค๏ธ

Write โ€œ50โ€ below and Iโ€™ll DM you the link

Help your students turn stress into self-awareness with this ready-to-go Coping Skills Lesson!

โœ”๏ธ 50+ fun, visual ways to explore emotional regulation
โœ”๏ธ Works across grade levelsโ€”1st through 6th
โœ”๏ธ Perfect for SEL lessons, small groups, or counseling

โ€œItโ€™s so well-organized and my students ask for it again!โ€ โ€” Rebecca

Write 50 below and Iโ€™ll send the link right over.

Ready for winter! ๐Ÿฉตโ„๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธ
12/05/2025

Ready for winter! ๐Ÿฉตโ„๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธ

12/04/2025

First snow fall! โ„๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธ๐Ÿฉต

One more fun post for today! Now we know the patterns! ๐Ÿฉตโ„๏ธ๐Ÿฉตโ„๏ธ๐Ÿฉตโ„๏ธ๐Ÿฉต
11/18/2025

One more fun post for today! Now we know the patterns! ๐Ÿฉตโ„๏ธ๐Ÿฉตโ„๏ธ๐Ÿฉตโ„๏ธ๐Ÿฉต

Paper cutting idea for paper snowflakes โ„๏ธ

I agree! 100%! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›
11/18/2025

I agree! 100%! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›

Yes! How many times have you found moods and attitudes reset after a dose of outdoor play?

When the kids are bouncing off the walls, when tongues get sharp and siblings get testy, do yourself (and them) a favor, and head outside! You might just be surprised at how quickly they reset.


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St Clair Building, 1725 Washington Road, Suite 208
Pittsburgh, PA
15241

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