Jodi Gilray Pediatric Therapy

07/29/2025

Backpacks packed? Before school starts, check your kiddo’s bag for proper weight and fit—it makes a big difference for posture and physical comfort. 🎒

With long school supply lists, heading back-to-school makes backpacks heavier than ever. Here's what you can do about your child's backpack weight.

07/27/2025

July is Disability Pride Month—a reminder that every child deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated. 💙 We’re proud to create a space where kids of all abilities thrive.

07/25/2025

📚✏️ The start of school is right around the corner for Arizona families—and the JGPT team is here to help make this school year a success! Whether your child is working on classroom readiness, motor skills, or simply adjusting to a new routine, we’re ready to support them every step of the way.

Now’s a great time to share your school-year goals with your therapist—or reach out to get scheduled if you’re new to JGPT. Let’s make this a confident, supported start to the year!

07/23/2025

Occupational therapy can help kids develop the tools they need—when they need them most. 🌱 We love watching children grow in confidence, ability, and independence.

07/18/2025

Meet Carlie, one of our amazing Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs)! 🗣️ A graduate of Northern Arizona University with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Carlie brings both school-based experience and a passion for one-on-one care to her role at JGPT.

She’s especially dedicated to supporting children with articulation and language disorders—because she believes every child deserves a voice. 💬

Outside of work, you’ll find Carlie enjoying Pilates, shopping, and spending time with her husband. We’re so happy to have her on the team!

07/16/2025

🏊‍♂️ Summer swimming is great for building strength and coordination—but here are a few pediatric PT tips to keep it safe and fun:

1️⃣ Warm up before getting in the pool (yes, even for kids!).
3️⃣ Turn play into therapy—kicking, reaching for toys, and blowing bubbles all build core strength.
5️⃣ Watch for signs of fatigue. Swimming works different muscles, and tired swimmers can get wobbly fast!

07/14/2025

We’re not saying it’s a sensory food hero...but mac & cheese is a clinic favorite. 😉 What’s your kiddo’s go-to comfort food? 🍝

07/08/2025

Oral clefts are more common than you may think—and they’re absolutely treatable. Learn the difference between a cleft lip and palate, what causes them, and how early surgery and speech therapy can make all the difference.

Kids born with oral clefts may have a journey ahead of them, but they will go on to lead healthy lives. Here's what parents need to know.

07/04/2025

🎆 Happy Independence Day! Wishing your family a safe, sparkly celebration! 🇺🇸

07/03/2025

Supporting Every Bite, From Babyhood and Beyond 🍽️💛

Feeding isn’t just about food—it’s a full-body skill that involves every muscle, every organ system, and every sensory pathway. That’s why feeding therapy can make such a meaningful difference for children struggling with mealtime challenges.

At Jodi Gilray PT, our feeding therapy team works with children experiencing difficulties like texture aversions, picky eating, long feeding times, difficulty chewing, and more.

Whether your child is having trouble transitioning off baby food, chewing solids, or gaining weight, we’re here to help them—and your family—feel more confident, comfortable, and supported at mealtimes.

Talk to your pediatrician or contact our office to learn more about how feeding therapy can help.

07/01/2025

Language development starts earlier than you might think! In this blog post, we walk you through the major language milestones your baby may reach in their first year—and what to do if something seems off.

Babies reaching language milestones make their parents exclaim, "Yippee!" What can you expect from your child in the first year?

06/29/2025

Helping Kids Find Their Voice 🗣️📚
At Jodi Gilray PT, our Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) support children in building strong communication skills—because every child deserves to be heard and understood.

Whether your child is working on speech sounds, understanding and using language, improving social communication, or building early literacy skills, our SLPs tailor support to meet their unique needs.

We also address cognitive-communication challenges like memory, attention, and organization, and help children navigate the social rules of language—so they can connect confidently at home, school, and beyond.

If your child struggles to be understood, has delayed speech milestones, or needs help using language in daily life, speech therapy could make a meaningful difference. 💬

Talk to your pediatrician or give us a call to learn more.