Nuts and Bolts Developmental Therapy Services

09/06/2025

Seeking to hire a licensed Occupational Therapist in northern New Jersey 1-2 afternoons/evenings per week. Email Nicole@NutsandBoltsTherapy.com with a resume and references and inquiries for more details.

06/07/2025

If you are looking to secure wrap around services for your child with less stress this summer- look no further! Nuts and Bolts will travel to you to provide in home Occupational Therapy. Contact us today @ Nicole@NutsandBoltsTherapy.com

06/04/2025

Are you unsure if your child is ready for Kindergarten? Now is the time to help ensure their skills are where they need to be to tackle Kindergarten with confidence. Contact Nicole@NutsandBoltsTherapy.com today for a free consultation.

05/11/2025

03/10/2025

Have you found that conventional parenting advice doesn't work well? Is your child struggling with getting through their routine at home? Do they have trouble getting started on a task, or end up playing ball instead of getting dressed for the day? Do family games, meal times or getting homework done feel stressful? Do their emotions get the best of them in sight of frustration? If so, you should consider joining the next Caregiver Support Group at Grace Church on Thursday, March 20th.

ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Depression and many other diagnoses are found to coexist with frontal lobe/executive functioning challenges. If any of the above scenarios sounds like your child- please come join us and learn how to navigate your days better.
https://gracechurchnj.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2542992

01/09/2025

Please join us on 1/18/25 from 3-4:30 pm for a virtual meeting and info session on Accessible Travel with a local travel agent. DM me with questions or register using the link below. Share with friends and family who may benefit.
https://gracechurchnj.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2542992

05/22/2024

Work vibes… playground day!

04/21/2024

I noted earlier this month that the winter was a quiet time on this feed, for some personal reasons, but also because I was focusing my energy on a new phase of personal growth, taking on a position as the Special Needs Coordinator at Grace Church in Ridgewood. While I love working with children in schools, homes, and clinics, I have always had a desire to pursue areas of Occupational Therapy that enhanced community integration and independence. As a Christian, I have long felt that providing a ministry for children and families who may need additional support was lacking in the greater church community. Over the past summer, Meghan Polanin, my long time friend and Director of Family Ministry, and I, both, separately, felt called to bring a Special Needs Ministry Program to Grace Church. I officially began this venture in January and we are already seeing a positive impact. Our mission is to provide an inclusive and affirming environment where every child feels welcome, safe, and supported, learning amongst their peers in our Children's Ministry Program. We are hoping to expand our program to offer parent support groups and parents'night out opportunities. If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, contact me today. https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchridgewood

04/18/2024

Quick tid bit. Yep, Its true. The bony structure of a child’s hand does not fully develop until around 7 years of age. Why is it important to know? Well, we shouldn't be expecting little hands to do what big hands are made to do. Preschoolers should not be holding pencils or expected to perfectly write letters and draw shapes. Chunky crayons, wide markers, and large beads will help little hands develop proper object control and grasp patterns without fatiguing.

04/16/2024

What do you want to know about Occupational Therapy and what we do as Occupational Therapists? We'd love to answer all of your questions in the last couple week's of this month!

04/14/2024