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Madden Therapy Solutions

Speech-language & feeding therapy, occupational therapy, oromyofunctional therapy, lactation services

At Madden Therapy Solutions, we’re here to support families with compassionate, whole-child care that feels as comforting as it is effective. Our team of dedicated speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and lactation consultants takes a personalized, research-based approach to therapy—meeting your child and family exactly where you are. From communication and sensory support to feeding therapy and lactation services, our goal is to create a peaceful, encouraging environment where your child can grow with confidence. Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis or simply seeking guidance, we’re honored to walk alongside you every step of the way.

09/01/2025

"It’s not just about sitting still in school—it’s about how a child experiences the world.”

– Kristina Madden, Founder of Madden Therapy Solutions

If your child has ADHD, you know it’s so much more than “high energy.”

It impacts how they process emotions, handle transitions, navigate friendships, and even how safe and comfortable they feel in their own body.

At Madden Therapy, we help parents move from overwhelmed to equipped with gentle, realistic strategies that work in everyday life—not just on paper.

💡 Try this today:
Before school or during a meltdown, offer “heavy work” activities like carrying laundry, pushing a grocery cart, or giving a long, firm hug. Deep pressure inputs help calm the nervous system and improve focus—without a single word.

We’ve put together 5 more calming strategies like this—straight from our therapy room—that you can start using right away.

💛 No pressure for perfection. Just progress you can see—and feel—in your home.

📖 Read the full blog now: https://maddentherapysolutions.com/blog/how-to-calm-a-child-with-adhd-without-medication/

08/28/2025

Is your child’s challenge a phase… or a sign they need extra support?

You could spend months wondering, or you could have answers in 10 minutes.

The Does My Child Need Therapy checklist walks you through four areas of development, with clear next steps based on your results.

The sooner you know, the sooner you can help your child thrive.
In school, at home, and with friends.
This is the same tool we use to guide our first conversations with families.

Download your free checklist today and get instant clarity on whether therapy could help your child.

If your results show your child may benefit from extra support, schedule a free 15-minute consultation to talk through your observations and decide the best next step—together.

Download now: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GdU07pOqK64eEvkpI5RaO3RYppjZK7gpxJuTJ63DvAY/edit?tab=t.0

08/27/2025

ADHD doesn’t always show up how you expect.

It can look like picky eating, constant movement, or total shutdown after school.
It can sound like asking the same question over and over… or saying nothing at all.

In this post, we’re sharing 5 things that seem “normal” but could actually be signs of ADHD—especially when they’re happening frequently, intensely, or are affecting your child’s everyday life.

This isn’t about rushing to label your child.
It’s about understanding them more deeply—so you can support them with confidence and compassion.

📌 Save this for the next time you find yourself second-guessing what you see.

08/26/2025

Homework battles aren’t about laziness, they’re about the “how of learning”.

When kids feel overwhelmed or under-stimulated in class, they bring that frustration home. And once the “I’m not good at this” mindset kicks in, it’s hard to undo.

3 small shifts that help at home:

Chunk it down – 10 minutes of work, 2–3 minutes of movement break.
Praise effort – Focus on “I’m proud of how you tried” instead of “Good job.”
Change the scenery – A cozy chair or the kitchen table can make homework feel less formal.

Have you tried any of these at home?

Comment which one works best for your child.

Now offering 1:1 academic tutoring services! Speak with a Madden Therapy team member now to book your discounted first session: https://maddentherapysolutions.com/services/academic-tutoring/

08/25/2025

If your toddler eats five foods (all beige) and cries when you try to introduce something new—you’re not alone.

Mealtimes shouldn’t feel like battles, but when they do, it’s easy to blame yourself or wonder if something’s really wrong.

Here are 3 gentle strategies to reduce stress at meals—starting today:

🍽️ Serve something familiar + something new – Keep one “safe food” on the plate while introducing a new one with no pressure to try it.

🧂 Talk about the food instead of asking them to eat it – “This carrot is so crunchy!” or “This smells sweet like apples.” You're inviting curiosity.

⏱️ End meals after 20–30 minutes – Long meals increase anxiety. Create a peaceful boundary by keeping it short, structured, and consistent.

Most feeding progress happens through exposure, not pressure. Your job isn’t to make them eat—it’s to keep showing up with calm, connection, and trust.

📌 Save this post if you're stuck in the picky eating phase.

08/21/2025

Some signs your child might benefit from therapy are easy to miss.

It’s not just big, obvious challenges that matter, sometimes it’s small patterns you’ve grown used to:

Trouble following directions.

Avoiding certain textures or play.

Frequent frustration during homework or mealtime.

Our free checklist covers four key areas, speech, motor skills, feeding, and oral function, so you can spot what’s going well and where extra support could help.

Download your copy now and review it in 10–15 quiet minutes: https://maddentherapysolutions.com/does-my-child-need-therapy/

Even one or two checks could be worth paying attention to.

08/20/2025

You’re doing everything you can… but it still feels like your child isn’t making progress. And when you see other kids talking, eating without drama, or handling transitions easily, the comparison hits hard.

It’s not that your child isn’t improving—it’s that you might be measuring the wrong things.

Here are 3 quiet signs of progress that often go unnoticed (but mean everything):

✋ Less resistance during everyday tasks – Maybe they let you brush their teeth without crying, or they sat at the dinner table five minutes longer than usual.

👀 Increased engagement – Eye contact, shared smiles, or pointing to show you something—these are huge communication wins.

🍎 Curiosity around new things – Sniffing a new food, touching a texture they used to avoid, or trying a different route to play.

Success isn’t always loud. Sometimes it looks like trying again, crying less, or saying yes to something that used to be a hard no.

📌 Save this post so you can come back to it when the hard days make you forget how far your child has come.

08/19/2025

Please join us in welcoming Jennifer to the Madden Therapy team!

Jen brings years of experience in the healthcare field and is thrilled to join the Madden Therapy Solutions family. Most recently, she served as a Registered Behavioral Therapist and tutor in both educational and clinical settings, working extensively with autistic children as well as those with other disabilities and cognitive challenges.

Before that, Jen worked as an Administrative Coordinator in the Rehabilitation Unit at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. Originally from Scotland, she earned her certification in Teaching and Learning Support while living there.

Tutoring has always been Jen’s passion. She thrives on creating a comfortable, encouraging environment where children feel at ease and empowered to reach their full potential.

Now proud to call Florida her forever home, Jen enjoys traveling, cooking, swimming, and spending time with her husband and their two English Bulldogs.

08/18/2025

Mealtime shouldn’t feel like a battle.

But when your child has a hard time with food, every dinner can feel like walking on eggshells—wondering if there will be tears, refusals, or meltdowns.

You want your child to eat more, yes—but deep down, you’re hoping for so much more:
💛 Less stress at the table
💛 More connection as a family
💛 Moments where you can actually enjoy each other

If that’s you, you’re not alone. Many parents we work with arrive feeling exactly this way—exhausted, guilty, and wondering if things will ever change.

The good news?
It’s possible to bring calm back to mealtime—without pressure, without power struggles.

Here’s a gentle 3-step routine we often recommend to start:

1️⃣ Start with a signal.
A short song, lighting a candle, or saying a blessing lets your child know it’s time to transition into mealtime. It helps everyone shift gears and sets a calm tone.

2️⃣ Serve family-style.
Place all the food on the table and let your child serve themselves (with your help if needed). Give everyone a little of everything, but no pressure to eat. This builds comfort and trust—bite by bite, at their pace.

3️⃣ End with the same ritual.
Blow out the candle, clear plates together, or wrap up with a “thank you for dinner.” Consistent endings create a sense of security and predictability.

✨ Here’s the truth:
Progress isn’t just about what’s on your child’s plate.
It’s about how your family feels around the table.

The earlier you create calm and connection at mealtime, the less likely stress becomes your “new normal.”

📌 Save this for your next dinner—it might be the shift your family has been waiting for.

08/15/2025

You expected breastfeeding to be hard.

But this much pain? You didn’t expect that.

Toe-curling, breath-holding, tear-brimming pain is a sign not of failure, but of a deeper issue that deserves attention.

You’re not doing anything wrong.

Here are 3 things you can try today to gently support your breastfeeding journey if you’re in pain:

🔹 Try laid-back feeding: Gravity can help improve latch comfort and reduce pressure.
🔹 Use a warm compress before feeding: This can help with milk flow and make let-down more comfortable.
🔹 Watch for early hunger cues: Crying is a late sign—starting earlier can mean a calmer, more coordinated latch.

We see so many parents pushing through pain because they think it’s supposed to be this hard.

But it doesn’t have to be.

Tap the link in bio to read our latest blog:
“Why Breastfeeding Hurts—And What You Can Do About It.”

Because every mom deserves to feed with confidence, not fear!

08/14/2025

“He’s struggled with feeding aversion and oral dysphagia for his whole life... and now we’re watching his world open up.”

This is what one of our dedicated parents shared with us about their son and we’ll be honest, we got emotional reading it too.

In just two months of therapy with Taylor, his son began trying new foods, building motor skills they hadn’t seen before, and most importantly...

Forming a positive connection with eating.

“It’s hard to even describe the strides he’s made... I’m so proud of him and thankful for the Madden team.”

We know how hard feeding challenges can be.

Not just for kids, but for the parents who feel helpless watching them struggle.

If you’re in that place now, let this story be your encouragement: progress is possible. Small wins matter. And you’re not alone.

Save this if you need a reminder that there’s hope and celebrate the little victories today.

08/13/2025

You're doing everything you can and still wondering, "Why is this so hard?"

Your child struggles with eating, speaking, or even sleeping soundly. You've talked to providers, followed advice, and tried all the things.
But progress feels slow or doesn’t stick.

Here’s what might be missing:

A closer look at how your child’s oral muscles are working.

That’s where we come in.

At Madden Therapy, we offer pediatric oral myofunctional therapy—a gentle, effective way to support your child’s ability to:

💤 Sleep more peacefully
🍽️ Eat with less effort
🗣️ Speak more clearly
😮‍💨 Breathe with ease

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

We’ll walk with you step-by-step, adding powerful support to your current care team.

✨ Start with our new free, parent-friendly guide to myofunctional therapy on our blog: https://maddentherapysolutions.com/blog/what-is-pediatric-oral-myofunctional-therapy/

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10901 Roosevelt Boulevard N
Saint Petersburg, FL
33716

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Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

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+17272406209

Website

https://maddentherapysolutions.com/

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Established in 2017.

I worked for over 10 years in the hospital setting, both inpatient and outpatient, serving many different types of patients. When I decided to transition to private practice, I was one of the lead feeding therapists at a local children's hospital training incoming staff on evaluation and treatment of feeding/swallowing and speech-language disorders. I established this practice in 2017 with the goal of bringing more personal, customized service to my patients and their families. I am deeply proud to have personal contact and involvement with every member of the Madden Therapy Solutions "family," and to be invited into their homes and their lives. Every member of my staff has been hand-picked by me to ensure that the quality of the care every patient receives is exceptional, and that every therapist shares the same philosophy and devotion to personal attention, genuine caring, and incredible service. Madden Therapy Solutions looks forward to helping your child and your family in any way possible!

-Kristina Madden, MS, CCC/SLP, CLC