Fun Zone kids therapy

04/24/2026

04/24/2026

Looking to improve your child’s pencil grip? ✏️
Try these fun, simple activities using therapy putty (recommended by an OT):

1. Hide & Find – Place small beads inside the putty and have your child dig them out to build finger strength.
2. Shape & Write – Roll the putty into lines and practice forming shapes or letters.
3. Pinch & Squeeze – Encourage pinching, pulling, and squeezing to strengthen the small hand muscles needed for writing.

04/03/2026

April is Autism Awareness & Occupational Therapy Month 💙

A reminder that progress looks different for every child—and that’s okay.

Through play, connection, and individualized support, we help kids thrive in their own way 🌈

Grateful to be part of this journey with our families every day 🤍

03/25/2026

📩 DM if you’re curious whether DIR/Floortime® might be a good fit for your child.

02/25/2026

At Fun Zone Kids Therapy, we want to shine a light on kids living with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is not picky eating.
It’s not defiance.
It’s not a phase.

ARFID is a real feeding disorder that can impact a child’s nutrition, growth, social participation, and emotional wellbeing.

At Fun Zone Kids Therapy, we support children by:
✨ Reducing mealtime anxiety
✨ Building sensory tolerance
✨ Expanding food variety step-by-step
✨ Empowering families with practical strategies

Every small bite is a BIG win. 💪
Every child deserves support without pressure or shame.

If your child struggles with extreme food selectivity, gagging, fear of new foods, or limited food groups — you are not alone.

Let’s spread awareness, compassion, and understanding this week 💙

02/18/2026

Glue sticks, giggles, and a whole lot of heart 💕
Our little creators turned therapy time into Valentine masterpieces — building fine motor skills one sparkle at a time!

01/30/2026

1. For a child, play is their most important job. ✅ TRUE: In the OT world, we call play a child’s "primary occupation." It’s how they build the foundation for everything—muscle strength, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills!
2. Sitting in a "W" position is the best way for kids to build core strength. ❌ FALSE: "W-sitting" actually allows kids to "lock" their hips in place so their tummy muscles don't have to do the work. We always encourage "criss-cross" or side-sitting to get that core engaged and strong!
3. Picky eating is always just a child being stubborn or difficult. ❌ FALSE: Often, it’s not about "won’t," it's about "can't" yet. A child's unique sensory profile can make certain textures or smells feel overwhelming or even scary. We help make food feel like a safe adventure instead of a battle.
4. Learning to crawl is a vital "pre-reading" skill. ✅ TRUE: Crawling requires "crossing the midline," which gets the left and right sides of the brain talking to each other. This same brain-body connection is what helps eyes track words across a page later on!
5. Sensory processing differences are just a phase that kids always outgrow. ❌ FALSE: We don't "outgrow" our sensory systems, but we do learn how to navigate them! OT provides kids with the tools and strategies to manage a world that might feel too loud, too bright, or too fast.
Drop a 👍 in the comments if you knew these, or a 😮 if any of them surprised you! Let us know below! 👇

12/20/2025

12/20/2025

From an OT: Christmas activities for kids at home

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