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Children's Therapy Center, Co.

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Children's Therapy Center, Co.

Welcome to Children's Therapy Center, Co.'s [formerly Almaden Valley Children's Therapy Center]!

03/11/2026

Our space is calm on purpose. 🤍

Calm, yet playful colors.
Not cluttered. Everything has a home.
Minimal overwhelming visual input.

Because environment matters.

Many pediatric spaces are designed to be bright, busy, and high-energy.

But for a lot of kids - especially those navigating sensory differences - that much visual input can feel like noise before therapy even begins. 🧠

We wanted something different.

Organized. Intentional. Predictable.

A space where bodies can settle. Where parents can exhale. ☕️ Where therapists can think clearly.

We believe therapy environments don’t have to be chaotic to be effective.

They can feel elevated.
They can feel thoughtful.
They can feel special.

Because children deserve beauty. Parents deserve beauty. Therapists deserve beauty. 🤍

03/09/2026

We often get asked, “Do you have space?”

The answer is usually yes.

The real variable is schedule alignment.

After-school spots fill quickly. Midday and late-morning spots open more often.

Families who can offer flexibility tend to move through the waitlist more quickly.

If you’re considering OT, reach out sooner rather than later. It gives you more possibilities.

03/07/2026

Your child is not behind. 🤍
They’re developing in layers.

Big reactions aren’t bad behavior.
They’re nervous system communication. 🧠

You don’t need to fix everything.
You need to understand what’s underneath.

And you are not failing.

Most of the parents who walk through our doors are thoughtful, observant, and trying so hard. 💛

Sometimes what helps most isn’t a new strategy.

It’s clarity.
It’s permission to slow down. 🌿
It’s someone helping you see your child through a different lens.

That’s the work we do here. 🤍☕️

03/05/2026

Note to my new grad self...

If I could go back and talk to myself as a brand new OT, this is what I’d say.

Your first job will shape how you see this field.
It will influence your confidence, your clinical lens, and whether you stay long term.

Don’t just ask about pay and hours.

Ask:
How do you mentor new grads?
How often is supervision?
How are hard cases supported?
How do you prevent burnout?

The right environment won’t expect you to know everything.
It will teach you how to think. It will make space for questions. It will protect your growth instead of rushing it.

New grads don’t need pressure.

They need scaffolding. And good mentorship 🤍

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03/04/2026

We talk a lot about building confident, capable kids.

But confidence doesn’t suddenly start at age 8.

It’s built in tiny moments from the very beginning.

Letting them try before stepping in.
Allowing safe, supervised “risky” play.
Asking wondering questions instead of giving answers.
Celebrating effort over perfection.

These skills matter for older kids navigating friendships, school challenges, frustration, and independence.

But they start here.

In wobbly steps.
In climbing when it feels a little hard.
In figuring something out without us rushing to fix it.

And stepping back doesn’t mean checking out.

Giving a child room to learn how their body works is very different than being absent. Most of the time, you’re right there. Close. Present. Engaged.

You’re just trusting their body and brain to do the work instead of doing it for them.

That trust communicates:
“I believe you can try.”
“And I’m right here if you need me.”

That’s how resilience grows.
That’s how motor confidence grows.
That’s how nervous systems learn safety through challenge.

And yes .. it can begin in toddlerhood. 🤍

03/03/2026

Reading is more than a literacy skill. 📚

From an OT lens, reading supports:

✅ Language development
✅ Attention and listening skills
✅ Visual tracking
✅ Emotional regulation
✅ Imagination and flexible thinking
✅Connection between child and caregiver 🤍

When a child sits in your lap and listens to a story, their nervous system is practicing so much more than words.

They’re learning to:
Pause.
Focus.
Predict.
Connect.

And in a world that often feels fast and overstimulating, shared reading creates rhythm and safety. 🧠✨

That’s exactly why we love hosting Sensory Story Time.

It’s not just about books.
It’s about movement, regulation, connection, and making literacy feel playful and accessible for every child.

Join us tomorrow for Sensory Story Time - we’d love to see you there 🤍📚

10:30AM
Theme: weather ☀️🌦️🌬️🌈

03/02/2026

“Wait and see” can be a valid approach. Development varies. Kids surprise us all the time.

But if challenges are impacting daily life, confidence, or connection, early support can make a significant difference.

A consultation is not a label.
It’s information.

And information gives you options.

02/27/2026

One of the most common questions we get is “Which is better?”

The real question is: What kind of support does your family need in this season?

Direct OT builds skills.
Parent coaching builds clarity and confidence.

Neither is a downgrade. Neither is a shortcut. They are different entry points into support.

If you’re unsure, reach out. We’ll help you think it through.

02/19/2026

Common myths we come across as pediatric OTs 🙅🏻‍♀️

The truth? 💛 Movement supports attention, play is the work of childhood, and sometimes… they’re just having a hard time.

Shift your mindset, and you’ll see a different child.

02/11/2026

Tell us you’re a pediatric OT without telling us you’re a pediatric OT 😆🏈
Super Bowl edition.
Swipe for the memes we couldn’t not make.

02/04/2026

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Address

6501 Crown Boulevard, Suite 100A
San Jose, CA
95120

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14086010993

Website

http://www.childrenstherapycenter.com/

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Comprehensive sensory based occupational therapy clinic in San Jose, CA.

As a parent you have watched your child struggle both at home and at school but haven’t quite been able to put your finger on what is causing the challenge. You notice your child is starting to lose self-confidence and is unwilling to try hard things. It seems like your child has big reactions and becomes upset easily and you don’t know how to help her.

Many children with sensory processing challenges aren’t receiving adequate supports in school or through traditional medical models.

It doesn’t have to be that way. AVCTC is ready to help your child and family feel “Joie de Vivre” (joy in life).