On September 9th, 2023 we held a Grand Opening event to celebrate the opening of our second location. We loved meeting so many members of the community and sharing our new clinic with friends, family and prospective clients. During the event we did a ribbon cutting ceremony, toured the facility, had a play dough kit […]
We are excited to announce that Miss Amy is offering a Caregiver-Child Yoga Series this October. As the school year winds up it is so easy for our ability to regulate our emotions to go down. Yoga provides many benefits for parent and child alike. Yoga is found to reduce stress, calm the nervous system,
Occupational therapy (OT) is a form of therapy that helps people of all ages develop or regain the skills necessary for daily living. OT can be provided in various settings, including schools and clinics. While both school-based and clinic-based OT have the same goal of improving a child’s skills, there are some key differences between
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Pediatric occupational therapy is a specialized field of therapy that focuses on helping children develop the skills they need to succeed in daily activities. The goal of pediatric occupational therapy is to help children build their physical, cognitive, and social abilities so that they can become more independent and participate fully in school, play, and
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Ball pits are a popular play area for children. These colorful and fun-filled pits are filled with soft and squishy balls, and children love jumping and playing in them. While ball pits are seen as a fun play area, they also have several benefits for children. Here are some of the benefits of a child
Effective January 1st of 2023 we have a new name! Meet Children’s Therapy Center, Co. Why the change? For a long time I (owner, Brittney) have felt like the business name Almaden Valley Children’s Therapy Center was very limiting. When I first started AVCTC I lived in Almaden and dreamed of serving my community. But
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We have finally wrapped up our office remodel and expansion and are excited to share some initial photos while we wait for more to come. Where it started! Before we share the exciting new images, I thought I would share a bit about the journey and why we chose to remodel. Our lease was expiring
Occupational therapy groups may be an excellent addition to your child’s OT programs. Groups can be a great tool for helping children generalize the skills they are working on with their primary therapist, provide additional opportunities to work on skills at a more affordable rate, and can even provide meaningful social opportunities for kids who
We are often asked for referrals for ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) therapists and our short answer is “We do not recommend ABA therapy”. Let me give you some background. I (Brittney) was an ABA therapist while I was studying to become an OT. I was so excited to gain experience working with autistic children to
Behavioral Change Requires Relational Security At AVCTC we believe that children’s behaviors are their best available way to communicate their state of regulation and/or current abilities. We have tossed aside the common notion that children primarily use behavior either to get something or to get out of something. The scientific community is now recognizing that there is
