Pivot Point Pediatric Therapy

01/16/2026

Several of our clients have challenges with eating, especially with trying new foods. For some, their food aversions are severe enough to be diagnosed with ARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. ARFID is commonly comorbid with Autism. If untreated, it can impact a child's development and nutrition.

We do a lot of cooking as food therapy to help our clients experience and find joy in food. They can engage their 5 senses in preparing the food, which allows them to know the food better. This can make trying something new or out of their comfort zone a lot less scary, and even exciting!

Here's some pictures of making and trying broccoli cups. The process AND the final product were thoroughly enjoyed.

01/14/2026

Have you seen the new autistic barbie from Mattel? She's equipped with a fidget spinner, noise canceling headphones, and an AAC device! What do you think?

Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion

01/08/2026

Play IS learning!

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧'𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬❓
⦿ Communication
⦿ Listening Skills
⦿ Social Emotional
⦿ Observation Skills
⦿ Hand-Eye Coordination
⦿ Problem Solving
⦿ Mathematics
⦿ Memory
⦿ Gross Motor Skills
⦿ Fine Motor Skills
⦿ Sorting Skills
⦿ Pattern Recognition

01/05/2026

Happy New Year Everyone!

2026 is going to be a big year for Pivot Point, starting with:

* a name change
* new logo
* and new website!

We are now called Pivot Point Pediatric Therapy! While Pivot Point started with just sweet old Duke and me, we now have had three music therapists, another speech therapist, and an OT. With added services and growth, a name change was needed.

Due to this growth, we are excited to start planning breaking ground on a new building. The new building will allow us the space to bring on two new services, Intervention Services and Physical Therapy, as well as a dedicated space just for Music Therapy. Stay tuned for details on all of this!

We'll also be upgrading our fencing and our playground soon. So many exciting things to come this year! Check out our new website https://www.pivotpointpediatric.com/ to see some of these new changes reflected visually. Thanks for making 2025 an amazing year! Looking forward to another year of growth, learning, and connection!

At Pivot Point, we view neurodiversity and differences in communication and cognition through a strength-based model. By combining play with the power of relationships and evidence-based, progressive approaches, we help kids reach a more robust level of engagement and broader functions of communicat...

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays everyone! We had a great time making and decorating holiday cookies. The kids were so excited that they sat on the floor and watched them bake! More entertaining than television!

12/17/2025

This! Play is so important for children's development. That is why so much of the therapies we offer are different forms of play! When kids are having fun, they're engaged and learning.

I have been writing and speaking about the importance of play in childhood for a very long time, and yet it seems that today’s children are definitely showing the signs ...

11/12/2025

We had so much fun at our annual trick-or-treat party! Thank you to all our families who joined us!

10/28/2025

This meeting is tomorrow!

10/07/2025

Meet the newest member of the Pivot Point family: Marigold! She'll be moving into the barn in just a few short days. She's a Katahdin sheep just like our sweet Ash. And just like Ash, she was bottle-fed as a baby so is very friendly with people as a result. We just know she's going to fit right in with the flock and be great with the kids.

10/02/2025

Do you have a child between the ages of 8–17 who has a sibling with a developmental disability?

We’re excited to invite them to SIBSupport – a special group designed just for siblings! This monthly event gives kids and teens the chance to:

✅ Build friendships with others who “get it”
✅ Play games and have fun
✅ Learn about community resources
✅ Develop their own support network

When: The first Wednesday of each month, 5-7 p.m.
First session: This Wednesday, Oct. 1
Cost: FREE!

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/SIBSupportAthens

Give your child the opportunity to connect, grow, and have fun with peers who share similar experiences. 😀💙🙌

09/30/2025

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