Across All Ages Therapy

12/18/2025

Vote for Across All Ages for the Holiday Spirt Award!

Holiday Spirit Awards voting is finally OPEN! Clink the link in the comments below and place your vote 🗳 Voting closes Monday Dec. 22 at 11:45 p.m.

Categories include:
🎁 Business Award
✨ Sparkle & Pizzaz
🎄 Avondale Elegance
🎅 Children's Appeal

11/28/2025

Black Friday can be a whirlwind — bright signs, long lines, carts stacked high. But underneath all the excitement, there’s a deeper reason we show up: we want to make the people we love feel seen, appreciated, and valued. ❤️

This season, let’s remember that the most meaningful gifts aren’t always the ones with the biggest discounts — they’re the ones that come from thoughtfulness, patience, and connection. The gifts that say:
“I care about you.”
“I see your progress.”
“I’m here to support you.”

Whether you’re shopping for family, friends, or yourself — let gratitude lead the way.
Choose joy. Choose kindness. Choose meaningful moments over the mayhem.

👉 Comment or tag someone who makes your life better — and let them know they’re worth more than any sale.

11/28/2025

Thanksgiving gives us a moment to pause, to look around, and to appreciate the meaningful connections that shape our lives every single day.

We are grateful for every person we serve - from our littlest learners building new skills, to teens growing into their identities, to adults continuing to chase goals, explore passions, and find confidence in each step forward.

We are grateful for families who advocate fiercely, caregivers who show unwavering support, and a therapy team that pours heart, energy, and compassion into every session.

Most of all — we are grateful for the trust, joy, and humanity we share together.
Each story. Each breakthrough. Each smile.
It all matters. It all inspires us. It all reminds us why we do what we do. 🧡

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Across All Ages! May your day be filled with comfort, community, and gratitude. 🦃

👉 Comment something or Tag someone you’re thankful for this year!

11/12/2025

✨ We’re so proud to share that Across All Ages Therapy has been nominated for Best Occupational Therapy in Decatur!

Our founder, Joann Fleckenstein, built this practice from the heart — creating a space where neurodivergent individuals of all ages can feel safe, supported, and truly seen. 💙

🗳️ You can vote for us on “The Best of Decaturish” (link on the flyer!) through Friday, Nov 15th — and read Joann’s inspiring story in her VoyageATL interview.

Both links are in our bio and on our story!

09/17/2025

We love our clients!!

09/13/2025

✨ Come join us for a Community Play Date at Oakhurst Park in Decatur! ✨

On September 23rd from 1:30–3:30 PM, we’ll be gathering for an afternoon of connection, laughter, and play for all ages. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors — everyone is welcome! 💛

📍 Oakhurst Park, Decatur (307 Feld Avenue)
🗓 Sunday, September 23rd
⏰ 1:30–3:30 PM

For more info, contact us at 📧 joann@acrossallagestherapy.com

We hope to see you there!

09/08/2025

Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re weak — it means you’re brave enough to know you don’t have to do it all alone. 🩷 Reaching out takes courage, and it’s a reminder that strength is found in connection, not isolation. You don’t have to carry this weight alone. ✨

08/28/2025

You don’t have to force yourself to fit in where it feels uncomfortable. You truly belong in the spaces where you can breathe easier, laugh louder, and feel most like yourself. ✨

At Across All Ages, we strive to create those safe, supportive spaces — where being authentically you is always enough, and always welcomed. 💜

08/25/2025

reminds us that rest is important — and that it’s more than just getting enough sleep. 🌿 There are so many ways to recharge: physical, emotional, creative, mental, and more. Research shows that adequate rest, in all its forms, improves focus, reduces stress, and even strengthens our immune system! Taking time to pause isn’t being lazy — it’s investing in your well-being. 💛

08/25/2025

Children thrive on connection more than perfection. Writing little notes, creating family traditions, or surprising them with their favorite treat can fill their hearts in powerful ways. When we consistently fill their “love cup,” they build confidence that they are worthy of love and care. 💛

08/21/2025

🌟 Every single individual has something meaningful to bring to the world, and neurodivergent thinkers often bring some of the most unique, creative, & innovative perspectives! At Across All Ages, we’re grateful every day for the chance to support individuals & families who remind us how powerful neurodiversity truly is.

📖 Research shows that ADHD is linked to higher levels of creativity, idea generation, and out-of-the-box thinking. Similarly, Autistic individuals often excel in pattern recognition, logical reasoning, & detail-oriented work. These strengths are not “exceptions” - they are core parts of what makes neurodivergence so valuable to our world.

💌 At Across All Ages, we work to nurture these strengths, while also providing the compassion & support needed for the challenges that come with them. Because when we say “we’re so happy you exist,” we mean it: your presence, your perspective, & your contributions make the world brighter.

(White & Shah, 2006, Personality and Individual Differences)

(Baron-Cohen et al., 2009)

08/21/2025

The words we use at home shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. 💛 Reframing challenges as opportunities to grow, like saying “Mistakes help me learn” or “I can find a new strategy and try again” builds resilience and self-compassion.

When we remind ourselves and our families that effort matters just as much as success, we create an environment where growth, learning, and kindness thrive. 🌟