Shorkey Center

12/20/2025

12/20/2025

🎉 Did you hear the news? The Shorkey Center is proud to be a partner charity for DuGood Credit Union’s DuGood by Giving program!

When you finance an auto or home loan with DuGood anytime between October 6 and December 31, you’ll not only receive up to $500 cash back, but DuGood will also make a donation to support our mission. 💙 All you have to do is tell them The Shorkey Center is your charity of choice!

Ready to take advantage of this amazing opportunity?
✨ Apply online at dugoodbygiving.org
✨ Or stop by any of DuGood’s 12 convenient Southeast Texas locations.

Don’t forget to mention that The Shorkey Center sent you!

12/18/2025

Still Christmas shopping and want a gift that is dual purpose for a child in your life? Stepping stones are a kid-approved tool that support motor development while keeping playtime exciting!

Here’s how to use them at home:
➡️ Create an obstacle path — great for balance, core strength, and motor planning.
🎯 Practice single-leg stepping — encourages stability and weight-shifting.
🌈 Color-based challenges — “Step on the blue one!” or “Skip the yellow!” for listening and coordination.
🏃 Add movement games — hop, tiptoe, crawl, or march between stones.
💪 Vary the distance — spread them out to increase difficulty and encourage bigger steps.

Stepping stones keep kids moving, motivated, and building confidence with every step! 💛👣

12/17/2025

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!
Our Christmas cards are BOGO at the Center right now! Come by and pick out a two packs or 20 different cards for $10.50. Each set features artwork by the incredible children we serve, and every purchase supports our programs. ❤️

Stop by the Center and grab yours today!

12/16/2025

Mess-Free Water Coloring = OT Fun at Home! 💦🌈
Looking for an easy way to support your child’s occupational therapy skills at home? Mess-free water coloring is a parent-approved favorite! Kids get to practice fine motor skills, grasp strength, hand–eye coordination, and creativity—all minimal the cleanup. 🙌✨

It also makes the perfect last-minute Christmas gift because who doesn’t love a fun activity that isn’t messy?

12/12/2025

Happy Holidays from the Shorkey Center. We are thankful for those who feed us yummy treats during this sweet season!

12/12/2025

We are closed for some of the upcoming holidays, so please get with Karla to reschedule your therapy visits.

12/11/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Dress-Up Days are here at The Shorkey Center! ✨🎄
Our therapy clinic, daycare, and ABA programs are celebrating all week with fun holiday themes. From festive PJs to silly sweaters, send your kiddos dressed and ready for cheer!

12/10/2025

Still shopping for a child in your life this holiday season? Looking for an easy, fun way to build speech and language skills at home at the same time? Pretend food sets are amazing tools for practicing vocabulary, following directions, imagination, and social communication!

Here are a few simple ways to use them at home:
🍽️ Name the foods — “apple,” “pizza,” “carrot,” etc.
🗣️ Practice requesting — “More pizza, please!” or “I want the banana.”
🧠 Sort and categorize — fruits vs. veggies, hot vs. cold, snacks vs. meals.
📋 Follow directions — “Put the cheese on the plate,” or “Give me two strawberries.”
🎭 Play restaurant — great for turn-taking, asking questions, and using complete sentences.

Pretend play builds real-world communication skills — and kids love it!

12/09/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Card BOGO Sale! ✨🎄
Our Christmas cards are in stock at the Center are BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! That is 20 cards for $10.50.

Each card pack features artwork created by the amazing children in our therapy programs, and every purchase helps support our mission. We also have some single cards that can be bundled together to allow you to get a variety of cards. ❤️

Stop by the Center to grab yours today! 🎁💚

12/09/2025

💙 Support The Shorkey Center while you save! We’re honored to be selected as a partner charity for DuGood Credit Union’s DuGood by Giving program.

From October 6 through December 31, every auto or home loan financed at DuGood gives you up to $500 cash back — and gives us a donation that helps children with disabilities receive the services they need. Just let DuGood know The Shorkey Center is your charity of choice!

You can join in by visiting any of DuGood’s 12 Southeast Texas locations or applying online at dugoodbygiving.org.

A simple loan could make a big difference. And don’t forget to tell them The Shorkey Center sent you! 💫

12/08/2025

Did you miss us at the Main Street Market this weekend selling Christmas cards? Have no fear, there is still time to order online!

https://www.springprint.store/shorkey/shop/home