A to Z Occupational & Speech Therapy

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~Empowering kids from A to Z!
~Private pay individual & group sessions
~CPSE approved provider
~Nassau county, Long Island
~Boutique, personalized care
www.atozotst.com
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🍀So lucky for families that appreciate what we do day in and day out. This makes my day everytime!
03/03/2026

🍀So lucky for families that appreciate what we do day in and day out. This makes my day everytime!

Ever wonder you can bring a scooter board into the speech room? It’s not just for a OTs or gym teachers—it’s a brain boo...
03/03/2026

Ever wonder you can bring a scooter board into the speech room? It’s not just for a OTs or gym teachers—it’s a brain boost. Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) should know that movement and language are deeply interconnected. When a child engages their core and vestibular system, we see:

Increased Arousal: Movement "wakes up" the brain for better attention.

Breath Support: Postural control (like lying prone on a board) builds the physical strength needed for clear speech.

Neural Mapping: Learning a new word while moving helps it stick!

Check out these 5 activities to help give you ideas:

Articulation Scavenger Hunt: Finding sounds on the go!

Requesting Rope: Working on functional phrases like "Pull me!"

Preposition Path: Navigating under, over, and through.

Prone Puzzle Retrieval: Strengthening the neck and back for better phonation.

Rocket Ship Syllables: Using "blast-offs" to break down big words.

In our world, we’re always telling our students and clients that progress isn't a race. But how often do we give ourselv...
03/02/2026

In our world, we’re always telling our students and clients that progress isn't a race. But how often do we give ourselves that same grace?

As OTs, SLPs, and Educators, the pressure to "know it all" right now can be overwhelming. Whether you’re:

🎓 A new grad navigating your first caseload.

📚 A veteran learning a new AAC system or sensory approach.

🔄 Switching settings and feeling like a beginner all over again.

Remember: You are a practitioner, not a finished product. 🛠️

Just like the seeds we’re planting this March, professional growth happens in stages. You have to take root in the basics before you can branch out into the specialties. Some seasons are for "doing," and some are just for "soaking it all in."

Give yourself permission to be a "bud" today. The expertise will bloom in its own time. ☀️

Here are some March Movement activities to use this month. Let me know your thoughts. Would you like me to create this i...
03/01/2026

Here are some March Movement activities to use this month. Let me know your thoughts. Would you like me to create this into a printable worksheet?

6 March Movement Ideas 🏃‍♂️✨

🌬️ Windy Weather Scarf Dance: Grab a scarf and mimic the March winds! Wave them low for a breeze and high for a gale-force storm to the beat of the music.

🌈 Rainbow Bridge Balance: Tape a colorful path on the floor. Can you walk the "tightrope" all the way to the pot of gold without falling off?

⚾️ "Spring Training" Circuit: Get those athletes ready! Set up stations for "base running," beanbag pitching, and soccer goal kicks.

🌱 Seed to Flower Yoga: A spring transformation! Start in a tiny ball (child’s pose) and slowly "grow" into a tall, blooming flower (sun salutation).

🍀 Leprechaun Gold Hunt: Hide gold coins, but there’s a catch—you have to move like a forest animal (rabbit hops or bear crawls) to find them!

🪁 Kite Flight Aerobics: Be the kite! Jump when the "wind" lifts you up and sway side-to-side as the string pulls you through the sky.

March is coming soon! What are you looking forward to creating? Here are some ideas.
02/25/2026

March is coming soon! What are you looking forward to creating? Here are some ideas.

Calling all new therapists!Here are some tips to help you adjust into the world of treating kids and working with parent...
02/22/2026

Calling all new therapists!

Here are some tips to help you adjust into the world of treating kids and working with parents or teachers.

1. Rapport means everything! If a child doesn't trust you or enjoy your presence, they won't work for you. Spend time on the floor, follow their lead, and build a connection before you start pushing hard for "work."
2. If a task is too hard, the child shuts down; if it’s too easy, they get bored. Work on adjusting the activities to create that just right challenge.
3. You have so many students on your caseload and accessing IEP websites can be tricky. Print out or store the goals in an easy to access file.
4. Parents and students need to know why they are in therapy. What is the purpose of the activity you chose. A parent sees you playing but we all know it is much more than that.
5. The session doesn't begin once they are seated at your table. Watch how they enter the room, how they take off their coat, and how they react when it's time to clean up. These transitions often reveal more about their sensory processing and executive functioning than the actual "task."
6. New therapists tend to talk too much. Students need simple, easy to follow, directives. Use the "Rule of Three": give a prompt, wait three seconds for them to process, and if they don't move, use a visual or physical cue.
7. Hows the lighting in the room? Temperature? Noise? Don't forget about slant boards, tennis ball under chair legs, wiggle cushions etc.
8. You don't need to coolest and most expensive therapy tools. Simple is best. Try and use recycled or everyday items around your house.
BONUS TIPS
9. Ignore what you can. If the child is doing their work but they are humming, wiggling, or making a silly noise and not disturbing other then leave it alone. Focus your energy on the behaviors that actually impede safety or functional progress.
10. Get comfortable with the mess. Kids are messy. Sensory play can get messy but it is a learning experience to explore and tolerate different sensations.
11. Focus on your own self regulation. You can't calm someone if you aren't calm and regulated. If you are stressed or anxious, the student will feel that.

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Bellmore, NY

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Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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