Little Hands Therapy

04/20/2026

Happy OT Month! 🩵

We asked our OTs two simple questions: What’s something you say every single day? And what’s your favorite part about being an OT?

You’ll hear a lot of:
“Let’s try it one more time!” 💪
“Show me how you do it!” 👀
“You’re working so hard!” 👏

Behind every session is encouragement, problem-solving, and meeting each kiddo right where they are!

And our favorite part? 🥹 Watching kiddos build confidence, gain independence, and celebrate the little wins that turn into big progress. Or what we like to say: watching LITTLE hands do BIG things! 🙌

Being an OT means getting to play, connect, and support kiddos in ways that truly matter, and we wouldn’t trade it for anything ✨

If your kiddo needs extra support, give us a call or click the link in our bio to get started today! 🩵

04/18/2026

Another fun music group day with !! 🤩

We have the best time when Tyler stops by the clinic to jam out to his guitar and learn to play the cool instruments he brings!

We know music all on its own is so fun and entertaining, but do you remember what else music can do for us?

🎵 Social connection: taking turns, sharing instruments, and engaging with peers
🎵 Communication skills: using words, gestures, imitation, and joint attention
🎵 Emotional regulation: rhythm and repetition help calm and organize the nervous system
🎵 Motor development: clapping, dancing, and playing instruments build coordination
🎵 Listening + following directions: songs naturally teach sequencing and attention

We are so lucky we get to work with Cascade School of Music!! AND ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 we heard they have an upcoming showcase on May 2nd at the Tower Theater!! Go check out what their students have been working on 🎸🥁🎺

If your kiddo needs extra support, give us a call or click the link in our bio to get started today! 🩵

04/14/2026

Join our LHT walking team!!

🦋✨ Silver Sponsor Spotlight ✨🦋

We’re so grateful to have Little Hands Therapy as a Silver Sponsor for the Shine Together Autism Walk & Festival💛

Because of supporters like them, we’re able to create a day filled with:
✨ Connection
✨ Celebration
✨ Resources for families
✨ A community where everyone belongs

Their support helps make this event possible — and we are so thankful to have them as part of our Shine Together family 🦋

About Little Hands Therapy:
Little Hands Therapy is dedicated to supporting children and families in our community through compassionate, individualized care. Their team focuses on helping children grow, build skills, and thrive in their everyday lives — all while supporting families every step of the way 💛

Through their support, we’re able to continue creating meaningful opportunities for families across Central Oregon. We’re so grateful to have them as part of this special day 🦋

👉 Be sure to show them some love! Drop a 💛 below to thank them for supporting our community!

04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day! 🧩

This day is more than awareness, it is also about acceptance, understanding, and celebrating neurodiversity of all kinds. 🧠

Autistic people experience the world in unique and meaningful way. They may communicate, play, move, and connect differently. And that is not something to “fix.” It’s something to support, respect, and embrace!🫶

At Little Hands Therapy, we focus on:
🩵 Following the kiddos’ lead
🩵 Supporting communication in ALL forms
🩵 Creating safe, sensory-friendly environments
🩵 Partnering with families every step of the way

When we shift from trying to change kiddos to truly understanding them, we create space for growth, confidence, and connection. 🫂

Let’s continue to build a world where every kiddo feels seen, supported, and valued just the way they are!

If your kiddo needs extra support in any areas of development give us a call or click the link in our bio to get started today! 🩵

03/22/2026

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 💙💛

You might notice people wearing bright, colorful, or even mismatched socks today 🧦🤪 socks were chosen as a symbol to celebrate Down Syndrome as a fun way to start conversations and show support for individuals with Down syndrome.

At Little Hands Therapy, we are honored to support incredible kiddos who bring so much joy, determination, and uniqueness into the world. Down syndrome is just one part of who they are! We love witnessing their strengths, personalities, and all the ways these kiddos learn, grow, and thrive! 💪

So grab your brightest, silliest socks today and join us in celebrating! 🤩

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03/13/2026

We had so much fun at our grand opening! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi and play in the sensory gym! 🤩 We wish we had more photos but we were too busy having fun with new and old friends 🤪

We have officially been in our new therapy space for a little over a month! 🥳 We are so grateful for our incredible team, the families who trust us with their kiddos, and the community that continues to support what we do.

Here’s to many small steps, big milestones, and lots of play ahead. 🩵

02/24/2026

We would love your vote for Best Pediatric Clinic/Practice! Link in bio!

02/20/2026

Our first music group was so much fun!!! We are so thankful for our partnership with 🎶🤩

Today Tyler taught us about rhythm and all sorts of instruments. 🥁🪇🎸

But guess what else we worked on while singing and dancing along 👀

🧠 language + communication
✋ motor planning + coordination
🩵 regulation + attention
👥 social engagement
🧩 memory + learning

Rhythm and music is so much more than something we listen to! It supports nearly all of our developmental systems all while looking like fun dance moves, catchy sing along songs, and trying out a new instrument.

Huge shout out to Cascade School of Music and Tyler for partnering with Little Hands Therapy to bring music to our families!

Our next music group will be March 20th! Ask your provider for more information if you want to join 💃🏻🕺

02/13/2026

We love our play-based cotreatments! But what does play-based therapy actually mean? 🤔

When it looks like we are “just playing,” it means we are using the way kiddos naturally learn. Children learn through curiosity, movement, imagination, connection, and repetition inside meaningful experiences.

Instead of:
🔟 practicing 10 isolated sounds at a table
🧹 stacking blocks only to clean them up
📝 following adult-directed steps all session

We might:
🗣️ build a zoo and work on requesting, describing, and turn-taking
🏃‍♀️build obstacles to practice regulation and body awareness
🧑‍🍳 cook pretend soup to target sequencing and fine motor skills
🧩 become pirates to practice problem-solving and social communication

The goal isn’t the game. The game is the doorway to skill development! 🤩

When a child is emotionally engaged, their brain is open to learning. 🧠 That’s when motor planning improves, language expands, and regulation becomes possible.

Play-based therapy meets kiddos where they are, so they can grow into what is next 🩵

If your kiddo needs extra support or you have a question about development, give us a call or click the link in our bio to get started today!

02/06/2026

We are so happy to be in our new clinic!!!! Some noteworthy statements from kiddos:

💪 “This place is so organized!”
🥴 “Are you a millionaire or something? Two gyms?!”
😅 “I love this place! Is there a security system?”

LHT kiddos always keep us on our toes with their feedback 😂 but overall, the kiddos have had a great time exploring our new therapy space and finding a few new activities. It brings so much joy to witness it through their eyes! 🩵

📣 ALSO!!! We are planning a grand opening party - details to come! Please send us a DM if you would like an invite!

02/02/2026

TLDR: WE MOVED!!! 👏

Tomorrow is our first day in our NEW CLINIC!!! 🤩 This job was the definition of a labor of love! Early mornings, late nights, and weekends for it all to come together for the best kiddos!

I cannot thank my family enough - my parents, Blake, Julia, Bodie, Dawn, Dave (and Jackson as moral support 🐶) went above and beyond to help me create a fun and warm space for our LHT families. They worked tirelessly and were the best problem-solvers when I gave them crazy ideas! 🤪 we can thank my dad for his expertise and similarly crazy ideas for many of the fun activities around LHT. Without him, none of this would have been built. They say it takes a village, and I can confirm, it truly does! 🩵

Not photoed is our amazing LHT THERAPY TEAM!!!! We were too busy moving hundreds of toys and furniture to capture the moment, but this move would not have happened if it weren’t for these hard working gals! I knew I had a dream team before, but boy are we lucky to have them!!! 🩵

On a personal note, when I started LHT 3.5 years ago I could have never imagined it as it is today 🥹 every day I feel the utmost gratitude knowing I have the best job in the world, with the best team of therapists, and get to witness the most amazing kids grow. Thank you to everyone who has made this dream a reality! There are too many to name! 🫶

We will see you at the new office! 😃

01/02/2026

Every single day of 2025 we had a front row seat to little hands doing BIG THINGS! 🙌 The most special memories!

Here is to the New Year bringing us strength, growth, and new skills! 🤩