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Cardinal Kids Therapy, LLC

Pediatric Occupational and Speech Therapy with a focus on Sensory Processing Visit www.cardinalkidstherapy.com

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy with a focus on Sensory Integration.

04/06/2026

April is OT month! Occupational therapy helps kids do the everyday things that matter most — getting dressed, holding a pencil, playing with friends, and feeling confident in their own skin. 💜

If your child is struggling with fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, or school tasks, OT might be exactly what they need. We’re here to help South Jersey kids thrive — one milestone at a time.

📍 Serving families across South Jersey
🔗 Link in bio to learn more or book

03/18/2026

We’ve been loving this tool and had to share it with you all!
It’s a music-based movement program designed to help kids with:

• Sensory processing
• Motor coordination & balance
• Focus & attention
• Body awareness

Perfect for kiddos who need a little extra support — and it’s something you can even do at home! 💙

02/27/2026

Why we use vibration therapy: It provides calming sensory input, improves body awareness, wakes up muscles for better movement, and helps kids who seek or avoid touch feel more comfortable in their bodies.

02/22/2026

Enjoy the snow!

02/11/2026

Why belly time (prone position) matters…
When kids lie on their belly and propel themselves on a scooter board, they’re building:
∙ Core strength and stability
∙ Upper body and shoulder strength
∙ Bilateral coordination (using both sides of the body together)
∙ Postural control and endurance
∙ Sensory processing and body awareness

These foundational skills are ESSENTIAL for everything from sitting upright at a desk to handwriting, sports, and even self-care tasks like getting dressed.

At-home alternative: Don’t have a scooter board? No problem! Encourage belly time on the floor while:

∙ Reading books propped up on pillows
∙ Playing with toys just out of reach
∙ Doing puzzles or coloring
∙ “Swimming” across the room to retrieve objects

Even 10-15 minutes of intentional belly time daily can make a huge difference in your child’s strength and development!

Pro tip: Make it a game! Set up obstacle courses, race to grab toys, or pretend they’re superheroes flying through the air. When it’s fun, they won’t even realize they’re working hard!

01/25/2026

❄️ We will be closed tomorrow Monday January 26th until 2 pm. We will send more updates as we have them. Stay safe and warm!

01/21/2026

Building blocks aren’t just play—they’re purposeful! 🧱✨

As parents, you might wonder why we spend so much time stacking, sorting, and building during therapy sessions. Here’s the secret: we’re working on SO much more than just play skills!
What building blocks develop:

∙ Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
∙ Focus and attention span
∙ Problem-solving and spatial awareness
∙ Following directions and sequencing
∙ Patience and frustration tolerance

Try this at home: Use 10-15 minutes of building block time as a preparatory activity BEFORE challenging tasks like homework or mealtime. This focused, hands-on activity helps regulate your child’s nervous system and primes their brain for concentration.

Parent tip: Build a tower together, copy patterns, or sort by color. The key is making it fun while keeping them engaged. You’ll be amazed how this simple activity can transform the transition into homework time or settle in for dinner.

01/15/2026

When kids can hear themselves better, they can self-correct more easily. This leads to faster progress in areas like articulation, fluency, language processing, and even reading skills. It’s especially helpful for children working on clarity, stuttering, or auditory processing challenges.

Watching our kids light up when they realize they can hear and adjust their own speech is why we love what we do! ✨

Questions about speech therapy tools or whether your child might benefit? Message us!

01/10/2026

Ever wonder why some kids pull themselves through equipment on their backs instead of crawling forward on their tummies?

It’s usually your child’s body telling us something important:

👉 “This is too hard for my upper body and core right now.”

When shoulder strength, postural control, or core muscles aren’t fully supporting them yet, lying on the back + pushing with the feet is the easiest path. It’s not incorrect — it’s just compensation.

In therapy, small changes make a big difference.

In the video, you’ll see:
💡 A child starting on their back
💡 Then how a simple switch in equipment encourages them onto their stomach, propped on their forearms
💡 Promoting the exact same skills we build during tummy time with babies — only now adapted for older kids

This position helps develop:
✔ shoulder strength
✔ core stability
✔ head and neck control
✔ endurance for crawling, climbing, writing, and more

And the best part? Kids don’t even realize they’re practicing a more challenging posture — it just feels like fun play.

12/26/2025

Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, and warm wishes to all our families who celebrated this special time of year! ✨❤️

Thank you for being a part of our joy—wishing you a wonderful new year ahead! 🌟

12/20/2025

The proprioception system is your child’s “body awareness” — it tells them where their body is in space and how much force to use! 💪✨

This system helps kids know how hard to press with a pencil, how to navigate without bumping into things, and how to regulate their energy levels throughout the day.
Signs your child might have proprioceptive challenges:
• Constantly crashing, jumping, or seeking heavy work
• Difficulty knowing their own strength (too rough or too gentle)
• Poor body awareness or seeming “clumsy”
• Loves tight hugs, weighted blankets, or being squished

Video and education by… the one and only Kaitlin Licursi (MISS KAIT) our occupational & certified nutritional therapist!

12/12/2025

The tactile system is your child’s sense of touch — and it plays a huge role in how they explore, learn, and feel safe in their environment! ✋✨

Some kids are oversensitive to touch (think: meltdowns over tags, avoiding messy play, disliking hugs), while others are under-responsive (not noticing injuries, constantly touching things, seeking deep pressure).

Signs to look for:

• Avoiding certain textures or clothing
• Refusing messy activities like playdough or sand
• Struggles with buttons, zippers, or brushing teeth
• Constantly seeking or avoiding touch

Through sensory play and therapeutic activities, our OTs help kids process touch in a way that feels comfortable and supports their development 💙

Video and education by… our wonderful occupational therapist Fabiana Kleinot (MISS FABIANA)

Address

1930 Route 70 East, Building I, Suite #48
Cherry Hill, NJ
08003

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm

Website

http://www.cardinalkidstherapy.com/

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