Expression - Dickinson

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

🍪☕ Parent Appreciation Week! ☕🍪

We’re celebrating YOU, our amazing parents and caregivers! 💛
Stop by the clinic this week and grab a warm cookie and a cup of coffee as our small way of saying thank you for all you do to support your child’s growth and progress.

Swing by the front desk and enjoy a little treat on us… while supplies last! 😋
Because you deserve it. 💕

11/16/2025

We're celebrating our incredible parents this week with sweet treats and warm thanks.
Your hard work and positivity inspire us every single day - come grab a cookie and celebrate with us.

11/14/2025

We are at it again with another continuing education!

Brooklyn is taking a course from The Breathe Institute that will give our front office the language to confidently explain airway and tongue-tie protocols, answer patient questions, and support treatment plans with ease. 🙌

We strive to have our office speaking the same language and supporting airway-focused care with confidence to better help service our patients💙✨

11/11/2025

*We are OPEN November 11th, 2025*

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Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, strength, and selflessness. Your dedication and sacrifice make it possible for us to live with freedom and opportunity every day. 🦅

From all of us at Expression, Thank you for your service - today and always!

11/06/2025

🌟 Have you ever heard of sensory brushing?

It’s a simple tool that uses a small handheld brush to give gentle, deep pressure to the skin — often on the arms, legs, or back. Many parents use it (with guidance from an occupational therapist) to help children who are sensitive to touch or easily overwhelmed by certain sensations.

👕 Maybe you’ve noticed your child pulling away from certain fabrics, refusing to wear socks or shoes, or getting upset by a light touch that doesn’t bother others. These can be signs of tactile defensiveness — when the nervous system reacts to ordinary touch as if it’s too much.

Sensory brushing can sometimes help calm the body and make everyday sensations feel easier to handle. But it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach — every child’s sensory system is unique. That’s why it should always be part of a personalized “sensory diet” (a plan created by an occupational therapist to support your child’s sensory needs).

⚠️ It’s very important to learn the correct technique from an OT or trained professional, since using it incorrectly or too often can actually overstimulate your child instead of calming them. It can also cause GI concerns. Make sure to always seek approval from your therapist, especially with infants.

💛 Always watch your child’s cues — if they seem uncomfortable or upset, pause and check in with your OT.

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from Expression Family Health & Therapy Services! 👻

Our team is all treats and no tricks when it comes to helping your little pumpkins grow, learn, and thrive.

Stay safe, have fun, and remember — good communication isn’t scary when you have the right support!

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10/29/2025

We’d say this feeding session was a SUCCESS !!!! Fun had for everyone !!!
👌🏼👏🏻💪🏼🥳

10/22/2025

💡Did You Know?

Enlarged tonsils and adenoids (T&A hypertrophy), especially when present over long periods, can significantly reduce velar strength and function—a key component in proper speech, breathing, and swallowing.

Velar refers to your velum or your soft palate. The sounds k and g are produced when the back part of your tongue articulates with your soft palate. The velum is also responsible for closing off your nasal cavity when swallowing.

With this in mind, Tessa and Mackenzie have developed a comprehensive Velar Strengthening Program specifically designed to support individuals before and after T&A surgery.

This evidence-based program is built on:
✅ Over 3 years of specialized training in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
✅ 3+ years of hands-on clinical experience
✅ A deep understanding of the impact T&A hypertrophy can have on orofacial function

👉 If you or your child is preparing for a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy, we’re here to help ensure the best outcomes possible.

📞 Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment!

10/17/2025

🎉 Happy National Boss’s Day Mackenzie & Happy Birthday to Jordyn! 🎉

Yesterday was spent celebrating double the greatness — showing appreciation to our fearless leader Mackenzie and celebrating Jordyn on her birthday! 🎂

Mackenzie- we’re so grateful for your guidance, encouragement, and your vision for Expression! You inspire us to grow, support our patients with passion, and make this workplace feel like family. 🥰

Jordyn- you are a wonderful therapist who pours her heart into everything she does. Your dedication shines through in every session while helping your clients reach their fullest potential. 🥳

We all love and appreciate you both so much! Continue to do great things! ❤️

10/01/2025

Happy 5th Year Anniversary to Ally Cox!!!
Your BRIGHT light, your UNMATCHED empathy, your ability to meet your patients on their level, your drive to ALWAYS do better and be better for your patients, and your desire to dive deep into research to meet the needs of your patients is noticed each and every day! You, Ally, are SUCH a blessing to Expression and Dickinson as a whole!

We LOVE you!!
We CHERISH you!!

Have a blessed day!

09/23/2025

🗣️ Did you know? The same muscles we use for eating and drinking are also essential for speaking clearly!
That’s right — the muscles involved in chewing, swallowing, and even sipping through a straw play a big role in how we produce speech. 💬🥄

Our skilled speech-language pathologists have taken specialized training and advanced courses to deepen their understanding of this powerful connection. This means we don’t just look at speech in isolation — we consider the whole oral mechanism to provide comprehensive, effective therapy. 💪👅🧠

Whether it's working with children or adults, we’re always learning and growing to better support the people we serve. ❤️