Help Me Grow Pediatric Rehab Services

02/16/2026

Friday morning was amazing! 🌟 We had 5 therapists, 6 little ones all under 5, 2 dads, and 3 moms - all working, learning, and playing together to make an hour of OT, PT, and SLP services a huge success. 💪✨ Watching families and therapists collaborate to help these kids thrive is what makes our work so rewarding!

02/14/2026

In February, we recognize Rare Disease Awareness Month. 💜

We feel incredibly privileged to support children with rare diseases and their families through compassionate, individualized care. Every step forward deserves to be celebrated, and we are committed to helping each child thrive in their own way.

02/12/2026

✨ Help Us Welcome Sabrina – Our Newest Speech-Language Pathologist! ✨

We are so excited to introduce Sabrina, our newest SLP! Sabrina is an English/Spanish bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist who loves working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

She earned two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Minnesota Duluth and her master’s degree from the University of New Hampshire. Sabrina brings experience from schools, outpatient settings, and private practice, supporting AAC use, neurodiversity-affirming strategies, speech sound production, language development, social skills, fluency, and so much more.

Her favorite part of being an SLP? Building meaningful relationships with children and their families, working together toward shared goals, and celebrating every success along the way.

Sabrina is licensed in NH and ME and holds her ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).

Outside of work, you can find her paddleboarding, hiking, watercolor painting, traveling, or enjoying trivia and game nights with her husband and friends.

We are so lucky to have her on our team - help us give Sabrina a warm welcome! 💛

02/11/2026

✨ Meet Amanda Santos, our new Receptionist! ✨

Amanda is passionate about supporting children and families through compassionate, family-centered care. As a proud mom to her daughter and a devoted dog mom to two pups, she brings patience, empathy, and balance into everything she does.

Outside of work, Amanda loves hiking, beach days, and discovering local coffee shops. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in healthcare administration and is excited to continue learning, growing, and making a meaningful impact in pediatrics.

We’re so excited to welcome Amanda to our Help Me Grow team!

02/05/2026

Reminder: there are a few dates upcoming for exploring our way at the Children’s Museum of NH!

During these times the museum:
⭐️Limits the number of families who can attend
⭐️Turns down sounds and lights
⭐️Provides a quiet zone with sensory activities away from the exhibit floor
⭐️Has noise canceling headphones to borrow

A medical diagnosis is not required.

https://childrens-museum.org/programs/exploring-our-way

"For some children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders, a visit to museums like the Children’s Museum of NH is challenging or over-stimulating. Exploring Our Way are low-cost, low-sensory events designed for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders, and allows them to explore the Museum along with their families without the noise, crowds, and stimulation of a typical open day. During these special program hours when the museum isn't open to the general public, we:

Limit the number of families who can attend
Turn down sounds and lights
Provide a quiet zone with sensory activities away from the exhibit floor
Have noise canceling headphones to borrow

A medical diagnosis is not required.

Online reservations are required and cost $3.50/person. 
Free for Members."
To see dates and times available for Sensory Friendly Playtime with Children's Museum New Hampshire visit:
https://childrens-museum.org/programs/exploring-our-way

02/04/2026

Kindness looks like Brooks 💙 Our January Kids Kindness Raffle winner has been spreading joy by complimenting others, helping them feel better when they’re sad, and sharing his toys with his brother. His many spontaneous acts of kindness earned him multiple raffle tickets - and a well-deserved win! 🌟

02/04/2026

🎉 Help Me Grow has been selected for a 2nd time to be the charitable gaming proceeds recipient at the Lilac Club Casino!

🎰 Visit the casino during these dates to support our Organization!

01/26/2026

SB 480 is an important bill that would strengthen services that children and families rely on—including early identification, referrals, and family support.

When these services are supported, families get connected sooner, kids get help earlier, and outcomes improve across our communities.

Please consider taking a moment to contact your legislators and urge them to support SB 480. Let them know how vital these services are for children, caregivers, and providers.

Together, we can help ensure families get the support they need—when they need it most. 🌱

Dear Colleagues,

I’m writing to encourage your support for New Hampshire House Bill 1051 (HB 1051), currently before the Legislature. This bill would establish a study commission to explore the creation of a statewide fingerprinting and background check database in New Hampshire.

Why this matters to occupational therapists:

Streamlines background checks: Therapists working in multiple school districts or programs often undergo repeated fingerprinting and background checks. A centralized database could reduce delays, duplication, and administrative burden.

Improves access to work: Faster and more efficient background clearances can help occupational therapists start work more quickly in schools and other settings where these checks are required.

Informed decision-making: The commission will review current procedures, identify barriers in professional fingerprint and background practices, and examine models from other states - helping to shape practical recommendations.

Potential cost insights: The study will also evaluate costs associated with a centralized system, which can inform future policy without committing to implementation upfront.

HB 1051 would not itself create the database, but establish the foundation for smarter, more efficient checks that benefit providers, employers, and the public.

Please consider contacting the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee to express support for HB 1051 before the committee hearing. Streamlining background checks is a practical reform that helps reduce barriers to practice and supports timely delivery of occupational therapy services across New Hampshire.

Thank you for advocating for policies that strengthen our profession.

the NHOTA Advocacy Committee

01/22/2026

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01/22/2026

💛 December Kids Kindness Raffle Winners 💛

We loved seeing so much kindness in action this December! We received over 100 raffle tickets recognizing children who went above and beyond to help others, it was truly heartwarming. ✨

🎉 Our December raffle winners are:

🌟 Theo Smith, who won the Kinetic Sand Play Kit! Theo was recognized for helping his grandmother by picking things up for her and holding doors open - such a thoughtful act of kindness.

🦄 Aimee Turcotte, who won the Unicorn Painting Kit! Aimee is continually helping her mom with chores and sharing with her sister without being asked. What a great example of kindness at home!

Thank you to all the families who have participated and helped us celebrate kindness this season. We are so proud of all the kids who spread compassion, generosity, and care every day. 💕

Keep up the amazing work! 🌈

01/18/2026

✨ Help Me Grow will be closed tomorrow in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

🤍 We’ll see you on Tuesday!