Beyond Speech Therapy, LLC

02/05/2026

👄 Chewing and drinking are learned motor skills.
Difficulty chewing, drinking from cups, or managing food can be a skill-based issue, not stubbornness.

Some children struggle with:
• Chewing efficiently
• Moving food side-to-side
• Managing textures
• Drinking from cups or straws

Feeding therapy targets the oral motor skills needed for safe, effective eating, including jaw strength, tongue movement, lip closure, and coordination.

When these skills improve, mealtimes become safer, less stressful, and more successful for both children and families.

02/04/2026

🥦 Picky eating is often sensory, not behavioral, and therapy focuses on comfort, exposure, and regulation, not pressure.

Many children struggle with feeding because textures, smells, temperatures, or appearances feel overwhelming, and that’s where sensory-based feeding therapy comes in.

At Beyond, we support children by:
✔️ Building comfort around food
✔️ Encouraging exploration without pressure to eat
✔️ Supporting regulation and tolerance at mealtimes
✔️ Gradually expanding accepted foods

Our goal isn’t “just take a bite,” it’s helping children feel safe and confident around food so progress can happen naturally.

02/03/2026

Feeding Therapy at Beyond is interdisciplinary: OT + SLP working together for whole-child success.

🍽️ Feeding is never “just eating.”

At Beyond Pediatric Therapy, our feeding program is built on collaboration between Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists because successful feeding requires both the body and the mouth to work together.

🧠 OTs support sensory processing, postural stability, utensil use, and self-regulation

👄 SLPs address oral motor skills, chewing, swallowing, bottle/breast feeding, and safe transitions to solids

When OT + SLP work as a team, we’re able to address the whole feeding picture, not just what a child eats, but how they eat, how they feel, and how successful mealtimes become.

✨ Feeding therapy is teamwork, and your child is always at the center

02/03/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Jillian 🎉
Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Jillian. Jillian is an Early Childhood Educator with Beyond Pediatric Therapy and plays an important role supporting kiddos out in the community.

Jillian brings patience, kindness, and dedication into every interaction. Her work helps children build skills, confidence, and independence in the environments where they learn and grow every day. Families and team members alike appreciate her caring approach and the positive energy she brings to her work.

We are so grateful to have Jillian as part of the Beyond team and hope her birthday is filled with happiness and celebration. 💙🎂

02/02/2026

This week, we’re excited to shift our focus to one of the most impactful services we provide at Beyond Pediatric Therapy: Feeding Support.

We are proud to introduce Marissa Montaño, our Feeding Program Coordinator!

Marissa has been with Beyond for nearly 3 ½ years, and during that time she has become an incredible leader in the growth and development of our feeding program. She has greatly expanded her expertise through advanced training and continuing education, including:

🥄 SOS Approach to Feeding
🍎 AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding
🤱 And most recently, she is working toward her Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credential to better support breastfeeding mothers and infants.

Marissa is deeply loved by the families she serves. To many, she becomes more than a therapist, she is a trusted source of encouragement, guidance, and comfort during what can often be a stressful journey.

She has brought meaningful changes to our feeding program and has a true passion for teaching, mentoring, and helping children (and caregivers) build confident feeding skills.

Outside of the clinic, Marissa is also a proud mama to two beautiful boys and is currently embracing the baby-led weaning journey with her 6 month old!

We are so grateful for Marissa and the heart she brings to Beyond every single day.

Stay tuned all week as we highlight feeding therapy and share helpful tips and resources for families!

01/31/2026

Weekend Movement Ideas for Kids

Weekends are a great time to build movement skills through play.

You do not need special equipment or a structured plan. Simple activities can support strength, balance, and coordination while your child has fun.

Try this weekend:
Visit the playground and encourage climbing and swinging
Create a simple obstacle course at home or outside
Play hopscotch or jump over sidewalk cracks
Go for a family walk or bike ride
Practice balancing on curbs, logs, or taped lines

If movement feels hard or frustrating for your child, extra support can help make play feel easier and more enjoyable.

Our Physical Therapy team is here to help children build confidence through movement.

We currently have Physical Therapy availability.
Call today to learn more or schedule an evaluation.

01/30/2026

What does Physical Therapy look like at Beyond Pediatric Therapy?

It looks like confidence.
It looks like movement.
It looks like a child discovering what their body can do.

From first steps to big jumps, our PT sessions are designed to help children build strength, balance, coordination, and independence in ways that feel fun, motivating, and meaningful.

We use innovative treatment strategies, engaging equipment, and play based movement to help each child work toward their goals, one milestone at a time.

And one of our favorite parts? Caregivers being right there alongside the journey. Because progress doesn’t stop at the clinic. Together, we build skills that carry over into everyday life.

From babies to teens, we are here to help every child move, grow, and thrive.

Stay tuned tomorrow for simple weekend ideas to support gross motor development at home!

01/29/2026

If you are looking for a new provider, we HIGHLY recommend Yessica!

Happy Thursday!
We are so excited to announce that we are accepting new pediatric patients!

Also, Pediatric provider, Yessica Martinez, FNP, has availability for sick calls tomorrow. Please call either 302-698-1100 or 302-587-5017 to schedule an appointment. You can also send us an email at coastalmedicalcenters@gmail.com

Our pediatric team is here and ready to help you and your family with your medical needs! Give us a call today!

01/28/2026

🎉 Happy 5-Year Work Anniversary, Mary Kate! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating five amazing years with Mary Kate, one of our incredible Speech-Language Pathologists here at Beyond Pediatric Therapy. Since joining us in January 2021, Mary Kate has brought compassion, expertise, and a calm, encouraging presence to every session.

Her ability to connect with kids and families, her dedication to communication growth, and her steady support for her team have made her an invaluable part of our clinic. Whether she’s helping a child find their first words or cheering on progress one step at a time, Mary Kate leads with heart and skill every day.

We are so grateful for all she brings to our team and the families we serve. 💙

01/28/2026

From babies to teens, our Physical Therapy team helps children move, grow, and thrive.

At Beyond Pediatric Therapy, PT is about more than exercises, it’s about empowering children to participate fully in the activities they love. With a fully equipped clinic and personalized care, we support everything from early mobility skills to strength, balance, and endurance for older kids.

We’re proud to meet families wherever they are on their journey and provide the tools, support, and encouragement each child needs to succeed.
Spots are available now, reach out today to schedule!

01/27/2026

We LOVE babies at Beyond Pediatric Therapy 💛👶
There is nothing sweeter than those early moments of connection, movement, and growth. Our physical therapists work with infants right from the very beginning to support strong foundations for development through play, positioning, and gentle hands-on care.

✨ Pediatric Physical Therapy can help with:
• Tummy time tolerance
• Head shape and positioning concerns (torticollis/plagiocephaly)
• Rolling, sitting, crawling, and early motor milestones
• Strength, balance, and coordination
• Muscle tightness or movement asymmetries
• Building confidence in movement from the start

Every baby develops at their own pace, and we’re here to nurture progress, empower families, and celebrate every little milestone along the way.

📍Interested in learning more about infant PT services? Give us a call today!

01/26/2026

🌟 Meet Our Amazing Physical Therapy Team at Beyond Pediatric Therapy! 🌟

Our Physical Therapy services are led by an incredible team dedicated to helping children thrive through movement, play, and connection:

💛 Cindy Burritt, DPT
💛 Shelby Vincent, PTA
💛 Grace Diehl, PTA

This team is passionate, skilled, and deeply committed to supporting children as they build strength, confidence, balance, and independence in their everyday lives.

Physical Therapy at Beyond can support children with:
✨ Gross motor milestone development (rolling, crawling, walking)
✨ Balance and coordination
✨ Strength and endurance
✨ Mobility and motor planning
✨ Confidence in movement and play

Whether your child is just getting started with early motor skills or working toward bigger movement goals, our PT team is here to nurture progress every step of the way.

📍 We currently have Physical Therapy availability!

Call today to learn more or schedule an evaluation.