Connect The Dots Pediatric Therapy

12/29/2025

12/26/2025

What’s inside this winter sensory bin ❄️
Dried rice, navy beans, lima beans, glittery fake snow, and blue + clear plastic gems. All easy to find at Dollar Tree and the bulk bins at WinCo—simple, affordable, and ready for lots of indoor sensory play.

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at CTD! 🎄
Our office will be closed to soak up the holiday magic:
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Friday 12/26

Wishing your family joy, cozy moments, and plenty of laughter this holiday season. We can’t wait to see you all back soon! 🟣🔵🟢

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

The holidays = joyful chaos. 🎁😅
And if speech practice at home slips your mind? You’re not alone.

Here’s the secret: it’s already happening.
Our therapists are pros at turning everyday holiday moments like decorating, baking, reading, and playing into easy, natural language boosts.

No worksheets. No extra to-do list.
Quick tips, big impact!

The holidays are full of natural moments to support your child’s language skills, no flashcards required. From cozy routines to everyday traditions, simple interactions can turn into powerful learning opportunities when kids are engaged, relaxed, and having fun. Here are 5 easy, parent-friendly wa...

12/22/2025

Little obstacle courses can do big things for early walkers like building balance, confidence, and all those tiny muscles that help kiddos get moving. 👶

If you’re wondering whether your child is hitting their milestones, here are a few signs to keep an eye on:
• Not crawling on hands and knees by 11–12 months
• Not pulling to stand by 12 months
• Not cruising along furniture by 12–13 months
• Not walking independently by 16 months

If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone - and our team is always here to help families navigate those early movement moments to build a strong foundation for growth.

Want a deeper dive? Check out our latest blog for simple obstacle ideas and how they support early walkers!

There’s something magical about watching your child find their balance, take a wobbly first step, and beam with pride. But for some, those early steps don’t come as quickly as expected — and that can leave you wondering if there’s cause for concern. If your little one isn’t walking yet, or...

12/22/2025

❄️ Winter break is officially here… and those busy hands need something to do!
Try these 3 easy, winter-themed activities. They’ll be having a blast (and we’ll quietly know they’re building fine motor skills 😉).

12/20/2025

Happy Holidays from our Corvallis Team & Baby Santa! ☺️

12/19/2025

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) may benefit kids who:
✅Has trouble regulating big emotions or calming down after stress
✅Struggle with anxiety or seems constantly "on edge"
✅Has difficulty focusing or paying attention
✅Is delayed in speech, language, or social communication
✅Avoids or struggles with social interactions
✅Has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
✅Is sensitive to sounds, covers ears, or gets overwhelmed by noise
✅Appears clumsy or disconnected from their body
✅Frequently melts down, shuts down, or has intense outbursts
✅Seems unsafe or uncomfortable in everyday situations

12/19/2025

Had a little festive fun this week with a cookie exchange, hot chocolate bar, and white elephant. ❄️

12/19/2025

A huge shoutout to one of our Corvallis families for making our day extra sweet!