Suedel Therapeutics and Wellness

03/12/2026

Hi All!! Here’s a handy checklist to help you guide your child’s readiness for kindergarten, which is often a big question amongst parents as they are navigating this transition.

Our amazing occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists can help your child build the needed skills to be successful in this and all stages of childhood! If you’re interested in having your child assessed, please contact our office at 701-317-2897 or email us at: admin@suedeltherapeutics.com

When people talk about kindergarten readiness, academics tend to get all the attention. But the skills kids really need to be successful in the classroom come long before worksheets.

Let's break down the foundational skills that support learning, participation, and independence, including:
• regulating emotions and calming the body
• transitioning between activities
• using the bathroom and washing hands
• managing clothing and lunch containers
• attending, listening, and following directions
• sharing, waiting, and taking turns

These are the skills that help kids function in a classroom—and they develop through play, routines, and supportive experiences over time.

Want the FREE Printable Checklist? Drop an 🍎 in the comments and we'll send it your way!"

03/02/2026

Please Meet Ms. Sophia,the amazing adaptive dance instructor from North Dakota Ballet Company who runs our Adaptive Dance Class in partnership with NDBC!

Sophia grew up in Mandan, North Dakota, and dance has been part of her life for as long as she can remember. Growing up, the studio was her safe space. She looked up to her teachers so much, and they played a huge role in shaping her. Because of that, she has always hoped to be that same positive role model for the next generation of dancers.

Sophia moved to Grand Forks to pursue occupational therapy and is currently a student at UND. Alongside her studies, she trained extensively with Northern Plains Dance, focusing primarily on ballet. She had the opportunity to perform in full-length productions and community outreach performances, including lead roles such as Dewdrop in The Nutcracker and Beauty in Beauty and the Beast. Dance truly consumed her life in the best way possible, and she loved every second of it.

In addition to performing, she assisted and taught classes at NPD and helped with the adaptive dance program, working with dancers of varying abilities. She later developed and launched a dance program for children with disabilities in partnership with NDBC and Suedel Therapeutics, creating a supportive space where all children can experience the joy of movement.

Sophia truly loves teaching kids how to dance. Being a teacher has changed her for the better, strengthening her patience, leadership, and heart for service. Seeing her students grow in confidence and technique makes everything worth it. Sophia is so grateful that she still gets to experience the magic of dance in her life.

We are so blessed to work with Sophia for this amazing class!

02/28/2026

We had a great time at the ND Homeschool Convention Career Fair tonight! It was great to connect with families and young people who are curious about our health care professions. What a great event!

02/20/2026

Great info on the importance of reducing screen time and increasing movement to a child’s development!

Kids need to move to learn about themselves and their world. Get them up and going!

02/19/2026

Please join us for another session of fun!

All classes are co-taught by an NDBC instructor and a therapy professional with Suedel Therapeutics and Wellness. We also have extra hands on deck with pre-professional volunteers from UND assisting in the classes.

Your dancer will be supported in this fun and creative class tailored for those with unique sensory, social, and physical needs.

Come join the fun!

New session of Adaptive Dance starting February 25th! This new program features dance faculty from ND Ballet Company in partnership with OT professionals from Suedel Therapeutics & Wellness for an inclusive dance experience for dancers with sensory and adaptive needs.
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:00 PM - Suedel Therapeutics & Wellness (117 N Washington Street)
Register today at www.northdakotaballet.org

02/18/2026

With the winter storm, both NDBC and Suedel Therapeutics and Wellness have decided to close today 2/18. Therefore we will be canceling the adaptive dance class for tonight. Please be safe and warm!

NDBC Closed Wednesday 2/18 due to weather conditions!

02/18/2026

Due to the anticipated winter storm, Suedel Therapeutics and Wellness will be closed tomorrow, February 18th.

Please stay safe and warm!

02/04/2026

Come join us for another session of fun with our adaptive dance class! Session 2 begins in just a few weeks, so enroll now!

All classes are co-taught by a NDBC instructor and a therapy professional from Suedel Therapeutics and Wellness, with additional hands on deck to assist dancers via pre-professional therapy students from UND.

You dancer will be supported so they can enjoy the love and the gift of dance with this special adaptive class!

Enroll by going to northdakotaballet.org today!!

01/29/2026

Help our future therapy professionals learn with this amazing opportunity!

✳️ 2026 UND Baby Lab ✳️

Recruiting families with infants (6-30 months old as of May 2, 2026) to participate in a learning opportunity for OT, PT, & SLP graduate students. See flyer for details!

01/28/2026

Come join us!

01/27/2026

Suedel Therapeutics and Wellness can help your child with their difficulties with fine motor skills including graphomotor skills as well as the underlying learning concerns that can accompany a dysgraphia diagnosis. If you are concerned about your child’s learning or development, we can help! Contact our office today to learn more…
Phone: 701-317-2897, email: admin@suedeltherspeutics.com

Your child’s sloppy handwriting is telling you…

They may be struggling or having challenges with Dysraphia.

Many people assume messy handwriting means a child simply needs to “try harder,” but the truth is far more complex.

Fine motor skills — the tiny, coordinated movements of the fingers and hands — play a big role in writing. When these muscles aren’t fully developed, kids may struggle with writing, drawing, cutting, and other tasks that require precision.

For children with Dysgraphia, the challenges go beyond messy writing. Dysgraphia is a learning difference that affects the brain’s ability to plan, organize, and execute written work.

It can impact:

🔹 Fine motor control
🔹 Spatial awareness
🔹 Visual processing
🔹 Memory and language connections
🔹 The ability to get thoughts onto paper

These difficulties can make classroom tasks overwhelming and can affect a child’s confidence — especially when their hard work doesn’t match what shows up on paper.

To find out some of the hidden signs of dysgraphia and how to help your child, comment below 👇 and we’ll send you the link or grab it in the profile.

01/26/2026

Wednesday is the first day of session 1, and there’s still time to register!