Small Town Occupational Therapy

01/25/2026

Due to weather Small Town will be closed tomorrow and will follow junction city school closures for the rest of the week

01/14/2026

Parents if you have had a referral sent recently please reach out to us or ask your p*p to send again we have been having trouble with our fax machine

01/13/2026

All of this is making my ❤️ so happy!!!

CDC data reveals that about 3% of 8-year-olds in Arkansas have autism, often affecting their social interactions and sensory processing.For many families, find

01/12/2026

I can’t love this enough and we will have them all at the clinic!!! 💕💕💕

01/08/2026

Absolutely! Kiddos do not have to leave the classroom for breaks their bodies and brains need!

01/08/2026

Our new year is off to a fantastic start, and we are eager to experience the possibilities that 2026 will bring to our Small Town Occupational Therapy practice. Come see us for all your Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapy needs 💜💜

01/03/2026

This is great!

Beginning January 2, Arkansas drivers will have access to two new programs designed to make traffic stops safer, calmer, and more effective for individuals with mental illness or autism. The Green Envelope Program and the Blue Envelope Program, both passed during the 2025 Regular Session of the Arkansas General Assembly, focus on improving communication between drivers and law enforcement during motor vehicle interactions.

The Green Envelope Program, established under Act 531, is available to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness. It provides a specially designed green envelope to hold essential documents such as a driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. In addition to organizing paperwork, the envelope serves as a clear visual signal to law enforcement that the driver may experience heightened anxiety or communication challenges. The envelope also includes guidance for officers on best practices for interaction, as well as simple instructions for drivers on how to present their documents and what to expect during a stop.

The Blue Envelope Program, created under Act 16, is designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The blue envelope similarly holds essential documents and helps ease communication by alerting officers that the driver may process information differently, need extra time, or benefit from clear, direct instructions. Like the green envelope, it contains notes for law enforcement on effective ways to interact, along with step-by-step guidance for drivers to help reduce confusion and stress.

Both programs are intentionally easy to access. Drivers may request a green or blue envelope at any of the more than 130 Revenue Offices across the state or order one online. This process does not require documentation.

By combining clear visual cues with practical guidance for both drivers and officers, the Green and Blue Envelope Programs promote understanding, reduce anxiety, and enhance safety. As these programs become available statewide for the first time this January, they represent a meaningful step toward more compassionate and effective interactions on Arkansas roadways.

Please note: DMV also offers a communications/speech impediment sticker for the license plate. Download form to be signed by physician here:

https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/communicationImpedimentDecalFrm.pdf

01/03/2026

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They hold it together all day at school — smiling, following the rules, blending in. But the moment they get home, the mask slips. Tears, anger, exhaustion, silence.

This is masking — when a child hides their true feelings or struggles to fit in, often at great emotional cost. What looks like 'coping' at school can lead to collapse once they feel safe again.

Understanding masking helps parents respond with compassion instead of confusion — and helps schools create spaces where children don’t need to hide who they are.

Our Masking Toolkit for Parents & Educators explores why masking happens, how to spot it, and what really helps.
It’s filled with practical strategies to support emotional safety at home and in the classroom.
Download it from The Contented Child at link in comments or via our Linktree Shop in our Bio.

12/25/2025

We would like to wish all of our clients and their families a Very Merry Christmas!!!

12/18/2025

So thankful for our talented, multi hat wearing speech therapists!!

12/11/2025

Autism can look very different in girls than in boys, which is why so many autistic girls remain overlooked for years. Girls often mask, imitate peers, internalize stress, and develop interests that appear “typical,” making their struggles less visible. While boys may show more obvious repetitive or sensory seeking behaviors, girls may excel academically yet battle anxiety, confusion in social rules, and emotional overwhelm. Understanding these differences helps us identify autistic girls earlier, support them more effectively, and create environments where their needs are finally seen and validated.