Bloom and Grow Therapy Services

12/07/2025

In the NICU, babies aren’t just growing. They’re building the foundations of their social and emotional lives.

A new study found that very preterm infants who listened to recordings of their mothers reading aloud for several hours a night showed more mature development in a key language pathway in the brain (the left arcuate fasciculus) at term-equivalent age. That’s a powerful reminder: even in intensive care, human voices are shaping tiny brains.

Although this study included a small sample size and doesn't illustrate if the mother's voice is uniquely powerful compared to other recorded speech, from an infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) perspective, this reinforces the fact that the more we can surround even the tiniest and most vulnerable infants with consistent human connection and nurturing input, the better foundation we build for their healthy growth and development.

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12/04/2025

Meet Dana, our newest Occupational Therapist!
She grew up in Chester County and earned her OT Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson University, with pediatric experiences ranging from outpatient clinics and specialized schools to coaching Special Olympics teams.

Dana completed advanced training in the Intensive Care Nursery at Pennsylvania Hospital, where she supported medically complex infants and launched a sensory-based parent coaching program. She brings skills in infant massage, hydrotherapy, sensory processing, and family-centered care.

She now works in early intervention and is excited to continue supporting children and families in our outpatient clinic. Dana is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming care and helping families create meaningful, supportive routines at home.

Outside of work, you’ll find her baking, reading, staying active, or spending time with her nieces. We’re so excited to have her on our team!

12/03/2025

Make sure you sign up for Breakfast with Santa or Sensory Friendly Santa! 🎅

**2025 SPONSOR SHOUT OUT!!!** 🎉🙏

Special thank you to Bloom and Grow Therapy for their continued sponsorship- we appreciate your generosity! 🎄

https://www.bloomandgrowtherapy.com/

11/28/2025

📘 𝗗𝗜𝗥® 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
A term often heard within the DIRFloortime community and in the DIRFloortime Training Program is "attunement".

In DIRFloortime, attunement is crucial. You cannot truly enter someone's world without first being able to 'tune into' their emotional and sensory experiences. When we do, we create the safety and trust that becomes the fuel for development.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the small gains and quiet moments of progress that make this work meaningful.
Bloom and Grow has grown over the past five years because of our incredible team and the kids, families, and adults who trust us with their care.
We are honored to offer a different kind of therapy to the community we love. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/21/2025

Holiday magic, made comfortable for every kiddo. ✨
Avon Grove Music Boosters presents Sensory-Friendly Santa Meet and Greet December 13th! We’re proud to help sponsor this local event!
Limited spots — sign up today!

11/13/2025

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11/07/2025

We ❤️ hearing about how we have helped our Early Intervention families!