Performance Therapy Madison Pediatrics

12/22/2025

If you have a sensory-sensitive child, trips can feel overwhelming.
Here are 3 simple ways to help your little one stay calm and comfortable on the go:
🔇 Noise-canceling headphones
🧸 Favorite fidget toys
🧦 Compression clothing
Small tools, big comfort! Swipe through for tips and tricks to make travel smoother for your family.

12/16/2025

From classics to cartoons, here are our favorite Christmas movies! What’s your go-to holiday film? ✨🎄🎬

12/16/2025

💡 Whether it’s speech, movement, or everyday activities, we provide care designed to help kids thrive in every area of life.

12/10/2025

Supporting voices all season long!🎄❄️ This December communication board is a great way to practice core words during daily routines + festive fun. 🎅🍪⭐️🎁

12/09/2025

12/08/2025

Slime isn’t just fun, it’s a sensory win! Playing with slime helps kids:
🌟Improve hand strength and fine motor skills
🌟Explore different textures for sensory regulation
🌟Practice focus and calmness through tactile play
Squish, stretch, and squeeze your way to better sensory skills!

12/02/2025

The gifts your child will love… and your therapists approve 🎄✨ Check out our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide curated by our PT, OT & ST therapists.

12/01/2025

During National Handwashing Week, we recognize that some kids may avoid washing hands due to sensory sensitivities. 🧼✨
Here are a few ways we help children get comfortable with handwashing:
• Use warm water instead of cold
• Choose gentle, unscented soaps
• Incorporate fun songs or timers
• Practice gradual exposure with shorter washes
• Use visual schedules or social stories

11/27/2025

Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, family, and good health. 🦃🍁 We will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. We’re thankful for our amazing patients and community!

11/25/2025

🍂 Fall is full of sensory fun! Here are four hands-on activities kids will love (and learn from):
1️⃣ Scoop and squish pumpkin guts
2️⃣ Create leaf rubbings with crayons
3️⃣ Knead apple pie scented playdough
4️⃣ Dig for treasures in a corn kernel bin
Perfect for building fine motor skills, exploring textures, and sparking creativity this season! 🍎🎃🌽
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11/21/2025

🍽️✨ The votes are in!
Our therapists revealed their favorite Thanksgiving dishes—and the responses did not disappoint!
Tell us your go-to Turkey Day treat! 🦃

11/18/2025

“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” Fred Rogers 💙
Today on Universal Children’s Day, we honor every child’s strengths, differences, and the joy they bring to the world just by being themselves.