Rooted Occupational Therapy

01/26/2026

In following Florence and Muscle Shoals city schools, we will primarily be closed tomorrow. If roads are safe tomorrow afternoon, there may be an option for a few sessions in clinic. You will be contacted if your session is an option for an in-person visit. These sessions are only made by therapist and family agreement. No penalization for any cancels made due to safety concerns. Stay safe and warm!! Who's ready to play??

01/25/2026

Stay safe and warm!! Plan to resume Tuesday as weather permits. Check in tomorrow afternoon to be sure! We will reach out to reschedule where possible.

01/24/2026

So cute!!

We can’t get over how cute our new fundraiser tees turned out!

Make sure you order yours in time for April 2nd, National Autism Awareness Day.

Your support helps us continue providing resources, scholarships, and hope for local families.

Youth & Adult S–XL: $15
Adult 2XL–5XL: $18

Sizes available: Youth XS- Youth L
Adult S-5XL

Order here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-epm-fundraiser-tee

12/18/2025

Rootie says, “Go big before going home.” 🎄
So obviously he chose a high-wire act for his final appearance before reporting back to the North Pole. 🎅🏼✨

No harness. No fear. Just vibes, holiday chaos, and one last dramatic stunt to make sure Rooted OT remembers him during the new year.
We’ll miss his daily shenanigans (and the trouble he definitely didn’t cause 😅), but it’s time for this elf to clock out.
Safe travels, Rootie — you’ve officially peaked. 🎄

🎄✨

12/16/2025

🎄🌀 Rootie’s game plan for today 🌀🎄

First, I’m warming up with my elf-size Twister—tiny dots, BIG focus, zero dignity.
Then… I’m unleashing the real Twister for the kids because balance, coordination, and crossing midline are way more fun when someone inevitably falls over laughing.

We’ll be spinning, stretching, problem-solving, and pretending this was all very planned.
Rootie will be nearby making the calls and absolutely not taking responsibility for the chaos.

Ready… set… TWIST.

12/15/2025

If you would like to join us for Santa Night, please sign up through this google form so we can get a head count. The event will be held at the Tuscumbia Church of Christ (102 E 4th St. Tuscumbia, AL 35674) on December 18th from 6-8. Sensory hour will be from 6-7. During that time children with Auti...

12/15/2025

🎨🎄 Rootie here. Watching. Judging. Taking notes. 🎅🏻👇

While I stayed back at the clinic supervising toys 🧸🤖, the Rooted OT crew went absolutely feral at our Christmas splatter party at Pinspiration of the Shoals.

Did I attend? ❌
Was I consulted? ❌
Did they play with paint, alcohol ink, AND FIRE like it was a casual Tuesday? 🔥😳
Unfortunately… yes.

From my remote surveillance, I noted:
• Alcohol ink coasters 🔥 (no elf supervision)
• A splatter room full of poor choices 🫟🎨
• Ponchos worn for very good reasons 🥽
• Excessive laughter and mess-making (OT style) 🤣💚

I wasn’t there—but my judgment was.
Clipboard clutched. Eyebrow raised.

Final report:
10/10 bonding
0/10 elves invited
100/10 chaos

Next year, I’m coming. With goggles. 😌🥽

12/12/2025

A glimpse into the heart of Rooted OT 🌱
Neurodiversity-affirming OT for growing minds and bodies.

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📞 266-607-3674

🎄 Christmas Break: Dec 19 – Jan 2

12/11/2025

✨Rootie showed up today fully prepared… and by “prepared,” we mean holding a Matching Memory Game like he’s about to challenge EVERY kid who walks through the door. 🧠🎄

He’s perched on the stairs, judging our visual attention, working memory, and ability to stay focused while he stares into our souls with those big ol’ elf eyes. 👀😂

Today’s OT mission:
Match the cards, strengthen those cognitive skills, and try not to let Rootie psych you out.
Spoiler: he will absolutely psych you out.

12/10/2025

Rootie rolled back in from the North Pole like,
“Y’all. I brought reinforcements… and also hot chocolate because we’re gonna need it.” ☕️💀✨

Not only did he show up with cocoa, but he ALSO brought a friend who looks fully prepared to drop the hottest holiday mixtape of 2025.
Meanwhile Rootie’s over here perched like he’s running a cocoa cartel.

The chaos level? Rising.
The sugar level? Also rising.
Our ability to control any of this? Long gone. 😂🔥🎄

12/09/2025

✨ UPDATE FROM ROOTED OT HQ ✨

WELL… the mystery didn’t last long. 😂
After posting our “Missing Elf” alert this morning, Rootie has officially been spotted… hitching a ride on Mrs. Amber’s back like it’s his own personal sleigh.

He left a note that said, “Shhhh! Don’t tell Mrs. Amber.”
So remember:
🤫 We saw nothing.
👀 We know nothing.
🎄 We are absolutely NOT telling Mrs. Amber.

Rootie is clearly in his sneaky era.

12/09/2025

📣 MISSING ELF ALERT 📣

Rootie the Elf has officially gone rogue.
Last seen: spreading questionable holiday cheer, invading therapy bins, and silently judging everyone’s fine-motor skills.

He vanished sometime between a sensory-motor obstacle course and a suspiciously sprinkled trail of glitter. Staff reports hearing faint giggles and the distant sound of jingle bells… but no confirmed sightings.

We are asking the community (big kids, little kids, and all highly trained toy detectives) to assist in locating this festive fugitive.

If found:
Please return him to Rooted OT immediately. He is overdue for mischief, merry chaos, and his daily workplace evaluation.