Children's Therapy Connections

10/23/2025

Love supporting Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health!

We’re grateful for our amazing conference sponsors:
💙 INCCRRA
💙 Irving Harris Foundation
💙 Start Early
💙 La Rabida Children's Hospital
💙 Illinois Resource Center
💙 McCormick Institute for Early Childhood
💙 National Louis University
💙 JCFS Chicago Virginia Frank Child Development Center
💙 Children's Therapy Connections
💙 Maryville Academy

We also want to thank the Erikson Institute as a partner in this vital work. Support from our sponsors and partners makes it possible for us to bring professionals together to share research, explore best practices, and strengthen the field of infant and early childhood mental health.

10/11/2025

If you work with or parent individuals with autism, you’re likely familiar with the uniqueness of their sensory preferences.

Sensory reactions often vary greatly, and what may seem typical for one child can be entirely different for another. 🌟

Recent research explored the connection between autism and sensory processing disorder to identify patterns or similarities.

This is a crucial topic because sensory differences can manifest as challenging behaviors or feelings of distress in autistic individuals. 😔

These sensory differences may also impact other areas, including motor, social, and cognitive abilities. 🧠💬

10/10/2025

We’re growing our team! 🌟
CTC Therapy is now hiring for the following positions:
✨ Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
✨ Speech Language Pathologist
✨ Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Send your resume to info@ctctherapy.com

10/10/2025

💙 Throughout October, we’re sharing stories, resources, and education in honor of . Today’s post features a heartfelt poem written by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, inspired by her daughter Sophie, who once suffered in silence before overcoming .

Sophie’s journey became the driving force behind Dr. E’s life’s work—developing the Social Communication Anxiety Treatment approach (S-CAT®), founding the Selective Mutism Association, and Selective Mutism Research Institute (SMRI) to advance understanding, research, and care for those affected.

✨ Help us continue this mission. Visit https://ow.ly/1cwO50X9OpT to learn more about our research and consider donating to SMRI—every contribution helps us give a voice to those who struggle to speak! Donate now at https://ow.ly/1tio50X9Or1!

10/10/2025

How to Stop Toddlers from Hitting:
*Toddlers are learning, and with your guidance, they’ll get there.

10/10/2025

Stop daily battles with your kids. This 30-day program turns defiance into cooperation without yelling, bribes or punishment.

08/29/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! Administration/Patient Care Coordinator 🌟

📍 Location: Children’s Therapy Connections

Do you have a heart for helping families and the organizational skills to keep things running smoothly? Children’s Therapy Connections is looking for a detail-oriented, compassionate, and experienced Patient Care Coordinator to join our growing team!

✨ What You’ll Do:

* Welcome and support families with warmth and professionalism
* Manage scheduling for our therapy team (OT, PT, Speech, ABA)
* Assist with insurance authorizations, billing coordination, and patient accounts.
* Ensure communication between families and therapists is seamless.
* Keep the office running efficiently so our therapists can focus on what matters most—helping kids thrive!

✨ What We’re Looking For:

* Previous experience in medical/therapy office administration
* Strong organizational and multitasking skills
* Excellent communication and people skills
* Comfort with EMR systems, scheduling, and insurance processes
* A passion for helping families feel supported every step of the way

✨ Why Join Us?

* Be part of a mission-driven pediatric therapy clinic that changes lives every day
* Collaborative, supportive, and family-centered work environment
* Competitive pay and growth opportunities
* Make a lasting impact on children and families in our community 💙

📩 Apply now and be the welcoming face and steady hand that helps families feel cared for from the very first phone call!

If you are interested in joining a practice that provides a holistic approach to therapeutic intervention in an environment that supports you and your well-being, then CTC is the place for you! We are now hiring experienced therapists to join CTC’s growing practice. We offer full-time and part-tim...

08/18/2025

Does your child struggle with transitions or sensory overwhelm? You’re not alone — and there are ways to ease the stress.

Here are 5 therapist-approved strategies to help your child feel more confident and supported as school starts!

📞 Call us at 708-226-9200 to schedule a sensory-informed evaluation before the school year begins or visit www.childrenstherapyconnections.com to learn more!

08/18/2025

Looking for ways to boost your child’s language skills during story time? The right books can make a big impact — and it doesn’t have to feel like “therapy”!

💬 Want to get the most out of reading time? Try pausing to let your child fill in words, label pictures, or act out parts of the story!

✨ Here are some therapist-loved picks for encouraging communication:

📞 Need more language strategies personalized for your child? We’re here to support your family — call us today at 708-226-9200 or visit www.childrenstherapyconnections.com to learn more!

08/13/2025

Today’s obstacle course is more than just fun—it’s therapy in motion!

Designed to build strength, coordination, and confidence—while having so much fun!

Every tunnel, cone, and step supports movement and communication goals. Ready, set, go! 🚧🏃‍♀️💬

08/13/2025

Sleep doesn’t have to be a nightly struggle.
If your child has difficulty sleeping, there may be underlying sensory or communication needs impacting rest.
Let’s work together to build strategies that support peaceful nights and brighter days. 🌙✨

📲 Contact our office at 708-226-9200 or visit www.childrenstherapyconnections.com to learn how pediatric therapy can help.