Embrace the Child, Ltd.

Embrace the Child, Ltd. Embrace the child (ETC) provides comprehensive family-centered, individualized OT for children. ETC ETC serves infant, toddlers and children through age 5 years.

Embrace the Child, Ltd.(ETC) is comprehensive family-centered, individualized pediatric occupational therapy private practice located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Services span home, school, community and a clinic option is available. ETC has a strong focus on children with developmental delays, sensory processing disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. The Development Individual Differences Relationship/DIR® model is the core philosophy for assessment and intervention.
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Day ☀️and Night🌙. I open and close with you. Thank you for trusting me to be part of your lives. ♥️🫶🏻
03/13/2026

Day ☀️and Night🌙. I open and close with you. Thank you for trusting me to be part of your lives. ♥️🫶🏻

This post describes why Punch’s story is so powerful! 🐒🦧😍🐒🐒
03/11/2026

This post describes why Punch’s story is so powerful! 🐒🦧😍🐒🐒

💗Yes!
03/11/2026

💗Yes!

🧠 Children regulate through their bodies and relationships long before they regulate through words.

Consistency, predictability, co-regulation, and sensory input aren’t indulgences — they’re biological needs. ✨

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Had to share one more. Little Punch you’ve stolen my heart. 🧡🐵🦧
02/26/2026

Had to share one more. Little Punch you’ve stolen my heart. 🧡🐵🦧

I don’t know why… but no matter what’s happening in the world, if I see anything real about Punch, I stop scrolling. 🐒

It’s not even about him being viral. It’s something deeper than that.

Seeing that tiny baby who once clung to his toy for comfort… now slowly adjusting to new monkey mumma and pappa love — it just feels special.

To me, he’s not just a trend. He’s a small reminder that even the tiniest hearts can survive big things.
And yeah… I’m still very much invested in Punch. ❤️🐒

Absolutely LOVE this!!! 🖤💛✈️I had the honor of participating in an early community focus group—job well done PIT!
02/25/2026

Absolutely LOVE this!!! 🖤💛✈️
I had the honor of participating in an early community focus group—job well done PIT!

Punch,  his stuffed orangutan, and finally, a new friend have warmed my heart—hope this brings a smile to you too! 🦧🐵🧡
02/25/2026

Punch, his stuffed orangutan, and finally, a new friend have warmed my heart—hope this brings a smile to you too! 🦧🐵🧡

It’s all about balance! 😌
02/18/2026

It’s all about balance! 😌

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01/27/2026

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Winter themed sensory play ❄️

❤️❄️LOVE!!!❄️❤️
01/26/2026

❤️❄️LOVE!!!❄️❤️

Fun Indoor Activities for Toddlers on a Cold Winter Day 🥶☃️

While ETC is closed tomorrow per Snow Day policy, here are some amazing photos of the ‘Burgh! Stay safe, warm, and cozy,...
01/26/2026

While ETC is closed tomorrow per Snow Day policy, here are some amazing photos of the ‘Burgh! Stay safe, warm, and cozy, and enjoy together time with your families during our Snowmageddon! ❄️☃️🪏🌨️ Thank you Dave DiCello Photography for the beautiful photos of our frozen city! 📸

Know what happens with dried slime and puzzle pieces? Ta-dah! Magic! 🪄⚡️✨
01/19/2026

Know what happens with dried slime and puzzle pieces? Ta-dah! Magic! 🪄⚡️✨

Tea party, anyone? 💗💛💚🫖☕️🍪🍰🍥🧁💚💛💗
01/15/2026

Tea party, anyone? 💗💛💚🫖☕️🍪🍰🍥🧁💚💛💗

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St Clair Building, 1725 Washington Road, Suite 208
Pittsburgh, PA
15241

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