Joy & Laughter Developmental Therapy

12/30/2025

Did you know your child may make faster progress with two therapists instead of one? Poonam, an expert occupational therapist at JLD Therapy, explains how co-treatment sessions keep kids more engaged, regulated, and motivated. Click to watch the full video

Discover how co-treatment with speech and occupational therapy helps kids reach development goals more easily in a supportive environment.

12/24/2025

Wishing our families, children, and community a Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and meaningful moments together. May this season bring rest, connection, and gentle joy in ways that feel right for your family.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your child’s journey. We’re grateful for the trust you place in us and look forward to supporting you in the year ahead. 💙✨

12/24/2025

Crawling, climbing, and running are all essential to building the foundation for fine motor tasks like handwriting, buttoning, and feeding. Gross motor strength truly is the secret to success! 💪

12/23/2025

Many children thrive with predictable routines! 🗓️ A visual schedule and sensory diet can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and make daily transitions smoother.

12/22/2025

The holidays often bring changes in routine—later bedtimes, travel, guests, and new environments. For children with special needs, these shifts can feel overwhelming.

✨ A few gentle ways to support smoother transitions:
• Preview changes ahead of time
• Keep at least one daily routine consistent
• Offer extra processing time and reassurance

Support doesn’t mean avoiding celebrations—it means adapting them to meet your child where they are. 💙

12/17/2025

Children discover the world of play through their senses. In this video, Alana, a physical therapist at JLD Therapy, explains how simple sensory activities like touching, moving, and exploring help build the foundation for play, learning, and growth.

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Discover how early activities like touching, moving, and exploring build the foundation for play, learning, and growth in children.

12/16/2025

The Grasp Reflex usually fades between 3–6 months, but every baby develops at their own pace. 👶 If you’re noticing tight grips or delayed hand skills later on, an OT can help check for retained reflexes.

12/15/2025

🕎 Happy Hanukkah from JLD Therapy! 🕎

As the Festival of Lights begins, we wish our families and community a season filled with warmth, reflection, and joy. Hanukkah is a beautiful reminder of resilience, hope, and the power of light—values we strive to reflect in the care and support we provide every day.

May your homes be filled with meaningful moments, togetherness, and peace throughout this special celebration. 💙✨

12/12/2025

Please join us in celebrating Jennifer Lewis, our 2025 Thank-A-Thon Winner!

Jennifer’s compassion, dedication, and steady support have made a profound impact on so many of the families we serve. As both a Speech-Language Pathologist and Feeding Specialist, she brings expertise, patience, and heart into every session — helping children find their voice, confidence, and joy in learning.✨

Thank you, Jennifer, for the care you pour into your work each day. Your families feel it, our team feels it, and our entire JLD Therapy community is grateful for you. 💙

12/12/2025

❄️🎁Just a quick reminder that our clinic will be closed on December 24th, 25th & January 1st.

If your appointment is affected, our front desk is happy to help you reschedule—just stop by or give us a call at (408) 337-2727.💙

12/11/2025

🎄🏠 Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Part 2. Help Us Pick the Winner! 🍬✨

Our team got creative and made our very own gingerbread houses — and now we need your help to choose the winner.

Take a look at the designs and comment with the NUMBER of your favorite gingerbread house below! ⬇️ Your votes decide the champion! 🏆✨

Thanks for spreading a little holiday fun and cheering on our amazing team!

12/11/2025

🎄🏠 Gingerbread House Showdown! Help Us Pick the Winner! 🍬✨

Our team got creative and made our very own gingerbread houses — and now we need your help to choose the winner.

Take a look at the 1st 6 designs and comment with the NUMBER of your favorite gingerbread house below! ⬇️ Your votes decide the champion! 🏆✨

Thanks for spreading a little holiday fun and cheering on our amazing team!