Building Blocks Pediatric Therapies

03/24/2026

Give a listen to Missy’s most recent podcast interview!

In this episode of Let’s Get Curious, we’re joined by Missy Broxton, MS, OTR/L, a pediatric occupational therapist with over 28 years of experience specializing in sensory integration, functional vision, and child development. Missy shares her bottom-up approach to occupational therapy, which focuses on building strong neurological and sensory foundations to support learning, behavior, and emotional regulation in children.

Podcast Episode · Let's Get Curious with Replenishing Soul · January 14 · 53m

02/26/2026

Change in the weather allows our young adult group to take a walk and enjoy snack outside

02/26/2026

Welcoming Meg Martinez to the Building Blocks Family! Meg Martinez, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who earned her degree from New Mexico State University in 2023. She provides thoughtful, high-quality, child-led therapy rooted in play.

Meg supports children with language delays and disorders, articulation and phonological differences, fluency, feeding challenges, and social communication needs. She is a strong advocate for AAC, using it to foster functional, meaningful communication when appropriate.

Originally from Ojo Caliente, NM, Meg is passionate about serving her community and partnering with families to deliver individualized, strengths-based, evidence-based care that helps children grow, connect, and thrive.

01/12/2026

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With our community partners, we're gathering jeans, hoodies, and essential clothing items to equip New Mexico teens with the tools they need to succeed, and you can help. Drop off your gently used clothing at a local location and support a young person in need.Building Blocks Pediatric Therapies , Action Glass & Mirror, Copy Shack, Inc. and Santa Fe Place Mall

01/05/2026

12/31/2025

Regulation starts with the adults.

12/11/2025

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Sensory needs are not misbehavior. When a child covers their ears, avoids eye contact, seeks deep pressure, or chews on objects, they are communicating something important about how their nervous system is experiencing the world. These behaviors are not defiance they are regulation strategies. Overwhelm, discomfort, and sensory overload can make everyday situations feel intense, and children respond the best way their brain knows how. When adults understand these signals and meet sensory needs with compassion instead of punishment, challenging behaviors decrease and children feel safer, calmer, and more connected. Understanding their sensory world is the first step toward supporting their emotional wellbeing.

12/03/2025

Check out some of our SuperFlex friends and villains made with love by the incredibly talented Benigna Sanchez, Speech Therapist.

12/02/2025

December 7th GRINCH will arrive at 10am‼️
December 14th Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves will arrive at 8am on a sleigh 🛷
Free giveaways, activities and photos. All individuals with disabilities welcome. Individuals are encouraged to attend both dates for different activities.