Abilities In Action Pediatric Therapy

11/25/2025

This Thanksgiving week brings new routines, noise, travel, and sensory overload for many kids. For neurodivergent children especially, stimming isn’t “acting out”—it’s their nervous system trying to regulate.

Stimming helps a child:

🧠 Release excitement

😣 Manage overwhelm

😌 Reduce anxiety

🎯 Stay focused

Instead of saying:

• “Stop that.”

• “Sit still.”

• “Calm down.”

Parents and caregivers should try:
✨ “I see you.”

✨ “I’m right here.”

✨ “How can we help your body feel comfortable?”

Understanding stimming means supporting kids with compassion—at home, in the office, and in every space where they deserve to feel safe. 💛

11/24/2025

Santa is visiting Abilities in Action this Friday, November 28th from 11 to 1 🎅✨

At AIA, our mission is to elevate strengths and remove barriers so every child can fully enjoy the traditions their families hold dear. With that in mind, our dedicated team of elves has created a calm, predictable experience for kiddos who may find the mall a bit overwhelming 🌟🎄. We keep the environment quiet, peaceful, and focused on each child’s comfort.

Spots are filling up fast 🎁❄️ and we would be honored to support your family in creating a steady, joyful moment this holiday season.

11/23/2025

National Espresso Day!

11/23/2025

Abilities in Action is celebrating National Espresso Day the only way we know how — with a little caffeine and a lot of heart.

Espresso Day:
Step 1: Sip espresso.
Step 2: Get a little boost.
Step 3: Pour that extra energy right back into helping our kids learn, grow, and shine.
☕️✨.

11/22/2025

🦃 Our therapists turned turkey crafts into skill-building fun this week! Families, try it at home this weekend and work on OT, PT & ST skills together! 🎨💪🗣️

Share your turkey pics with us—we’d love to see them!

11/18/2025

Your Google review just made our day!

We're so glad OT has made a difference for your family. 💛

11/17/2025

World Prematurity Day is observed on November 17 each year to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns faced by babies and their families around the world. With nearly fifteen million preemies born annually, one in ten families begins their journey with a little extra courage right out of the gate.

Today we’re spotlighting those incredible fighters and the families who stand tall behind them. Their strength sets the pace and we are truly honored to be part of their support team.

At Abilities in Action, we’re privileged to collaborate with families who demonstrate every day that progress is possible through consistency, compassion, and a steady game plan.

Here’s to honoring our preemies, celebrating their victories, and recognizing the generations of caregivers who’ve been championing each and every milestone.

💜

11/15/2025

The generosity so far has blown us away!

We’re taking our first carload of donations over to Fulfill today, and we can’t thank our AIA community enough. 💙

For anyone still looking to contribute, we’ll be collecting donations through November 21st. Every item makes a difference!

11/14/2025

Looking for a fun way for your child to connect, laugh, and make new friends? 💬🎲 Our Social Club is the place to be!

Kids ages 8–12 join us once a month for an hour of games, teamwork, and friendship-building — all in a safe, supportive environment led by our amazing Abilities in Action team.

🗓️ When: Second Friday of each month, 6:00–7:00 pm
📍 Where: Abilities in Action, Shrewsbury
💲 Cost: $40 per meeting

Spots fill up fast — register today and let the fun begin!
📞 732-842-6600
📧 info@abilitiesinaction.com

11/13/2025

In honor of World Kindness Day, our team at Abilities in Action is proud to share the generosity we showed this year with our Breast Cancer Care Baskets 💕. Together, we assembled three beautiful baskets filled with cozy hats, socks, care products, and fourteen $5 Dunkin’ gift cards — little comforts to brighten someone’s day.

The baskets were delivered to Riverview Hospital and will be shared with oncology and Memorial Sloan Kettering patients.

A huge thank-you to our amazing team for coming together to make kindness visible in our community!

11/10/2025

‼️ ⚠️ Infant formula recall ‼️⚠️NJ is one of the states included.

Thirteen babies have been hospitalized with the illness, which can be fatal, federal heath officials said. No deaths have been reported.

11/07/2025

Donations are being accepted in both our Shrewsbury and Wall offices.