Aspire Therapy & Development Services

02/02/2026

It may look like play, but it’s intentional learning! Play is how children explore, communicate, and learn.

Our play-based therapies are designed to support development through motivating experiences that build skills in a way that feels natural and engaging for the family and child. 🛝🧸⚽️

Looking for play-based OT, PT, speech, mental health, or ABA therapy for your child? 📞Give us a call today!

01/30/2026

Thank you Verona Press!

Aspire Therapy & Development Services launches new behavioral health services for children with disabilities, adding experienced team members to provide comprehensive support.

01/27/2026

Pre-Writing Strokes & Shapes

Before children learn to write letters and words, they first learn to draw the shapes that form them! These pre-writing shapes—lines, curves, circles, crosses, and squares—are the building blocks of handwriting.

Why they matter:
Pre-writing shapes help develop hand strength, coordination, visual-motor skills, and pencil control—all essential for writing success.

Every child develops at their own pace, and that’s perfectly okay! 💛 If your child is still mastering these early shapes, try fun activities like drawing, painting, tracing in sand, sidewalk chalk, or playing with playdough 🎨✏️

Have questions or concerns about your child’s development? Reach out to us—we’re here to help! Give us a call today!✨

01/22/2026

Postural stability matters—especially at mealtime 🍽️

Postural stability helps us maintain a strong, controlled position against gravity and plays a big role in mealtime success.

An ideal seating position is 90-90-90—hips, knees, and ankles all at 90°—to provide the best support. With good positioning, children can sit securely, breathe more easily, and focus on eating instead of working to stay upright.

This stability supports better hand-to-mouth coordination, chewing, and safer swallowing. When postural support is limited, more energy goes into holding the body, making mealtimes (and other daily activities) feel much harder.

Small adjustments can make a big difference 💛

01/19/2026

🎉 Welcome to the team, Lisa Zurbuchen! 🎉

We’re so excited to have Lisa join Aspire as our Diagnostic Team Lead & Family Support Specialist. 💙 Lisa is a BCBA with a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis (Autism emphasis), Lisa brings 12 years of experience supporting autistic children and their families, including a decade at UW Health Waisman Center as a lead parent coach, licensed behavior analyst, and ASD treatment coordinator. Lisa is passionate about partnering with families, strengthening understanding, and fostering connection and joy in everyday life.

She is so excited to meet the Aspire families! Be sure to say hello in the comments below or in the clinic when you see her!✨

01/16/2026

Meet our new Vice President of Behavioral Health Services Christine Wilkins, MSW, BCBA! 🎉

With more than 25 years of experience in the ABA field, Christine brings deep clinical expertise and strong leadership across clinic and regional teams. Her work spans early intervention through adolescence, and includes leading social skills, sibling, and caregiver groups, as well as experience in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM).

Christine is passionate about supporting families and empowering teams to deliver exceptional care. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, staying active, and cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers as a proud UW–Madison alum. ❤️

Help us give her a warm welcome in the comments below or when you see her in the clinic! 🎉

01/16/2026

Check out our most recent blog post to learn more about our new services and team members! ✏️

Aspire now offers expanded behavioral health services for children including diagnostic evaluations, family guidance, and autism-focused therapy, led by an experienced multidisciplinary team.

01/16/2026

✨ WE’RE HIRING! ✨

At Aspire Therapy, we help kids grow—and we help therapists thrive.
If you’re passionate about supporting children and families, love collaborating with an incredible team, and want a workplace that values both excellence and joy… we want to meet you 💚

📣 Now hiring OTs, PTs/PTAs, and Mental Health Therapists
📍 Madison & Verona
💻 Apply at AspireWisconsin.com/careers

Come do work that matters—with people who care.

01/08/2026

✨New Service Highlight: Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)‑Informed Behavioral Treatment✨

Relationship-based. Play-based. Neuro-affirming. 💛

Our ESDM-informed behavioral therapy supports children through connection, play, and real-life routines—not drills or 40-hour weeks. We meet kids and families where they are, follow their interests, and build skills in ways that feel safe and meaningful.

✨ Child-led & play-based
✨ Right-sized hours in a natural environment
✨ For children of all ages
✨ Collaborative with families & therapy teams

📞Call us today for more information about this exciting new service!

01/07/2026

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone! Our therapists create a fun, engaging, and supportive environment while guiding children and families every step of the way! 🫶

📞 Give us a call today to learn more about our OT, PT, Speech, Mental Health, and Comprehensive Diagnostic services!

01/06/2026

⏸️ The Power of the Pause

Ever forget what to say when you’re rushed?
That’s how many children feel when they’re learning language.

When we slow down, pause, and give space, words have time to show up.
Silence isn’t awkward- it’s powerful!

✨ Try this at home:
• Ask the question once
• Pause (count to 10!)
• Use an expectant look instead of more words

Sometimes the best help… is doing nothing. ⏸️

12/31/2025

🎉 Happy New Year! Thank you for making this year so memorable. We’re grateful for your trust and support—see you in 2026! ✨

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