Aspire Therapy & Development Services

03/12/2026

Help us put more books into the hands of local kids! 📚💙

Aspire Therapy is hosting a Book Drive to support children and families in our community. We are collecting new books for ages birth through teens to help encourage a love of reading and learning for kids of all ages.

🗓 March 16–20
📍 Drop off your new books at our clinics during the drive! There will be a drop box in each lobby area.

Every book donated helps create more opportunities for imagination, learning, and growth for local children. Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community!

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03/10/2026

✨Tip Tuesday: Spring Edition✨

Spring is a great time to take learning outside! Nature offers so many opportunities to build skills through play.

Try turning outdoor time into skill-building time by going on scavenger hunts, practicing gross motor skills at the playground, exploring new textures in nature, and talking about what you see, smell, and hear.

Even 10–15 minutes outside can help support your child’s movement, language, and regulation skills.

Little moments of play can lead to big progress. 🌱

03/06/2026

✨ Dream therapy job alert! ✨

If you’re a clinician who loves working with kids, collaborating with a supportive team, and making therapy fun and meaningful… we might be your people. 💚

Aspire Therapy is hiring!

We’re growing our team in Madison & Verona and looking for:
• Occupational Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Speech Pathologists
• Mental Health Therapists (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Why our team loves working here:
✔ 100% company-paid health, dental & vision
✔ Generous PTO
✔ 401k with match
✔ Training & growth opportunities
✔ A team that takes our work seriously, not ourselves

If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work and feel supported doing it, we’d love to meet you.

👉 Apply at AspireWisconsin.com/careers

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03/03/2026

Tip Tuesday: Daylight Saving Time

That one-hour time change can feel like a big shift for little bodies. Changes in sleep can affect mood, attention, and emotional regulation for many kids.

Try these simple tips to help your child adjust:
✔ Shift bedtime gradually
✔ Get morning sunlight
✔ Add movement during the day
✔ Keep bedtime routines consistent

Small routine changes can make a big difference!

The clocks change Sunday March 8th ⏰

02/24/2026

Weekly Tip: Maximize Your Child’s Therapy Sessions

A little preparation can make a big difference in how much your child benefits from each session.

✔️ Prepare for success: Make sure basic needs are met — a good night’s sleep and a full tummy help your child stay regulated, focused, and ready to learn.
✔️ Schedule smart: Think of therapy like a medical appointment. Choose times when your child is typically energized and at their best (often earlier in the day).
✔️ Be involved: Stay engaged, observe, and ask questions. Understanding the strategies being used helps you support progress at home.

02/17/2026

Good news for families in and around Madison!

Aspire Therapy is now scheduling diagnostic evaluations with no waitlist — so you can get answers, clarity, and support without the long wait.

Early insight can make a meaningful difference. If you’ve had concerns about your child’s development, we’re here to help.

📞 Call today to schedule at 608-556-6120
🔗 Learn more at the link in our bio

02/17/2026

✨ Tip Tuesday: ABA Edition ✨

Before offering another correction, try to notice and name what your child is doing right 4–5 times.

Catching those positive moments builds trust, strengthens connection, and reinforces the behaviors you want to see more of.

Celebrate more, correct less — aim for 5 good moments to 1 correction. 💛

02/03/2026

✨Tip Tuesday: OT Edition✨

Hitting, biting, crashing, spinning, chewing, running…
These aren’t “bad behaviors” — they’re signals and communication. 🧠✨They tell us a child’s body needs certain sensory input to regulate.

🚫 Don’t stop sensory-seeking behaviors.
➡️ Redirect them safely and intentionally!

🔹 Crashing into people or furniture
This often reflects a need for deep pressure or proprioceptive input. Provide safe alternatives such as crash pads, stacked couch cushions, a mattress on the floor, trampolines, or firm bear hugs.

🔹 Touching, ripping, or breaking objects
This can indicate a need for tactile exploration. Offer structured outlets like sensory bins, textured materials, fidgets, or play-doh to meet this need.

🔹 Biting or chewing
Oral sensory input supports regulation and focus. Chewy tools, crunchy or chewy snacks, and gum can help meet this need safely.

🔹 Spinning, running, hitting, or throwing
This often signals a need for vestibular or proprioceptive input. Consider swinging, heavy work activities (pushing, pulling, carrying), animal walks, or access to a safe running space.

When we redirect sensory-seeking behaviors instead of stopping them, we support nervous system regulation, improve participation in daily activities, and reduce frustration for both the child and caregivers💕

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 💛