Galvin Therapy Center

12/30/2025

Watching a child reflect on their strengths and name positive goals is powerful.
These moments matter. When children can reflect, set goals, and use their voice, they are building confidence that will carry them into the future.

12/24/2025

12/23/2025

12/15/2025

12/11/2025

12/09/2025

Traditions are more than activities — they’re connection.
Every repeated moment tells a child: “You belong. You’re safe. You matter.”

Rolling out the cookie dough, reading the same book, singing the same song… these rituals build trust, regulation, and joy.

At Galvin Therapy, we see it every day: familiar routines help little hearts grow brave and little hands grow confident.
Here’s to the holiday traditions that become childhood memories — and the connections that make them meaningful.

12/05/2025

Weekend joy in the making! Even the tiniest Grinch has big feelings… and an even bigger heart. 💚❤️

In therapy we celebrate these moments — the brave smiles, the hard tries, the sensory wins, and every child finding their way in a world that can feel overwhelming.

For our kids with autism, these little victories are everything… and we’re honored to walk alongside them. ✨

12/02/2025

Raise your hand if gift giving has ever felt like too many choices and too much pressure.

I used to feel the same way. When my kids were younger, I kept thinking the perfect holiday meant more. More wrapping. More surprises. More everything. But more often led to overwhelm, not joy.

So I tried the four-gift approach.
Something to wear.
Something to read.
Something you want.
Something you need.

Research supports this. Fewer choices reduce stress. Predictability helps kids stay regulated. Clear structure lowers anxiety, especially for autistic children who benefit from knowing what to expect.

Keeping gifts simple doesn’t take away joy. It makes more room for connection. And that is the part kids remember.

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving reminds us how many people it takes to support a child’s growth.
We’re grateful for the children who work hard every day.
We’re grateful for the families who show up, ask questions, and partner with us.
We’re grateful for the staff who bring skill and heart to every session.
And we’re grateful for the people who keep our centers clean, organized, and running smoothly.
Every role matters.
Every effort counts.
We are so thankful for each and every one. Thank you for being part of our community at Galvin Therapy Center.

11/17/2025

Supporting Autistic Children Through Grief & Trauma: What Families Should Know

Grief and trauma can be overwhelming experiences for any child — but for autistic children, the way these emotions show up may look different, quieter, or more confusing to the adults around them.

Trauma-informed care tells us this:
Children need safety, connection, and co-regulation before they can make sense of big feelings.

Here are some ways to support autistic children in moments of loss, change, or distress:

1. Lead With Co-Regulation

Before talking, explaining, or problem-solving, focus on helping your child feel safe.
This might look like:
   •   Sitting close and present
   •   Using a calm, predictable tone
   •   Offering sensory supports (deep pressure, movement, weighted items)
   •   Matching their pace rather than directing it. Your calm body helps them find theirs.

2. Use Clear, Concrete Language

Autistic children often benefit from direct, simple explanations.
Avoid metaphors like “went to sleep,” “gone away,” or “lost.”
Instead, use gentle, honest words and repeat as needed.

3. Support Their Communication Style

Grief can show up through behavior, play, questions, or silence.
None of it is “wrong.”
Follow their lead — whether they want to talk, draw, move, or just stay close.

4. Keep Routines Predictable

Trauma can shake a child’s sense of safety.
Visual schedules, consistent routines, and prepared transitions can help restore stability.

5. Connection Comes Before Coping Skills

Children heal in relationship with a regulated adult.
Before teaching coping strategies, make sure the child feels:
   •   Seen
   •   Safe
   •   Supported
   •   Not alone

Co-regulation is the foundation on which confidence and resilience are built.