Step By Step Pediatric Therapy

Step By Step Pediatric Therapy Step by Step Pediatric Therapy provides occupational, physical,speech therapies & special instruction

04/22/2026

"Wait, don't eat that rock!" 🪨 (We've all been there!)

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 At Step By Step, we celebrate the world's best occupational therapist: Nature.

A sensory hike or a simple stroll outside is a masterclass in development. When your little one feels the texture of dry grass, splashing water, or cold rocks, their brain is building massive connections.

Try this today: The Texture Trek. Have your child find something smooth, something rough, and something gritty (like sand or dirt).

It’s the ultimate natural learning, one step at a time.

What’s your favorite "nature play" spot? Tell us below! 👇

That constant "clack-clack-clack" of your baby banging their toys together? It might be loud, but it’s a huge win for th...
04/20/2026

That constant "clack-clack-clack" of your baby banging their toys together? It might be loud, but it’s a huge win for their development!

Around 9 months, babies start smashing things together to explore sound and cause and effect. It might just feel like a noise-making session, but it is actually the first step in learning how to use tools, as well as using 2 hands together, eye-hand coordination and often a precursor for clapping. Believe it or not, these motor patterns even help lay the foundation for using words later on! 🧱💥

🌸Try this today: Give your little one two different objects, like a wooden block and a plastic cup, and show them how to make a "clink" vs. a "thud."

What is your baby’s favorite thing to bang together lately? Tell us in the comments! 👇

Sunday Night Inspiration 🧡🧡🧡
04/20/2026

Sunday Night Inspiration 🧡🧡🧡

04/17/2026

Every Wednesday morning we are at Wyomissing Public Library and we would love for you to join us! ☀️

Sensory Library Time is a free, welcoming space for little ones birth to five to explore, move, and play in a way that feels just right for them. Our Step By Step team is there every week to support families and answer questions in a no pressure, no appointment needed environment.

Every Wednesday at 9:15am
Wyomissing Public Library
Free and open to all families

Come as you are. Stay as long as you like. We will see you there. 💛

📌Save this post so you always have the details and share it with a family who could use a morning like this.

This is what early intervention looks like.Not a clinic. Not a waiting room. Just two little ones on the living room flo...
04/15/2026

This is what early intervention looks like.

Not a clinic. Not a waiting room. Just two little ones on the living room floor, playing, connecting, and doing exactly what kids are supposed to do.

At Step By Step Pediatric Therapy, we believe the best support happens in the spaces where children already feel safe. That means we come to you. Your home, your park, your library. Wherever your family is most comfortable is exactly where we want to be.

Early intervention is not about something being wrong with your child. It is about giving them every possible advantage during the years when it matters most. And sometimes that looks like two babies just being babies together.

If you have been wondering whether your little one could benefit from some extra support, we would love to talk. DM us or drop a comment below and we will walk you through what getting started in Berks, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties looks like. No pressure, just a conversation. 💛

Spring is finally here in Berks County and we are taking therapy outside where it belongs! ☀️Our Special Instructor Liz ...
04/13/2026

Spring is finally here in Berks County and we are taking therapy outside where it belongs! ☀️

Our Special Instructor Liz spent some time at the park recently coaching this sweet mama on how to use the swings to build language with her little one. And y'all, it is so simple.

Here is what Liz coached her to try:

Get face to face. Get low, get close, and let your child see your eyes and your expressions. That face time is everything.

Stop the swing and wait. Just pause. Hold the swing still, look at your child with that "something is about to happen" face, and give them a moment to respond.

Use anticipation phrases. Try "ready... set..." and then stop. Wait for them to fill in "go!" It might take a few tries but when it clicks, it is such a big deal.

This works because it builds joint attention, which is one of the most important skills that comes before language ever develops. For kids who are always on the move, the swing is one of the best kept secrets for getting more face time and more connection in a way that actually feels fun for them.

📌Save this post for your next park trip and follow us for more simple strategies you can use every day, no special materials needed.

And if you feel like your child could use some extra support, send us a DM. Our therapists come to you, whether that is your home, the park, or wherever your family is most comfortable. That is what early intervention is all about. ✨

Friday Feeding Tip:Having a hard time starting baby food with your little one? Early Intervention can help. Step By Step...
04/10/2026

Friday Feeding Tip:
Having a hard time starting baby food with your little one? Early Intervention can help.
Step By Step has Master's level OT's and SLP experts with over 10 years experience that specialize in infant feeding, as well as registered Pediatric Nutritionists. We can help! Reach out: info@sbstherapy.com
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April is Autism Awareness Month 💙💙💙Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a disease, but rather a neurodevelopmental diff...
04/08/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month 💙💙💙
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a disease, but rather a neurodevelopmental difference that affects how individuals interact with others, communicate, and learn. It's a spectrum, meaning the degree and manifestation of autistic traits vary widely from person to person.

April is Autism Awareness Month.Thanks Mrs Speechie P for the great poster.
04/06/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month.
Thanks Mrs Speechie P for the great poster.

Sunday Night Inspiration 🧡🧡🧡Thanks
04/05/2026

Sunday Night Inspiration 🧡🧡🧡
Thanks

At Step By Step Pediatric Therapy, we’re here to support each little one on their journey—hopping toward milestones, con...
04/05/2026

At Step By Step Pediatric Therapy, we’re here to support each little one on their journey—hopping toward milestones, confidence, and independence. Happy Easter from us to you! 🧡

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Step By Step Pediatric Therapy Inc. is a therapist-owned practice providing complete pediatric services, including Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Instruction and Vision & Behavior support throughout Berks County, PA. Step By Step's founder, Dore Blanchet MS., OTR/L, is a graduate of Columbia University and has 25+ years experience working with children. She is SIPT certified and has authored 2 chapters in pediatric rehab text. Her work experience includes: Sr. therapist at CHOP, Director of Pediatric Therapy at Good Shepherd Rehab, Assistant Professor of OT at Alvernia and owner of Step by Step. All of the Step By Step therapists are licensed, certified and 90% have over 10+ years experience working with children. Each therapist is passionate about their work with children and Step By Step’s therapists have earned a reputation for unsurpassed quality of care. Since 2001, Step By Step Pediatric Therapy has been providing Berks County the best pediatric care available.