Bethlehem Pediatric Therapy Services

We have openings with our team of professionals. We accept in and out of state Blue Cross/Blue Shield Plan and Aetna, we also contract with cyberschools and offer payment plans and prompt payment discounts for private pay.

We are hiring, Come join our team of experienced, creative and dedicated professionals!

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Still lots of openings for family swim at EMAC!!

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Our Rapid Response program is up and running! We are excited to support children, families, and providers even more through this program partnering with Pinebrook Family Answers! For more information about this program, check out this flyer! 💙

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A great reminder

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Join us for a fun Summer Play Group for kids ages 2-4! A fun and creative play group lead two of our fabulous Occupational Therapists (Jen and Brianna)- kids will work on regulation, transitions, and peer engagement through different play activities.

Give a call or email to join, we'd love to see you!
#610-625-4404
email: [email protected]

Please note: this program is for ages 6 to 18 and will be held at the Southside Branch, 400 Webster Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Please register for this event at bapl.org/events.

What a great event!

Call for Art: Disability Pride Exhibition

Deep gratitude for these amazing therapists (and a few who couldn’t make it). We went to yoga today to celebrate the end of my treatment. Working with these people made me feel like myself during my hardest days. I will be forever grateful for their compassion, kindness and excellent sense of humor.

This summer at BAPL Main we are bringing back the tail-wagging tradition... of having therapy dogs come into the library to be read to! We have three dates here at BAPL Main, and all of them require registration. Registration will open on June 8th. Call us at 610-867-3761 x499 to reserve your child a 15-minute slot. All participants must be able to read on their own.

Summer Sensory Night!
📍Crayola Experience
Friday, June 14th, 2024
5:00pm-8:00pm
Crayola Experience is proud to offer an exclusive night for guests with special needs. Enjoy 29 hands-on attractions in a sensory friendly environment!
Tickets are $19.99* per person.
Certified aides receive a complimentary ticket for guests that require a 1:1. Advance ticket purchase required for admission. Call (610)559-6604 to reserve your spot by 6/10/24
*Ticket price does not include tax. All sales are final.

https://www.crayolaexperience.com/easton/about-us/calendar-and-news

Help your teen figure out where they are going and what's next! Geared for teens 14+, this program will help your teen set goals and gear up to get them!

Program runs July 16-18 from 10AM-12PM!

Register at Piecesofmind.org

Great visual!

🚨 PSA - this image keeps getting stolen and shared all over the internet. If you see it with our logo cropped out or without attribution to , will you please tag AND DM us?? We created it years ago, and it’s one of our favorites. And yes, those are my {Megan’s} thumbs...I’ve gotten made fun of allllll over various posts for how old they look, but as a proud 41 year old mama, that’s just how they look 🤷‍♀️
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We can laugh about how true this is, but it actually helps us understand our kids’ eating - and maybe our own - a little bit better. You see, fruits and veggies can be unpredictable. You don’t get the same texture, flavor or appearance each time when you eat fresh produce like you do with crackers, veggie straws, goldfish or puffs. It’s inconsistent, and for a reluctant eater…it’s a risk. You don’t know what you’re getting yourself into.
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Your blueberry might have the perfect texture and flavor…or it could be sour, overripe and disgusting 😭😱🤢 It’s no wonder kids can become hesitant to eat produce.
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Of course, this is just one of the reasons kids can struggle to eat their veggies and fruits, but we hope it helps you understand where they’re coming from. They’re not trying to be difficult - they’re struggling and still learning. It takes time. Here are some tips:
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1) If you have a crunch lover, experiment with freeze dried fruits and veggies. They can help kids who crave that crunch enjoy more produce foods.
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2) Don’t stop serving veggies and fruits, but stick to a teeny tiny amount on the tray or plate. One or two blueberries is a great place to start if they’re reluctant to try them.
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3) Try to w**d out any produce that might be overripe, bruised or mushy like you would do for yourself. {This isn’t about neurotically searching for the perfect blueberry 😂😰 Simply pull the ones that you wouldn’t want to eat yourself because they’re too ripe.} These make great smoothie ingredients.
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Need more help feeding your kiddo? Head to feedinglittles.com to check out our online courses for babies, toddlers and big kids 👊

Good morning! We are hiring, and looking for experienced therapists who can who can work afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. We are also looking for experienced therapists to provide early intervention services in homes, especially PT and therapists trained in feeding. Come join our experienced and fun team!

Happy Occupational Therapy month! Today we give thanks for Brenda Plourde. Brenda is experienced, compassionate, dedicated to OT and always seeking to expand her knowledge and to help mentor our younger therapists. She is our go-to for the babies and loves working in Early Intervention in families' homes, helping to coach families on managing feeding issues, developing motor skills and understanding and dealing with sensory concerns. We love working with you Brenda!

Happy OT month! We will be highlighting our team of amazing OT's over the next few weeks, starting with Brianna Swayser. Brianna is incredibly patient and thoughtful about her treatment, she is truly dedicated to the profession and to her families. She is also an amazing team member, always sharing information, looking for insight and collaborating with our other therapists. We love working with you Brianna!

Does your family need organizational strategies? Our next Cognitive Connections Workshop is Next Thursday April 4th from 7-8 PM.

Executive Functioning Coach Kristen Bruck will be focusing on organizational strategies for at home and for homework/schoolwork. This workshop applies to parents with kids of all ages!

Register at Piecesofmind.org!

Therapy Thursday:

Monday Memos: Pick your battles. They want to wear different colored socks? Who cares? It's not a moral or ethical dilemma.

This looks like a great resource and on a Saturday!

Does your child need educational support in school? Do you not know where to start? Join Stephanie Miller for our Education Planning 101 Class and learn the ins and outs of school support! Stephanie also offers 1:1 support if preferred. You can register for both on Piecesofmind.org!

GREAT post from Cari Ebert Seminars

We love incorporating books into speech therapy sessions! Need ideas? We'd be happy to make recommendations.

Speech Sisters always have great tips for parents- give them a follow!

We know comments like these can be so stressful for families. We wish you a peaceful and compassionate holiday season ❤️