Circle of Life Therapy -COLT

Wait lists can be looooong - but here are some things to do while you wait!! SLPs, what would you add to this list? ⤵️

We are currently looking for pediatric COTAs to join our team for our Grand Prairie clinic. Please call or text 4698664414 if interested.

has playing THIS Saturday for a special needs screening! 🌟🎬 The closest one to the Center is Studio Movie Grill Chisholm Trail.
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This is my most widely shared post. And rightly so, it’s an important one. These are “prewriting patterns”, with the average (not prescribed) age at which children are developmentally ready to achieve these patterns listed below them in years and months. Being able to process visual information and produce a movement in response (e.g. copying these prewriting patterns or letter formations), is known as “visual motor integration”. ⠀
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Note that an X is not typically achieved until 4 years 11 months, and a triangle at 5 years 3 months. If a child can’t form these basic shapes...then they probably won’t be able to form letters. ⠀
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It is quite concerning then that there are 3 year 7 month olds starting formal schooling, where they’re expected to write. Not only are their visual motor integration skills not developed enough, their hands are also physically under-developed. In addition, recognising letters, understanding phonics and beginning to read are all needed in order for a child to write meaningfully, skills which children starting kindy typically don’t have. We also know that when a child learns something that doesn’t hold meaning, it‘s unlikely to stick. ⠀
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So if you have a 3-4 year old who spontaneously asks or attempts to write letters, that’s great; otherwise, there is no need to initiate or worry about this. Unfortunately there is a misconception, particularly with the way that the current curriculum stands, that earlier is better. Earlier is not always better.⠀

Source: Beery Buktenica Test of Visual Motor Integration, 6th Edition
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We are looking for a SLP and a SLPA for our outpatient pediatric clinic in Grand Prairie. Please message me at 469-866-4414 if interested. http://circleoflifetherapy.net

Due to inclement weather conditions, our office will be closing at 1pm today and all day tomorrow 1/31/23. For immediate needs, email us at 📧 [email protected]

Stay Safe & Warm
- LaTara & Demond

Happy Wednesday from one of our SHINING STARS ⭐️ We love to see such a beautiful smile especially during a great occupational therapy session! 🧩❤️

Our awesome therapist, Shana Jones, is the angel behind this smile 😊

Wishing everyone a prosperous year 🥂 Cheers to 2023 ❤️

🚨We’re HIRING!
Circle of Life Therapy is looking to add an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to our team.

*Position requires someone that’s professional and friendly
* Clerical Experience Preferred
* Flexible
* Own Transportation
* Marketing Skills
* Willingness to learn new skills
* Part Time > Full Time Opportunity
* 1099/Contract Position

Additional details available with interview! To apply, just email resume to [email protected] ✨💫

✨We love to see our babies SMILE so bright🤩 ! Meet one of our newest champs, Edward! ✨

Edward is such an amazing kid who’s ready for the world!

Can you imagine having the time of your life while working to better yourself? Of course you can!

Let’s PLAY, Let’s LEARN, Let’s GROW!

I don’t know about you , but WE LOVE IT HERE ❤️

Your Special Helper Your Special Helper provides concierge and companion care to aging and disabled adults.

✨Sending a Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads out there! You are greatly appreciated!

Special Happy Father’s Day to our co-owner Demond T Turner 💙

-Tara ❤️

Here are cooling shelters in the North Texas area as the heat eclipses triple digits Here are a list of cooling centers throughout the DFW area for people who need to escape the high temperatures.

🤩 Meet 4 y/o Harlym ❗️Harlym is our April 2022 and the 1st official feature🎉 He is SWEET. BRAVE. And STRONG. We love when we meet little guys with so much confidence. Harlym will CONQUER the 🌎

Celebrate the Differences 🧩

April is OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Month 🎉 Happy OT month to all the wonderful occupational therapy clinicians out there 🎊We appreciate your work!

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to give back to the community? Get involved by joining a Best Buddies Friendship Walk committee in Houston, North Texas, or Austin coming up this Spring!

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Happy Holidays 🎄

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Currently accepting new clients for occupational therapy (OT) . No waitlist. Call us for questions at 817.618.5550 or email [email protected]

Child having handwriting issues? Sensory concerns? Fine motor delays? Coordination concerns ? Feeding difficulties? Difficulty sitting still to attend to task?

Reach out to see how we could help you and your child!!

We also see adult/geriatric patients !!

Did you know that a child’s occupation is PLAY? Children learn and develop through PLAY 🚂 It is important that parents play with their children daily to help develop their circle of communication, motor, and sensory skills. Children will engage in play in stages based on their comfort zone. Is your child’s PLAY level age appropriate?

Featured: 12 month old twins, D’Aric and D’Leah, who have shown typical developmental play levels. They are developing motor and sensory skills through daily play activities beyond their average comfort zone. 💙🚂🧡 Children love to see people “PLAY” .

Wondering what’s “atypical “ play patterns ? Lack of interest in toys, fixation on certain items, aversion to touch and/or sound of play items, minimal to no eye contact during play, and more…

For questions DM us !!

We love to see enjoyable feeding times like this!! Isn’t she ADORABLE 🥰 OTs see “a great Sensory Food Play session” while parents are thinking “Oh my, do I really have to clean all this again” Hahaha…Children need feeding times like this where they are allowed to learn to self-feed, get messy, and enjoy for developmental growth ! Thanks for sharing this photo!

For all your Occupational Therapy questions, contact us via email at [email protected] OR visit our website at www.coltllc.net 💙💛🧡

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