Milestones Therapeutic Associates

🚨 Attention! 🚨
Milestones will be closed next Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. 🇺🇸

Please reach out to our front desk to reschedule your appointments. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! 🎉



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The image shows the Milestones Pediatric Clinic logo at the top, with the word "Milestones" in green and purple, alongside a small orange butterfly. Below, in a large purple box, there is text in orange and white. The orange text reads "ATTENTION:" and the white text below it states, "We will be closed Monday, Sept 2nd (Labor Day). Please work with the front desk to reschedule your appointments!"

🎓 Congratulations to Brenda on completing her Master of Science in Communication Disorders at Emerson College! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we’re so proud of your accomplishments. Here’s to the exciting journey ahead as you continue to make a difference in the world!

[Image 1: Brenda sitting outdoors in her graduation cap and gown, smiling, with city buildings in the background.]
[Image 2: Brenda standing indoors in her graduation cap and gown next to an “Emerson College” sign.]
[Image 3: Brenda standing outside at night, facing away from the camera, with her arms outstretched in front of an illuminated “Emerson College” building.]

🎉 Congratulations to Monica on completing her OT clinical experience at Milestones! We’re so proud of her growth and dedication over the past few months. Huge thanks to Flavio for his guidance and mentorship. Here’s to a bright future ahead in Occupational Therapy! 🌟

[Image description: Monica and Flavio stand side by side, smiling in a pediatric therapy clinic. A gift bag sits on the table, and there is a pack of cookies nearby. Both are wearing Occupational Therapy-themed shirts, with therapy equipment visible in the background.]

¡Feliz cumpleaños a nuestro joven lleno de energía y alegría! 🎉 Que este año esté lleno de aventuras, sonrisas y logros. Nos encanta celebrar estos momentos especiales contigo. 🎂✨

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En la imagen, un grupo de cuatro niños está celebrando un cumpleaños en lo que parece ser una sala de terapia. Hay una pastel en la mesa que dice “Feliz Cumpleaños” con un emoji sonriente, y una bandeja de cupcakes decorados en azul y amarillo. Todos los niños están sonriendo y mirando hacia la cámara.

This is a great upcoming presentation to prepare for the new school year!

Join us for Advocating for Your Student’s Rights by Knowing Your Own on Tuesday, August 20th at 12:15 p.m. CT.

Guest Presenter: Tabitha Dwyer, Disability Rights Texas

Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YvXTT5tfSwuNbmpcNcJFkw #/registration

As the parent of a student receiving special education services, you have worked tirelessly to learn and advocate for what your child is entitled to at school. However, one of the first steps to becoming the best advocate you can be for your child is knowing your own rights! This webinar will provide a broad overview of parents’ rights throughout the special education process and in relation to issues that may arise along the way, as well as helpful tips on how to exercise those rights.

Our front lobby is back open for use! You can resume entering the building through Suite 900. Thank you for your patience with us as we work on expanding our lobby to better serve you.

We just had to share this photo of these adorable triplets enjoying our Olympics decor!

Happy 5th Birthday to this little champion! 🎉🎂 We had a blast celebrating this special milestone with you. Here’s to many more years of growth, fun, and joy! 🥳

[Photo description: A young boy celebrating his 5th birthday with a decorated cookie cake. He is surrounded by two smiling therapists from Milestones Pediatric Clinic.]

🎉 Wishing this beautiful young lady a very happy birthday from all of us at Milestones! 🎂✨ We are so grateful to celebrate this special day with you. Here’s to a year filled with joy, laughter, and endless milestones! 🎈💖

[Image 1 description: A young girl in a wheelchair, wearing a pink shirt and a colorful bow, sits in front of a small, colorful birthday cake with a “Happy Birthday” sign. She is in a play area with a yellow slide and colorful mats.]

[Image 2 description: The young girl in a wheelchair is surrounded by four women, all smiling and standing in a play area. The girl is in front of her birthday cake.]

🎨🏅 This week at Milestones, we’re celebrating the Olympics with engaging and creative activities for our patients!

🖍️ In the first image, one of our young artists is painting the Olympic rings using paper cones and colorful paint. 🎨

✋ The second image showcases a handprint torch, complete with the Olympic rings, symbolizing the spirit of the games. 🕯️

🥇 The third image features a patient painting clay-baked medals, getting into the Olympic spirit with their own creations. 🏅

Join us as we share more fun this week!

Celebrating the completion of Joe’s pediatric clinical rotation with us at Milestones! We enjoyed having you here, we wish you all the best in your OT journey, and we hope to see you after graduation! 🎉 [Image description: An OT student and his clinical instructor holding a cake that says ‘Good Luck Joe’ in a colorful and cheerful pediatric therapy room.]

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🎉🎓 Congratulations to this amazing young man on graduating from speech therapy at Milestones! 🌟 His hard work and dedication have paid off, and his progress in intelligibility is truly impressive. Having previously graduated from OT and PT, he proudly holds his 3rd trophy! 🏆 Keep shining and reaching new heights! 💪👏

[Image: A young boy stands proudly holding a trophy and a certificate at Milestones pediatric clinic. The image is decorated with colorful confetti and a “Congratulations!” banner.]

Happy Birthday to a very special young lady! 🎉 We are so grateful to be part of your journey. 💪🎂

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A smiling young lady wearing a “Birthday Girl” headband sits in a wheelchair, flanked by two therapists in a pediatric clinic. They are posing behind a table with a decorated birthday cake.]

Congratulations to speech student Alyssa on completing her clinical at Milestones! 🌟 Your dedication and passion for helping others has truly shone through. We wish you all the best as you continue your journey in speech therapy. Keep making a difference, Alyssa! 💖

[Image description: Alyssa and her Clinical Instructor Danny are smiling in a colorful therapy room, with therapy equipment and toys in the background. Both are wearing name badges and look happy to celebrate this milestone.]

Check out the VAIL ADA celebration and resource fair on July 25th!

Volunteers needed for this amazing bike camp for kids with disabilities! Please share!!!

URGENT! Volunteers are needed for next week! Do you know any teens or young adults who could volunteer for a daily 75 minute session to help young people with disabilities learn to ride a bike? Volunteer registration is open here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0b2oWoyH2IIKmcLtfGUhRcTJjFyJHG7K6VrB6ulLpE-7KCw/viewform

Sending all our love and best wishes to Sarah as she embarks on a new chapter in her SLP journey. 🌟 Your dedication and compassionate care have made a lasting impact on our patients and our hearts. We will miss you dearly and eagerly await your return next summer. 💙

[Image description: Sarah, a young woman with long brown hair, sits on colorful play equipment steps, holding a large cookie cake decorated with a blue whale and the words “WHALE Miss You Sarah.” She is wearing a black Milestones t-shirt and black leggings, smiling warmly at the camera.]

“Happy Birthday to this sweet and joyful young lady! 🎂🎉 Your smiles light up our day! ”

[Image description: A young girl is standing behind a table with a tray of colorful cupcakes, smiling widely. She is wearing a pink dress with a rainbow and has a birthday badge pinned to her chest. The background shows a play area with various gym equipment and mats.]

Join us every Wednesday this month anytime between 1-4pm for our Summer Craft Days!

🎉 Exciting News: Free Taekwondo Classes for RGVDSA Members! 🥋
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with LS Taekwondo! They are offering specialized Taekwondo lessons for individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, and we are excited to provide free trial classes exclusively for our RGVDSA members!

🚀 Get Ready for an Exciting Journey!
LS Taekwondo's expert coaches will be leading sessions for our RGVDSA members. These beginner classes will focus on fundamental Taekwondo techniques designed to improve fitness and boost confidence—all within a supportive and fun environment.

🥋 Why Taekwondo?
🏃‍♂️ Enhance Fitness and Flexibility: Get active and feel great!
💪 Build Confidence and Discipline: Empower yourself with new skills.
👫 Make New Friends: Connect with peers and form lasting friendships.

⚠️ Limited Spots Available – Act Fast!
To ensure personalized attention, we have a limited number of spots for these classes! For more information and to sign up, please contact Nellie at 📞 956-827-6646.

📢 Great news! Milestones will be open tomorrow, Monday, July 8th, as the risk in our area from Hurricane Beryl has been significantly reduced. See you all then!

[Image Description: Milestones logo with a butterfly on the left. Below, there is a purple box with the word “ATTENTION” in orange. The message reads: “We will be OPEN tomorrow, Monday July 8th as the risk of severe weather has been significantly reduced.”]

🎉 Happy 21st Birthday to this incredible young woman! 🎂 Your hard work and dedication during physical therapy at Milestones have truly paid off. We are so proud of your achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Keep shining bright! 🌟 . [Image Description: This image features a young woman celebrating her graduation at Milestones, a pediatric clinic. She is standing indoors with a proud expression, holding a certificate and a small trophy. She is dressed casually in a light blue top and white shorts. Behind her, there are various colorful therapy equipment pieces, including blue, red, and green padded items, as well as a purple bucket. The background is festive with a banner reading “Milestones Graduate!” in white text on a purple background. Decorative elements like stars, a butterfly, and confetti surround the frame, with a ribbon at the bottom displaying “Congratulations!” in orange.]

Details on Mission’s Independence Day Activities!

We are thrilled to have Center Stage Entertainment from 7-8 p.m. and Rustic Rose performing live starting at 8 p.m. at Mission's 4th of July Red, White & Blue Festival! 🎤🇺🇸

FREE family event!

All the details in McAllen’s Independence Day activities!

Volunteers needed! This is a great way to get your teens and college students with lots of energy to make a big difference helping kids with disabilities learn to ride a bike! No experience needed, experts will guide volunteers at the event.

Volunteer registration for ICanBike is now open! Camp dates are July 22-26, and we need helpers every day, throughout the day. Could you volunteer for 2 hours/day to help individuals with disabilities learn to ride a bike? Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/pnTgLVR33dky8qo39

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to our amazing staff members with June birthdays! 🎂🎉 We’re grateful for all that you do. 🥳✨

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*First Image:* Four staff members are standing in front of a glass wall with a “Happy Birthday” banner. They are smiling and posing behind a table with two cakes and a birthday sign. The sign lists the names of the staff members with June birthdays.

*Second Image:* Close-up of the birthday sign and two cakes. The sign says “Happy Birthday!” followed by the names: Doreen, Jennifer G., Monica G., Lorena, Clarissa, Ralph, Rebecca, and Jackie. One cake is chocolate with “Happy Birthday” written in red icing, and the other is white with pink decorations and “Happy Birthday” written in red icing.