Rehabilitation Associates, Inc.

Have you been watching the Olympics? Are you now inspired to try a new sport? Here are some essential tips to consider when starting out:

✔️Begin with an active warm-up
✔️Follow up with prolonged, static stretching after exercise
✔️Start slowly and increase intensity over time
✔️Include rest days to allow for muscle recovery
✔️Ensure you're using proper form
✔️Wear supportive shoes appropriate for the sport

At Rehab Associates, our Occupational Therapists specialize in fostering academic success, enhancing social development, and promoting motor skills in children. Discover how our dedicated team supports your child's growth and potential.

Did you know that pediatric occupational therapists play a vital role in helping children thrive? Here's how they make a difference:

🧼 Self-Care: From dressing to brushing teeth, OTs help kids master essential daily tasks for greater independence.

🎨 Sensory Processing: OTs assist children in managing sensory input, ensuring they feel comfortable and focused in their environments.

🧠 Executive Function Skills: These therapists support kids in developing planning, organization, and time management skills crucial for academic and life success.

✍️ Fine Motor Skills: Whether it's writing, cutting, or using utensils, OTs help refine those small muscle movements needed for precision tasks.

🤲 Bilateral Coordination: Activities that require both sides of the body to work together, like catching a ball or tying shoes, are improved through targeted OT interventions.

👁️ Visual Perceptual Skills: OTs assist in enhancing the ability to make sense of visual information, critical for reading, writing, and many other tasks.

Occupational therapists are dedicated to helping every child achieve their fullest potential. 💪

Happy 4th of July from Rehab Associates!⁠
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Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and the strength of our nation. Enjoy the fireworks, BBQs, and time with loved ones. Wishing everyone a joyful and patriotic Independence Day!⁠
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Happy (early) Fourth from some of our Milford staff! 🇺🇸

📢 Holiday Hours Announcement 📢

We will be open for normal business hours on Wednesday, July 3rd.

In observance of Independence Day, we will be closed on Thursday, July 4th.

We will resume our regular hours on Friday, July 5th.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! 🎆

Did you have perfect attendance last month? Hip Hip Hooray! See Jen at the pedi waiting room window in Fairfield for a special prize! You get to visit our friends next door at Bricks & Minifigs for a FREE minifig of your own!

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🧠💜 June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! Here are some tips everyone can use to maintain cognitive health as we age.

Do puzzles and play games that you enjoy that also keep your mind working (ie. sudoku, crossword puzzles, word searches, jigsaw puzzles).

Remember to focus on activities you enjoy so that you are more likely to do them.

Read books, newspapers or magazines frequently.

Discuss current events with friends and family. Talk it out and try to understand the other person's point of view.

Try journaling. Write down your thoughts, ideas and stories from throughout your life.

Reduce stress. Stress plays a role in our mental health.

Are you planning on planting things in your garden soon? Consider these tips from ChoosePT to optimize your mechanics and reduce injury:

1. Get moving before you garden.

2. Change positions often to avoid stiffness or cramping.

3. Use a garden cart or wheelbarrow to move heavy materials or tools.

4. Give your knees a break. Use a kneeling pad.

5. Maintain good posture. Raised gardens beds can help with this!

6. Take breaks.

7. Keep moving after you garden.

Find out more by visiting the website below:
https://www.choosept.com/health-tips/7-tips-avoid-aches-pains-gardening

Looking for more information about time management and executive function skills? Check out our Executive Function Summer Bootcamp!

Call or email us to reserve your spot today! Spots are limited!
📞(203) 384-8681
📩[email protected]

Did you know that blueberries are recommended as part of a MIND-"full" diet? Studies show that sticking to the MIND diet may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia including Alzheimer's Disease.

Do you want to get started with a MIND-"full" diet but you aren't sure how?
Our Registered Dietitian can help you create a MIND-"full" meal plan that works best for you!

Get started with this simple and easy recipe. Use it as a healthy and tasty topping for oatmeal or yogurt, or enjoy it on its own (with a little cinnamon-dusted whipped cream!)

MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. While it sounds complicated, the MIND diet is really just a hybrid of two heart healthy diets, the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet.

These diets focus on minimally processed and mostly plant-based foods like leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds, beans, whole grains, olive oil, and fatty fish like salmon. Studies show that sticking to the MIND diet may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia including Alzheimer's Disease.

Not sure how to get started? Our Registered Dietitian can help you create a MIND-"full" meal plan that works best for you. Also, visit www.alz.org to raise your awareness about brain health (and go purple!) June, Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness month.

Come see us tomorrow for our dietitian's simple MIND diet-inspired berry recipe!

As summer brings a break from the regular school routine, it's the perfect time to invest in skills that will set you or your child up for academic success and personal growth. That's why we're excited to introduce our Executive Function Summer Bootcamp, designed specifically to empower students with essential skills for life-long success!

Six distinct lessons in:

Organization
Time Estimation
Goal Setting
Being your Own Coach
Task Planning and Sequencing
Attention and Working Memory

Call or email us to reserve your spot today! Spots are limited!
📞(203) 384-8681
📩[email protected]

🧠💜 June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! Let's come together to raise awareness, support research, and honor those affected by Alzheimer's. Share your stories, wear purple, and join the fight for a cure. Together, we can make a difference!

Comment 🤚 if you or a loved one have been affected by Alzheimer's. Follow along this month for tips to maintain brain health and Alzheimer's support resources.

Charity is one of our wonderful SLPs currently working in our Stratford and Shelton Outpatient Offices and Birth to 3. She is also a supervisor in schools. Charity has been an SLP for 10 years, and with Rehab Associates for six years!
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A fun fact about Charity is she writes for a regional parenting blog. She loves sharing her parenting experience with others. Charity is a single mom to three children. Her identical twin daughters were born on different days!

We are thrilled to have Charity as part of our team! She works tirelessly to help her kiddos find their voices and empower parents with the knowledge and tools they need to continue fostering their child's communication skills at home. Thank you Charity!
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Dayana is one of our fantastic SLPs currently working in our Fairfield Outpatient Office and Birth to 3.
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A fun fact about Dayana is she's a New Year's baby, born on January 1st!

With every smile and breakthrough, Dayana brings joy and confidence to the lives of so many children and their families. Her ability to turn challenges into triumphs is truly inspiring. Thank you Dayana!
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Talya is one of our amazing SLPs currently working in our Westport Outpatient Office and Fairfield County Birth to 3.
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Two fun facts about Talya are she has two cats at home named Checkers and Lily and she traveled to Thailand and volunteered at an elephant sanctuary after graduating high school!

Talya's expertise and compassion have not only changed her clients' lives but also brought warmth and smiles to our team!
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Lucia is one of our fantastic SLPs currently working in our Fairfield office, Achievement First Bridgeport Elementary School, Achievement First Bridgeport Middle School and New Beginnings Family Academy!
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A fun fact about Lucia is while growing up she was in 4-H and participated in competitive livestock showmanship (imagine a dog show but with farm animals)!

Thank you Lucia for your unwavering commitment to making a difference, one kiddo and one word at a time!
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"Today, we're sending a huge shoutout to all the incredible speech pathologists! 🌟 As a company, we're immensely grateful for your tireless dedication in helping others find their voice. Thank you for all that you do!

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At Rehab Associates, we are proud to have our exceptional Speech-Language Pathologists working across the continuum of care! From private outpatient clinics to the comfort of your own home, from nurturing little ones in early intervention programs to guiding students in schools, and from the critical care settings of hospitals- our speech pathologists bring their expertise to every corner where communication thrives. 🏥🏫🏡

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If you are in need of clinical social work we have got you covered! Jerilyn has recently joined our team and is now accepting new patients in Fairfield and Shelton with United Healthcare, Optum, Connecticare and Oxford insurance. Medicare and Medicaid also accepted!
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Give us a call ☎️ to schedule an appointment with Jerilyn today.⁠
Fairfield: (203) 384-8681⁠
Shelton: (203) 922-1773⁠
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Melissa is one of our fantastic Speech-Language Pathologists currently working in Birth to Three and the Fairfield clinic. Melissa is also going to start our first-ever speech aquatics program! She has previously worked in school-based and medical settings. Melissa has been with Rehab Associates since 2017, starting as a pediatric aide then as an SLP in 2020 after receiving her master's degree from Southern Connecticut State University! ⁠

We love the way Melissa tackles new challenges with enthusaism and a smile. Thank you for all you do, Melissa!
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A fun fact about Melissa is she is also a face painter!
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Did you know that Rehabilitation Associates, Inc. offers a comprehensive wellness program? While our initial program was geared towards patients who have completed skilled therapy and were transitioning back into a workout routine, we are exited to announce that it is now open for all! Former patient or not, you can now benefit from the instruction from our team.

Your first session will include a screening from one of our skilled Physical Therapists. They will construct a formal program to benefit better balance, improved strength, and better cardiovascular conditioning.

Please call us at any of our five locations for more information!

⌚️30 minute sessions
🏋🏻‍♂️$265 for 6 sessions
📍1931 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield
☎️ (203) 384-8681

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Taylor is one of our fantastic Speech-Language Pathologists currently working in our Fairfield Office, St. Catherine's Academy, and Birth to Three. Let's shine a spotlight on the incredible work she does every day!

A fun fact about Taylor is her favorite thing to do is travel to new cities and countries!

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Kristen is the SLP supervisor of our Westport Office and also works at the Westport Day School. Kristen's dedication, creativity, and passion fuel our success every day. Join us in applauding her excellence!

A fun fact about Kristen is she loves to be active! She rock climbs and is currently training to run a marathon!

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Communication is key 🔑 Let's raise our voices and awareness for National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! 🗣️💬 Join us as we celebrate the power of speech, the beauty of language, and the importance of listening. 🎉👂

Happy Occupational Therapy Month, Caroline!

Caroline graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2014 and began at Rehab Associates shortly after graduation. She is originally from Michigan, but currently lives in Guilford CT. She serves as RA's Health & Safety committee chair, and is an outpatient adult OT in our Shelton clinic. She treats a variety of physical impairments in a wide age range, mostly orthopedic, specializing in hand and upper extremity conditions. She is currently studying for the CHT exam, and is certified in LSVT. She spends free time doing anything outside, spending time with dogs, baking, and traveling

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Did you know that Rehabilitation Associates offers expertise in many areas of Occupational Therapy. Check out what our Certified Hand Therapists can do for you!⁠
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Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month! ⁠
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Happy Occupational Therapy Month, Gabriella!

Gabriella is a pediatric occupational therapist, who works in Birth to Three, our Fairfield clinic, and just took over treating for our OT aquatics program. She received her Occupational Therapy degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina last year, and started working with us shortly after. She was also an aide for our offices in past years.

She loves spending time outside hiking and kayaking, traveling, cuddling with her dog, Goose, and watching sports (Go Huskies!)

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Happy Occupational Therapy Month, Matt!

Matt is an outpatient orthopedic occupational therapist. He’s been working per diem at RA for the past two years, and is now excited to join RA full time as the Assistant Director of Occupational Therapy. Matt is also an Occupational Therapist for the US Navy Reserve, where he has the privilege of treating our service members.

When he isn't working you can find Matt Skiing, Surfing, or spear fishing with his wife!

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Happy Occupational Therapy Month, Alexa!

Alexa is a pediatric occupational therapist who has been working for Rehabilitation Associates, Inc. for 6 years in the outpatient, birth-to-three, and school-based settings. She received her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She was also a pediatric aide for our offices in past years.
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She loves spending time with her husband and daughter, spending any moment she can outside (in warm weather), working on home improvement projects, and cheering on the UConn Huskies!

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