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Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through the Holiday Season

Tips for Parents & Families Hi OWL Families,  The holidays are officially upon us (can you believe Thanksgiving is this week?!) and the upcoming season brings lots of excitement, social gatherings, and special traditions — but it can also bring changes in routine, busy schedules, and sensory overload. For many neurodivergent children, these shifts can feel overwhelming, even when they’re…
owlpediatrictherapy
November 26, 2025
Clinic NewsParent Resources

AAC Awareness Month: Every Voice Matters

Hi OWL Families!  As October comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to share how our clinic recognized AAC Awareness Month; a month dedicated to recognizing the importance of communication in all forms.  At our clinic, we know that communication extends far beyond words. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) includes any tool or strategy that helps someone…
owlpediatrictherapy
October 31, 2025
Parent Resources

Talking With Children About Scary News Events

Hi OWL Families, In light of several recent events in the news, many parents and caregivers may be considering how to address such heavy topics with their children. Unfortunately, it often feels nearly impossible to shield our kids from hearing about these scary events— whether it’s through TV, social media, conversations at school, or adult conversations that may overhear at…
owlpediatrictherapy
September 16, 2025
Clinic NewsParent Resources

Building Routines and Relationships: Practical Back to School Tips for Families

Hi OWL Families! The start of a new school year brings so many new changes and transitions-- new classrooms, new routines, and often new friends, too! While this is exciting for many children and families, it is important to recognize that it can also feel a little overwhelming or even anxiety-producing for some of our children (and even their caregivers!)…
owlpediatrictherapy
September 12, 2025
Clinic News

Welcome to Our New Home

We are so excited to officially welcome you into our brand-new office space right here in Westford! This marks the third home for OWL Pediatric Therapy, and each move has been made possible because of the incredible support from all of you.  Over the years, each of our spaces has taught us something about how children actually use the environment.…
owlpediatrictherapy
September 12, 2025
Clinic News

Why We Love Teletherapy

It’s hard to describe how much OWL Pediatric Therapy LLC has changed over the past six weeks. With the COVID-19 outbreak, we were quick to put safety first and transition to telehealth services. I have to admit, I was very nervous about this change! I am proud to share how far we have come, and the excellent outcomes we’ve had…
owlpediatrictherapy
May 11, 2020
Clinic News

New Year, New Look, Same Great Therapy

It’s been two and a half years since I started the journey of building my own speech therapy business. In that time, I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the community I serve. Almost every week, one of my clients inform me that they’ve passed along my name to a friend, neighbor, or pediatrician. That support has…
owlpediatrictherapy
March 8, 2020
IEP Development

Understanding Your Child’s IEP

The IEP meeting has concluded, and your child’s IEP comes home in the mail. You feel the pressure to sign it, but how do you know if the IEP is ready to sign? I find that many families immediately look at the service delivery grid and approve based on the amount of services that the child is receiving. However, the…
owlpediatrictherapy
February 24, 2020
IEP Development

Your Rights in an IEP Meeting

What is it about IEP (Individual Education Program) meetings that can feel so overwhelming? For a family, this once-a-year meeting may feel like their only opportunity to hear about their child’s progress. They may feel put on the spot to ask the “right” questions, or they may feel like that they don’t know what to ask for to support their…
owlpediatrictherapy
January 7, 2019
Parent Resources

Holiday Toys

Ho-ho-ho! Santa is packing up his bag with a few of my favorite toys to promote language development. Read on for some ideas and to find out how I use my favorite toys in therapy:   Sprogs Felt Boards: Great for story telling and problem solving. The many felt pieces can be hard to manage for a small child, so…
owlpediatrictherapy
December 17, 2018