Thanksgiving Adopt A Family
CFZ Pediatric Therapy is partnering up with KELLYS KIDS and adopting a family for Thanksgiving. We will be collecting Thanksgiving Dinner items through November 14th. Please leave non-perishable items in the collection box in the lobby. Please give us a call with any questions!
It Takes Two To Talk: Program for Parents of Children with Language Delays
We will be offering The Hanen Program for Parents of Children with Language Delays. This is an evidence-based, effective program, known around the world for parents of children (18m-5y) who have language delays and/or developmental challenges of all kinds. This program teaches parents to promote language development during everyday activities. What Parents Learn: How your […]
Tips for Preparing Kids with Special Needs for Halloween
Tips for Preparing Kids with Autism for Halloween Top Trick or Treating Tips Create a schedule and decide how long you will go trick or treating for. Have something positive to go home to, like a favorite snack or surprise gift to celebrate. If necessary, talk to your neighbors ahead of time to let them […]
Creating Financial Security for a Loved One with Special Needs
CFZ Pediatric Therapy is holding a presentation from Northwestern Mutual on creating financial security for loved ones with specials needs. This presentation will help educate individuals with a special needs child or loved one on how to prepare for their financial future, show how to build a team and cover the key aspects to a […]
October Newsletter: Tips for a Sensory Friendly Halloween
Our monthly newsletter will include anything from tips, tricks, upcoming events, employee spotlights or OT, PT and ST news! Halloween can be overwhelming for children with sensory processing issues. Take a look at these tips for a sensory friendly Halloween. If you have not seen our Monthly Employee Spotlight video, check out the recap on […]
Employee Spotlight: Megan Porto, SLP
At CFZ Pediatric Therapy (CFZ) our goal is to help children and adolescents of all ages feel confident in growing their abilities through therapeutic programs that strengthen and teach new skills for use in everyday life. Services include: Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech Therapy (ST). Our monthly, “Employee Spotlight Series,” offers a chance to meet members of the […]
CFZ to offer Yoga for Kids and Baby & Me!
CFZ Pediatric Therapy will be offering Yoga Classes for Big Kids, Little Kids and Baby & Me. This will be a six week session starting Saturdays on October 20th running through December 1st. Baby & Me is from 9:00-9:45 AM. Little Kids (Ages 2-6) is from 10:00-10:45 AM. Big Kids (Ages 7-11) is from 11:00-12:00 […]
Developmental Play Group
CFZ Pediatric Therapy’s Meriden location is holding a free developmental play group. Play group is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years with a focus on developmental milestones, social interactions and having fun! Play group will be held every Thursday, starting October 4th and running through November 8th from 10:15-11:30 AM. Once play […]
The Benefits of Play Doh for National Play Doh Day
National Play Doh Day! Play doh is a classic occupational therapy tool for fine motor work and sensory play. It is not only fun but can also be used to work on developmental skills, such as hand strength, finger isolation and dexterity, imaginative play and much more. Read on for some play-doh games/exercises/tricks. 1. Hide […]
A Prescription for Play!
Play for children is optimal for their development. From pat-a-cake to hide-and-seek, play, in all forms enriches a child’s brain and body in many, important ways. Benefits of Playtime: Play is learning and it nurtures development. It can be done by a child alone, with other children or with adults. Play encourages adults to communicate […]