Latest Updates 3/17/20

Latest Updates 3/17/20

Your child’s therapy needs as well as their health and safety are extremely important to us. We want to give you a quick update about alternatives we are investigating as well as measures we are taking in the clinic to ensure everyone’s safety. As of now, the clinic is still open. We are continually re-assessing […]

Update: Coronavirus

Update: Coronavirus

In light of Michigan schools closing this Monday, we want to update families regarding the status of our clinic operations. As of now, we will remain open. We are continuing to monitor the situation, and will immediately notify patients if we end up making the decision to close temporarily. In the meantime, families who have […]

Coronavirus Precautionary Measures

Coronavirus Precautionary Measures

The health and safety of our patients and staff are important to us. In light of the recent Coronavirus outbreaks in the state, The Therapy SPOT will be implementing the following precautionary measures: Illness Policy Measures In addition to our current illness policy, we ask that patients do not come to therapy who have respiratory […]

The Importance of Play: Developing Social Emotional Skills

The Importance of Play: Developing Social Emotional Skills

Social and emotional skills develop overtime, but early experiences of play with family, caregivers and peers help influence the development of these skills. Occupational therapy uses play in treatments to promote peer to peer interactions through natural play activities. Play is the main activity for children. It allows them to explore, be creative, socialize and […]

Activity Idea: Cheerio Caterpillars

Activity Idea: Cheerio Caterpillars

Skill Addressed: Fine motor coordination, visual motor coordination- using the small muscles of the fingers to manipulate objects and using both hands together Instructions: First, take a big handful of cheerios out of the box and place them where the child is going to this activity. Second, take one piece of pipe cleaner or string […]

The Therapy SPOT is GROWING!

The Therapy SPOT is GROWING!

The Therapy SPOT is excited to announce that we are growing! We are adding a second location in Troy in order to better serve our clients and their families. Appointments are being scheduled now for November 2019 for speech and occupational therapy! If you have any questions, or would like to speak with one of […]

Look Who’s In the Spotlight

Look Who’s In the Spotlight

Every few months we recognize the hard work of some of our patients. We are so proud of all the accomplishments that our SPOTlight stars have made in speech, physical, and occupational therapy! Our stars have learned how to regulate their emotions and write more clearly!