Welcome to Connections Pediatric Therapies
Connections Pediatric Therapies
At Connections Pediatric Therapies, our licensed therapists provide speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health counseling. Our vision is to be a beacon of empowerment, education, and neurodiversity-affirming care for children and families. We envision a world where every child is valued, celebrated, and supported to reach their full potential. Connections Pediatric Therapies strives to be a catalyst for positive change, empowering children and families to thrive in a diverse, connected, and inclusive world.
At Connections Pediatric Therapies, our vision is to be a beacon of empowerment, education, and neurodiversity-affirming care for children and families. We envision a world where every child, regardless of their abilities or differences, is valued, celebrated, and supported to reach their full potential.
Connections Pediatric Therapies is a catalyst for positive change in the lives of children and families, empowering them to thrive and succeed in a world that celebrates diversity, fosters connection, and embraces the limitless potential of every child.
About our team
We believe in the power of collaboration and synergy that comes from working together towards common goals. By fostering a culture of teamwork, we leverage the diverse strengths, skills, and perspectives of our team members to achieve collective success. We value open communication, mutual respect, and support for one another, recognizing that we are stronger together than we are individually. Through effective teamwork, we create a supportive environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best and achieve exceptional results.
Jennifer Kendall, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Faylu Henriquez
Therapy Aide
Connections Pediatric Therapies
We are a pediatric neurodiversity affirming clinic specializing in sensory informed, connection based therapy. We offer therapy for gestalt language processors and more!
Offering speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and more!
What is Sensory Informed Therapy?
Sensory-informed therapy refers to an approach that integrates sensory processing theory and techniques into therapeutic practices. It acknowledges that sensory experiences play a crucial role in how individuals perceive and respond to their environment, emotions, and behaviors. Therapists using sensory-informed techniques consider sensory sensitivities, preferences, and challenges to tailor interventions that support regulation, emotional processing, and overall well-being. This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals with sensory processing difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, and other sensory-related conditions.
What is Gestalt Language Processing?
Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) describes how some children learn language in whole phrases or "gestalts" rather than individual words.
Characteristics include:
-Memorizing and using entire phrases or scripts
-Often linked to echolalia (repeating words/phrases)
-May use phrases from songs, books, or TV shows
-Speech can have varied intonation, sounding song-like
-Can occur in both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals
-Not always indicative of language delay
-Therapy is typically child-centered and connection-based
Not all gestalt language processors are delayed. This can be determinded by a Speech Language Pathologist trained in gestalt language evaluations and treatment.
To learn more about your child’s language learning style and intervention, please contact us today!
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