A to Z Occupational & Speech Therapy

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~Empowering kids from A to Z!
~Private pay individual & group sessions
~CPSE approved provider
~Nassau county, Long Island
~Boutique, personalized care
www.atozotst.com
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We’re Hiring Speech & Occupational Therapists for the 2026–2027 School Year! 🎉Are you looking for a position that gives ...
08/30/2026

We’re Hiring Speech & Occupational Therapists for the 2026–2027 School Year! 🎉

Are you looking for a position that gives you flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real impact?

At A to Z Occupational & Speech Therapy, we’re growing and looking for passionate OTs to join our team serving children across Long Island.

✨ What we offer:
• Private Pay & CPSE opportunities
• Work in your preferred school districts
• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay
• 1099 per diem positions
• Direct support from the owner
• Mentorship available for new graduates

Whether you’re an experienced therapist or just starting your career, we’d love to connect with you.

📩 Email: [email protected]
🌐 www.atozotst.com

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Grasping the fundamentals! Watch the amazing journey of handwriting grasp development, from the full-fisted palmar supin...
08/29/2026

Grasping the fundamentals! Watch the amazing journey of handwriting grasp development, from the full-fisted palmar supinate and the finger-controlled digital pronate to the stable, early precision of the static tripod grasp, and finally to the fluid, mature control of the dynamic tripod grasp. Each step is a milestone on the path to confident, clear handwriting.

Protecting little spines start with proper backpack setup! 🎒✨Carrying a backpack that is too heavy or poorly adjusted ca...
08/28/2026

Protecting little spines start with proper backpack setup! 🎒✨

Carrying a backpack that is too heavy or poorly adjusted can lead to unnecessary strain on growing bodies. Here are 4 quick rules to ensure a safe, comfortable fit before heading out the door:

Keep it light: Ensure the total backpack weight does not exceed 10% of their body weight.

Use both straps: Always wear the backpack on BOTH shoulders to distribute weight evenly and prevent posture compensation.

Pack smart: Place the heaviest items closest to the child’s back (the very back compartment of the bag) to maintain a stable center of gravity.

Check the fit: The bottom of the backpack should rest comfortably in the curve of the lower back. If it hangs too low, tighten the shoulder straps until it sits right!

Save this post to check your child’s backpack setup before the school week starts! 📌

Want to boost language during playtime without forcing drill work? Meet sensory play! 🎨🥁When we pair tactile and auditor...
08/27/2026

Want to boost language during playtime without forcing drill work? Meet sensory play! 🎨🥁

When we pair tactile and auditory input with functional speech targets, communication happens naturally. Swipe through to steal these 5 quick speech-boosting tips for:
✨ Sensory Bins
✨ Play-Doh
✨ Musical Instruments
✨ Bubbles
✨ Mystery Bags

💡 Pro-Tip: Focus on model-over-correct. Instead of asking "What is this?", try narrating what they do or sabotaging the activity to give them a reason to speak!

Bookmark this for your next play setup! 📌

Calling all new therapists!Here are some tips to help you adjust into the world of treating kids and working with parent...
08/26/2026

Calling all new therapists!

Here are some tips to help you adjust into the world of treating kids and working with parents or teachers.

1. Rapport means everything! If a child doesn't trust you or enjoy your presence, they won't work for you. Spend time on the floor, follow their lead, and build a connection before you start pushing hard for "work."

2. If a task is too hard, the child shuts down; if it’s too easy, they get bored. Work on adjusting the activities to create that just right challenge.

3. You have so many students on your caseload and accessing IEP websites can be tricky. Print out or store the goals in an easy to access file.

4. Parents and students need to know why they are in therapy. What is the purpose of the activity you chose. A parent sees you playing but we all know it is much more than that.

5. The session doesn't begin once they are seated at your table. Watch how they enter the room, how they take off their coat, and how they react when it's time to clean up. These transitions often reveal more about their sensory processing and executive functioning than the actual "task."

6. New therapists tend to talk too much. Students need simple, easy to follow, directives. Use the "Rule of Three": give a prompt, wait three seconds for them to process, and if they don't move, use a visual or physical cue.

7. Hows the lighting in the room? Temperature? Noise? Don't forget about slant boards, tennis ball under chair legs, wiggle cushions etc.

8. You don't need to coolest and most expensive therapy tools. Simple is best. Try and use recycled or everyday items around your house.

BONUS TIPS
9. Ignore what you can. If the child is doing their work but they are humming, wiggling, or making a silly noise and not disturbing other then leave it alone. Focus your energy on the behaviors that actually impede safety or functional progress.

10. Get comfortable with the mess. Kids are messy. Sensory play can get messy but it is a learning experience to explore and tolerate different sensations.

11. Focus on your own self regulation. You can't calm someone if you aren't calm and regulated. If you are stressed or anxious, the student will feel that.

08/24/2026

The Ultimate OT + Speech Combo Play-Doh Setup 🎂

Why spend time setting up 5 different activities when one clever setup can target fine motor, oral motor, gross motor, AND early math all at once?

Here is everything working behind the scenes in this simple birthday game:

🖐️ Fine Motor & In-Hand Manipulation: Squishing Play-Doh into a ball builds intrinsic hand strength, while placing tiny “candles” works on pincer grasp and precision.

💋 Speech & Oral Motor: Humming “Happy Birthday” promotes lip closure, and blowing out the candles works on breath control and vocal tract coordination.

🪵 Gross Motor & Dynamic Balance: Navigating the stepping stones while holding candles challenges motor planning, posture, and weight shifting.

🔢 Cognitive & Early Math: Transporting the candles to the corresponding number board reinforces 1-to-1 correspondence and number recognition (1–4)!

Whether you’re in clinic, in the classroom, or working at home, multi-skill activities like this move the needle faster without burning anyone out.

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I hope your school year is filled with all the little things that make an OT or speech provider's life easier, from abun...
08/23/2026

I hope your school year is filled with all the little things that make an OT or speech provider's life easier, from abundant documentation time and successful co-treats to kids who don't eat the therapy materials. What would you add to the list?

08/21/2026

All kids (and therapists!) love Theraputty! It’s an awesome tool for building hand strength, bilateral coordination, and grasp development. But did you know the fun doesn’t stop there? Playing with Theraputty also provides fantastic sensory stimulation, promotes stress relief and self-regulation, improves dexterity and fine motor skills, enhances proprioception (body awareness), and even offers cognitive benefits like improved focus!

Check out some of our favorite ways to play with it:

🐍 Roll it into a snake or ball.

🤏 Pinch it to make little mountains.

✂️ Cut it with scissors (a great way to practice those cutting skills!).

🪏Hide things in it and have them dig them out!

🔍 Find things in it and then hide them again for the next person.

There’s a ton of putty out there on Amazon. Check out my store front for recommendations. The link is in my instagram bio.

08/20/2026

From an occupational therapy perspective, “hanging around” is actually high-level developmental work. Whether it’s a pull-up bar, monkey bars, or gymnastic rings, the benefits go far beyond just “building muscle.”

Here is why hanging is a powerhouse activity for a toddler or young child:

1. Upper Body & Core Stability

Hanging requires co-contraction of the muscles around the shoulder joint. This stability is the foundation for everything else. If a child doesn’t have a stable shoulder, they will struggle with “distal” tasks—like controlling a pencil or using scissors. It also forces the core to engage to keep the body from swinging uncontrollably.

2. Grip Strength & Hand Development

Tightly gripping a bar develops the intrinsic muscles of the hand and strengthens the palmar arch.

The Connection: Strong hand arches and a firm grip are the direct precursors to a functional tripod grasp for writing.

Tactile Input: The pressure of the bar against the palm provides intense tactile feedback, helping children “map” their hands in their brain.

3. Proprioceptive & “Heavy Work” Input

Hanging is one of the most intense forms of proprioception (input to the joints and muscles).

This “heavy work” is often incredibly regulating for kids.

The traction (the gentle pulling apart of the joints) can be very calming for a child’s nervous system, helping with focus and body awareness.

4. Bilateral Coordination & Motor Planning

For a toddler, simply figuring out how to reach up, grab, and lift their feet requires significant motor planning. As they get older and move across monkey bars, they are practicing bilateral coordination (using both sides of the body together) and crossing the midline—skills essential for reading and sports.

5. Visual-Motor Integration

When a child looks up to grab a bar or ring, they are practicing visual tracking and depth perception. They have to coordinate what their eyes see with where their hands move. This is a great “real-world” application of functional vision.

08/19/2026

If it’s a nice day out, go grab your spray bottle and water the plants, grass, rocks, dirt, sidewalk, trees, and whatever else they can find! This activity is fun and works on hand strength and grasp development!

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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