Ridge Zeller Therapy

08/31/2026

🚨 ARIZONA FAMILIES—YOUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL CONNECTION STARTS HERE! 🚨

TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY! 🎉 The 2nd Annual Creative Spark Back-to-School Educational Expo is almost here, and you won’t want to miss what we’ve packed into one amazing afternoon!

✨ 40+ educational vendors
📚 Resources for every kind of learner
💡 New programs, services & opportunities
🤝 Connect directly with the people who can help your child thrive

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Mesa Baptist Church / Fusion Church
2425 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa, AZ 85210

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Admission: Only $5!

Whether you're looking for your child’s next educational opportunity or simply want to see what’s available in your community, come explore, connect, and discover!

🎟️ Get your tickets:
https://tinyurl.com/4uew63k6

⏰ The countdown is on—TWO WEEKS!

08/30/2026

Still time to nominate Ridge Zeller Therapy for favorite Occupational Therapists!

Official 2026 Community Voting Awards Platform for Chandler, AZ. Where the community votes for their favorites every year.

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

What's the real difference between the two special education plans available to students?

Education Week walks through what educators need to know.

🎒 Read more: https://bit.ly/4g7p4RH

08/12/2026

🏫 What if our schools were designed with every learner in mind?
Thoughtful classroom design, from lighting and acoustics to flexible seating and calming spaces can make a meaningful difference for neurodivergent students. Creating inclusive environments helps all children feel more comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. 💙

📖 Read more: https://www.facilitiesnet.com/educationalfacilities/article/Designing-Education-Facilities-for-the-Neurodivergent-Student--21052

08/11/2026

Conversation is more than small talk, it's how young children build language, social skills, confidence, and meaningful connections.
The everyday "chit-chat" between children and caring adults plays an important role in early learning and development.
So why is it dwindling in our pre-school and elementary classrooms?

📖 Read more in this Education Week article: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-why-early-learning-classrooms-need-more-chit-chat/2026/07

08/10/2026

🌱 Young children are learning every day and assessments should help us understand their strengths, not just measure their performance.

This thought-provoking article explores how teachers view early childhood assessments and the importance of developmentally appropriate evaluation.

📖 Read more: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/too-young-to-test-how-teachers-feel-about-early-childhood-assessments/2026/07

A growing number of early elementary public school students are required to take assessments.

08/07/2026

Read on for our favorite portrayals of autism to watch right now.

08/07/2026

😄 Sometimes the best laughs come from taking things literally!
For many neurodivergent individuals, literal humor isn't just funny, it reflects a unique way of thinking, communicating, and seeing the world. Embracing these differences helps create more understanding, connection, and inclusion.

📖 Read the article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/alone-together/202607/the-value-of-literal-humor

Research has shown the benefits of humor for emotion regulation and health. Literal humor is one example of how creating and appreciating comedy can be neuro-affirmative as well.

08/07/2026

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