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We help children and families in our community thrive through root-cause, holistic, and evidence-based Occupational and Speech Therapy.

06/22/2026

🎉Celebrating 10 Years of Serving Our Community!🎉
This year marks a very special milestone—10 years of providing occupational and speech therapy services to the children and families in our community.
Over the past decade, we have had the privilege of helping countless adults and children grow, learn, communicate, and gain the skills they need to thrive. Every first word spoken, every milestone achieved, every challenge overcome, and every smile shared has been a reminder of why we do what we do.
We are incredibly grateful to every person who has trusted us with our dedicated therapists and staff who have poured their hearts into this mission, and the community that has supported us along the way.
As we celebrate the last 10 years, we are also looking forward to the future—continuing to provide compassionate, evidence-based care and helping children reach their fullest potential.
Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to the next 10 years of growth, connection, and making a difference—one child at a time. ❤️

06/19/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday Miss Jilli 🎉

Today we celebrate not only your birthday, but also the compassion, dedication, and positivity you bring to the lives of so many children and families every day. Your patience, expertise, and caring heart make a lasting difference, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our team.

06/12/2026

Help us welcome Miss Dana!

Hi, my name is Dana, I graduated from Trident Tech as a COTA in 2024! I grew up in Delaware and recently moved back to the area and am so excited to be working at Charleston OT! I enjoy spending my time outside, especially hiking, kayaking, and being at the beach. I love working in pediatrics and am excited to be working with the families in the area!

06/10/2026

🌿 Meeting Kids Where They’re At 🌿

Sometimes the best therapy room doesn’t have four walls.

This week, occupational therapy took place at a local park, where learning, connection, and skill-building happened naturally through play. By meeting children in environments where they feel comfortable and motivated, we can target important goals like attention, fine motor skills, problem-solving, communication, sensory regulation, and social interaction in ways that feel meaningful and fun.

Whether we’re completing a puzzle under a shade structure, navigating playground equipment, or exploring the world around us, therapy can happen anywhere. When we follow a child’s interests and build on their strengths, engagement increases and progress often comes more naturally.

At the heart of occupational therapy is the belief that every child deserves support that meets their unique needs—not just where we want them to be, but where they are today.

Because growth happens when children feel safe, supported, and understood.

06/03/2026

Edible Playdough = Fun You Can Taste!

Sensory play is an important part of childhood development, and edible playdough offers a safe, engaging way for children to explore with all of their senses!

Benefits of edible sensory play include:
🌟 Encourages creativity and imaginative play
🌟 Strengthens fine motor skills through squeezing, rolling, pinching, and molding
🌟 Supports sensory exploration in a safe way for children who still mouth objects
🌟 Builds language skills as children describe textures, smells, colors, and creations
🌟 Promotes focus, attention, and problem-solving
🌟 Helps children become more comfortable with new textures and foods

Whether they're making pretend cookies, rolling snakes, or creating their own masterpieces, children are learning through play every step of the way. Plus, edible playdough can be a wonderful option for younger children and those who benefit from extra sensory experiences.

Comment below if you want the recipe!

06/01/2026

Articulation vs. Phonological Disorders: What’s the Difference?

Many parents notice their child having difficulty being understood, but not all speech sound errors are the same. Understanding the difference can help families know what support their child may need!

🔹 Articulation Disorder
This occurs when a child has difficulty producing individual speech sounds correctly. Examples may include:
• Substituting one sound for another (“red” → “wed”)
• Leaving sounds out (“hand” → “and”)
• Adding extra sounds (“black horse” → “buhlack horse”)

These errors are often related to the physical production of speech sounds.

🔹 Phonological Disorder
This occurs when a child uses patterns of sound errors that affect entire groups of sounds. Examples may include:
• Fronting (“key” → “tee”)
• Weak syllable deletion (“banana” → “nana”)
• Cluster reduction (“block” → “bock”)
• Final consonant deletion (“bus” → “bu”)

These errors are related to how a child organizes and understands speech sounds.

While both can impact a child’s intelligibility, they require different approaches in therapy. Early identification and intervention can make a significant difference in communication skills and confidence.

If you’re concerned about your child’s speech development, a speech-language evaluation can help determine the underlying cause and create a plan for success.

05/27/2026

“Fix your feet!” 👣
If you’ve ever said this to a child sitting in a “W” position, you’re not alone!

W-sitting can give kids a wide, stable base while they play, especially if they have decreased core strength, low muscle tone, or balance difficulties. While occasional W-sitting is common, staying in this position for long periods can place extra stress on hips, knees, and posture development.

Try encouraging:
• Criss-cross sitting
• Side sitting
• Kneeling
• Sitting on a small stool or cushion

Small changes during play can support stronger bodies and better movement skills over time!

05/20/2026

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

The way we speak to ourselves matters more than we realize. Our thoughts and words can either build confidence and resilience or reinforce frustration and self-doubt. Small changes in wording can create powerful shifts in mindset — especially for children learning how to handle challenges, mistakes, and big emotions.

Instead of:
❌ “I can’t do it.”
Try:
✅ “I will keep trying.”

Instead of:
❌ “It’s too hard.”
Try:
✅ “With more practice, it will get easier.”

Growth happens when we replace limiting thoughts with encouraging ones. Teaching ourselves and our children to use growth-minded language helps build confidence, emotional regulation, problem-solving skills, and perseverance.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s encourage kindness not only toward others, but toward ourselves too. The words we repeat become the thoughts we believe. 💚

05/18/2026

Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day! We are so grateful for the experience and level of care our therapists provide.

Thank you again to our amazing therapists:
Miss Sophia
Miss Whitney
Miss Morgan

05/14/2026

⭐️🌟PATIENT SPOTLIGHT ⭐️🌟
You may remember our story last month of this sweet kiddo drinking from an open cup for the first time. This month he can pick it up, drink, and place it back on the table IDENPENDENTLY! We are so proud of his hard work and can’t wait to see what he achieves next! I’ll drop the before in the comments!

Address

1563 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Charleston, SC
29407

Telephone

+18432772411

Website

http://www.charlestonot.com/

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