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The Madison Center Pediatric speech & occupational therapy clinic started by a mother of a child with a disability "The Madison Center is named after our child.

The Madison Center was started by Tracy Dolliff, a mother of a child with Apraxia, Madison. They were referred to the Mayo Clinic and introduced to Dr. Edythe Strand, an expert on Apraxia. They saw the positive effects that Dr. Strand was having with Madison and thus became fully committed to her approach. Their confidence in Dr. Strand's method motivated them to start a non-profit speech therapy center using her principles as their foundation. Since The Madison Center opened in 2004, we've been able to see so many children experience the same tranformation as Madison. It's not just about hearing your child speak, it's about seeing your child be a child, and all the wonderful things that involves. But we're here to help yours." - Tracy Dolliff

Helping Every Child Find Their Voice Thank you to Tonka Living Magazine for having us on this month’s feature! ...
07/14/2026

Helping Every Child Find Their Voice

Thank you to Tonka Living Magazine for having us on this month’s feature!

Join us for a delicious way to support Apraxia Kids!🥪💚On May 14 from 4–8 PM, grab dinner at Panera Bread in Chanhassen a...
05/11/2026

Join us for a delicious way to support Apraxia Kids!🥪💚

On May 14 from 4–8 PM, grab dinner at Panera Bread in Chanhassen and 25% of sales will benefit Apraxia Kids!

✨ Dine in
✨ Drive-thru
✨ Pick-up
✨ Delivery

Use promo code **FUND4U** at online checkout or show this flyer in cafe. Thank you for helping us raise some dough for an amazing cause! 🍞

April is Occupational Therapy Month! At The Madison Center, we celebrate the incredible impact occupational therapy has ...
04/01/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month! At The Madison Center, we celebrate the incredible impact occupational therapy has on helping children grow, learn, and thrive in their everyday lives. To our amazing OTs - thank you for your compassion, creativity, and dedication to the children and families you serve every day. You truly make a difference!

Not sure if your child is on track with their speech and language? Here are 5 signs to watch for. Early support can make...
03/25/2026

Not sure if your child is on track with their speech and language? Here are 5 signs to watch for. Early support can make all the difference

Magnet tiles = therapy magic ✨🧲In our speech & OT sessions, these colorful tiles are so much more than a building toy. T...
02/23/2026

Magnet tiles = therapy magic ✨🧲

In our speech & OT sessions, these colorful tiles are so much more than a building toy. They’re a hands-on way to target:

🔹 Spatial concepts (on, under, next to, between)
🔹 Following directions (1–3 step directions)
🔹 Expressive language (“I need a blue triangle.”)
🔹 Turn-taking & social skills
🔹 Fine motor strength & bilateral coordination
🔹 Problem-solving and planning

Here we’re working on describing shapes, requesting specific pieces, and building visual-motor skills, all while playing and having fun! When kids are engaged, learning sticks!

Did you know The Madison Center has a sensory lending library for families? That means you can borrow sensory items to t...
02/04/2026

Did you know The Madison Center has a sensory lending library for families?

That means you can borrow sensory items to try at home before investing in them - perfect for figuring out what really helps your child regulate, focus, and feel their best!

What you’ll find in our library:
🌟Fidgets and tactile tools
🌟Weighted items
🌟Movement and regulation tools

We also accept donations of lightly used or new sensory tools your child no longer needs!

Ask your child’s OT or SLP at your next session how to check items out and start exploring what works best for your child! 🌈

Therapy Tip: Offer Choices! When possible try: 🗣️Limiting options to two choices 🗣️Hold up each choice as you name it 🗣️...
02/02/2026

Therapy Tip: Offer Choices!

When possible try:
🗣️Limiting options to two choices
🗣️Hold up each choice as you name it
🗣️Pause to give your child the opportunity to point to or tell you what they want

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We’re bringing the snow indoors on this chilly day ❄️ Learning through play is our favorite kind of therapy!
01/19/2026

We’re bringing the snow indoors on this chilly day ❄️ Learning through play is our favorite kind of therapy!

We have immediate speech therapy openings and limited occupational therapy openings at this time! Call or email us to sc...
11/10/2025

We have immediate speech therapy openings and limited occupational therapy openings at this time! Call or email us to schedule an initial evaluation - spots fill fast!

October flew by in a flash! From trick-or-treating around the clinic to making creative fall crafts, our month was fille...
11/03/2025

October flew by in a flash! From trick-or-treating around the clinic to making creative fall crafts, our month was filled with smiles, laughter, creativity, and connection 🍂

Address

464 2nd Street, Ste 105
Excelsior, MN
55331

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+19524014242

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