Achievement Pediatric Therapies, LLC

07/28/2026

Non-speaking is not non-communication!

07/21/2026

You have today. Go outside and explore! There are so many benefits to nature play: https://www.theottoolbox.com/research-outdoor-sensory-play/

07/07/2026

The words we use can shape how children see themselves for years to come.

When we only praise results, children can start believing that mistakes mean they are not good enough. But when we notice their effort, courage, persistence and willingness to keep trying, we help them build confidence that lasts.

Every child deserves to know that their value is not measured by perfect scores, winning or being the best. It is measured by the determination to keep learning, growing and trying again.

WHY PRAISING EFFORT MATTERS MORE THAN RESULTS PDF

LIKE the photo and comment "EFFORT" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

07/04/2026

07/02/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

06/20/2026

POOL PARTY for the Special Needs Community! Make plans to attend these FREE events. Pick your date or join us for both!
Tuesday, June 23rd from 5:30-7:30pm.
Tuesday, July 7th from 5:30-7:30pm.
The fun will take place at Athens City Pool. Fun for the entire 'special' family.
Parents MUST accompany and supervise their own children.
To help us plan, let us know you're coming by registering below. You do not have to register here, you can register onsite.

Click the link to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tuZkbvYwct

06/20/2026

Make A Way is excited to sponsor Movie Day for the special needs community. Make plans to join us Saturday, June 27th at 12:00pm at Cineplanet 15 for this sensory-friendly showing of the movie “Toy Story 5”. FREE ENTRY!

Here’s what you can expect: House lights will be dim. Volume will be down. Movement around the theater is permitted as needed.

Seating is limited. Registration is REQUIRED. We understand emergencies and sicknesses happen, but due to limited seating, please only register if you are sure you can attend.

To help us insure a correct seat count, be sure to include the total number of people in your party. We can't wait to share this time with you!

Click here to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tuZkbvYwct

05/22/2026

A child who feels unsafe, unheard or overwhelmed cannot learn from punishment.

Behaviour is communication.
Tantrums, shouting, defiance, shutting down - these are often signs of stress, fear, frustration or unmet needs.

Children need connection before correction.
They need calm before consequences.
They need adults who ask “What happened to you?” instead of “What is wrong with you?”

The way adults respond in hard moments shapes a child’s brain, self-worth and future relationships far more than most people realise. Trauma-informed parenting focuses on emotional connection first because children regulate through relationships.

Every parent, carer, teacher and professional needs to read this. Please share if you believe children deserve understanding, not shame. ❤️

Free CONNECTION BEFORE CORRECTION: EXPLANATION POSTER FOR PARENTS

LIKE the photo and comment "CONNECTION" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.