Milestone Pediatrics

10/31/2025

🌟 Milestone Pediatrics Food Drive — Supporting Our Families in Need 🌟

As many of our families continue to face challenges due to recent changes in benefits, we’re coming together to make a difference. ❤️

Milestone Pediatrics is hosting a Food Drive to support our families and community members in need. Every donation, big or small, helps put food on the table for those who need it most 🫶🏽

📅 Food Drive Dates:
November 3rd-20th

📍 Drop-off Location:
Reception Area at Milestone Pediatrics Clinics. Please contact our Therapy Coordinator, Miss Helen Velasquez at [email protected] for any questions you have.

🛒 We’re collecting non-perishable food items such as:
🔸Canned vegetables and fruits
🔸Canned beans (black, kidney, chickpeas, etc.)
🔸Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon)
🔸Peanut butter and jelly
🔸Rice and pasta
🔸Pasta sauce (non-glass containers preferred)
🔸Boxed meals (mac & cheese, instant noodles)
🔸Shelf-stable milk or milk alternatives
🔸Cereals and oatmeal
🔸Granola bars or snack packs

✨ Every donation makes a difference!
Your generosity directly supports the families we serve and helps ease the burden during this time.
Thank you for your continued compassion, kindness, and commitment to our community. 🧡💛💚

10/30/2025

🎃 Halloween Tips & Tricks for a Fun, Inclusive Night! 👻
Halloween can be spooktacular fun — but for some kids (and grown-ups, too!), all the sights, sounds, and surprises can be a little overwhelming. Our Therapists came up with simple ways to make the night more enjoyable for everyone with some awesome and simple tips and tricks attached.

🧡 Prep & Plan

💜 Trick-or-Treat Tips

🖤 Inclusive Alternatives

This Halloween, let’s focus on comfort, fun, and connection — because every child/adult deserves a magical night their way. 🌙💫

10/20/2025

💕 Milestone Pediatric Therapy is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💕

This October, we stand together in support of those affected by breast cancer — the survivors, the fighters, and the loved ones we've lost. 💗

🩷 Join us on Wednesday, October 22nd by wearing pink to raise awareness and show solidarity.
This small but powerful gesture can spark meaningful conversations, spread awareness, and remind our community just how much we care.

Let’s come together in compassion, strength, and hope — because together, we can make a difference. 💖

10/20/2025

🌟 Milestone Moments – Superheroes & Chili Cook Off! 🌶🫛🥕🫘🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️
This past few weeks at Milestone Pediatrics was nothing short of AMAZING! 💫 We had two unforgettable events that brought so much joy to our kiddos, families, and team — our Superhero Week and our Chili Cook-Off!

From tiny capes to big smiles, our clients and staff truly embodied the spirit of superheroes. 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Watching our kiddos light up while dressing up and participating reminded us all why we do what we do. Their strength, resilience, and joy are what real superpowers look like. 💙❤️💛

A HUGE thank you to our dedicated and creative staff who not only dressed up to spread smiles, but also cooked up some mouthwatering chili! From spicy to sweet, traditional to totally unique — every pot was made with love. 🫘🍲

In our eyes, EVERYONE was a winner — because the heart behind each costume and each bowl of chili was what truly made the week special.
Thank you to our amazing families and team for making these moments possible. Here’s to more events that celebrate joy, community, and the incredible kids we’re lucky to serve. 💛🧡💚

10/16/2025

Come say Hi 👋 on November 2nd from 3pm-7pm for the Grand Re-Opening of KinectAbility Athletics! We will be there giving away some fun treats! 🧡💛💚🎃👻

🎉 Grand Re-Opening Celebration + Inclusive Trunk or Treat! 🍬

We’re so excited to welcome you to KinectAbility’s brand-new premium indoor facility in Chandler! To celebrate, we’re teaming up with amazing local businesses and organizations to bring you a fun, accessible, and sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat event. 🧡✨

🫂 Bring your crew
📅 Save the date
📲 Turn on post + story notifications so you don’t miss a thing!

👇 Tell us what you’re most excited for in the comments!

10/15/2025

The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center invites you to join them at Tempe Beach Park on Sunday, October 26, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for their fifth annual Yes! Day Walk for Autism.

10/08/2025

Please join us for our 9th Annual Pizza with Police! 🍕 🚓

Hosted by , Sharing Down Syndrome AZ, and the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, this fun event invites our neurodiverse community to meet Chandler officers, crime scene techs, and dispatchers in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Enjoy pizza, explore police vehicles, and learn about the resources and programs we offer to increase community safety. You must register to participate!

10/08/2025

🎵 Now Hiring: Music Therapist (MT-BC) – Part-Time Milestone Pediatrics, Mesa, AZ 🎵

Milestone Pediatrics is a dynamic and rapidly expanding Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy practice dedicated to supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to join our interdisciplinary team in person at our West Mesa clinic (Alma School & US-60). This is a part-time W2 position with opportunities for full time😊

Learn more about our mission and services at www.milestoneaz.com or visit our page.

🎶 Key Responsibilities:
*Conduct individualized music therapy assessments and develop tailored care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
*Design and implement music therapy interventions using diverse genres and evidence-based methodologies.
*Guide patients in therapeutic musical activities to enhance mental and physical function and overall quality of life.
*Collaborate with caregivers and team members to integrate music into daily routines and care goals.
*Monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of therapy, adjusting plans as needed.
*Maintain accurate documentation through daily notes and quarterly reports.
*Support onboarding of new patients, including sign-ups and consent processes.
*Conclude therapy services appropriately when goals are met or transitions occur.

📘 Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from an accredited institution.
*MT-BC certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
*Prior experience working with individuals receiving services through the Division of Developmental *Disabilities (DDD) is highly preferred.
*Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in clinical or residential settings.
*Capacity to mentor peers and contribute to a supportive team culture.

💼 Benefits (Full-Time Eligibility at 32+ Hours/Week)
*Health Insurance
*Paid Sick Time (PST)
*Paid Malpractice Insurance
*Continuing Education Reimbursement & License Dues Stipend
*Therapist Referral Bonus

We’re proud of the high standards our clients expect—and we’re looking for professionals who share our commitment to excellence, empathy, and growth. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact through music therapy, we encourage you to apply today! 🤗💚🧡💛

Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy

09/23/2025

🌟 Milestone Pediatric's 9th Annual Retreat 🌟

What an unforgettable weekend with our amazing team of admins and therapists! This year’s retreat was truly something special. We were honored to have incredible therapist speakers who shared their knowledge and passion — we learned so much from them and left feeling inspired and recharged! 💡👏🏽

The food was absolutely delicious 🍽️, the team-building games had us laughing and bonding 🤝🎉, and the energy all weekend long was full of joy, support, and community.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who traveled near and far to be with us — your dedication means the world. 💙

We are forever grateful for everything our therapists do for our friends with special needs. Your work changes lives every single day, and we are so proud to have you as part of the Milestone family. 💫💪🏼
Here’s to another year of growth, connection, and
making a difference together one MILESTONE at a time!🙏🏽💛🧡💚

09/17/2025

🌟🦸‍♀️ Superhero Week 9/22-9/27! 🦸🏽‍♂️🌟

Get ready to unleash your inner hero! 🦸‍♂️🦸🏽‍♀️

We’re celebrating Superhero Week and YOU are invited to join the fun! 🎉💥

Dress up as your favorite superhero for your therapy session and let’s make next week a super one! Whether you're channeling your inner Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, or creating your own hero identity, EVERYONE is welcome to participate. 👗🦸‍♂️

Let’s lift each other up, embrace the power of positivity, and have fun with our super squad! 💪🏽

👊🏽Ready to join the challenge? Here’s how:
- Wear your superhero costume to your session.
- Share your superpower with us in the comments!
- Spread the love & positivity!

Let's make Superhero week amazing—because everyone deserves to feel like a hero! 💫 💚💛🧡

💥 We can’t wait to see all the awesome costumes! 💥