Prism Pediatric Therapy

08/15/2026

✨ Limited After-School Speech Therapy Openings!✨

We have a few after-school speech therapy appointments available at Prism Pediatric Therapy!

Our individualized, play-based sessions support children with a variety of communication needs, including:

🗣️ Speech sound development & intelligibility
💬 Language development
🌈 Early childhood / developmental delays
♾️ Communication challenges related to developmental or neurodevelopmental diagnoses
📱 AAC & multimodal communication
❤️ Building confidence and connection through communication

We believe therapy should meet kids where they are - using their interests, strengths, movement, play, and the communication tools that work best for them.

📍 Palos Heights, IL
⏰ Limited after-school appointments available
💙 BCBS PPO & Blue Choice PPO accepted

Interested in learning more? Send us a message or visit our website to get started!

Please feel free to share with a family who may be looking for speech therapy this fall. 💛

07/24/2026

We are up and running with Occupational Therapy with additional spots opening in August! Interested? Send us a message - after school spots are expected to fill very quickly!

07/23/2026

Exciting plans are in the works for Prism! Can’t wait to show you what’s coming next! 👀

07/17/2026

This week, we heard the same story from several different families.

"We hadn't even gotten there yet... but they knew where we were going."

They recognized the route - the turns, buildings, and landmarks. Long before they pulled into the parking lot, they were already communicating their excitement—in whatever way felt natural to them. They begin to smile, vocalize, script, gesture, navigate to messages on their AAC device, or communicate their excitement in the unique ways that are meaningful to them and their families.

Many of the children we support are emerging communicators and AAC users. Some travel 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or an hour or more (some across state lines) to come to therapy. They can't always say or express "I'm so excited to go to therapy today!", but it definitely doesn't mean that they don't find ways to communicate and express that joy. As a therapist, there is nothing better than hearing the pounding of little feet running down the hallway to get into the door. 💙

Our goal has never been for therapy to feel like another appointment. We want it to feel like a place where children are celebrated for who they are. A place where relationships come first. A place where communication is celebrated in every form. A place where children feel understood, supported, and successful.

When families tell us their child is excited on the way to therapy, it let's us know that we're doing it right.

Thank you to every family who trusts us with your child. We know the miles you travel are valuable, and we're honored to be part of your journey. 💙

06/29/2026

🧠 Did you know your toddler's brain is wired to learn by watching you?

Researchers refer to these specialized brain cells as mirror neurons. These neurons become active when your child performs an action AND when they watch someone else perform that same action.

In other words...

❤️ When you wave goodbye...
👋 their brain is practicing waving.

👏 When you clap your hands...
👏 their brain is helping build the foundation for clapping.

🏗️ When you stack blocks...
🧱 their brain is beginning to understand how to stack blocks.

This doesn't mean children learn simply by watching—but observation helps prepare the brain for learning. When watching is paired with play, repetition, and meaningful interaction, those brain connections become even stronger. This isn't done through hand-over-hand assistance, but by watching, observing, and initiating.

That's why everyday moments matter so much.

✨ Stir the pancake batter together.
✨ Build block towers.
✨ Roll a ball back and forth.
✨ Wash hands side by side.
✨ Wave hello.
✨ Dance to music.
✨ Read books together.

Your toddler isn't just watching...

🧠 Their brain is making connections.

The most powerful learning experiences don't come from flashcards or expensive toys. They come from watching you, playing with you, and connecting with you!

At Prism Pediatric Therapy, we believe the best therapy often starts with helping families understand why everyday interactions are so powerful.

💙 Play together.
💙 Model together.
💙 Grow together.

📍Prism Pediatric Therapy
🌐 [www.prismpediatrictherapy.com](http://www.prismpediatrictherapy.com)

*Based on research by Acharya & Shukla (2012) and Molenberghs et al. (2012) on the mirror neuron system and observational learning.

06/15/2026

So excited for this new community program - so needed in the southwest suburbs!! 🤩

05/20/2026

At Prism, we don't make kids “work for” the very things that help them engage, regulate, communicate, and connect.

Special interests are not distractions from communication; they are often the bridge directly to it!

For a child who LOVES the alphabet, we worked on:
• asking for help
• choosing colors
• protesting (“not that one!”) - some of us hate when the colors are mixed!
• concepts like big/little ("Let's find the one under the big pink stone!")
• exploring action words with AAC

…all through letters and activities he already loved.

Instead of working on communication in isolation, we build communication into meaningful, play-based experiences 💙

"...it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain, unless it's done through play, in which case, it takes between 10-20 repetitions." - Dr. Karen Purvis 🚂

05/18/2026

A wonderful organization giving back to the community! Nominations for grants are due this Friday - please consider nominating a family in need!

Thank you to those you participated and supported last year’s Turkey Bowl! Your time, energy, and generosity truly made an impact!

We are so excited to share this news! Check out the link to nominate:

https://forms.gle/P1QS88QEavqLJHbh7

05/12/2026

☀️ Mornings that start with a flower from a friend 🌺 >

05/12/2026

We are hiring! 🎉

Truly great therapy starts with clinicians who feel supported and valued. We are looking for therapists who want to make a meaningful impact, continue growing in their areas of passion, and work alongside a collaborative team that values learning, mentorship, and family-centered care. If you’re passionate about supporting children and families while growing with a practice that values your knowledge and expertise - this job is for you. Apply today!