Moore Pediatric Therapy

Moore Pediatric Therapy Pediatric outpatient clinic providing speech therapy and occupational therapy in Southaven, MS.

08/19/2026

When an SLP + OT team up, it’s more than twice the fun—it’s purposeful collaboration! 💙✨

Pediatric SLPs and OTs often work together because communication, sensory processing, motor skills, regulation, and participation are all connected.

🗣️ The SLP may target language, speech sounds, AAC, social communication, and functional communication.

👐 The OT may target fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor skills, self-regulation, and activities of daily living.

🤝 Together, they can create opportunities for a child to communicate while moving, playing, regulating, problem-solving, and completing meaningful activities.

For example, an obstacle course might become an opportunity to:
➡️ Follow directions
➡️ Practice core vocabulary or AAC
➡️ Work on motor planning and coordination
➡️ Build regulation and attention
➡️ Practice turn-taking and social communication
➡️ Develop functional independence

The goal isn’t simply to work on two skill sets at once—it’s to help the child use skills together in the real world. 💙

At Moore Pediatric Therapy, collaboration means looking at the whole child and creating therapy experiences that are functional, engaging, and meaningful.

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08/18/2026

Because communication isn’t just words—it’s gestures, signs, AAC, facial expressions, sounds, and yes… even those very important dinosaur noises. 🦕😂

Every attempt to communicate has meaning. Every voice deserves to be heard. And every form of communication deserves to be valued. 💛

At Moore Pediatric Therapy, we celebrate communication in ALL its forms. 🗣️🤟📱🦖

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08/14/2026

There’s something special about a place where you don’t have to wonder if you belong. ❤️

At Moore Pediatric Therapy, we want every child to walk through our doors knowing they are seen, valued, accepted, and celebrated exactly as they are.

We celebrate the little victories.
We cheer for the big ones.
We make room for different ways of communicating, learning, playing, and growing.
And most importantly, we create a space where every child can simply be themselves.

Because therapy isn’t just about skills—it’s about connection, confidence, and knowing you belong here. 🫶

At Moore Pediatric Therapy, there is a place for everyone. There is a place for YOU. 💙

08/12/2026

Buttoning, zipping, tying shoes, and managing fasteners aren’t “just little tasks”—they’re important ADLs that pediatric OTs help children master through fine motor skills, coordination, and practice. 💪✨

Small skills. Big independence. ❤️ Call or text 901-302-8101 to schedule your appointment today!

08/10/2026

🧹💜 Little Tasks, Big Skills!

Learning to sweep may seem simple, but it helps children develop coordination, motor planning, balance, strength, attention, and independence.

Occupational therapy helps children build the skills they need to confidently participate in everyday life—one task at a time! ✨

08/07/2026

POV: You thought your child was “just playing”… 👀

Meanwhile, your OT has turned the obstacle course into a full-body therapy session! 💪🧠✨

Climbing ➡️ gross motor skills
Crawling ➡️ coordination + motor planning
Jumping ➡️ balance + body awareness
Pushing/pulling ➡️ strength + proprioceptive input
Balancing ➡️ postural control
Following the course ➡️ attention + sequencing
And ALL of it ➡️ FUN! 🙌

That’s the magic of pediatric OT. 💙

What looks like play to a child is purposeful, skilled therapy to an OT!

At Moore Pediatric Therapy, we believe PLAY is WORK! 🧩💙

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08/05/2026

Lost & Found 📢

If you’ve seen a talker, please let us know. 😂

Last seen:
📍 Under the crash pad
📍 Inside the sensory swing
📍 On the scooter board
📍 Riding along in someone’s therapy cart
📍 Definitely not where we left it.

Our SLPs and OTs spend part of every day playing detective because AAC devices have a funny way of disappearing into the most unexpected corners of the clinic. 😅

The good news? We always find them… eventually. And every search is worth it because every talker helps a child share their thoughts, ideas, jokes, and big feelings. 💙

08/03/2026

📚 One last chapter… and then it’s time for a brand new story! ✏️🍎

We’re officially closing the book on summer and getting ready to welcome all the excitement that comes with Back-to-School season! 🎉

From themed books and crafts to speech, language, and occupational therapy activities that made learning feel like play, our summer was full of smiles, imagination, and BIG progress. 💙

Now we’re trading beach reads for backpacks, pencils, and classroom-ready skills! 🍎✂️📖

Here’s to a school year filled with confidence, communication, creativity, and continued growth. We can’t wait to help our amazing kiddos start the year strong!

✨ Need a little extra support this school year? We’re currently accepting new Occupational Therapy patients with no waitlist. Give us a call today to schedule!

08/02/2026

POV: The boss stocks the fridge with everyone’s favorite caffeine right before Back-to-School Week… 👀☕️

Coincidence? We think not. 😂

It’s not bribery… it’s a strategic investment in everyone’s patience during the busiest week of the year. 😅

Here’s to surviving the chaos together—with a little caffeine and a lot of teamwork!

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07/31/2026

Things you’ll hear every single day at Moore Pediatric Therapy… 🤪💙

If these phrases sound familiar, you’ve definitely spent some time with our OTs and SLPs. 😂 Behind every silly phrase, game, and celebration is a whole lot of learning, growing, and cheering kids on every step of the way. 💙

What’s something your child’s therapist says all the time? Tell us in the comments! ⬇️

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5740 Getwell Road Building 9 Suite A
Southaven, MS
38672

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5am
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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