Children's Choice for Therapy, Inc.

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to our favorite “therapist”!! We love you, Daisy!! ❤️❤️

08/11/2026

Ever wonder how to explain the sensory systems to kids in a way they actually understand? 👀👂🤸‍♂️

This post breaks down the sensory systems using simple, kid-friendly explanations you can use at home, in the classroom, or in therapy.

Perfect for helping children build self-awareness and understand how their bodies work.

👉 Read it here:
https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/8-simple-ways-to-explain-the-sensory-systems-to-children.html?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

08/11/2026

07/11/2026

Via We Skoolhouse and is explained so well by them.

"This image comes from an MRI study of preschoolers (Hutton et al., JAMA Pediatrics, 2020). It shows how screen use is linked to the wiring of the developing brain.

The top row (blue) highlights where more screen time is tied to weaker white matter organization. White matter is the brain’s wiring system that connects regions so they can work efficiently.

The bottom row (red) shows where heavier screen use is linked to weaker insulation on those connections. Insulation, or myelin, helps brain signals travel quickly, like the protective coating on an electrical wire.

Why does this matter? These highlighted areas include pathways for language, early literacy, and self-regulation. Children with higher screen scores also performed lower on language and literacy tests.
This is not a before and after of one child. It is a group-level finding. The message is clear. In the early years the brain is wiring for life. The more time children spend with people, play, movement, and books, the stronger these foundational circuits become."

07/11/2026

Many people think that tantrums and meltdowns are the same thing and that only kids have them. These behaviors can look similar when they’re happening. But a meltdown is very different from a tantrum. And some people have outbursts even as teens or adults.

Knowing the differences between tantrums and meltdowns can help you learn how to respond in a helpful way.

Read the full breakdown and see how you can know and help >>> https://www.understood.org/en/articles/the-difference-between-tantrums-and-meltdowns

05/12/2026

We hope all the Mothers out there had an amazing Mother’s Day! ❤️

04/03/2026

Today, 25 years ago, I opened the doors to Children’s Choice for Therapy! ❤️ I can still vividly recall the red ribbon I had stretched across the threshold that my first client and I cut together!! I had a vision of what I wanted to achieve and when I look back at the journey and where I am today, I am extremely proud of my accomplishments! I have been fortunate to work alongside talented therapists that have made a significant impact as well as my office manager, Rhonda, who has been with me since the beginning in one capacity or another! Lastly, I would like to extend my gratitude to the families who have entrusted us with their children over the past 25 years, and I hope that we have made a lasting impact on their lives! ❤️

04/02/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day and “blue” is the color to be wearing! 💙 🧩 Yesterday was the first day of Autism Awareness month and Children’s Choice for Therapy sponsored a table at the 2nd Annual Florida Autism Center of Excellence (FACE) Luncheon held at the Centre Club. FACE is a non profit charter school in Hillsborough County! We were fortunate to have, Tyler, from Love on The Spectrum, and his father seated at our table! Speaking to Tyler and his dad about their journey and his time on the Netflix show was an amazing experience for us as therapists! 💙🧩💙🧩

03/31/2026

Motor Planning happens with everything we do! From walking around objects in our path, to picking up items, to aiming and throwing, drawing, writing, getting dressed, and even throwing and catching a ball...

Motor Planning refers to the physical (motor) problem solving (plan) required to:
👜move the body over/under/around objects
🤾‍♂️manipulate/carry/hold items,
🧠organize a physical plan of action
🦵carryout a motor task

Motor planning requires integration of fine motor and gross motor skills, sensory input, reflexes (and other contributions). 📈Essentially, we must organize incoming information, outside environmental information, and integrate that information into our plan to physically accomplish a task or movement.

👉You'll find many ideas to address motor planning here: https://www.theottoolbox.com/what-is-motor-planning-fine-motor/

03/30/2026

We are so grateful for the incredible sponsors of our FACE Autism Awareness Luncheon this week! 🦎💙✨

Their support of the FACE mission and their commitment to building a more Autism-Friendly Tampa helps our students and families thrive every day. 🌟

🎟️ We’re almost at capacity! Only a few tickets remain for our Luncheon this WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST @ 11AM-1PM so don’t miss your chance to join us... Grab your seat before it's gone! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/face-autism-awareness-luncheon-tickets-1972836007606

Silver sponsors: Children's Choice for Therapy, Inc.; Epic Genius; Howard-Willms Family; Kimmins Contracting Corp; TECO;

Bronze sponsors: Cindy Stuart; Filter Smart; JE Dunn; Margaret Moran; Nina McGucken Alvarez; Rachel Ebner; Shumaker Advisors

Community partners & donors: Big Dan’s Car Wash; CARD-USF; Coopers Hawk Winery; Eye Candy; Florida Avenue Brewing Company; iHeartRADIO; Kendra Scott; Marlene Doll; PRP Wine International; Publix; SAKINAH Wellness; Target; 4Rivers Smokehouse