Add Therapy Center

Add Therapy Center Speech & Feeding Therapy & Occupational Therapy
Enriching lives, one kid at a time! Give us a call today, 484-630-3474

🍽️ When picky eating isn't just picky eating...It's common for toddlers and young children to go through phases of picky...
06/19/2026

🍽️ When picky eating isn't just picky eating...

It's common for toddlers and young children to go through phases of picky eating—but sometimes, feeding challenges are a sign that a child needs extra support.

Here are a few signs to look for:
• Eats fewer than 10 foods
• Missing entire food groups from their diet (like protein, fruits, or vegetables)
• Refuses food so often that meals are regularly skipped
• Will only eat foods that are a specific brand, shape, color, or presentation
• Has significant distress or behavioral meltdowns when new foods are offered

If these challenges sound familiar, feeding therapy may help.

At Add Therapy Center, our feeding therapists use the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding, a play-based, child-led approach that helps children build confidence with food—without pressure or force.

Questions about your child’s development? Call today!
📞 484-630-3474

🗣️ What is a Gestalt Language Processor?A Gestalt Language Processor (GLP) learns language in chunks or "gestalts" rathe...
06/18/2026

🗣️ What is a Gestalt Language Processor?

A Gestalt Language Processor (GLP) learns language in chunks or "gestalts" rather than starting with single words. Instead of learning one word at a time, they often acquire and use longer phrases that they've heard before and gradually break them down into smaller, flexible pieces of language.

Signs a child may be a Gestalt Language Processor:
✨ Uses phrases or scripts from favorite shows, songs, or people
✨ Repeats longer chunks of language instead of single words
✨ Uses the same phrase across different situations
✨ May seem to have a large vocabulary but struggle to answer questions or create novel sentences
✨ Mixes and shortens familiar phrases into new combinations
✨ Uses language that sounds advanced at times but may not always match the context

It's important to remember that Gestalt Language Processing is not a disorder, delay, or deficit—it's simply another way that some children develop language.

Questions about your child’s development? Call today!
📞 484-630-3474

When people think about progress in speech therapy, they often think about one thing: new words. But progress is so much...
06/16/2026

When people think about progress in speech therapy, they often think about one thing: new words.

But progress is so much more than that.
✨ A child paying attention for longer periods of time
✨ Increased confidence during interactions
✨ Trying a new way to communicate
✨ Engaging with peers and family members
✨ Reduced frustration and fewer communication breakdowns
✨ Parents understanding what their child is trying to say
✨ A child feeling heard, understood, and successful

Sometimes the biggest victories aren't the words we hear—they're the connections we see.

Questions about your child’s development? Call today!
📞 484-630-3474

06/15/2026

POV: You spent years earning a Master’s degree...
..and now your day consists of blowing bubbles, serving pretend pizza, making animal noises, and celebrating because someone touched a new food.

And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Questions about your child’s development? Call today!
📞 484-630-3474


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Feeding therapy isn’t about starting with bigger bites, more volume, or harder textures. It starts with understanding.✨ ...
06/11/2026

Feeding therapy isn’t about starting with bigger bites, more volume, or harder textures.

It starts with understanding.
✨ Observing the child
✨ Listening to the family
✨ Building trust
✨ Understanding the “why” behind feeding challenges
✨ Meeting both the child and family where they are

Before a child can eat comfortably, they need to feel safe. Progress begins with connection, empathy, and support—not pressure. 🌱

Questions about your child’s development? Call today!
📞 484-630-3474


Neurodiversity SensoryFriendlyPractice
Childled Playbased SensoryGym
EnrichingLivesOneKidAtaTime

06/10/2026

Every decision we’ve made has come back to one question: “How can we make children and families feel more supported?”

🍎 When should you consider feeding therapy for your child? 🍎Many parents are told that picky eating is "just a phase," b...
06/09/2026

🍎 When should you consider feeding therapy for your child? 🍎

Many parents are told that picky eating is "just a phase," but sometimes feeding challenges are a sign that a child needs additional support.

You may want to consider a feeding evaluation if your child:
🥕 Eats fewer than 20-30 foods
🥕 Refuses entire food groups
🥕 Has difficulty chewing or managing textures
🥕 Gags, coughs, or vomits with foods
🥕 Struggles to transition to new textures
🥕 Experiences stress or anxiety around mealtimes
🥕 Has difficulty gaining weight or meeting nutritional needs
🥕 ...... & more! (See post!)

One approach we use at Add Therapy Center is the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding, developed by Dr. Kay Toomey. The SOS Approach recognizes that eating is one of the most complex tasks children do and that learning to eat involves much more than simply taking a bite.

Questions about your child’s development? Call today!
📞 484-630-3474




By age 2, many children are beginning to:🗣️ Use and understand at least 50 words👂 Follow simple 2-step directions🙋 Use p...
06/08/2026

By age 2, many children are beginning to:
🗣️ Use and understand at least 50 words
👂 Follow simple 2-step directions
🙋 Use pronouns like "me," "mine," and "you"
💬 Put 2 words together (e.g., "more milk," "mommy go")
🆘 Use words to ask for help

Remember, every child develops at their own pace, but these milestones help us understand how communication skills are growing. 🌱

If you have questions about your child's communication development, early support can make a big difference!

Questions about your child’s development? Call today!
📞 484-630-3474




06/04/2026

This is us when you call and we’re trying to find just one more spot in the schedule. We may be building a waitlist but we will do everything in our power to make sure you get the support you need!

06/01/2026

A huge thank you to the Add Therapy Center for being one of our sponsors this year! They blend compassion, humor, and practical support to help minds thrive — not by changing who they are, but by helping them harness their strengths. Because focus isn’t about being perfect; it’s about finding the tools that work for you.

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