Color Along Pediatric Therapy

Color Along Pediatric Therapy Pediatric Occupational Therapy & Speech Therapy Services: Hinsdale, IL

Articulation vs phonological disorder: do you know the difference?🤔🗣️💛While both are considered speech sound disorders, ...
08/25/2026

Articulation vs phonological disorder: do you know the difference?🤔🗣️💛
While both are considered speech sound disorders, they represent two distinct types of challenges. Understanding the difference can help you better support your child who may need help with their speech!

Accurately identifying the type of disorder ensures that a child receives the most effective intervention, tailored to their needs. If you suspect your child may have difficulties producing or understanding speech, reach out to our experienced Color Along therapists today!

🎒📚 Back-to-school season is here! And while you’re checking off your school supply list, don’t forget to add a little co...
08/20/2026

🎒📚 Back-to-school season is here! And while you’re checking off your school supply list, don’t forget to add a little communication practice to the routine. 🗣️

You don’t need to sit down for a formal “speech session” at home. The best practice can happen naturally during play, meals, errands, reading, and everyday routines. Swipe through for tips from our SLPs, and save this post for those first few weeks of school!

When big feelings become too much, your child may need less stimulation, fewer demands, and more support🫂💛During a meltd...
08/13/2026

When big feelings become too much, your child may need less stimulation, fewer demands, and more support🫂💛

During a meltdown, the goal isn't to "make it stop" as quickly as possible. Instead, focus on helping your child feel safe and supported while their nervous system works toward regulation. Every child is different, so what helps one child may not work for another. An OT can help identify sensory and regulation strategies that are individualized to your child's needs.

Try these 5 games at home, in the classroom, or during therapy to make self-regulation practice fun, engaging, and meani...
08/11/2026

Try these 5 games at home, in the classroom, or during therapy to make self-regulation practice fun, engaging, and meaningful! 💛

Games can give kids opportunities to practice:
🛑 Stopping and waiting
👂 Listening and following directions
⏳ Managing frustration when things don’t go their way
🔄 Shifting between activities or changing the rules
💭 Thinking before acting

Before children learn to speak fluently or coordinate complex movements, they play!🛝🧸🖍️As pioneers of child development ...
08/06/2026

Before children learn to speak fluently or coordinate complex movements, they play!🛝🧸🖍️
As pioneers of child development like Jean Piaget noted, play is the exact mechanism children use to learn new skills. In our clinic, we use purposeful play as the foundation for both occupational therapy and speech therapy.

🧸Through OT play, kids build physical coordination, sensory processing, and fine motor skills.
🧸Through Speech play, kids build communication, vocabulary, and social interaction skills.

✨ Is your child ready to build new skills through play? Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation!

SHARK WEEK🦈🤍🦈🤍Swipe for a look into our fun-packed week in OT! Who knew therapy could be so much fun?! These activities ...
08/03/2026

SHARK WEEK🦈🤍🦈🤍

Swipe for a look into our fun-packed week in OT! Who knew therapy could be so much fun?! These activities target so many important skills needed for everyday success, like visual scanning, motor planning, core strength, and so much more!

Is your child's speech developing as expected? 🗣️✨Speech sounds don't all develop at the same time! Some sounds are typi...
07/30/2026

Is your child's speech developing as expected? 🗣️✨

Speech sounds don't all develop at the same time! Some sounds are typically mastered early, while others often develop later. These age ranges are guidelines, not deadlines. Every child develops at their own pace, and a variety of factors can influence speech sound development.

If your child is difficult to understand, becomes frustrated when communicating, or seems behind compared to these milestones, an evaluation by a speech-language pathologist can help determine whether extra support is needed. Early intervention can make a meaningful difference!

Does your child chew on shirts, pencils, toys, or just about everything? 🦷For many children, chewing isn't simply a habi...
07/27/2026

Does your child chew on shirts, pencils, toys, or just about everything? 🦷

For many children, chewing isn't simply a habit—it's a way to regulate their bodies, stay focused, or cope with big emotions. Instead of trying to eliminate the behavior, it's important to understand what's causing it and provide safe, appropriate alternatives.

These 10 tips can help you support your child's sensory needs while keeping them safe. If chewing is frequent, intense, or interfering with daily activities, an occupational therapist can help identify the underlying cause and create individualized strategies.

You may hear your child's OT talk about "heavy work"...but what does that actually mean? Heavy work activities activate...
07/24/2026

You may hear your child's OT talk about "heavy work"...but what does that actually mean?
Heavy work activities activate the muscles and joints by pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, climbing, or crawling. These movements provide proprioceptive input, which can help many children feel more regulated, improve body awareness, and prepare for learning and play.

Heavy work doesn't require special equipment! Everyday activities like carrying groceries, pushing a laundry basket, climbing at the playground, or helping with chores all count.
If you're wondering whether heavy work could benefit your child, talk with your occupational therapist about strategies that fit their individual needs.

A weighted blanket can be one tool that supports regulation by providing calming deep pressure input💤😌✨ This input may h...
07/18/2026

A weighted blanket can be one tool that supports regulation by providing calming deep pressure input
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This input may help children become more aware of their bodies, settle their nervous system, and prepare for activities that require focus or relaxation. Keep in mind that weighted blankets aren't a one-size-fits-all solution. Every child's sensory needs are unique, and what helps one child may not help another. Your occupational therapist can help determine if a weighted blanket is appropriate and how to use it safely as part of your child's individualized sensory strategies.

At ColorAlong, we focus on finding the tools and strategies that help each child feel regulated, engaged, and ready to participate in the activities that matter most

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120 E. Ogden Avenue, Suite 17
Hinsdale, IL
60521

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Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm

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