Join Puzzle Pieces for our free, sensory-friendly Spooktacular on October 23, featuring supported trick-or-treating, a not-so-scary haunted house, Halloween crafts, sensory activities, and more.
If you’ve spent time at Puzzle Pieces, you know the people behind the care are a big part of what makes our community so special. Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, mental health, feeding therapy, DIRFloortime, and more, but just as importantly, they bring creativity, compassion, and a
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For many children, especially those who are neurodivergent, anxious, or sensory-sensitive, sudden changes can feel overwhelming. The back-to-school transition is no exception, especially if you do not begin preparing early enough. Starting a few weeks early rather than on the first day of school gives children time to gradually adjust emotionally, physically, and practically while
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When people think about therapy, they often picture one-on-one sessions and clinical goals, but at Puzzle Pieces, the work is about so much more. We focus on building relationships, celebrating progress, supporting families, and helping children feel seen, understood, and empowered. If you ask any member of our team why they love working here, you’ll
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When families think about therapy, they often picture a clinic setting with scheduled sessions, a designated therapy room, and structured time outside of the classroom. At Puzzle Pieces, we offer on-site services at schools throughout the community, meaning our clinicians are embedded within the child’s natural school environment. What does “on-site support” in a school
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Summer groups at Puzzle Pieces are the perfect place to support your child’s growth this summer. Our summer social learning groups are focused on fostering peer connections, strengthening play skills, and building confidence, all while feeling like a fun, camp-like experience! What do summer groups consist of? During each of our groups, children follow a
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If your child struggles to get started on tasks, forgets things easily, or has big reactions when plans change, you’re not alone. These challenges are often connected to executive functioning, which we often describe as the set of skills that help kids manage themselves, their thoughts, and their actions in everyday life. At Puzzle Pieces,
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Gaming is a huge part of childhood today. For many kids, it’s where they connect, explore their identity, and feel capable. For many parents, it can also become one of the biggest daily stress points. If turning the game off leads to meltdowns, bedtime battles, or your child “disappearing” into a screen, you are not
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Family life can be joyful, messy, challenging, and everything in between, especially when a child is experiencing big emotions, developmental differences, or behavioral concerns. Family therapy isn’t about identifying a “problem child” or assigning blame, but about strengthening connection, increasing empathy, and helping the family function as a more regulated and supported team. Whether you’re
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When it comes to child development, connection is essential. A relationship-based approach recognizes that children grow best through trust, emotional safety, and joyful interactions. At Puzzle Pieces, we use the DIRFloortime® model to foster meaningful relationships between children, caregivers, and therapists because we believe that every breakthrough begins with a bond. In this blog, we’ll
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