Since 2008, Kids Place West has provided pediatric therapy in physical, occupational, speech, and feeding therapy to West Valley children. In 2015, we opened Kids Place Central to provide these services to more Phoenix-area children. In 2018, Kids Place Central moved to our current location in Encanto Park. Kids Place Prescott began in 2020 with pediatric physical therapy and has expanded to include all services to the Quad City area. Most recently, Kids Place East in Gilbert opened to provide all services in the East Valley.
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Improving Pencil Grasp Development Through Play

Improving Pencil Grasp Development Through Play Before children are developmentally ready to grasp a pencil correctly, there are milestones they must complete in order to build the necessary strength and fine motor control for proper handwriting. Pre-school age children need to be able to stack blocks, grasp small items, and engage in messy play without…

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The Power of Reading: Supporting Language Development in Children

The Power of Reading: Supporting Language Development in Children Reading to your child is one of the most impactful ways to support their language development, no matter their age. Beyond fostering a love for books, it provides opportunities to expose your child to new vocabulary and creates a special bonding experience between you and your…

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10 Fun Summer Activities to Promote Child Development 

10 Fun Summer Activities to Promote Child Development As summer rolls around, finding engaging activities to keep your kids busy and entertained can feel daunting. Luckily, there are countless summer activities you can do at home that are both fun and support important developmental skills. Below are ten therapist-approved ideas that promote child development in…

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Making Slime Improves Child Development

Making Slime Improves Child Development – Easy DIY Recipe & Benefits Making slime with your child is a fun activity targeting fine motor skills, direction following, sequencing, tactile processing, and emotional regulation. Slime offers a sensory experience while also working on various skill areas that are important for your child’s overall development. Why Slime Supports…

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A Guide to Understanding Pediatric Speech Therapy

What is Pediatric Speech Therapy? Pediatric speech therapy focuses on evaluating and treating children with communication challenges, including speech, language, social communication, and feeding/swallowing disorders. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with children from infancy through adolescence, addressing issues such as delayed speech, articulation disorders, stuttering, voice disorders, and difficulties with understanding or using language. Additionally, SLPs…

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4 Common Developmental Concerns Speech Therapists Treat

Speech Therapy in Arizona: When to Seek Help for Your Child As a parent, you’re constantly monitoring your child’s developmental milestones—walking, talking, feeding, and more. Your child is learning new things every day! But sometimes, development doesn’t follow the expected path. If you’re wondering whether your child’s speech or language development is on track, you…

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The Link Between Posture and Handwriting in Children

The Link Between Posture and Handwriting in Children: How Sitting Up Straight Can Improve Penmanship As parents, educators, and caregivers, we often focus on helping children develop good handwriting skills. We provide them with the best pencils, practice sheets, and handwriting exercises. However, one crucial aspect of handwriting that is often overlooked is posture. Proper…

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What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?

What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy? Pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) is a specialty designed to help individuals with developmental, physical, and cognitive delays.  Occupational Therapists help children develop, recover, or maintain skills needed to perform their everyday activities (occupations).  A child’s occupation is to play, dress, groom, bath, and perform school work. We focus on improving…

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Tips and Tricks for Shoe Tying

Tips and Tricks for Teaching Kids How to Tie Their Shoes Learning how to tie shoes is a key developmental milestone for children and an essential life skill. While Velcro shoes are widely available, mastering shoe tying remains important for overall fine motor development and independence. Occupational therapists often incorporate shoe tying into therapy sessions…

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