Introducing Bloom Pediatric Therapy Center, a private owned pediatric occupational therapy (OT) practice. Bloom is located in the heart of Cenla!

Now accepting new client referrals

•Outpatient OT services offered in-house at Speech Buds, LLC-Pineville,La

•Private in-home session’s available within a 50 miles radius of Jena, La.

“BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED”


Trained and certified feeding specialist

Are you concerned about your child’s picky eating habits?

Specialized Services

  • Interactive Métronome Protocol

  • Pediatric Feeding Specialist: AEIOU Approach

  • Reflex Integration

  • Sensory Integration

“By promoting a better understanding and advocating for the importance of child development across the continuum; we can create a more inclusive and nurturing environment for children with diverse needs..”

— Courtney Crooks, MOTR/L

The Blooming Difference

Empowering Children To Bloom Where They Are Planted... Families and caregivers play a vital role in a child's development, and raising awareness about occupational therapy can empower them to understand and support their child's unique needs. By educating families and caregivers about developmental milestones and the various areas of foundational skills, they can actively participate in their child's therapy journey and provide valuable support at home. Moreover, acknowledging the holistic nature of pediatric occupational therapy is crucial. Occupational therapists consider the individual needs, strengths, and challenges of each child, utilizing diverse techniques and activities to promote growth and independence. This approach recognizes that every child is unique and requires personalized care to thrive. As we spread awareness of pediatric occupational therapy, we aim to foster a supportive community that embraces the potential of every child. By promoting understanding and advocating for the importance of occupational therapy, we can create a more inclusive and nurturing environment for children with diverse needs.

Pediatric occupational therapy play’s a vital role in supporting children as they build the foundational skills necessary for learning, socializing, and navigating the world around them. Through education and awareness, we can empower families, caregivers, and communities to champion every child's right to holistic and individualized care.

Parents of neurodiverse children, typically developing children, as well as special needs children will find these free resources as strategies to help their children become more independent so they can succeed in the home and at school. As an essential part of the child’s team, parents can use these educational resources, hands-on activities, and worksheets to help children thrive.

What you need to know about child development..

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Parent Resources:

Picky eating: is it oral motor, sensory or both?

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Tantrums, Behaviors or Sensory? What is it?

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Family Well-being

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