Written by Katie Folsom: When I first came across the job listing for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist at UCP of Central Florida in April 2021, I was between jobs and looking for a fresh start. At the time, my son Connor was three years old and had recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Speech Delay. Like many parents navigating this new world, I was searching for the right support and therapy options for him, especially during the uncertainty of t

Written by: Dr. Irma Rosa, Senior Director of Therapy Practices Laughter is pivotal for a child’s development of social, emotional, and...

Written by: Dr. Sarah Valley PT, DPT, Physical Therapy Lead/Diagnostician and Therapy Outreach Liaison With the summer just a few weeks...

Written by: Danielle Waters MA CCC-SLP May is National Speech-Language-Hearing month. This month provides an opportunity to raise...

Written by: Dr. Kristy Bautista-Harris, Occupational Therapy Lead/Diagnostician Sensory refers to something that is of or relating to...

Written by: Abigail Raines Speech-Language Pathologist AAC Specialist  Did you know that using pictures at home can help your child...

Written By: Cassandra Saenz What is Animal Therapy? Animal therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT), is increasingly used as...

Written By: Dr. Irma Rosa Cains PT, DPT Sr. Director of Therapy Practices What is Motor Planning? Motor planning is the ability to plan...

Empowering Kids Through Therapy What is Intensive Pediatric Therapy? Intensive pediatric physical therapy is designed to provide an...

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UCP's Approach to Feeding Difficulties Many parents imagine that feeding their little one will be a relatively simple, positive...

Written by: Danielle Waters MA CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist and Speech Therapy Clinical Advisor    Thanksgiving and the year-end...

Written by: Dr. Sarah Valley, PT, DPT Physical Therapy Lead/Diagnostician and Therapy Outreach Liaison Taking care of children is a big,...

Written by: Dr. Kristy Bautista, Lead Occupational Therapist School’s back in session, meaning it’s time to stock up on supplies, pack...

Written by: Dr. Kristy Bautista Harris Occupational therapy (OT) addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and sensory components...

May is dedicated to raising awareness for speech-language and hearing disorders; National Speech-Language-Hearing Month provides an...

Written by: Dr. Kristy Bautista-Harris Fine motor skills are fundamental for a child’s independence and participation in daily...

Written by: Abigail Raines, Speech Language Pathologist Summer break is quickly approaching! But just because school is out for summer...

Written by Dr. Sarah Valley, Doctor of Physical Therapy Spring break is almost here meaning it’s nearly time for some well-deserved rest...

Written By: Dr. Irma J. Rosa Cains We live in a remarkably busy world with busy agendas. We all feel stress, even our children; however,...