When Logan first joined Kids Play Therapy, he was a bright and curious four-year-old who quietly observed the world around him. While he hadn’t received a formal diagnosis, his parents had begun to notice some developmental delays particularly in his communication. With the transition to school on the horizon, they wanted to give him the tools and confidence to thrive.

Over 6 months, Logan has been supported through our Key Worker model, which provided his family with one main point of contact to coordinate therapy and guide his developmental journey. As part of this model, Logan participated in weekly therapy sessions where his Key Worker incorporated strategies across multiple areas of development in a playful, child-led way both at home and kindergarten setting.

To strengthen Logan’s communication skills, we also introduced an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) who worked closely under the guidance of our speech pathologist. The AHA supported Logan during activities that encouraged language, social interaction, and following directions, ensuring that speech and language goals were woven seamlessly into fun and creative play.

Logan’s sessions often included a variety of play-based therapy activities designed to target fine motor, gross motor, and creative skills. He practiced fine motor control through activities like threading beads, using play-dough tools, and art projects such as painting and drawing. Gross motor skills were supported through throwing ball, bubble pops, balloon catch that also encouraged turn-taking and following rules. Art-based tasks, such as clay sculpting and sensory bin gave Logan opportunities to express himself, expand his vocabulary, and build social confidence.

Through these activities and structured games, Logan began to blossom. He progressed from mostly non-verbal communication to speaking in short phrases, following two- to three-step instructions, and even initiating play with friends - something he hadn’t done before.

His kindergarten teacher also noticed significant progress in his development. Logan showed growing confidence in his learning and began actively participating in group activities such as ‘show and tell.’ He was more willing to share his ideas, engage with his peers, and take pride in being part of the group milestones that highlighted his readiness for the transition to school.

At home, his parents have noticed a more expressive little boy who is eager to connect, learn, and participate with enthusiasm. The Key Worker approach, combined with the dedicated support of an AHA, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, and Key Worker, has helped build a strong foundation for his next big step.

At Kids Play Therapy, we’re proud to partner with families like Logan’s, where a coordinated team approach turns small steps into meaningful milestones.

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