Connections - Early Intervention and Supports

Connections - Early Intervention and Supports Inclusive programs and therapies for children and families of all abilities in York, PA

🎉 HAPPY FRIDAY, FRIENDS! 🎉 We made it! 🙌💙The backpacks are packed, the alarm clocks are ringing, the routines are (hopef...
09/11/2026

🎉 HAPPY FRIDAY, FRIENDS! 🎉 We made it! 🙌💙

The backpacks are packed, the alarm clocks are ringing, the routines are (hopefully 😅) starting to settle in, and we officially made it through the first stretch of the school year!

So we want to check in… HOW ARE WE DOING?! 👀

🏫 How did the first weeks of school go?
🚌 Are mornings getting easier… or are we still negotiating with tiny humans? 😂
💤 How are everyone’s sleep schedules?
💙 And most importantly....how are your kiddos feeling?

Remember, a new school year is a BIG transition for children (and parents!). New teachers, new classrooms, new routines, new expectations, and lots of big feelings can take some time to adjust to.

So if this week felt amazing, exhausting, emotional, exciting, or like a little bit of ALL OF THE ABOVE… you're not alone!

Drop a 💙 below and tell us how your family is doing!

Happy Friday, friends! You made it! 🥳✨

🌟 Looking for a fun place for your little one to PLAY, EXPLORE & GROW? 🌟Our Connections Bright Beginnings Sensory Playgr...
09/09/2026

🌟 Looking for a fun place for your little one to PLAY, EXPLORE & GROW? 🌟

Our Connections Bright Beginnings Sensory Playgroup is enrolling for our next 6-week session! 💙

This small-group experience gives children the opportunity to explore sensory activities, practice social and play skills, build confidence, and try new things...all in a fun, supportive environment with experienced staff and skilled therapists.

✨ Fall 6-Week Session
📅 October 12 – November 16
🕐 Mondays | 1:00–2:30 PM
👧🧒 Ages 30–40 months
💰 $35/week | $210 for all 6 weeks
📍 Connections Bright Beginnings
👨‍👩‍👧 Caregivers remain onsite

⭐ Spots are limited! Registration is for the full 6-week session.

If your little one loves to explore, get messy, move, play, and want to practice and learn alongside other children, we'd love to have you join us! 💙

📩 Register today:
https://www.connectionseias.com/sensory-play-group

💙 IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS 💙Trying a new food might seem like a small moment—but for some children, it can be a BIG accomp...
09/03/2026

💙 IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS 💙

Trying a new food might seem like a small moment—but for some children, it can be a BIG accomplishment! 🥕🍓

Before a child is ready to eat a new food, they may need time to:
👀 Look at it
👃 Smell it
🤲 Touch it
👅 Taste it
…and eventually decide they’re ready to take a bite!

Food exploration is part of learning, and every step counts. There’s no need to rush. Giving children opportunities to explore food in a safe, positive way helps build comfort and confidence over time. 💙

So today, we’re celebrating the little wins...even when the “win” is simply touching something on the plate! 🙌

🌟 Connections Bright Beginnings Sensory Playgroup is NOW ENROLLING! 🌟Our Sensory Playgroup provides a safe, supportive e...
09/02/2026

🌟 Connections Bright Beginnings Sensory Playgroup is NOW ENROLLING! 🌟

Our Sensory Playgroup provides a safe, supportive environment where children can try new things, build confidence, and practice important play and social skills....all while having FUN! 💙

Children will participate in engaging sensory and play-based activities with the support of skilled therapists and experienced staff.

✨ NEW 6-WEEK SESSION
📅 October 12 – November 16
🕐 Mondays | 1:00–2:30 PM
👧🧒 Ages 30–40 months
💰 $35/week | $210 for the full 6-week session
📍 Connections Bright Beginnings
👨‍👩‍👧 Caregivers must remain onsite

Registration is for the entire 6-week module.

⭐ Spots are limited! ⭐

If you're looking for a fun, supportive way for your child to explore, play, and grow alongside other children, we'd love to have you join us!

📩 Register here: https://www.connectionseias.com/sensory-play-group

💙 DID YOU KNOW?You don’t need fancy toys or elaborate activities to support your child’s development.Getting dressed, ea...
09/01/2026

💙 DID YOU KNOW?

You don’t need fancy toys or elaborate activities to support your child’s development.

Getting dressed, eating dinner, grocery shopping, taking a bath, and cleaning up are all opportunities to build language, independence, motor skills, and problem-solving.

The everyday moments matter. 💙

💙 Looking for Pediatric Occupational Therapy? We Have Openings! 💙Is your child having a hard time with sensory needs, fi...
08/27/2026

💙 Looking for Pediatric Occupational Therapy? We Have Openings! 💙

Is your child having a hard time with sensory needs, fine motor skills, regulation, feeding, or everyday activities? Our pediatric Occupational Therapy team at Connections is here to help! 🌟

We currently have OT openings at our clinic location and are welcoming new children and families. We also accept many Medical Assistance plans!

Our OT team helps children build skills and confidence through engaging, play-based therapy designed around their individual needs. We may work on:

✨ Sensory processing
✨ Fine motor & handwriting skills
✨ Emotional regulation
✨ Feeding & self-help skills
✨ Coordination & motor planning
✨ Everyday independence

Every child learns and develops in their own way. Our goal is to meet children where they are, celebrate their progress, and help them feel successful along the way. 💙

📲 Interested in learning more or getting started?
Complete our OT intake form here:
👉https://www.connectionseias.com/occupational-therapy/intakeform

National Dog Day 🐶💙Happy National Dog Day! 🐾There’s just something special about the bond between a child and their best...
08/26/2026

National Dog Day 🐶💙

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

There’s just something special about the bond between a child and their best four-legged friend. Dogs can bring comfort, joy, confidence, and plenty of opportunities for connection, play, and learning. 💙

Today, we’re celebrating all of the pups who are part of our Connections families!

📸 SHOW US YOUR DOG + CHILD DUO!
Drop a photo in the comments of your little one with their favorite furry friend. We want to see them! 🐕❤️

Sometimes getting dressed is about more than getting dressed. 💛A hat. Sunglasses. A necklace. A cape. Maybe three bracel...
08/24/2026

Sometimes getting dressed is about more than getting dressed. 💛

A hat. Sunglasses. A necklace. A cape. Maybe three bracelets, mismatched socks, and an accessory that makes absolutely no sense to us....but makes perfect sense to them. 😊

When we give children opportunities to make choices about what they wear and add their own personal touches, we’re supporting creativity, independence, decision-making, confidence, and self-expression.

And there’s a little learning happening along the way, too! Adding accessories, pulling on clothes, fastening, buttoning, zipping, and adjusting things can be a fun way to practice dressing routines and fine motor skills...without it feeling like “work.”

Sometimes the best way to practice a new skill is to make it something a child actually wants to do.

So when your little one insists their outfit needs just ONE more accessory…let them explore. Let them create. Let them practice. And most importantly, let them be themselves. 💙

“I’m just resting my eyes…” 😴Sleep is an important part of healthy development....but we also know that for some of our ...
08/20/2026

“I’m just resting my eyes…” 😴

Sleep is an important part of healthy development....but we also know that for some of our little friends, falling asleep, staying asleep, or settling their bodies for rest can be really hard. 💛

Every child’s sleep needs and patterns can look a little different.

When children get the rest their bodies need, it can support their ability to learn, play, regulate, communicate, and connect.

And for the families navigating those tricky bedtimes and middle-of-the-night wake-ups…we see you, too. 💙

Here’s to restful nights, successful naps, and celebrating the sleep wins.....whatever they look like!

Every child’s journey looks different....and that’s exactly how it should be.In these early years, progress isn’t about ...
08/17/2026

Every child’s journey looks different....and that’s exactly how it should be.

In these early years, progress isn’t about comparing one child to another or checking boxes on someone else’s timeline. It’s about recognizing their strengths, their growth, and the little victories that are BIG victories for them.

Meet them where they are today.
Celebrate every step forward.
And always believe in what’s possible. 💙

At Connections, we’re honored to be part of the journey.

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1601 S. Queen Street
York, PA
17403

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

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