Melissa Idelson

Addressing your child's developmental and learning needs in a safe & nurturing environment utilizing OT, ST, ET & more. On Facebook at

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

We are so excited to announce that Child Success Center has moved to our new state-of-the-art clinic! We look forward to showing you around our new space. Please feel free to give us a call with any questions. 310-899-9597
Now open at: 2023 S. Westgate Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90025

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." - Albert Einstein
#worldteachersday #WorldTeachersDay2021

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

A successful child is a happy child, and helping your child learn how to be successful in the "jobs of childhood" is what our team loves to do. #pediatrictherapy #pediatricot #speechtherapy #feedingtherapy #behavioraltherapy #educationaltherapy #schoolsupport

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Child Success Center provides pediatric therapy in a fun, supportive and emotionally safe environment, with sensory gyms in 2 locations - Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades. #sensoryplay #sensorygym

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Eating is a full body sensory motor experience. Try an approach like this when introducing a new food to your kiddo. #feedingtherapy #pickyeater #sensoryplay

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Eating involves 7 different areas of human function and all need to work correctly and together to get the job done.
"Helping the “picky eater” Handle Back-to-School"
Learn how Child Success Center can help end the mealtime battle for you and your family.
https://t.co/jPRhHt0ezZ

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Tactile play at our Summer Brain Building Camp inspires flexible thinking in children as they connect, collaborate and share in a fun play experience.
#socialbrainbuilding #earlychildhooddevelopment #socialemotionallearning #powerofplay #pediatricot

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Handwriting is a life skill that affects how we function in the world. Child Success Center is here to boost your child's handwriting skills before returning to school.
https://t.co/xkk4ghEDe1 #handwriting #pediatricot #earlychildhooddevelopment #BackToSchool #BacktoSchool2021

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

"Children who exhibit socially challenging or unexpected behaviors, don’t necessarily have a behavior problem, but more likely, a social learning challenge that is rooted in the development of social brain building capacities."

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Understanding the building blocks of a social brain: Sensory Processing, Communication, Executive Function, and the Power of Play. Learn more at: https://t.co/uRAqpCIefK
#earlychildhood

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Then talk about how when you feel nervous or excited your heart beats fast like that and how taking deep breaths helps to slow it down. #mindfulness #selfregulation

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Try a fun exercise with your child to practice body awareness. Ask your child to jump 10 times, and then close their eyes, putting their hand on their chest to feel their heart beat. Talk about how it is beating fast and ask them to pay attention to how it feels as it slows down.

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

A fun look back at the evolution of toys and their role in the history of childhood play and development. Did your favorite toy make the list? https://t.co/CAO77PMDi9 #earlychildhooddevelopment #powerofplay #play #toys

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Learn more about identifying and remediating writing issues, and why writing is so important, even in this age of computers, in our latest newsletter. https://t.co/vH4TiyiNjF
#handwriting #finemotorskills #EarlyChildhood #earlychildhooddevelopment

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Is your child struggling with writing or avoiding small manipulative play? Your child's handwriting may provide clues to underlying developmental issues. Early intervention is key to significant improvement.

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Learn more about the role of play in speech therapy and how we use our sensory motor gym to have fun while getting to the root of a child's language delays.
https://t.co/TUaOBW7Va7 #betterhearingandspeechmonth #BHSM #play #sensorymotor #earlychildhooddevelopment #speechtherapy

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Since play and language skills develop in tandem, we often play during speech therapy to encourage language.
https://t.co/TUaOBW7Va7

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Rule-based “game play” is often built into speech activities or combined with other forms of play to entice children to join in. We use “symbolic play” (pretend play) to get children talking, since pretending requires the use of language in order to build a shared understanding.

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

Learn more at https://t.co/UY6TxYEG8o or call 310-899-9597 for more info or to enroll.
#Kindergarten #SummerCamp #sensorymotorgym #SantaMonica #wholechild

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

At CSC's Kindergarten Summer Enrichment Camp, kids play to learn! While engaging in fun interactive play in our sensory motor gym, kids learn to maintain a state of sensory regulation while learning communication skills.

[Melissa Idelson @ChildSuccess]

K-Camp helps children develop confidence when taking the first steps toward reading, writing, attending to a new routine, developing social-emotional skills, being mindful of themselves and others and making new friends.