Pediatric Physical Therapy for Early Intervention in Chicago
Is your child struggling to sit up, crawl, walk, or keep up with peers on the playground? Seeing your child face physical challenges can be worrying, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
At Eyas Landing, we provide specialized Physical Therapy for Early Intervention designed to help infants and toddlers in Chicago overcome developmental hurdles. Our goal is simple: to help your child build strength, improve mobility, and achieve the independence they need to explore their world.
Why Early Intervention Matters
The first few years of a child’s life are critical for physical development. Early intervention addresses delays as soon as they appear, taking advantage of your child’s rapidly developing brain and body to create lasting change.
Waiting can often make physical challenges harder to overcome later. By starting physical therapy early, we can:
- Prevent future delays: Address small issues before they become bigger obstacles.
- Boost confidence: Help your child feel secure in their movements and ability to play.
- Support independence: Teach skills that allow your child to navigate their environment safely.
“We understand how overwhelming it feels when your child isn’t hitting milestones like walking or crawling. Your concerns are valid, and our team is here to partner with you to find the right path forward.”
What is Pediatric Physical Therapy?
Pediatric physical therapy is like “gym class” for developmental milestones. It focuses on helping children improve their gross motor skills—the large movements involving arms, legs, and the whole body.
Our licensed physical therapists work with your child to improve:
- Strength and Endurance: Building the muscle power needed for sitting, standing, and playing.
- Balance and Coordination: Helping your child move smoothly and safely without falling.
- Range of Motion: ensuring joints and muscles are flexible enough for movement.
- Motor Planning: Teaching the brain and body how to work together to perform new tasks.
We specialize in treating conditions such as Torticollis, Cerebral Palsy, Hypotonia (low muscle tone), Developmental Delays, and Toe Walking.
The Eyas Landing Difference: Flexibility & Family Focus
We know that therapy isn’t just about the hour your child spends with us—it’s about how they move and function in real life. That’s why flexibility is the foundation of our care.
We Meet You Where You Are
We reduce barriers to care by offering therapy in the environment where your child learns best:
- In Your Home: We come to you, using your child’s own toys and space to practice skills they use every day.
- At Our Clinic: Our state-of-the-art facility in Chicago’s West Loop features sensory gyms, climbing walls, and specialized equipment designed to make hard work feel like play.
- At School or Daycare: We collaborate with teachers to support your child in their educational setting.
- Telehealth: Convenient virtual sessions that empower you to guide your child’s exercises with our expert coaching.
A Team Approach
Your child is more than just their physical challenges. Our physical therapists collaborate closely with occupational therapists, speech therapists, and behavioral specialists under one roof. This multi-disciplinary approach ensures we are treating the whole child, not just a set of symptoms.
Are you interested in learning more about physical therapy and how we collaborate with our team of speech, occupational and counseling therapists. Click the links below to learn more.
- Physical Therapy for Toe Walking in Chicago
- Occupational Therapy for Early Intervention in Chicago
- Speech Therapy for Early Intervention in Chicago
- Early Intervention ABA Therapy in Chicago
Success Stories: Moving Towards Milestones
“Before coming to Eyas Landing, our son was frustrated because he couldn’t keep up with his brother. He wasn’t walking at 18 months. After just a few months of home-based PT with the Eyas team, he took his first steps. Now, we can’t get him to sit still! The therapist didn’t just teach him to walk; she taught us how to encourage him without pressure.”
— Sarah M., Chicago Parent
“The flexibility was a game-changer for us. Between work and other appointments, getting to a clinic was impossible. Eyas Landing sent a physical therapist to our daughter’s daycare. They communicated with us and her teachers constantly. Seeing her climb the playground stairs independently for the first time brought tears to my eyes.”
— David R., West Loop Dad
Your First Steps with Eyas Landing
We make getting started as easy as possible. Here is what you can expect:
- Initial Contact: Reach out to us. We will listen to your concerns and answer your questions about insurance and scheduling.
- Comprehensive Evaluation: Our physical therapist will assess your child’s strength, flexibility, and motor skills through playful activities.
- Customized Plan: We create a personalized roadmap with specific goals for your child, whether that’s learning to roll over, jump, or catch a ball.
- Coaching & Support: We don’t just work with your child; we coach you on simple exercises and strategies to use at home, empowering you to be an active part of their progress.
Our Physical Therapy Team:
Together, the Physical Therapy team seamlessly collaborates with each child’s entire therapeutic team to address best practices and individualized treatment plans. This collaboration between our highly-educated, compassionate staff maximize therapeutic outcomes and help support our clients to reach their fullest potential. At Eyas Landing, we value evidence-based practice, client-centeredness, community, diversity, collaboration, and flexibility.
Why Choose Eyas Landing?
We don’t just treat “speech issues.” We treat the whole child, and we support the whole family. We believe therapy should reduce family stress, not add to it. That’s why flexibility is the foundation of our approach. We meet families where they are—emotionally, developmentally, and physically.
Flexible Therapy Settings
We offer evidence-based interventions in the environment that works best for your child:
- Clinic-Based: Our state-of-the-art facility in Chicago’s West Loop is designed for sensory play and skill-building.
- Home-Based: We work on skills in your natural environment, making daily routines easier.
- School-Based: We collaborate with teachers to support academic success and social inclusion.
- TeleHealth: Accessible support for adolescents or families needing remote flexibility.
A Multi-Disciplinary Team
Your child isn’t one-dimensional, and their care shouldn’t be either. Our occupational therapists collaborate closely with speech therapists, physical therapists, behavioral therapists (ABA), and social workers. This ensures that every part of your child’s development is supported under one roof.
Family-Centered Care
We partner with your family every step of the way. We don’t just work with your child for an hour and leave; we provide coaching and strategies you can use at home. Your goals become our goals.
Next Steps to Starting Physical Therapy
Evaluation And Outcome Measures
Initial Evaluations are completed with standardized measures, clinical observation and parent report components. Re-evaluations are completed every six months to determine progress. Eyas Landing therapists proactively collaborate with families and other professionals to increase positive outcomes
Plan Of Care
Eyas Landing treatment plans are individualized to meet each child’s unique strengths, interests and goals. Goals are reviewed weekly and daily treatment notes are emailed directly to parents. Eyas Landing therapists are skilled in utilizing the client’s interests and motivations to increase participation in challenging therapeutic activities.
Billing Options
Eyas Landing offers a variety of billing and payment options to support your child’s treatment. There is a dedicated and knowledgeable on-site staff that are here to answer any of your questions. Eyas Landing is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO, Blue Choice PPO, and Aetna PPO plans. Eyas Landing also accepts most out-of-network PPO plans, including United Healthcare and Cigna. Claims are submitted directly to your insurance company and staff can assist in disputing any denied claims.
Frequently Asked Questions About Physical Therapy for Kids:
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
In many cases, yes, for insurance purposes. However, you can contact us directly to start the conversation. We can help guide you through the process of getting the necessary paperwork from your pediatrician.
My child has an IEP at school. Can we still do private therapy?
Absolutely. Many families find that school services are helpful but may not offer the 1:1 attention or frequency a child needs to make rapid progress. We often collaborate with school teams to ensure our goals align with their IEP, maximizing your child’s success.
Do you take insurance?
We accept a wide range of insurance plans and also work with families on Early Intervention funding. During your initial consultation, our intake team will verify your benefits so you know exactly what to expect.
What does an initial assessment look like?
A: It is a low-stress, play-based evaluation. We observe how your child moves, plays, and reacts to sensory input. We also spend time talking with you to understand your primary concerns and goals.
Center-Based Physical Therapy in Chicago
Kids love our sensory friendly clinics equipped with the best sensory equipment and engaging therapy resources.
Our Play-Based Therapy Clinics are located in:
- Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood
- Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood
In-Home Physical Therapy in Chicago
Eyas Landing therapists offer in-home therapy for early intervention and family convenience.
Our in-home therapy services are offered in the following Chicago neighborhoods:
- Lincoln Park
- Lakeview
- Gold Coast
- Roscoe Village
- North Center
- Ravenswood
- Ukrainian Village
- West Town
- Streeterville
- Loop / Downtown Chicago
- Bronzeville
- Wicker Park
- Logan Square
- Bucktown
- West Loop
- South Loop
- River North
- Hyde Park
- Near North Side
- Oak Park
School-Based Physical Therapy in Chicago
Eyas Landing partners with private schools throughout Chicago to support children in their schools. We provide services in the following schools:
- British International School of Chicago – Lincoln Park
- Francis W. Parker School
- Ancona School
- St. Clement School
- Intercultural Montessori
- City Elementary
- British International School of Chicago – South Loop
- Rainforest Preschool – South Loop
- Old St. Mary’s Catholic School
- St. Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
- The Place for Children with Autism
- Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
- Frances Xavier Warde Catholic School – Cathedral Campus
- The Nook
- Frances Xavier Warde Catholic School – Old St. Patrick’s Campus
- UIC Children’s Center
- Metropolitan Schoolhouse
- St. Josaphat School
- St. Ann School
- Chicago City Day School
- Bennett Day School
- University of Chicago area – Bernice E. Lavin Early Childhood Education Center
- Chicago Jesuit Academy
- Children of Peace Catholic School
- Immaculate Conception – St. Joseph School
- St. John Berchmans School
- Stride Autism Center
- The Trails School for Early Learning
- Easter Seals Gilchrist Marchman Child Development Center
