Pediatric Occupational Therapy for School-Aged Children

Your Child Can Thrive in School and Life

Empower your child to succeed—at home, in school, and beyond—with caring, expert occupational therapy tailored for school-aged children in Chicago. We combine compassionate guidance with proven approaches, giving your child the tools for growth from the classroom to everyday life.

Supporting Progress with Evidence-Based Approaches

Watching your child face daily challenges can feel overwhelming. You want to see them excel in school, enjoy friendships, and confidently tackle new experiences. At Eyas Landing, we understand that every child’s journey is unique. That’s why our occupational therapy program uses a blend of trusted techniques—so your family feels supported every step of the way.

Our skilled, board-certified therapists partner closely with your family and teachers to turn obstacles into real progress. We take time to understand your goals, then create a nurturing, play-focused environment where your child feels safe to try, learn, and succeed.

Our Occupational Therapy Services

Key Benefits of Our Occupational Therapy Program

Improved School Performance: We use research-backed programs like Handwriting Without Tears to build legible handwriting, boost organization, and increase classroom participation. Kids develop the focus and fine motor skills needed for note-taking, homework, and written assignments.
Enhanced Daily Living Skills: Your child will gain independence in tasks like dressing, eating, and maintaining routines. We teach step-by-step strategies and use real-life practice to help these skills stick.
Better Sensory Processing: Through Sensory Integration and reflex integration techniques, our therapists help children manage reactions to sounds, textures, and movement. This promotes emotional regulation, sustained attention, and a calmer school day.
Strengthened Executive Functioning: Tools like visual schedules and executive functioning games support planning, memory, and organization—vital for transitions between classes and activities.
Developed Social and Emotional Skills: Our therapists incorporate Superflex, a renowned social thinking curriculum, to help children understand social cues, manage emotions, and build meaningful friendships.
Enhanced Movement and Coordination: Reflex integration exercises, gross motor play, and guided practice support balance, strength, and confidence for both sports and daily routines.

Our Specialized Approaches

We believe that progress happens when proven methods align with your child’s needs and interests. That’s why Eyas Landing integrates the following evidence-based programs and techniques, adapting each to your child’s individual learning style:

Handwriting Without Tears: Uses multi-sensory teaching to make writing approachable and fun, reducing frustration and building confidence.
Superflex Social Thinking: Engages children in understanding flexible thinking, self-control, and social problem-solving in a playful, relatable way.
Reflex Integration: Focuses on gentle movements and activities to address retained reflexes, thereby supporting attention, coordination, and classroom participation.
Sensory Integration Therapy: Helps children make sense of sensory input, improving comfort with routine school and home experiences.
Task Analysis and Executive Skills Training: Breaks complex tasks into manageable steps and coaches kids to plan, remember, and complete them successfully.

Individualized, Flexible Services—Where and How Your Child Learns Best

After a thorough evaluation, we design a therapy plan that fits your family’s goals and fits seamlessly into your life. Services can occur:

In our welcoming Chicago clinic with sensory-friendly spaces
In your child’s school or classroom, coordinating with educators and IEP teams
At home for routines like morning prep and homework
Online through telehealth for added flexibility

We focus on developing:

Fine motor and handwriting skills (using Handwriting Without Tears and similar methods)
Gross motor coordination and reflex integration
Sensory processing for calm and attention
Executive function (planning, following directions)
Visual-motor and perceptual abilities
Daily living skills for independence
Social participation (utilizing Superflex and other programs)

Ready for Your Child’s Next Step?

Your child’s journey is unique. Together, we’ll find the right mix of strategies—tailored just for them—to help them grow, feel confident, and reach their goals. Our team is here to support your entire family, whether you’re starting fresh or continuing with new challenges.

Our Occupational Therapy Team:

Together, the Occupational 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.

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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.

Diagnosis and Conditions Our Occupational Therapists Treat:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD
Sensory Processing Disorder

Developmental Delay

Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Neurological or Brain Injury

Picky Eaters

Generalized Anxiety

Handwriting or Fine Motor Delay

Premature Babies
Sports Injury
Torticollis

School and Test Anxiety
Adoption

Client-Focused Occupational Therapy Approach:

Neuro-Affirming Care
Intentional Relationship Model

Play-Based Therapy
DIR/Floortime

Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding
Food Chaining

Sensory Integration
Therapeutic Listening
Auditory Integration

Social Skills Programs
Emotional Regulation Programs
Handwriting Without Tears

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Next Steps to Starting Occupational 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 Occupational 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.