At Eyas Landing, flexibility isn’t just an option—it’s the foundation of our approach to pediatric therapy. We know that the most meaningful growth happens when support is woven into each family’s daily reality, not just confined to a therapy room. That’s why our comprehensive services adapt to where you are and what works best for your child and family. Whether therapy unfolds in our state-of-the-art clinic, your living room, a classroom, the local playground, or through the screen during a telehealth session, our core goal remains the same: empowering children to thrive through individualized, evidence-based care tailored for real life.

What “Meeting Families Where They Are” Means

Every family’s situation is unique. Children may face different challenges and thrive in different settings—some find comfort in familiar routines at home, others flourish with peer interactions at school, and many benefit from the structure and resources of a cutting-edge clinical environment. At Eyas Landing, we take time to truly understand how your family lives, learns, and connects, so therapy integrates seamlessly into the rhythm of your day.

This flexible model recognizes that learning isn’t linear and development doesn’t happen on a set schedule. By showing up where children are—emotionally, developmentally, and physically—we lower barriers to care, reduce stress, and optimize every opportunity for engagement.

The Benefits of Flexible Care

When therapy meets your family in the settings you navigate every day, it brings several powerful advantages:

Reducing Anxiety and Supporting Comfort

Many children feel anxious entering unfamiliar spaces. Clinic-based therapy, while effective, may sometimes be intimidating or overstimulating, especially for kids with sensory sensitivities or social anxieties. By providing therapy at home, in school, or settings that the child knows well, we help build trust and comfort from the start. A child who feels safe is a child who’s ready to engage.

For example, one family shared that their preschooler struggled to transition into new spaces and would shut down in waiting rooms. When therapy began at home, their child opened up quickly, eager to play and interact with the therapist. After building a relationship in this secure setting, the therapist gradually included short community outings, helping the child build resilience in real world environments.

Increasing Engagement and Participation

Natural environments are full of opportunities for meaningful learning. When a skilled therapist observes and interacts during an actual family mealtime or noisy school recess, they see firsthand what the child experiences. This allows for real-time coaching and tailored strategies that are immediate and relevant.

Imagine an occupational therapist joining your morning routine—not just practicing zipping a coat in a clinic, but guiding your child through their own dressing process before school. This kind of “in the moment” intervention is practical, reinforcing, and easier for families to continue between sessions.

Ensuring Skills Transfer to Real Life

A core tenet of our approach is ensuring that what’s learned in therapy sticks in daily life. Practicing speech sounds in a quiet office is valuable, but the goal is for those words to appear at the dinner table, in conversation with friends, or during story time at night. When therapy happens where those challenges actually arise, we see faster progress and lasting results.

One example: A speech-language pathologist worked with a school-aged child who could answer questions independently in clinic, but rarely spoke up in class. By collaborating with the teacher and joining part of the child’s school day, the therapist could model scaffolding techniques for educational staff and help the child generalize skills when it mattered most.

Evidence-Based Services, Tailored for You

Our commitment at Eyas Landing is to clinical excellence delivered with heart. Our multi-disciplinary team—occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), speech-language pathologists, developmental therapists, ABA professionals and more—draws on the latest research to guide every plan. But our greatest expertise is listening to families and personalizing these methods for your child’s unique needs, strengths, and preferences.

Home-Based Therapy: Supporting Skills Where They Matter Most

Home is where many daily routines unfold, from the first morning task to the last bedtime story. By providing therapy at home, we help children build skills where they’re most relevant. An OT might join snack time to address picky eating, help a child manage transitions during the after-school rush, or work on motor skills in the backyard. A PT could guide safe stair climbing using your own staircase. Our ABA therapists can help reduce challenging behaviors as they naturally occur—during playtime, sibling interactions, or getting ready for bed.

Home visits also allow therapists to collaborate directly with caregivers, modeling interventions and coaching in real time. Parents become active partners, building confidence to reinforce progress between sessions. We often hear from families that having a therapist “in the trenches” with them makes the strategies feel achievable and genuinely supportive.

School-Based Services: Fostering Success in Learning Environments

School is a microcosm of daily life for many children—a place where academic, social, and emotional skills are all put to the test. Eyas Landing partners closely with schools across Chicagoland to deliver therapy where and when it’s most impactful. We collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists to ensure that goals are relevant for the classroom environment.

For example, a child might struggle with handwriting, focus, or group participation. Our therapists observe classroom dynamics, adapt activities, and provide input on how to include sensory supports or visual schedules. They also join Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, helping families advocate for the right tools and accommodations, and ensuring that progress at school and home stays connected.

Community-Based Interventions: Real-World Practice

Life happens everywhere—not just at home and school, but also on the playground, in the grocery store, or at a community center. Community-based therapy takes learning on the road, whether practicing social skills at a park, rehearsing safe crossing at a busy intersection, or managing transitions in unfamiliar environments.

A therapist might plan a structured outing to a café to help an adolescent with developmental differences practice ordering food, using money, and navigating sensory challenges. These experiences build confidence, promote independence, and offer practical reinforcement of the skills learned elsewhere.

Telehealth: Connecting Care Wherever You Are

Sometimes, the flexibility families most need is access—whether due to scheduling constraints, travel, or health concerns. Eyas Landing’s secure telehealth services bring therapy to you, wherever you may be. Our therapists provide direct child-led sessions using interactive, engaging tools.

Telehealth allows for observation in your natural home environment, making it easier for therapists to see day-to-day challenges and adapt strategies in real time. For families juggling multiple children, complex schedules, or periods away from Chicago, this option ensures no progress is lost.

Our State-of-the-Art Clinic: A Hub for Specialized, Holistic Care

While meeting children in natural environments is essential, there are times when a clinic offers unique benefits. Eyas Landing’s Chicago clinic is designed specifically for pediatric care, with sensory-friendly spaces, adaptive equipment, and multi-disciplinary collaboration under one roof. Our therapists can provide assessments, intensive therapy blocks, and specialized interventions that may not be possible elsewhere.

Clinic-based sessions support children who need focused, distraction-free time to master foundational skills or benefit from equipment like therapy swings, climbing structures, and fine-motor gyms. For some, a blend of clinic, home, and community-based therapy provides the ideal mix for reaching their goals.

Collaboration: The Heart of Family-Centered Care

No child develops in isolation. Progress is most robust when everyone who cares for a child—parents, siblings, teachers, other providers—is working together. At Eyas Landing, partnership is woven into every step of our process.

We believe you are the expert on your child. At every point, therapists listen to your perspectives and priorities, building interventions around the goals that matter most to your family. During home or telehealth visits, this collaboration is hands-on: therapists model strategies and offer feedback as you try them, helping you find what works naturally within your child’s routines.

We actively communicate with teachers, daycare providers, and other professionals involved in your child’s care, with your permission. This may include sharing therapy goals, offering classroom strategies, or training staff on specific interventions. By fostering these relationships, we ensure your child experiences consistency and support across all environments.

Celebrating Progress and Adjusting Course

Development is a journey full of growth and change. We monitor measurable outcomes—whether it’s a first word, a new friendship, or mastering an independent task—and regularly adjust therapy plans to reflect progress. Family feedback is integral; if something isn’t working, we pivot together.

Individualized Programs: Comprehensive Evaluation and Personalized Goals

All of this flexibility begins with a thorough, individualized evaluation. At Eyas Landing, our assessment process goes far beyond standard checklists. We look at developmental history, sensory profiles, family needs, cultural context, and the specific environments your child navigates. This enables us to set realistic, meaningful goals and choose evidence-based interventions most likely to succeed.

Each child’s therapy plan is unique—it might involve several disciplines working together or a focus on one area at a time. The key is that your family’s logistical, developmental, and emotional realities shape every aspect of care.

Real Stories: Flexibility in Action

Families at Eyas Landing have experienced the transformative power of flexibility. Parents have told us how home-based therapy enabled them to integrate feeding techniques into daily meals, leading to dramatic reductions in picky eating and mealtime stress. One family shared that their therapist supported transitions into a new school by attending classroom sessions, training staff on communication devices, and ensuring a smooth, positive adjustment for both child and teachers.

Another child with motor delays thrived by combining weekly clinic sessions (taking advantage of specialized equipment) with community outings, where physical skills were practiced in the context of parks and neighborhood walks.

The Eyas Landing Difference

What sets Eyas Landing apart is not only what we offer, but also how we deliver it. Our therapists are deeply skilled, highly trained, and committed to ongoing professional learning. But just as important—they are compassionate partners who see each child’s potential and support your family’s unique journey. Our staff speaks with the warmth of a supportive coach and the knowledge of a clinical guide, helping you navigate complex systems, understand treatment options, and make choices that fit your life.

We view flexibility as a core value, not just a convenience. Whether that means adapting appointment times, finding creative solutions for scheduling, or utilizing multiple environments, we are dedicated to therapy that fits your life.

How to Get Started

Beginning services at Eyas Landing starts with an initial conversation focused on your child’s strengths, challenges, and your family’s hopes and concerns. Our team guides you through a comprehensive evaluation, discusses a range of service delivery options (clinic, home, school, community, telehealth), and collaborates on a plan that feels right for your child and family.

We communicate transparently, set clear expectations, and provide ongoing support. Your journey is our journey—flexible, hopeful, and full of the potential for progress.

Building Skills for Lifelong Success

At the end of the day, our mission at Eyas Landing is to give every child the opportunity to thrive. Whether a child finds their confidence at home, builds friendships at school, reaches a milestone in our clinic, or celebrates a breakthrough online, we are there—every step of the way. By meeting families where they are, we remove barriers, foster real-world learning, and support measurable, lifelong growth.

If you’re looking for therapy in Chicago that adapts to your unique needs, Eyas Landing is ready to meet you—wherever you are—and help your child reach their fullest potential.