What can pediatric occupational therapy treat?

Children may benefit from occupational therapy if they experience difficulty with daily activities. When you come to us for pediatric occupational therapy in Kansas City, our team can address a variety of challenges: Sensory processing difficulties Motor planning/dyspraxia Feeding (transition to table foods, picky eating, and oral motor difficulties) Delayed fine and gross motor skills Emotional regulation challenges Behavior challenges ADHD/executive functioning Generalized endurance, coordination, and strengthening needs Visual motor and perceptual skills Handwriting/pencil grip Autism Anxiety Social communication

What role can I play in my child’s occupational therapy?

While your child learns to manage daily challenges and enhance a variety of skills, you’ll also be learning how to nurture your child’s growing strengths. At Playabilities, our therapists help shift the lens through which you see your child’s behavior. We’re experts at educating parents, equipping you to understand your child’s behavior and emotions. By combining your understanding of your child with our therapists’ insights, you’ll become an active participant in your child’s development. To help you on this journey, we’ve compiled a list of helpful websites, books, and organizations. Check out our Resources page to discover more!

My child is a picky eater. Can occupational therapy help?

Yes, it can! We provide pediatric occupational therapy in Kansas City to help kids with daily activities–and eating is certainly one of them! At Playabilities, we offer feeding therapy for infants, toddlers, and beyond. Picky eating can stem from a variety of causes, and we tailor our therapy to address your child’s underlying challenges. Our therapists work closely with parents during pediatric occupational therapy in Kansas City to transfer skills to the home environment.

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Building Functional Skills

If your child is experiencing difficulty with daily activities, they may need additional support. Our pediatric occupational therapists use play to help children cultivate their abilities to thrive in various tasks and social situations. We help your child develop skills related to:

Sensory processing difficulties
Feeding difficulties
Anxiety
Delayed motor skills
ADHD
Behavior and emotional regulation challenges
Visual motor and perceptual skills

The Playabilities Experience

Early Intervention

Starting young with occupational therapy sets your child up for success. From developing executive functioning skills to managing anxiety, early intervention can help your child become the best version of themself.

Enhancing Strengths

We acknowledge the challenges that your child faces while also building on their strengths. We help your child cultivate their natural abilities and develop strategies for navigating difficult moments.

Relationship Building

Participating in pediatric occupational therapy in Kansas City means becoming part of a rich network of supportive relationships. From their team of therapists to their playmates, your child will learn and grow through meaningful interactions.

Your Child Deserves
the Best Care

We understand your child’s unique needs and we’re dedicated to providing them with individualized therapy. Request an evaluation to get started at Playabilities!

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Expert Team

You’ll work with a team of brilliant occupational, speech, and physical therapists. These licensed professionals all have at least a master’s or doctoral degree.

Personalized Therapy

Our therapists take your child’s unique disposition, interests, and needs into account, crafting the just-right fit for treatment. We design each session to nurture and engage your child.

Family-First Philosophy

We believe that parents are their child’s first teachers and know them best. By developing a partnership with you, we foster your child’s growth and success.

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What Families Are Saying…

My son has been seeing his OT for almost a year now and has made incredible improvement. She connected us with a Speech Therapist as well and could not be happier with…

Tiffany

My son has been seeing his OT for almost a year now and has made incredible improvement. She connected us with a Speech Therapist as well and could not be happier with both of them. He goes 5 days a week and I feel they love him just like he is family. He is always excited to see them and happy (and tired) when he has finished his sessions. In just a year my son has gone from ZERO words (age 2) to repeating everything and answering questions on his own! He has learned to jump, use a straw, is MUCH better at self regulating and relaying his needs, and so much more! Everyone in this clinic has been wonderful and they truly focus on a positive and fun experience while getting the children the sensory input they need and expanding their horizons!

Tiffany
This place and the amazing staff has made miracles happen for us. Our son, L*, is making unbelievable progress and I accredit the therapy he receives at Playabilities and the caring, loving…

Nicole & Tyler

This place and the amazing staff has made miracles happen for us. Our son, L*, is making unbelievable progress and I accredit the therapy he receives at Playabilities and the caring, loving attitude of the staff. I can’t say enough about them!

Nicole & Tyler
I found playabilities on google while looking for services for my son. I had my concerns, however it wasn’t until his school told me that I needed to find additional help for…

Miranda

I found playabilities on google while looking for services for my son. I had my concerns, however it wasn’t until his school told me that I needed to find additional help for him that I started looking for services. I tried contacting multiple larger organizations and was told that I would be put on a waiting list or could schedule an evaluation months out. Playabilities called me back on the same day that I contacted them and got us scheduled within a week. They explained to us how my son’s sensory processing differences can attribute to his bizarre behaviors, meltdowns, and feeding issues. They taught us strategies to use to help calm his system and made his therapy time seem like play. He loves coming to therapy, even though he is challenged with things that are difficult for him. He is accepting more foods and more willing to try things after our therapist taught us the “food scientist” approach. His fear of everyday things has become less and less noticeable and we are so grateful that we found Playabilities.

Miranda
Upon my son’s diagnosis of Autism I was referred to Playabilities by a good friend. It’s been over a year and I’ve seen so much growth in my son! Jet came to…

Katie

Upon my son’s diagnosis of Autism I was referred to Playabilities by a good friend. It’s been over a year and I’ve seen so much growth in my son! Jet came to Playabilities with a lack of environment awareness and with no means to communicate his needs. Kelly listened to my goals for Jet, observed and through trial and error and the wonderful staff Jet has seen, Jessica and Carrie, he has made such progress through OT and Speech Therapy! My son now acknowledges people, makes eye contact, smiles, plays with other kids and waves and can communicate in his own special way! His listening skills have improved tremendously and I no longer fear taking my son out of his familiar surroundings as it relates to his safely. Thank for helping Jet reach where he is today. I’m so excited to see where he’ll be in another year! Thank you to all of the Playabilities staff for your patience and immense dedication to my Jet and all the other children you see.

Katie
Playabilities is a very engaging atmosphere. The therapists are extraordinary. They are compassionate and make me feel like my child is their number one priority while he is receiving individual therapy’s. They…

Kayci

Playabilities is a very engaging atmosphere. The therapists are extraordinary. They are compassionate and make me feel like my child is their number one priority while he is receiving individual therapy’s. They are patient and go to great lengths to understand my son and his needs. Our communication is great. I am able to email or contact individual therapists about any concerns I have and get response immediately. I love and appreciate all the work, care and progress they did in this past year for my son.

Kayci

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