Jennafer graduated from the University of Wisconsin with her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She currently holds a state license to practice in both Kansas and Missouri. She also is a registered, board-certified occupational therapist with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Jennafer’s concentration in occupational therapy has been outpatient pediatric practice, with additional experience in private elementary and high schools. She has advanced training in feeding therapy through the SOS Approach to Feeding, as well as training in the DIR/Floortime approach (play-based therapy).
Jennafer has worked with children with a variety of developmental, sensory, neurological, genetic, and psychological diagnoses. These have included Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, and many others. Her areas of emphasis have been feeding therapy, fine motor and gross motor development, social-emotional skills, and sensory processing. For Jennafer, the essence of pediatric occupational therapy is “playing with a purpose.” She is passionate about helping children and their families find joy in every success – big or small – on their journey. Jennafer’s favorite therapy moments always take place when both she and her kiddos are laughing and learning all at once.
Jennafer now lives in Kansas City, MO, with her husband. In her free time, she can usually be found outside – biking, hiking, or simply blowing bubbles.
NATALIE WEBB MOTR/L
Natalie graduated from the University of Kansas with her highest degree being a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. During her clinical rotations, she had the opportunity to learn in a preschool for children with autism in Australia. This was just the beginning of her passion for working with kids. She has worked full time as a school-based therapist for 15 years and enjoys working at PlayAbilities after school and during the summers. She attended an Autism Interdisciplinary Team Training through “TASN Autism Tertiary Behavior and Supports” in 2016 and has attended various pediatric conferences throughout her years as an OT. Natalie hopes to support and facilitate children’s highest level of functioning within the natural environment. She has experience working with children targeting: fine motor skills, visual perception, leisure skills, social skills, sensory processing, behavior and emotional regulation.
In her spare time she enjoys yoga, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
In her spare time she enjoys yoga, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
ALLIE MULLENDER MOTR/L
Allie earned her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Missouri in and has specialized in pediatrics from the start of her career in 2013. Allie has previous experience working as an OT in the school system and enjoys helping families advocate for supports and services in the school. Allie has experience working with all age ranges and a variety of developmental disabilities. She specializes in working with children with visual and fine motor delays, feeding difficulties, sensory processing disorder, behavior difficulties, handwriting concerns and delay with play and social emotional skills.
Allie has specialized training in feeding therapy through the SOS Approach to Feeding. She has also completing continuing education in the area of ODD, Autism, Down Syndrome and Sensory Processing Disorder. Allie emphasizes treating the ‘whole child’ during therapy sessions and building on a child’s strengths and interests to increase their independence and function within meaningful daily activities.
In her free time, Allie enjoys spending time with her family and dog, Roux. Allie and her husband welcomed a baby boy, Burt, in May of 2021. Allie also enjoys gardening, cooking and reading.
Allie has specialized training in feeding therapy through the SOS Approach to Feeding. She has also completing continuing education in the area of ODD, Autism, Down Syndrome and Sensory Processing Disorder. Allie emphasizes treating the ‘whole child’ during therapy sessions and building on a child’s strengths and interests to increase their independence and function within meaningful daily activities.
In her free time, Allie enjoys spending time with her family and dog, Roux. Allie and her husband welcomed a baby boy, Burt, in May of 2021. Allie also enjoys gardening, cooking and reading.
JULIE MORROW MOTR/L
Julie Morrow has a pre-med degree, in Human Biology with a concentration in Psychology from the University of Kansas, and a Masters in Occupational Therapy, from Rockhurst University. She is a licensed and registered occupational therapist in Kansas and Missouri. Her primary experience is in pediatrics with specialized training in Reflex Integration (MNRI), motor coordination (Bal-a-vis-x), emotional regulation (The Zones of Regulation), Social Skills (The Social Thinking Curriculum), play-based therapy (DIR Floortime model), Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding, Fine Motor Skills; including strategies for handwriting (Handwriting Without Tears, First Strokes), Self-Regulation, Emotional Regulation, Behavioral interventions (prior training in CPI, Collaborative Problem Solving, Positive Support Planning, and ABA principals), school processes for individuals with disabilities (504 plans and Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)), Sensory Processing (STAR Institute training), Vision Rehabilitation, and Executive Functioning Skills.
Julie was the founder and owner of Developmental Possibilities LLC, a private pediatric clinic, prior to merging with Playabilities for Sensational Kids. Julie is passionate about community and parent education and occasionally speaks publicly on topics of interest (i.e. Motivation, Executive Functioning, Behavior, Sensory Processing, Handwriting). Julie has experience working in schools (6 years), outpatient pediatric clinics (7 years), homes, daycares, and hospitals; with a total of 13 year of professional experience. Building relationships is her favorite part of her job and she takes pride in treating the whole child and taking a family centered approach to therapy.
Julie loves spending time with her husband and two boys! Going to the lake, family movie nights, fishing, coaching the kid’s sports teams, family bike rides, and researching are some of her favorite things to do!
Julie was the founder and owner of Developmental Possibilities LLC, a private pediatric clinic, prior to merging with Playabilities for Sensational Kids. Julie is passionate about community and parent education and occasionally speaks publicly on topics of interest (i.e. Motivation, Executive Functioning, Behavior, Sensory Processing, Handwriting). Julie has experience working in schools (6 years), outpatient pediatric clinics (7 years), homes, daycares, and hospitals; with a total of 13 year of professional experience. Building relationships is her favorite part of her job and she takes pride in treating the whole child and taking a family centered approach to therapy.
Julie loves spending time with her husband and two boys! Going to the lake, family movie nights, fishing, coaching the kid’s sports teams, family bike rides, and researching are some of her favorite things to do!
BROOKE BUCK MOTR/L
Brooke is a Northwest Kansas native and graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Psychology. Brooke moved to Kansas City to obtain her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center. Her clinical experiences consisted of multiple different pediatric settings, including Infant Toddler Services, Children’s Mercy Hospital, and rural school systems. Brooke completed the Advanced Level I Mentorship in evaluating and treating children with Sensory Processing Disorder at the STAR Institute in Denver, Colorado. She also completed the Autism Specialist Training through KCART (Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training) and has specialized training in feeding therapy through the SOS Approach to Feeding. Brooke makes it her mission to meet children where they are and expand upon their strengths in fun and creative ways! She enjoys developing relationships with not only the child, but the whole family in order to maximize carryover.
Brooke is also a photographer and loves being able to use her OT lens to capture kiddos and therapists in a playful and candid way.
TAFFETA JORDAN MOTR/L
Taffeta grew up in the Springfield, Missouri area and moved to Kansas City to complete her education at the University of Kansas Medical Center, earning her Masters degree of Occupational Therapy. Taffeta joined the Playabilites team in 2016 and provides therapy at both Prairie Village and Leawood clinics. Taffeta has experiences with local infant and toddler services, community outreach programs for children with special needs, and coaching swimming lessons to children with autism spectrum disorders.
In April of 2017, Taffeta completed the Advanced Level I Mentorship training at the STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder in Denver, Colorado and specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children with Sensory Processing Disorders. She also specializes in the evaluation of and treatment of infants and toddlers, teaching sensory strategies and regulation skills, advancing social and emotional development, and promoting independence through play for kids of all ages. She has a passion to provide families with education and training in ways to carry over strategies and skills learned in the clinic to the home, school and community environments.
In her free time, Taffeta enjoys running and hiking with her dog, completing home renovations, and spending time with family and friends. .
In April of 2017, Taffeta completed the Advanced Level I Mentorship training at the STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder in Denver, Colorado and specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children with Sensory Processing Disorders. She also specializes in the evaluation of and treatment of infants and toddlers, teaching sensory strategies and regulation skills, advancing social and emotional development, and promoting independence through play for kids of all ages. She has a passion to provide families with education and training in ways to carry over strategies and skills learned in the clinic to the home, school and community environments.
In her free time, Taffeta enjoys running and hiking with her dog, completing home renovations, and spending time with family and friends. .
KYLIE LEVINE MOTR/L
Kylie earned her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas Medical Center and her undergraduate with a bachelors in Science from the University of Central Florida. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska she now calls Kansas City her home. Kylie joined the Playabilities team in 2020 and has served in several positions and was recently promoted to Clinical Systems and Processes Lead. <br.
She has a wide range of skill sets that she brings to the clinic including advanced training in torticollis, DIR Floortime, STAR sensory processing, and is a Certified Autism Clinical Specialist. She gets so much joy from watching kids learn and grow while having fun. She values the parent child relationship and especially loves working with the whole family. <br.
In her free time you will find Kylie spending time with her husband, reading, completing puzzles, and being outside.
CHLOE STROHM MOTR/L
Chloe grew up in Belleville, Illinois before moving to Columbia, Missouri. While in Columbia, she attended the University of Missouri where she earned her Master’s Degree of Occupational Therapy. After receiving her degree, Chloe moved to Kansas City. Chloe joined the Playabilities team in 2019 and held the position as Senior Therapist for the Prairie Village clinic until she was promoted to the Prairie Village Clinical Manager position in 2023.
Chloe has experience in multiple settings including outpatient pediatric intervention, school-based intervention, acute care, and inpatient rehab. Chloe is passionate about using a holistic, child-led approach that empowers kids to reach their goals and have fun! Chloe enjoys using a transdisciplinary approach with all of her clients, encouraging communication between providers, parents, and kids to ensure success for the client in all aspects of life.
Chloe has specialized training in using a play-based, child-led approach to therapy and has completed her first ICDL-DIR Floortime Course. She also has specialized education on behavior management and therapeutic feeding approaches. Chloe is passionate about individualizing treatment for each child to make it meaningful, motivating, and fun! She believes parents are an essential member of the therapy team and loves providing strategies to empower parents in helping their kids.
In her free time, Chloe enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants in KC, reading, going on walks, and creating pieces of art for her family and friends!