Our Services
We understand that every child is different and has unique needs. That’s why we create personalized therapy plans tailored to each child, helping them reach their fullest potential.EVALUATIONS
The evaluation paints a detailed picture of a child’s unique abilities and areas of growth. KidLink Therapy clinicians seek to identify the “why” behind the child’s behaviors and struggles during the evaluation.
TREATMENTS
In-clinic and telehealth treatment sessions are playful, engaging, and interactive, tailored to your child’s individual profile, goals, and age, to support their unique developmental needs.
PARENT COACHING
General parent coaching provides guidance and support for a range of challenges. In addition, Mila Teshler leads groups using a strength-based approach to parenting children with ADHD, helping you support your child through practical strategies that foster positive behavior and communication.
HOME PROGRAM
The home program offers individualized tools outside of clinical sessions to support a child’s development at home, including sensory diets, Integrated Listening System (ILS), and auditory processing activities.
SCHOOL SERVICES
KidLink Therapy partners with schools to provide tailored support for children, enhancing their learning experience. Services include school partnerships that address sensory needs, fine motor skills, and classroom participation.
Evaluations
Comprehensive Sensory Integration Evaluation
This is an extensive evaluation that assesses multiple areas of sensory integration and sensory processing skills and their relationship to a child’s functional performance and development.
Includes:
- Interview with the parents
- Review of supplemental reports
- Four hours (divided into segments) of testing with your child
- A complete report with a treatment plan and measurable goals
- A complimentary one-hour parent meeting to review the report and the treatment plan
Comprehensive Evaluation
Provides a thorough overview of your child’s abilities, focusing on one area of concern to understand the reasons behind your child’s difficulties.
Includes:
- Interview with the parents
- Review of supplemental reports
- One-hour session with your child (clinical observations and standardized testing)
- A complete report with a treatment plan and measurable goals
- A complimentary 15-minute phone consultation for treatment planning
Supplemental Evaluation
Provides additional information for a recent occupational therapy evaluation completed at school or another facility. This evaluation gives us the opportunity to get to know your family and conduct either standardized testing or clinical observations with your child. It helps us better understand the reasons behind your child’s struggles and allows us to determine an appropriate plan of care.
Includes:
- Clinical Review with an OT evaluator
- 45 minutes of direct testing
- Parent Interview
- Review of previously completed testing / reports
- Clinical addendum report with updated treatment plan and goals
- A complimentary 15-minute phone consultation for treatment planning
Treatments
In-Clinic and Telehealth Treatment Sessions
In-clinic and telehealth treatment sessions are playful in nature and tailored to your child’s individual profile, goals, and age.
Approaches used in treatment:
- Sensory Integration Therapy
- Sensory Motor Approach
- Applied Movement Neurology (includes visual, vestibular, and auditory training)
- Listening Therapy
- Feeding Therapy
- Fine Motor Skills and Handwriting Therapy
- Social Skills Learning
The result is that children will experience new skills and gain self-confidence while having fun!
Off-site Treatment Sessions
Getting therapy to your child is our specialty. We offer on-site sessions at your child’s school or daycare facility, so they can receive help without disrupting their normal routine.
Off-site treatment provides invaluable support for students who are challenged in school and need additional help to access the classroom curriculum.
Parent Coaching
Individual Coaching
Our general parent coaching offers personalized support for a wide range of parenting challenges, including managing behavior, improving communication, and establishing positive routines. Parents gain practical strategies to help create a supportive and nurturing environment for your child’s growth.
Mila Teshler also offers a unique 12-week parent coaching program that takes a strength-based approach to parenting children with ADHD. This comprehensive program includes a video library of lessons, group calls with summaries and Q&A sessions, and practical, targeted, weekly topics that help parents implement real-life strategies.
Group coaching coming in January! Stay tuned for sign up coming soon!
Off-Site Meetings or Consultations
These consultations take place outside our therapy office or partnership locations. They may occur at schools, daycares, or other venues when appropriate. Services include advocacy at IEP meetings, teacher/team education, and academic consultations for students.
Clinical Presentations and Education
We provide a range of informative and educational resources for parents, caregivers, educators, and clinicians working with children. We offer a series of presentations and educational sessions covering a variety of topics related to pediatric occupational therapy. Each presentation is designed to provide practical strategies, evidence-based interventions, and expert advice to help children reach their full potential.
Home Program
Enhancing Development at Home
Our Home Program extends the benefits of therapy into the home environment, offering customized tools to support your child’s growth between clinic visits. This includes sensory diets designed to regulate sensory input, integrated listening exercises to enhance auditory processing, and targeted activities to improve sensory and motor skills.
As part of the Home Program, the Integrated Listening System (ILS) is available and supervised by a licensed and certified clinician. ILS is a powerful tool used both in the clinic and at home to support auditory processing, focus, and emotional regulation. Additionally, the Safe and Sound Protocol is offered to further enhance sensory processing. Each component is tailored to your child’s unique needs, ensuring consistent support for their developmental goals at home.
Sensory Diet
This sensory diet is the first of its kind! It’s designed to enhance attention, arousal, and focus through activities specifically scheduled into a child’s day. The activities are selected by our therapists and tailored specifically for your child. We make sensory diets easy to implement at home or school with step-by-step instructions and visuals to help you put everything together quickly and easily.
Support for Schools
Professional Development for Educators
Our training programs for teachers are grounded in the latest neuroscience research. These sessions are not only informative but also practical, equipping educators with strategies to support diverse learners.
We meet our educators where they are and structure professional development services based on the needs of the teachers and the school.
Consultations
Collaboration is key in our approach. We work closely with teachers to understand and address the unique needs of each student. Through consultations and student screenings, we help adapt the classroom setting to be more effective and conducive to learning for all students.
This proactive approach ensures smoother classroom operations and a supportive learning experience for every student.
Direct OT Service in Schools
Recognizing the need for specialized support, we offer direct care services within the school setting. This allows us to provide individualized attention to students who need it most, right where they learn every day.
This not only aids in their educational development but also minimizes disruption to their routine, creating a seamless support system within the school environment.