Mission Statement

At KidsConnect, we are more than a team—we are a close-knit community where every voice is valued, every word matters, and every individual is heard and supported. We believe that collaboration and trust form the foundation for meaningful progress, which is why we partner closely with families and teachers as an integral part of the treatment process.

We understand that each child’s challenges can feel like a puzzle, and our mission is to connect the pieces together to uncover their unique potential. This process drives us as clinicians, fueling our passion and commitment to compassionate, client-centered care.

We don’t just work hard; we work with purpose, inspired by the deep desire to create long-lasting positive changes in the lives of the children and families we serve. Together, we empower children, strengthen families, and celebrate every piece of the journey toward a brighter future.

What KidsConnect provides?

Within a clinic space located in downtown Oak Park, IL that feels like “home” rather than a typical medical setting, KidsConnect provides individual or group holistic, client-centered, and evidence-based occupational therapy, feeding, and speech treatment to children 0 to 21 years of age. When needed, treatment is also delivered virtually (telehealth), within the client’s home, in school, or at the playground.

Therapy is focused on but not limited to feeding concerns, sensory difficulties, attention deficits, gross and fine motor problems, improving eye-hand coordination and basic life skills (bathing, getting dressed, brushing teeth, etc.), learning positive behaviors and social skills, speech and language related concerns (early language delays, articulation, fluency, expressive and receptive language difficulties, pragmatics and social language), and AAC devices. We also collaborate closely with a local licensed clinical social worker to provide social-emotional support for our clients and their families.

Services can be provided once or twice per week on a continuous basis. On the same time, a more flexible schedule can be developed to facilitate consultative and coaching sessions, educating the parent/caregiver and/or the teacher on sensory and speech related strategies and adaptive techniques. We also offer educational materials to better support the child within their natural environment.

We follow the play therapy approach - child directed method aka the DIR Model and the Sensory Integration, Frames of References. When the child's intrinsic motivation is awakened, the child will be more engaged, happier, and ready to lean. Literature/research mentions that a child learns way much faster when they’re engaged through functional and motivational play.

Our therapy services are specifically targeted to facilitate function and engagement so the child can live a meaningful and happier life!

KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy is grateful to serve your child and your family!