Occupatio
Therapy Services
Direct intervention:
At The Other Side of Play, we believe in a collaborative, holistic approach to create results. We work closely with our clients and their families to create individualized treatment plans that address your child's unique needs and strengths. Our priority is providing current evidenced based treatment that empowers the child and family. We provide a variety of services in the home and natural environment/daycare setting. This includes early intervention for children age 0-3, teens, developmental delays, speech delays, feeding, sensory needs, ADHD, dyslexia, Autism, anxiety and more. We are in network with most insurances, all Medicaid policies, and offer discounted cash rates as well.
Benefits of Occupational Therapy in Children
Improved Social & Play Skills
Occupational therapy can positively impact a child's social skills and play abilities. Therapists may work on communication, sharing, and understanding social cues, which can lead to improved interactions with peers and
increased success in groups and social settings and sports and jobs.
Improved Fine Motor Skills
Occupational therapy can help children develop and enhance their fine motor skills, such as handwriting, cutting, drawing, and manipulating small objects. Strengthening these skills enables children to perform essential tasks more efficiently, such as tying shoelaces or using utensils.
Sensory Processing
Occupational therapy can improve sensory processing with children and adolescents. Helping them regulate their sensory system to respond better to compulsions, impulses, anxiety and intrusive thoughts. Individuals who have a more efficiently regulated nervous system are better able to engage in those challenging daily demands without becoming overwhelmed or avoidant.
Enhanced Self-Regulation
Occupational Therapy interventions often include strategies to help children develop self-regulation skills. This enables them to manage emotions, cope with stress, and maintain appropriate behavior in the classroom, social settings, and after school activities leading…
Benefits of Speech Therapy in Children
Improved Social Skills
Speech Therapy helps children build stronger social communication skills. Children learn how to start conversations, take turns speaking, understand facial expressions and body language, and interact more confidently with peers and adults. These skills can improve friendships, classroom participation, and everyday interactions.
Improved Communication
Speech Therapy supports children in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and needs more clearly. SLPs work on speech sounds, vocabulary, sentence formation, and language development, helping children communicate more effectively at home, in school, and in social settings.
Improved Understanding
Speech Therapy can improve a child’s ability to understand language, follow directions, answer questions, and process information. Strengthening comprehension skills helps children succeed academically and better engage in conversations and learning activities.
Improved Intelligibility
Speech Therapy helps children pronounce words more clearly and improve overall intelligibility. Through targeted exercises and practice, children can develop clearer speech patterns, increased confidence when speaking, and better communication with family, teachers, and friends
Hi, I'm Casey (owner)
I am an Occupational Therapist with a Masters degree and 14+ years experience as an OT and a total of 23+ years working with children. My journey began with a love for children, starting from babysitting and teaching to eventually finding my calling in OT, and have experience in various settings including early intervention, schools, clinics and NICU/PICU.
My school days were challenging due to ADHD and dyslexia. I struggled academically and socially during those formative years and even as a young adult in graduate school. My unique and perusal experience helps me understand first hand the hurdles you’re up against.
Hi, I'm Ansley
I am a Speech Therapist with a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and I truly love helping others become confident communicators. My passion for speech therapy started at a very young age when I saw firsthand just how life-changing this work can be. I knew right then that I wanted to spend the rest of my life making that same impact for others! Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse populations across many different environments—including private practice, skilled nursing, outpatient clinics, schools, and hospitals. I look forward to helping your little one thrive!!
