It has been a long time coming but construction is almost complete and we cannot wait to share it with our clients and the community. Phase 1 was the physical construction of the clinic where we added on a much needed 3,000 square feet of space as well as renovating the currently occupied space. We have gone from 6 treatment rooms to 14 treatment rooms. In addition, we have moved and enlarged the gym. We also used construction to create three unique spaces to be utilized in treatment: a sensory room, an activity room for messy arts and feeding activities, and a room for social and support groups. We are so excited to share these new spaces with clients - when the physical construction is done feel free to ask staff for a tour of the clinic.

Phase 2 will start when the construction is over and that is when we will begin to put the clinic back together and devote time to bringing our vision for the clinic and the unique spaces to life.

As construction comes to an end and we move into Phase 2, we will be changing some of the policies at the clinic related to check in, physical spaces usage, etc. Check in with our facebook, instagram, and twitter accounts for progress as well as policy updates.

Bobbie emphasizes the use play as the primary occupation of childhood to engage and motivate each child to work on her or his individualized goals. As an occupational therapist, Bobbie understands that most of the time the client is not just the child that she treats in the session--treating children means working closely with the family and/or caregivers, schools, and any other professionals that serve each child. She believes that holistic, collaborative care that is sensitive to each child's unique strengths, limitations, interests, and culture provides the best results long-term.

Bobbie has worked in various pediatric settings including mental health facilities, schools, early intervention, outpatient, and an ABA clinic. She is comfortable working with children from infancy through young adults, and with a variety of diagnoses including Sensory Processing Disorder, mental health diagnoses, executive function limitations, developmental and genetic conditions, and physical disabilities. Bobbie has participated in continuing education courses with emphasis on trauma and sensory processing disorder; music-based approaches to treating sensory disorders, such as Integrated Listening Systems and Therapeutic Listening; development of handwriting skills with Handwriting Without Tears; and various courses to increase understanding and hands-on techniques for treating physical limitations across the lifespan.

Amy’s goals revolve around helping individuals and families be their best selves by using successes in the past to confront and conquer current life challenges. Amy works with adolescents,individual adults, families and couples in therapy in addition to providing Educational Advocacy Consults at Therapediatrics. She is passionate about helping parents trust their instincts in advocating for their children in and out of the classroom and has her own company Live n Learn through which she provides a full range of Educational Advocacy Services and Presentations to the community.

Amy was a classroom teacher for 15 years with the pleasure of having taught in public high schools, alternative high schools, a charter middle school, and a gifted program for upper elementary students. She has been honored in Who's Who Amongst America's Teachers in 2000 and named to the Honor Roll of the Fishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice in 2015. During a transitional phase of her career, Amy pursued her master's degree in Professional Counseling with a focus on community counseling. She completed clinical work in the field of juvenile justice and substance abuse to complete her licensure and continued as a life coach specializing in work with adolescents, families, and substance abuse.

Our clinic has always found that groups are helpful with children who need to practice their social skills. Social skills groups increase the confidence of kids when they explore more in the community.

Therapediatrics is currently offering the following social skills groups:

• Girls and Boys 6-8 years: Wednesdays at 5:30-6:30 pm
• Girls and Boys 9-11 years: Tuesdays at 5:30-6:30 pm

Start date: Currently ongoing in 2019, call to register

Role Playing games are an innovative new way to help children and adolescents to practice real life social skills in a safe setting. Participants will play Dungeons and Dragons with a therapist “guide” to help them improve the following skills:

• Improving communication and conversation skills
• Enhancing Self-Esteem
• Managing Impulses
• Reducing Social Anxiety and Stress
• Developing Anger Management Skills

For ages 10 and up

Meets: Every other Saturday at 12 pm

Start Date: April 6th

Cost: $25/session

Divorced Parents Support Group

A therapist led support group for parents experiencing the challenge of divorce.

Meets: The first Monday of every month 8-9:15 pm

Next Group: March 4

Learning for All - A Parent Support Group for Children Struggling in the School Setting

Is your child having difficulty at school? Unsure about the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP? This support group is led by a lawyer with special education expertise and is for parents trying to assist their children in getting appropriate assistance at school. A group for parents to connect and brainstorm ideas to help their children maximize their ability to learn in the school setting.

Meets: Tuesdays at 5:30 pm Monthly

March Group meeting TBD

Email: Info@therapediatrics.com
Website: Www.therapediatrics.com
Location: 200 North Fairway Drive, Suite 208 Vernon Hills, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 996-6666
Facebook: facebook.com/Therapediatrics