occupational therapy in Kansas City

Occupational Therapy in Kansas City

Occupational Therapy for Kids

Help kids learn emotional regulation, motor skills and more in a play-based clinic!

Research-Backed Techniques to Enhance the Brain and Body

 

Occupational therapy in Kansas City is an foundational approach to enhance emotional regulation, coping skills and motor control.

Our licensed therapists work one-on-one and in therapy classes with kids using the aerial hammock as a therapeutic prop.  Our team uses research-backed activities to reduce stress, enhance sensory processing, and support mental and physical health.  Occupational therapy helps kids learn the necessary motor, sensory, and behavioral skills to help kids handle whatever obstacles life throws their way!

 

Occupational Therapy Classes in Kansas City

Our licensed therapists teach small group therapy classes using the aerial yoga hammock and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. The small group classes include activities that help reduce anxiety. They also provide sensory input and support physical and emotional growth.

Therapists currently offer classes for anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. To use insurance for therapy classes, you must complete an initial evaluation before the class starts. Other payment options include self-pay and using your health saving account. Contact us to register and pay with insurance.

Details:

  • Ages: 7-12
  • Dates: Coming Soon
  • Anxiety Class, Thursdays 3:30-4:10
  • ADHD Class, Tuesdays 3:45-4:25.

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What we Offer

Reflex Integration

Reflexes that are not integrated can cause academic and behavioral issues. Reflex integration seeks to retrain and integrate movements.
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Sensory Regulation

Our sensory processing interventions help children learn optimal foundational skills for sensory processing, reflex integration, and movement control.
Mindfulness

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy is a research based neurological approach that teaches your child to reduce anxiety, improve executive function, and handle difficult emotions.
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Aerial Hammock

By integrating occupational therapy protocols with mindfulness in an aerial hammock, you'll see benefits such as increased strength, improved motor skills, sensory integration, and more.

What to Expect From

Occupational Therapy in Kansas City

1

Find Your Fit

Use our Program Match Tool and select options based on what your child is experiencing to determine which program is the best fit. From there, we can let you know if our occupational therapy in Kansas City is the right service for your child and schedule an assessment.

2

Attend Occupational Therapy

Once the evaluation is completed, your child will attend weekly occupational therapy appointments. Our evidence-based approach addresses a variety of conditions, including autism, anxiety, motor delays, ADD/ADHD, developmental delays, and neurological conditions using the aerial hammock as a therapy prop.

3

See the Difference

Research shows that in 8-weeks, with consistent practice, you’ll notice a difference in the way your child interacts and regulates their emotions. Your child’s regulation skills will continue to develop with practice, which is why we recommend keeping up with our occupational therapy home program and practicing strategies when your child is happy and calm.

Book an Assessment with Insurance

Book an Initial Self Pay Assessment

 

 

Licensed Occupational Therapists

The staff at Mindful Child Wellness includes licensed therapists with specialized training in pediatric movement, aerial yoga, mindfulness and more.

 

Whole-Child Approach

We believe in a whole-child approach. This method combines techniques from neurology, sensory, and motor skills. It also includes psychology, behavioral nutrition, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relaxation training.

 

Research-Backed

We use methods supported by neurological research to improve executive functioning. Our goal is to build happiness, resilience, and healthy habits for life!

What Parents Are Saying

 

My daughter visited Aerial Yoga for a Girl Scout Event and Loved It!! She talked about it all the way home and continues to talk about her great experience.

- Veronica W.

I set up an event for my Daisy Girl Scout troop, and it was wonderful. Girls walked in nervous and unsure, and they walked out on cloud nine feeling confident and proud. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish.

- Angie S.

My daughter participated in a Girl Scouts Event and loved it! Great sensory play, added plus - working on strength and flexibility in a different way. The instructor was fantastic!

- Karen M.

Took our Girl Scout Troop to help earn a badge focused on wellness. The girls absolutely loved it and claim it is one of their favorite activities we have done.

- Melissa C.

I have worked with Tracy for the past seven years and have watched her use her skills as a psychologist helping children with autism, anxiety and ADHD. Tracy has worked with early childhood age children with great success. Tracy has also been very successful with older children ranging from elementary school age through high school. Tracy’s creative ways of working with children meet both their sensory and cognitive needs. She is always there to answer questions or make suggestions when a situation arises. Tracy understands the long-term commitment it takes to help children become successful in the world.

- Dr. Thomas K. Lawson, Director of Special Education

My daughter has been going to classes at Mindful Child for about 10 months. She also attends private sessions with Dr. Tracy. She loves going to classes, and also her private sessions. My daughter’s confidence has improved so much, it has been life changing for us. I’m so thankful to have found a wonderful professional, who truly cares about helping children.

- Happy Parent

Dr. Tracy Daniel does an excellent job of teaching children aerial yoga and mindfulness. Tracy takes the utmost care to make sure her facility is clean and safe with properly secured yoga hammocks and a cushioned floor. She makes sure each class is staffed so each child has a helping hand and encouragement when needed. Each group lesson is thought out to provide a variety of activities to stimulate physical and mental growth in each child.

- Parent

I have attended Dr Tracy’s Level 1 and 2 Mindful Child Yoga Teacher Training and they were both phenomenal! The knowledge she brings with how to incorporate mindfulness and yoga with kids and teens is amazing and truly life changing for students and teachers both. She is changing our world one breath and yoga pose at a time! I’m truly grateful for all she has taught me!

- K. Shipley, Physical Therapist

My preschool classroom has been lucky enough to have Tracy Daniel visit multiple times and demonstrate her yoga skills with the children. Each time she has visited, she has brought innovative yoga sequences that are fun and teach body awareness skills to the children and teachers. She has been extremely patient and always explains the moves in simple ways. The children are excited to share what they have learned with their families and they talk about Tracy’s visits for days!

- L. Cramer, Preschool Teacher

Our son, Jack, is 10 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, anxiety and autism for 8 years. Tracy does a great job of incorporating a sensory therapy session with fun yoga poses. Jack started off with a yoga schedule board and has steadily improved his poses and strength to where now he can incorporate yoga into a fun story time flow. She shares her routine with us, so we can continue to work on yoga at home as well. Tracy makes yoga fun for Jack and he loves working with her every week. Since working with Tracy, Jack’s focus and anxiety have drastically improved. Jack’s school has even started incorporating yoga into their routines, as a result of the improvements they’ve seen in Jack. We highly recommend Tracy’s services!

- Happy Parent

I love that Mindful Child teaches my kids the importance of taking care of their brains along with their bodies. The mindfulness skills they are learning will serve them well throughout their lives.

- Dr. Walsh, Neurologist & Parent

Discover If Occupational Therapy Is Your Solution

Many parents aren’t sure if their children’s needs can be addressed in aerial yoga or occupational therapy. Use our Program Match Tool to see which one is best for your child!

Program Match Tool

Helpful Tips

How do I know if my child might need occupational therapy?

If you notice that your child has trouble interacting with others or managing their emotions, or that they might have developmental delays, then occupational therapy may be a good fit for them. However, each child is different, so we recommend using our Program Match Tool or signing up for an initial assessment to see if it’s a good fit.

If my child has special needs, can they enroll in aerial yoga classes, too?

There are certain behavioral objectives that a child has to meet for an aerial yoga class so that every student and staff member can have a safe and beneficial experience. Depending on your child’s special needs, they may have to stay in occupational therapy until their behavior meets the required expectations.

What is the initial assessment process like?

The initial assessment measures problem behaviors, adaptive skills, sensory processing, and executive functioning. Once you book an assessment, we’ll ask you to complete an intake form. Once your form is received and reviewed, we will contact you via e-mail with verification of insurance and move forward with the assessment. It will be a comprehensive evaluation consisting of standardized testing, observations, reflex evaluation, and parent-report measures. A meeting is scheduled afterward for a complete review of our findings.

Our Policies

Insurance Policy

We can bill commercial insurance for occupational therapy in Prairie Village. However, we do not take Medicaid or Affordable Care Act insurance.

Payment Policy

We bill our occupational therapy per session. Payment is due at the time of service and is payable by cash, check, or credit card (all major credit cards accepted). You can use a Health Savings Account or Flex Spending Account if your card has a Visa or Mastercard logo. A credit card must be kept on file to secure services, though you may opt to use a different form of payment anytime. If using a card for payment, Mindful Child will run the card on the business day of the appointment with the card on file. Parents are responsible for all services insurance does not pay for.

Cancellation Policy

Mindful Child Wellness has a NO refund policy. It’s important for your child to attend their therapy sessions consistently. We reserve studio space and commit to supporting your child with occupational therapy, and we hope that families can return that commitment.

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