Kid’s Occupational Therapy in Prairie Village

Children's Therapy

At Mindful Child we offer a whole-child approach to kid’s occupational therapy and wellness. Our evidence-based mindfulness approach  is combined with traditional occupational therapy to facilitate motor skills while teaching coping techniques such as how to regulate your body/emotions, breathe, focus and relax. We only use therapy techniques that are backed by neurological research.Our therapists work to find the root of the problem, not treat symptoms. We believe in an integrative, health-based approach, which combines neuro-sensory-motor techniques with psychology, behavioral nutrition, cognitive behavioral therapy, aromatherapy and relaxation training. All occupational therapy sessions are play-based and the aerial yoga hammock is used as a therapeutic prop to enhance mindfulness, sensory integration, motor planning, executive function, stress reduction and more.

Benefits of Therapy

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Our approach is rooted in mindfulness practices that help children counteract stress, anxiety, and much more.

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We specialize in the following areas:

  • ADHD, including lack of focus, executive functioning, impulsivity, and hyperactivity

  • Anxiety

  • Autism

  • Gifted and Talented Children

  • Highly Sensitive Children

  • Stress Management (children and adults)

  • Sensory Processing Disorder

  • Developmental Delays and Learning Disabilities

  • Fine/Gross Motor Delays

  • Motor Planning Delays

  • Poor Body Awareness

  • And More…

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Initial Assessment

All new clients, seeking assistance for their child, with a therapeutic goal in mind, should sign-up for an initial assessment. The initial assessment measures problem behaviors, adaptive skills, sensory, and executive functioning skills.

Self-pay clients may book online using the button below. If you would like to use insurance to pay for your assessment, please scroll to the insurance section below. Questions? Trouble booking online? E-mail info@mindfulchildaerialyoga.com

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Booking an Assessment with Insurance

STEP 1 – Complete Intake Form

The first step is to complete the online Intake Form. If you have any questions regarding therapy, please contact us by e-mail, info@mindfulchildaerialyoga.com.

STEP 2 – Insurance Benefits

Once your form is received and reviewed, we will contact you via e-mail with a verification of insurance. Please note we do not take medicaid.

STEP 3 – Assessment Appointment

The Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation consisting of standardized testing, observations, reflex evaluation, and parent-report measures. An Assessment meeting is scheduled afterwards for a complete review of findings.

STEP 4 – Treatment

Treatment needs vary for children based on their age, stage of development, assessment results, and parents’ priorities for change.

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Therapy Sessions

Childhood is full of fun and play, sure – but kids also experience stress, anxiety, challenging situations, and overstimulation. Yet knowing how to deal with these obstacles is not an innate skill that most kids have. In our mindfulness-based therapy sessions, we teach your child how to be mindful to promote emotional balance and resilience. Mindfulness shows children how to overcome challenges through guided instruction in fun, sensory and evidence-based activities. Mindful Child’s mindfulness approach is combined with a variety of other health-based practices based on your child’s individual needs. Our therapy sessions teach your child to reduce stress, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions.

Health-based practices we combine with mindfulness:

  • Applied Relaxation Training

  • Aromatherapy

  • Behavioral Nutrition

  • Growth Mindset

  • Masgutova Method

  • Positive Psychology

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What Parents are Saying

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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
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Our son, Jack, is 10 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, anxiety and autism for 8 years. Approximately a year ago we started doing private yoga lessons for Jack, hoping to improve his anxiety, as it had
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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
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Dr. Thomas K. Lawson, Director of Special Education

We Accept Insurance

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Mindful Child Policies

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PAYMENT POLICY

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

At Mindful Child Aerial Yoga, when you make an appointment‚ you are reserving that time for your child’s use alone. We are not like a doctor’s office where we can see multiple patients throughout the day regardless of the day. In contrast, WE ONLY HAVE LIMITED PRIVATE SPACES PER WEEK and these spaces are reserved for our clients that are signed up for therapy. Your child’s service frequency is determined by what we feel is necessary to meet the established goals. Therefore, if your child is being seen by Mindful Child Aerial Yoga it is because you agreed to a reserved slot. As such‚ Mindful Child Aerial Yoga requires your commitment to pay for any missed or canceled appointments. Appointments may be rescheduled within the same week as the missed appointment if there is availability. At Mindful Child Aerial Yoga, when you make an appointment‚ you are reserving that time for your child’s use alone. We are not like a doctor’s office where we can see multiple patients throughout the day regardless of the day. In contrast, WE ONLY HAVE LIMITED PRIVATE SPACES PER WEEK and these spaces are reserved for our clients that are signed up for therapy. Your child’s service frequency is determined by what we feel is necessary to meet the established goals. Therefore, if your child is being seen by Mindful Child Aerial Yoga it is because you agreed to a reserved slot. As such‚ Mindful Child Aerial Yoga requires your commitment to pay for any missed or canceled appointments. Appointments may be rescheduled within the same week as the missed appointment if there is availability.

MISSED OR CANCELLED APPOINTMENTS WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE MISSED SESSION.

You will not be charged in the following situations: • Cancelled appointment due to Mindful Child Aerial Yoga’s fault. i.e., sick instructor • Inclement weather: Inclement weather for Mindful Child Aerial Yoga is when surrounding schools close due to ice/snow • Mindful Child Aerial Yoga recognized Holiday Schedules: hours/days are posted on the aerial class page• Staff training and continuing education: we will notify you as soon as a training is scheduled. In the event of an illness or scheduling conflict, your child’s typical service provider may be substituted.