Children in Motion

Children in Motion Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice specializing in sensory processing disorder

At Children In Motion we've spent the last 30+ years helping children build the skills they need to thrive in their everyday lives. Our specialty lies in the treatment of sensory processing, however we also help children who are having trouble with handwriting skills, strength & motor coordination, motor planning, balance, self regulation, social/communication skills. Additionally we collaborate on a regular basis with other professionals & schools to create materials & educational resources that can be used to build inclusive environments for uniquely wired minds. Aside from providing individual therapy, our services include parent coaching, telehealth, animal assisted therapy & animal assisted interventions, school consultations, evaluations & testing, and workshops. You can find all of our free resources + more on our website at www.childreninmotion.com

11/07/2025

Motor planning skills make or break so many small aspects of our lives! Head to our blog to learn more about motor planning & how it impacts our everyday lives (plus what you can do to improve motor planning skills).

The Motor Planning Loop is what we use to describe all of the small (but important!) steps it takes to complete a task. ...
11/05/2025

The Motor Planning Loop is what we use to describe all of the small (but important!) steps it takes to complete a task.

If your child is struggling with motor planning, it's essential to figure out which stage in the motor planning loop they need help with. Do they need help with initiation? Do they need help identifying problems & making adjustments?

Head to our blog to learn more about motor planning & how you can support your child's motor planning skill development - https://childreninmotion.com/2025/10/21/motor-planning-101/

11/03/2025

Want more motor planning activities? Head to our blog and read ‘Motor Planning 101’!

Common signs of motor planning challenges -- Off task behavior- Frequently jumping around from idea/toy to idea/toy- Lac...
10/31/2025

Common signs of motor planning challenges -

- Off task behavior
- Frequently jumping around from idea/toy to idea/toy
- Lack of persistence, easy to give up
- Trouble with transitions
- Easily frustrated
- Challenges learning new skills (especially sports) after repeated exposure
- Could present with a low attention span, or a frazzled approach
- Frequent elopement ('I don't want to do that')

Do any of these behaviors sound familiar? Check out our latest blog post 'Motor Planning 101' to learn more about motor planning and what you can do to support your child! https://childreninmotion.com/2025/10/21/motor-planning-101/

10/29/2025

Motor planning skills are essential for every day life! From ideation to problem solving & adjusting - these small steps are incredibly important. What questions do you have about the motor planning loop

🚨 New blog post alert! 🚨 This time we're talking about motor planning. Not sure what motor planning is? Well then it sou...
10/28/2025

🚨 New blog post alert! 🚨 This time we're talking about motor planning. Not sure what motor planning is? Well then it sounds like this post is perfect for you! Motor planning skills are incredibly important. They allow us to do common tasks like walking, getting ready for the day, cooking, driving to school/work, & more. Follow this link to learn more - https://childreninmotion.com/2025/10/21/motor-planning-101/

10/27/2025

Don’t send your child to school with a sensory support of any sort (fidget, wiggle cushion, ect) without having a conversation with them that clearly states what the tool is for & how to use it.

You’ll also want to talk to your child’s teacher about the sensory tool before you send it in with your child.

Trust us - your child’s teacher will be so grateful you took the time to communicate (with your child & the teacher)!

What sensory tools are you thinking of using in the classroom?

10/22/2025

Muscle work is the best sensory strategy for those of us who struggle to sit still! Give these strategies a try and let us know what you think!

10/17/2025

Advocating for your child’s sensory needs at school: Phase 3 - Explore Strategies & Support Systems

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8735 Dunwoody Place Suite 3
Atlanta, GA
30350

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+17707989844

Website

http://www.theteachersot.com/

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Moving for Success: Our Story

Hello! I’m Michaelene Kearney and I’m the founding OT behind Children In Motion. I grew up in the Chicago area- Lombard, IL. I have three girls, three pups, and believe you can never have too much wine! I founded CIM because I love enabling children to be their best selves. It’s our mission at Children In Motion to empower children to thrive at home, in school, and in their communities. I love getting to know every child I work with and being able to problem solve solutions with them and their families.

As you can see, pictured above with me is one of my pups, Sadie, who I trained to be CIM’s very own therapy dog. She comes to my gym once a week and also is a huge part of our reading program Bark Buddies. Want to know more about us? Go check out our website at www.childreninmotion.com