Kids Lead

12/15/2025

🎄 The Christmas holidays can feel magical… and completely overwhelming.

For parents of children with , the festive season often means:
✳️ More noise
✳️ More pressure
✳️ Less rest

Caring for a child with takes incredible strength — and parents deserve care too!

Taken from our sister site Sensory Help Now, this is a great blog to share with parents and carers of children you may be supporting.

Written by Dr Lelanie Brewer, it highlights simple, realistic strategies that work for families.

Read the full blog here 👇

12/09/2025

In Floortime and OT, we look at how children play because play is the foundation of regulation, connection, and development. We focus on three key types of play:
1️⃣ Sensory play — regulating the nervous system through joyful movement and connection
2️⃣ Object-based play — exploring toys and space with purpose through sensory experiences
3️⃣ Symbolic play — expanding on sensory and object-based play to express ideas and experiences

Read our latest blog post — link in bio! And keep an eye out — we’ll be doing a giveaway soon featuring some of our favorite symbolic play toys!

11/19/2025

The Iowa DD council has been asked to collect stories of MCO (Managed Care Organization) denials.

If you have had Medicaid services denied by your MCO, please share your story.

Get started: https://vist.ly/4f6jc

10/30/2025

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10/06/2025

10/06/2025

SECOND CHANCE SUNDAY

Ever wonder why anxious children can’t just think their way out of worry?

That’s because when the amygdala (the brain’s alarm system) takes over, the Prefrontal Cortex — the Problem-Solving Brain — goes offline.

This part of the brain is responsible for reasoning, decision-making, and problem solving. But in moments of fear or overwhelm, it simply can’t do its job.

Children aren’t being difficult or defiant — their brains are in survival mode.

First, they need safety and calm. Only then can the Problem-Solving Brain come back online.

Save this post as a reminder: regulation first, problem solving later.

IN THE RESOURCE STORE - instant electronic download with secure global checkout. Only £3.75, introductory price until 19 October 2025.
Toolkit to accompany our new series:
When Worries Take Over: Supporting Children With Everyday Worries
The Toolkit for Parents & Educators contains parent information sheets which capture the content of our posts over the series as well as tools, resources and activities to support them young person.

Electronic download available at link in comments or via our Linktree Shop in Bio.

09/23/2025

Art Class Sign Up!
We are hosting an art class on Saturday 10/18/25 at 10am instructed by Becca Schmidt!
We will be exploring feelings through the exploration of art. Sign up with the link in bio if you are interested 🦋💜

🦋 Kids Lead | Clive, IA
🧠 Neurodiversity-Affirming Pediactric Occupational Therapy

09/17/2025

There are many misconceptions about Occupational Therapy. Swipe to learn more about the occupations, settings, skills, and challenges OT plays a part in!

🦋 Kids Lead | Clive, IA
🧠 Neurodiversity-Affirming Pediactric Occupational Therapy

08/28/2025

The 8 Sensory Systems

Each system is very important in its own way.
Understanding the 8 systems can help you understand and support your child!
Swipe for more information on the 8 sensory systems!

🦋 Kids Lead | Clive, IA
🧠 Neurodiversity-Affirming Pediactric Occupational Therapy

08/26/2025

Reminder!

We are closed on Labor Day 9/1. We will resume services on Tuesday 9/2. Feel free to reach out to your therapist if you need anything! Have a relaxing day off 😌

08/22/2025

Therapy can be applied everywhere, not just at the clinic!

At Kids Lead, we believe that day to day scenarios such as: mealtime, play or getting ready for bed are impactful moments to support your child’s growth and development!

Swipe for some tips on how to encourage therapy carry over at home!

At Kids Lead, we believe that everyday
🦋 Kids Lead | Clive, IA
🧠 Neurodiversity-Affirming Pediactric Occupational Therapy