Karen Smith OT

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Karen Smith, an accomplished pediatric Occupational Therapist of 30+ years, provides in-home therapy services to children through young adults, to improve behaviors related to sensorimotor skills, emotional regulation, planning, organization and more!

5 Sanity-Saving Back-to-School Tips 🚌✨1️⃣ Ease In — Lock in 1–2 routines first (morning + bedtime) and make them visual....
08/13/2025

5 Sanity-Saving Back-to-School Tips 🚌✨

1️⃣ Ease In — Lock in 1–2 routines first (morning + bedtime) and make them visual.
2️⃣ Plan for Fatigue — Snack + 30 mins downtime before homework.
3️⃣ Support Regulation — Calm corner, feelings check-ins, breathing games.
4️⃣ Prioritize Sleep — Same bedtime every night, short wind-down, no screens.
5️⃣ Give Yourself Grace — Progress > perfection.

📌 Save this for when the first month feels like a marathon. You’ve got this. 💛

https://ksmithot.com/

💡 Could your child benefit from Pediatric Occupational Therapy?OT helps kids build the skills they need for daily life —...
08/13/2025

💡 Could your child benefit from Pediatric Occupational Therapy?

OT helps kids build the skills they need for daily life — at home, at school, and in play. It’s not just for developmental delays or diagnoses — it’s for any child who could use extra support with:

✨ Motor Skills – Trouble catching a ball, using scissors, or staying balanced.
✨ Sensory Processing – Overreacting to noise, avoiding certain textures, or seeking constant movement.
✨ Executive Functioning – Difficulty following multi-step directions, starting tasks, or coping with changes.
✨ Social & Emotional Skills – Struggling to join play, manage emotions, or build friendships.
✨ Self-Regulation & Behavior – Big reactions to transitions, frustration, or new situations.

In OT, kids learn through play-based, strengths-focused activities like sensory games, executive function coaching, and even primitive reflex integration — all designed to boost confidence, independence, and joy in daily life.

💬 Wondering if OT could help your child? Read the full guide here ➡️

Understanding Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Reframing negative message to positive using a generous, empathetic, supportive, curious approach can make a HUGE differ...
12/01/2024

Reframing negative message to positive using a generous, empathetic, supportive, curious approach can make a HUGE difference in a child’s behavioral responses.

A great example of the power of structure using a visual scheduler
12/01/2024

A great example of the power of structure using a visual scheduler

This looks so fun! Has anyone tried this?
12/01/2024

This looks so fun! Has anyone tried this?

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1217 Wabash Avenue
Mattoon, IL
61938

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+12086976565

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