KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy

02/19/2026

When Speech and OT co-treat magic happens; we turn into princesses who have a calmer body, we’re able to listen better, and we can match words with actions! 👑😊❤️

02/12/2026

We're hiring:
Pediatric Occupational Therapist (W2) - Join a Collaborative, Therapist - Owned Team
KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy, PLLC, is a growing, woman therapist-owned private practice serving Oak Park and River Forest, IL and the surrounding areas. We believe that a strong, cohesive team is the foundation of exceptional care. At KidsConnect, you aren’t just an employee; you are an integral contributor to our mission.
Why KidsConnect?
· Our team takes an active role in the decision-making process, including hiring and clinic growth. Your voice directly shapes our culture.
· We offer a collaborative environment with ongoing training and professional development.
· This is a W2 position offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
We are seeking a confident, experienced, and responsible OT who is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming care. You should be comfortable managing a caseload with autonomy while thriving in a "togetherness-first" environment.
Position Details:
· Full-Time: Includes health insurance, PTO, 401K, life insurance, professional development, paid maternity leave, and performance bonuses.
· Part-Time/Saturdays: Flexible hours with the option to rapidly transition to full-time.
Requirements & Expertise:
· Experience: 1 or 2+ years of pediatric outpatient experience (highly preferred). Level II in a pediatric outpatient setting is also considered.
· Clinical Focus: Strong understanding of DIR Floortime, Sensory Processing, and child development.
· Valued Skills: Certification or interest in DIR/Floortime®, Feeding, and knowledge of Natural Language Acquisition (Gestalt Language Processing).
· Education/Licensure: Master’s Degree in OT and a valid Illinois License.
How to Apply: If you value collaboration over singularity and want to work where your input matters, we want to hear from you. Send your cover letter and resume to Dana at: dana@kidsconnect.care
More about us on www.kidsconnect.care

KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy offers individualized, evidence-based occupational therapy, feeding, and speech therapy treatment for children aged 0-21 in Oak Park, IL. Our flexible services include therapy at our clinic, home, school, or playground. We use a play therapy approach to engage and motiv

01/22/2026

Children learn faster when they work on a skill via an activity they prefer; we did a slow motion video while moving fast (which we really like) and then we watched the video and talked about how fun and good it also feels when we move slowly. Slowing our body down helps with processing skills, taking better decisions (during a school test, for instance), paying attention, and being safer while moving in the environment.

01/22/2026

Only sky is the limit when a child is gently guided to find the intrinsic desire to work on things they need to improve on!

01/16/2026

Is it “Picky Eating” or is it something more? 🔍🥣
If your child struggles with certain textures, gags easily, or finds eating “hard,” we understand. This isn’t just about food preferences; it’s often a sign of underlying challenges.
This is NOT a general OT sensory eating intervention. Our new program offers specialized, intensive support specifically for pediatric feeding disorders.
We combine the gentle, trust-based Responsive Feeding Therapy (RFT) with the function-first framework of Feed the Peds®.
We look beyond the plate to address: ✅ Oral-motor skills (how the mouth moves) ✅ Sensory processing ✅ Breathing & airway health ✅ The feeding relationship
It’s about giving your child the skills to eat and the safety to try, without power struggles. Just real, specialized support for their development.
Visit our website for a comprehensive look at how our specialized team supports your family’s journey: www.kidsconnect.care

01/15/2026

Big congratulations to our amazing OTs taking on new leadership responsibilities! Your hard work and dedication don’t go unnoticed!

01/15/2026

We're hiring for a pediatric speech and language pathologist position; part time or full time; spread the word!
KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy, PLLC is a growing therapist-owned, pediatric private practice that provides specialized feeding, occupational, and speech therapy services in Oak Park/River Forest, IL and surrounding areas.
Our clinic is seeking an enthusiastic, fun, and compassionate EXPERIENCED (at least on year in a fast past outpatient pediatric clinic) Illinois licensed pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, communication, and feeding disorders in children, and teens.
Your roles at KidsConnect include:
Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations on children. Analyze, interpret, and document evaluation results.
Nurture client’s social skills based on strengths and through hands-on and play-based-therapy (DIR Floortime knowledge/certification preferred to have).
Develop and implement individual and/or group therapy according to individual needs and goals (Natural Language Acquisition skills preferred to have).
Provide family and school (if needed) education and training to assist in carryover of skills into a client’s daily life.
Closely collaborate and co-treat with OTs, and Mental Health Specialists before, during or after sessions to reach therapeutic goals.
We have PART TIME and/or FULL-TIME position openings.
SIGN-ON BONUS for full time!
Must have:
• Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology/communicative disorders or equivalent from an accredited college or university and Illinois State License with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• At least one year experience working in an outpatient pediatric setting treating, ADHD, Autism, Speech/Language/Developmental Delays, Phonological/Articulation Disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Motor Coordination Disorder, and/or Feeding Difficulties
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Passion for working with children with special needs
Benefits for FULL TIME:
• Highly competitive pay commensurate with experience
• 401K with Employer Match
• Professional development assistance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid-Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid maternity leave
• Team Outing Stipends & Staff Events
• Relationship based culture
• Monday to Friday
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Contact:
Dana at dana@kidsconnect.care

01/08/2026

We kick the new year with creative and fun OT ideas!

12/15/2025

Loving our KidsConnect crew! We missed some who couldn’t make it but we had an amazing time celebrating the holidays, last evening!🌲🎁❤️

12/02/2025

We're hiring! We have an open full-time position. Let us know if you know someone; if not spread the word!


KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy, PLLC is a growing therapist-owned, pediatric private practice that provides occupational and speech therapy services in Oak Park/River Forest, IL and surrounding areas.
Our clinic is seeking an enthusiastic, fun, and compassionate EXPERIENCED Illinois licensed pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, communication, and feeding disorders in children, and teens.

Your roles at KidsConnect include:
Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations on children. Analyze, interpret, and document evaluation results.
Nurture client’s social skills based on strengths and through hands-on and play-based-therapy (DIR Floortime knowledge great to have).
Develop and implement individual and/or group therapy according to individual needs and goals (Natural Language Acquisition skills great to have).
Provide family and school (if needed) education and training to assist in carryover of skills into a client’s daily life.
Closely collaborate and co-treat with OTs, and Mental Health Specialists before, during or after sessions to reach therapeutic goals.

Must have:
Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology/communicative disorders or equivalent from an accredited college or university and Illinois State License with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
At least one year experience working with children 0-18 years old treating ADHD, Autism, Speech/Language/Developmental Delays, Phonological/Articulation Disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Motor Coordination Disorder, and/or Feeding Difficulties
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Passion for working with children with special needs
Benefits for FULL TIME:
Highly competitive pay commensurate with experience
401K with Employer Match
Life insurance
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Life Insurance
Paid-Time Off and Paid Holidays
Paid maternity leave
Team Outing Stipends & Staff Events
Relationship based culture
Monday to Friday
Contact:
Dana at dana@kidsconnect.care

10/31/2025

Happy and Safe Halloween everyone!🎃

09/27/2025

Together we learn, grow, and thrive professionally and personally! Huge thanks to Halle, our incredible OT, for leading an insightful presentation on reflex integration and its impact on motor and emotional development!

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