Beyond Function,LLC

Beyond Function,LLC Beyond Function,LLC is the premier source for all of your pediatric occupational therapy needs! We are small and welcoming, holistic and hopeful.

Beyond Function, LLC is an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic created to help children reach their full potential. We serve children from birth to 18 in the Kansas City area. We accept most insurance programs including Kansas Medicaid. The owner, Sheryl LeVota, has been serving children and families in Kansas City since 2002.

Winter break shifts everything, routines, expectations, sensory load and the amount of independence kids need.It makes t...
12/25/2025

Winter break shifts everything, routines, expectations, sensory load and the amount of independence kids need.
It makes total sense that some challenges stand out more when the school structure disappears.

If you’ve been noticing things that didn’t show up during the school year and want help figuring out what’s behind them, send me a message and we can talk it through.

Happy holidays from Beyond Function!We hope your family has a season filled with warmth, rest and moments that feel genu...
12/24/2025

Happy holidays from Beyond Function!
We hope your family has a season filled with warmth, rest and moments that feel genuinely good.
Thank you for being here and for letting us be a small part of your year.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday and a bright start to the new one.

Here are three tools we use often because they actually support the skills kids need for everyday routines:👉Visual timer...
12/20/2025

Here are three tools we use often because they actually support the skills kids need for everyday routines:

👉Visual timers
They prepare kids for transitions by making time visible, not abstract.

👉Adaptive utensils or scissors
These remove barriers that make fine motor tasks frustrating and help kids feel more confident.

👉First-then boards
Simple structure that helps kids understand expectations without constant verbal reminders.

If you want help choosing tools that match your child’s needs, send me a message and we can figure out what would make life easier at home.

School OT and outpatient OT serve different roles, but they both support skills that matter across a child’s day.School ...
12/20/2025

School OT and outpatient OT serve different roles, but they both support skills that matter across a child’s day.
School OT focuses on what a child needs to participate in the classroom.

Outpatient OT looks at the bigger picture, the skills that show up at home, in the community, during routines and yes, often in school settings too.

Winter break is when many families notice challenges that aren’t as obvious during the school day.

Without classroom structure, things like routines, emotions, sensory needs and independence can stand out more.

If you’re trying to understand what your child might need beyond school hours, or what support could help during long breaks, send us a message!

We’re offering something special over at @‌babycalmer.The first 10 families to book a CST consult or treatment get a dis...
12/18/2025

We’re offering something special over at @‌babycalmer.

The first 10 families to book a CST consult or treatment get a discounted rate as we open our schedule for December.

If you’ve been wondering whether CST could help with feeding tension, body stiffness, head turning preferences or general discomfort, this is a good time to reach out.

Head to @‌babycalmer to grab one of the discounted spots or send a message if you have questions about whether CST fits your child’s needs.

Here’s a simple breakdown of what to expect:💫By 12 months•makes intentional sounds•uses a few words consistently•shows c...
12/15/2025

Here’s a simple breakdown of what to expect:

💫By 12 months
•makes intentional sounds
•uses a few words consistently
•shows clear attempts to communicate needs

💫By 18 months
•uses around 10 to 20 real words
•imitates new sounds
•understands simple directions
•points or gestures with purpose

💫By 24 months
•uses at least 50 words
•begins combining two-word phrases
•names familiar objects
•communicates wants and needs without relying only on gestures

What deserves a second look👇🏼
•very limited babbling in the first year
•frustration during communication
•relying mostly on pointing instead of words after 18–24 months
•no noticeable progress in vocabulary growth
•loss of words they used to say
•not responding to their name

This doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong.

It means there’s a pattern worth understanding.

If you’re unsure whether your toddler’s communication is developing as expected, comment SPEECH and we can walk through what you’re seeing.

Transitions ask a lot from kids.More than adults often realize.Switching gears takes planning, emotional regulation, and...
12/13/2025

Transitions ask a lot from kids.
More than adults often realize.

Switching gears takes planning, emotional regulation, and feeling safe with what comes next.
Some kids need more support to make that shift and none of that reflects on your parenting.

If transitions feel like the hardest part of the day right now, you’re not failing.
You’re noticing something important about how your child experiences the world.

If you want to sort through what might make transitions easier, send a message any time.

12/11/2025

When school OT says a child doesn’t qualify, it can leave parents wondering what to do next.
School looks at what affects access to learning, but daily life tells a much bigger story.

Outpatient OT is often helpful when you notice things like:

▪️Mealtimes feeling stressful or limited
▪️Big emotions that seem to come out of nowhere
▪️Trouble with dressing, routines or independence
▪️Frequent sensory overload at home or in the community
▪️Cine motor tasks that feel harder than they should
▪️Challenges that don’t show up as clearly in a structured classroom

These aren’t “small things.” They’re the things you navigate every day.

If you’re trying to understand what your child needs outside of school support, comment “SCHOOL” and we can talk it through together.

Here are three important things parents should know:👉 Reflexes don’t disappear on a schedule.Some fade right on time, ot...
12/10/2025

Here are three important things parents should know:

👉 Reflexes don’t disappear on a schedule.
Some fade right on time, others linger, and some pop back up when kids are tired, overwhelmed or growing fast.

👉 A retained reflex can impact more than you’d think.
Balance, coordination, handwriting, attention, clothing fasteners and emotional regulation can all feel “off” when the body is still trying to work around an old pattern.

👉 Kids aren’t doing any of this on purpose.
If something looks harder than it should be for their age, it often means their nervous system is trying to do its job with extra steps in the way.

These patterns matter, and they deserve to be understood, not brushed off.

If you’ve been noticing small signs that don’t quite add up, we can help you sort through what might be happening beneath the surface.

If your child seems to go from fine to flooded in a matter of seconds, it doesn’t mean they’re dramatic or “too sensitiv...
12/06/2025

If your child seems to go from fine to flooded in a matter of seconds, it doesn’t mean they’re dramatic or “too sensitive.”
It usually means something felt too big too fast.

Kids feel things deeply even when they can’t describe what’s happening inside.
Their reactions are communication.
Sometimes loud.
Sometimes confusing.
But always telling you something.

If you want help understanding the “why” behind your child’s big reactions, reach out any time.

If you’re already bracing for the comments about what your child does or doesn’t eat, you’re carrying more than most peo...
12/04/2025

If you’re already bracing for the comments about what your child does or doesn’t eat, you’re carrying more than most people see.

Kids stick with familiar foods because it helps their body feel steady when the environment feels big.
That isn’t stubbornness.
It’s survival.

You know your child better than anyone in the room.
And you’re allowed to block out the noise.

If meals feel heavy this season and you want to talk through what might help, reach out any time.

The holidays come with so much sensory input. Even small changes can feel huge for kids whose systems get overwhelmed ea...
12/03/2025

The holidays come with so much sensory input. Even small changes can feel huge for kids whose systems get overwhelmed easily.

If your child seems more emotional or needs more breaks this season, there’s usually a good reason behind it.

If you want help sorting through what your child is feeling, reach out anytime!

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11032 S Green Road
Olathe, KS
66061

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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