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The Center For LifeSkills

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The Center For LifeSkills

Pediatric Occupational, Speech, and Feeding Therapy. Our therapists work with kids of all ages to help them talk, play, eat, write and learn.

We are providers for Medical Mutual, Anthem and Aetna, SummaCare and Caresource and can bill others out of network. We are also providers for many online public schools and The Ohio Autism Scholarship and the John Peterson Special Needs Scholarship

04/30/2026

🌟 Meet the Team 🌟

Let’s meet Alyssa Johnson, one of our occupational therapists!

Alyssa earned her Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree from Cleveland State University and has a true passion for helping her clients grow and succeed. One of her favorite parts of the job is how much her clients teach her each day, from dinosaur trivia to folding the perfect paper airplane🦕✈️

Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her dog, Tater Tot🐶🐾

We’re so lucky to have Alyssa on our team and love the energy she brings to every session!✨

04/29/2026

Wellness Wednesday🌿

Each week, our team continues to grow in how we support the children and families we serve by turning knowledge into meaningful, everyday practice.

This week’s focus: Rebuilding Foundations Through Everyday Play

Play isn’t just fun, it’s essential for development. Through hands-on play, children build problem-solving skills, strengthen social connections, and develop the motor skills needed for everyday tasks. These experiences create the foundation for learning, confidence, and independence.

Our biggest takeaway? The simplest moments, such as stacking blocks, pretend play, moving, and exploring can have the biggest impact!

We’re committed to helping families create rich, play-based experiences that support growth both in and out of sessions ✨

04/28/2026

Tuesday’s Tips! 🧠

Fine motor skills play a big role in a child’s independence and daily success! From grasping utensils to manipulating small objects, these skills support everything from feeding to play and early writing.

Incorporating simple, play-based activities like encouraging self-feeding, practicing picking up small objects, playing with playdough or putty, and trying lacing, threading, or stacking activities can help strengthen hand muscles, coordination, and control.✋

Making these activities part of everyday routines keeps learning fun, engaging, and meaningful! 🧸✨

04/27/2026

Milestone Monday! ⭐️

This week we’re highlighting developmental milestones for toddlers 12–18 months!

At this stage, little ones are on the move and becoming more independent by the day. You may notice growth in both communication and motor skills, as they begin using more words, following simple directions, and exploring their environment through hands-on play. Toddlers are gaining confidence in how they move, interact with objects, and engage with the people around them.

It’s such a fun stage as toddlers develop new skills, build independence, and find more ways to connect with the world around them! ✨

04/16/2026

🌟 Meet the Team 🌟

Let’s meet Emily Kuzilla, one of our speech therapists!

Emily is married to her high school sweetheart and is coming up on their 6 year wedding anniversary. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her twin nieces and nephews and making the most of family time together.

One of the things Emily loves most about being a speech therapist is the variety of settings she gets to work in. She supports children across outpatient pediatrics, daycare settings, schools, and ABA programs, which allows her to connect with and support kids in many different environments.

We’re excited to have Emily as part of our team and for the care she brings to the children and families she works with.✨

04/14/2026

Tuesday’s Tips! 🧠�
Play is a powerful way to support the development of early social skills in children. Simple, everyday interactions during play create natural opportunities for children to learn how to engage with others, respond to social cues, and build meaningful connections.

Encouraging these moments during play can help children grow confidence in their social interactions in a fun and supportive way! 🧸✨

04/13/2026

Milestone Monday! ⭐️

This week we’re looking at developmental milestones for infants 9–12 months!

During this stage, babies are becoming more mobile, more intentional in their play, and more interactive with the people around them.

You may start to notice more gestures, early communication, problem-solving with toys, and big movement skills like pulling to stand and cruising.

It’s such an exciting stage as little ones start to explore their world with more independence and purpose! ✨

04/08/2026

As a team, we’re always making space to learn, reflect, and grow together🌟

During our meetings, we take time to dive into new topics, share perspectives, and think about how we can better support the children and families we work with every day.

This week’s focus: Navigating Screens in Therapy📱

We explored how screen-based interests, like video games, can play a big role in a child’s world and how we can use those interests to connect, engage, and support development.

One of our biggest takeaways?
Instead of trying to take screens away, we can meet children where they’re at and use what they love as a starting point for connection and growth.

Our role is to help bring those interests into real life play, movement, and interaction whenever possible.

Children learn best by doing, not just watching.

We’re excited to keep building strategies that feel realistic, supportive, and individualized for every child and family ✨

04/06/2026

Milestone Monday! ⭐️

This week we’re looking at developmental milestones for infants 6–9 months!

Babies are discovering new ways to communicate and explore. You might notice them babbling, copying gestures, and responding to their name, while also sitting up, scooting, crawling, and even starting to stand as they move through their day.

Each day brings new discoveries and growth✨

04/03/2026

From all of us at The Center for LifeSkills, we wish a Happy Easter and Passover to everyone celebrating! ✡️ 🌸🐰

04/02/2026

🌟 Meet the Team 🌟

Let’s meet Stephanie Paquette, our Manager of Customer Experience!

Stephanie has proudly worked in the office for over 10 years, overseeing billing, insurance, and scheduling. She truly enjoys getting to know the families who walk through our doors. Outside of work, Stephanie loves being outdoors, staying active at the gym, and cheering on her son at his baseball games🌞⚾️

Fun fact: she met Taylor Swift in 2005, before she became a superstar!

We’re so lucky to have Stephanie keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes✨

04/01/2026

Happy Occupational Therapy Month! ⭐️

Occupational therapy supports children in building the skills they need for everyday life, from playing and learning to growing more independent! By participating in play-based activities, children can develop fine motor skills, sensory processing, and coordination in a fun and meaningful way.

We’re so proud to be part of each child’s journey as they learn, grow, and succeed!✨

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6325 Cochran Road, Suite 2
Solon, OH
44139

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm

Telephone

+14404981100

Website

http://www.center4lifeskills.com/

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