Counseling services now offered at STEPS for Kids
We are pleased to announce the addition of Jamie Frederick, LCPC to our team of pediatric specialists! Our team knows how important it is to address the whole child for success in therapy. By providing mental health services alongside occupational, physical, and...
5 Tips for COVID19/Quarantine Anxiety To Start Using Now
Jamie Frederick, LCPC For many families, the COVID19 Pandemic has taken anxiety and stress levels to a new high. In addition, many of our go-to outlets for healthfully managing our stress are no longer available due to shelter-in-place restrictions. Homes have become...
4 Tips to Turn Toddler “Jargon” Into Conversations
Is your toddler starting to talk but speaking a “different language”? No worries! It’s a common phenomena of language development called “jargon.” Lots of young children engage in this kind of “babble-speak” as they learn how to use language effectively. Recent...
SPD Modulation Disorders Sensory Over-Responsivity
SPD Modulation Disorders: Sensory Over-Responsivity As I shared in a previous post, Dr. Lucy Miller has identified six sub-types of SPD under the umbrella term of sensory processing disorder. In the next few posts, I want to discuss in detail the definition of each...
3 Easy Ways to Build Language Skills Every Day
Taking time to sit and read with your child is highly recommended by all the current research. Reading to your child improves cognitive and language skills while also strengthening social, emotional and character development. Children also learn from watching,...
Here’s What Sensory Processing Disorder is NOT
Last post, I shared some information about what SPD is. This time I want to talk about what it is NOT. I am a big advocate for understanding sensory processing and helping families navigate the difficulties that come with the various sub-types, affecting a child’s...
The Six Sub-Types of Sensory Processing Disorder
Understanding sensory processing disorder can be difficult in large part due to the fact that there is not currently a medical diagnostic description for it. Other disorders like autism, ADD, or specific learning disorders have this kind of outline, and are known well...
October is Sensory Processing Awareness Month
In addition to our in-clinic treatment, it’s a goal at STEPS For Kids to bring you factual, helpful information on the conditions, issues and discussions that matter to you. As part of our education and advocacy efforts, this month we’re excited to bring you...
Building Relationships and Cooperation in the Classroom
One of the biggest concerns I hear from parents and teachers alike is non-compliance in the classroom. Children can get angry and frustrated, avoiding specific tasks or all tasks as a result. Teachers are understandably confused and overwhelmed, unsure of how to...
5 Tips to Improve Communication with Your Child’s Teacher
It’s that time of year when parents are wondering how their child is doing at school and teachers are working hard getting to know the children in their class. Getting communication between home and school off to a good start is an important step to ensure that...
507 W. Kendall Dr., Suite 4 - Yorkville, IL 60560
Phone: 630-552-9890 / Fax: 630-552-9891
STEPS for Kids, Inc.
507 W. Kendall Drive, Suite 4
Yorkville, IL 60560
Phone: (630) 552-9890
Fax: (630) 552-9891
STEPS for Kids supports children and families in Yorkville, IL and surrounding areas, including Oswego, Montgomery, Plano, Bristol, and Aurora, through compassionate pediatric therapy services.