Pediatric Therapy & Tutoring Services
At The Therapy Station, our pediatric therapy and tutoring team provides personalized therapy for children of all ages. Services are offered in our clinic, at schools and daycares throughout the St. Louis area, and online.
At The Therapy Station, we specialize in providing speech, feeding, occupational, and physical therapy for children to address communication and cognitive challenges in the following areas:
Late Talkers • Developmental Delays • Speech & Language Disorders • Stuttering • ADHD & Executive Function Disorders • Feeding & Swallowing Disorders • Autism • Sensory Processing • Gross & Fine Motor Delays • Visual Processing Skills • Handwriting • Torticollis • Hypotonia & Hypertonia • TBI • Genetic Conditions
Let's Begin with an Evaluation
An evaluation will assess your child's skills in the areas of concern. Evaluations may take 1.5-2 hours and typically include:
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Review of medical and/or academic history
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Patient or parent interview
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Observations
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Interactions with your child during targeting activities
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Standardized testing when possible
At the end of the evaluation session, we will make therapy recommendations and form a treatment plan with your family. We will also provide a written report of our findings.
The Therapy Station Approach to Individualized Therapy
At The Therapy Station, pediatric therapy sessions are conducted one-on-one with an experienced speech, occupational, or physical therapist.
Our sessions are 30, 45, or 60 minutes. Frequency is determined in collaboration of the clinical expertise of our team and input from the patient's family. We know that finding a balance of what works for the family's schedule and consistent therapy is necessary for success!
Our approach combines family education, a focus on understanding each child's unique strengths and challenges, and the use of professional, evidence-based strategies to ensure therapy is both effective and enjoyable. We believe that practicing the right skills regularly leads to success!
Pediatric Speech Therapy
Speech Sounds • Language • Social Skills • Literacy • Stuttering
At The Therapy Station, our pediatric speech therapists tailor every session to meet the individual needs of each child. Our therapy sessions are designed to be both fun and educational, utilizing play and activities to foster skill development. In speech therapy, children will gain:
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Important communication skills
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Play and social skills
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Increased confidence
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Self-advocacy skills
Our goal is to help your child build the skills for successful participation at home, in the community, and at school.
Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Picky Eating • Oral Aversions • Breast & Bottle Feeding • Oral Motor Delays
At The Therapy Station, our feeding therapists take time to build relationships and identify the root cause of a child's feeding issues. Children work one-on-one with their feeding therapist to:
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Interact with new foods
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Tolerate a greater number of foods
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Develop confidence
- Enjoy mealtimes with family
Our feeding therapy sessions get the whole family involved to build on each child's strengths and establish consistency between the clinic and home.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Play Skills • Fine Motor Skills • Sensory Processing • Self-Help Skills • Handwriting • Visual Processing Skills • Pre-Vocational Skills
At The Therapy Station, our occupational therapists will build on your child's strengths and adapt their environment to help them gain independence. Our sessions equip children to do things they want and need to do in daily life, such as:
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Zip, button, and tie
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Play and take turns
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Write clearly
- Self-regulate
We always invite parents to participate in our sessions and learn how to foster ongoing success at home.
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Torticollis • Hyper- & Hypotonia • Gross Motor Skills • Balance • Coordination• Strength
At The Therapy Station, our physical therapists help children learn how to move their bodies to do the things that all kids love to do: roll, sit, crawl, walk, jump, and run! In physical therapy, children will reach milestones that support skills like:
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Sitting up
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Playing with toys
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Crawling to get to their siblings
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Climbing at the playground with friends
You will also walk away with ideas for how to incorporate physical therapy tips and tricks into your playtime routines at home.
Reading, Writing, and Spelling Tutoring Services
Specializing in the SPIRE reading program, an Orton-Gillingham based program
Our evidence-based literacy services build phonological, reading, and writing skills that are essential for academic success. With hands-on activities and systematic instruction, our tutoring services give all types of learners the skills they need to read and write with confidence.
Does your school (or your child's school) need support in this area? Check out our Support Your School Program! The Therapy Station provides speech, language, and oral motor screenings to students, and we also offer staff training on a topic of your choice. Reach out to learn more about how our customized services can meet your school's needs.