Paper Plane Therapies

Paper Plane Therapies Pediatric Speech and Occupational Therapy services in the
Grand Rapids area. www.paperplanetherapies.com Why a paper plane? It flies! But, it is not alone.

At Paper Plane Therapies, we believe that relationships have a tremendous impact on development and play an influential role in nurturing creative, kind, confident and empathetic kids. We believe that every child has unique gifts that can be fully expressed when barriers are identified and addressed in relationship based, child-centered therapies. Paper Plane Therapies provides comprehensive occupational and speech therapy services in the Grand Rapids area. We work with a wide range of children including, but not limited to, those experiencing the following challenges:

¥ Autism Spectrum Disorder
¥ ADHD/ADD
¥ Down Syndrome
¥ Mood Disorders
¥ Anxiety
¥ Sensory Processing Disorder
¥ Learning Disabilities
¥ Fine and Visual Motor Challenges
¥ Gross Motor Control
¥ Social Engagement
¥ Self-Regulation

In addition to one-on-one private sessions, we also offer consultations and parent coaching sessions. Contact us today to find out more about our services and if they could benefit your family. For me, a paper plane symbolizes hope. You are given a pile of paper and told to create a paper plane. You eagerly grab the paper you’ve been given and begin the process. It doesn’t take more than a few moments for the excitement of task to vanish and frustration to take its place. “My paper is not strong enough!”, “I don’t know what to do”, “This is hard”, "I don’t know if I will ever be able to do this”. But then, someone sits next to you. “What if we try this?”, “Look! You are doing it!”, “I believe in you!” and slowly the process begins to shift again. You never changed what you were given but somehow, you were able to use what you already had to create something entirely new. Your efforts were meaningful, intentional, and worth pursuing. Finally, after all of your work, you let go of the plane and it flies! You quickly realize that the sky is filled with other planes, each uniquely different, and yours gets to be a part of it. A paper plane’s flight is not just the goal, but also the celebration of everything it took to get there. It didn’t just happen. Rather, there were moments of taking steps forward and moments of feeling like crumpling and tossing the entire process to the side. But we all know the sweetest flights we will ever experience are the ones that began with moments of doubt, fear, or difficulty. These are the moments that take our breath away. The moments when we see that what we have worked so hard and intentionally on has taken flight in the form of something so simple…the first time she acknowledges her baby brother, the first time he caught a ball, the first time they played together. It may not come in the form of something extravagant or loud, but these little moments of wonder and hope make the process worth it and encourage us to continue on to the next plane. I believe life is filled with millions of paper plane moments waiting for us to pursue. Perhaps it takes just moments or maybe it will take years, but can you imagine a life filled with the hope of more paper planes? “What if I fall? Oh, but darling, what if you fly?”

It’s that time of year! Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat! We cannot wait to share an evening of not-so-spooky, fami...
10/13/2025

It’s that time of year! Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat! We cannot wait to share an evening of not-so-spooky, family friendly, dress up fun with you! Join us and on October 23rd from 6:00-7:00!

✨ Friends, we’d love your support! ✨Our mission has always been simple: to help children in our community reach their sp...
08/31/2025

✨ Friends, we’d love your support! ✨

Our mission has always been simple: to help children in our community reach their speech and occupational therapy goals while focusing on loving the child and supporting the family well. Every day, we get to watch kids grow, learn, and shine—and it’s the greatest privilege. 💛

Right now, GRKids has opened voting for the top health care providers for 2026. Your vote helps families connect with the best health care providers in the Grand Rapids area. A vote for a Paper Plane provider lets other families know who you would recommend. Seeing our name on this list allows families who otherwise may not know about us to learn a little bit more. If you believe in the work we’re doing and the joy-filled, play-based care we strive to provide, would you take just a moment to cast your vote? Your support doesn’t just encourage us—it allows us to serve more children and families in our community in a meaningful way.

🗳️ The link to vote can be found in our bio! You can support Paper Plane by voting in these five categories:
* ADHD Therapist
* Occupational Therapist
* Occupational Therapy Practice
* Speech Therapy Office
* Speech Therapist

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for cheering us on and trusting us with what matters most—your children. We couldn’t do this without you. 💕

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08/31/2025

✨ Friends, we’d love your support! ✨

Our mission has always been simple: to help children in our community reach their speech and occupational therapy goals while focusing on loving the child and supporting the family well. Every day, we get to watch kids grow, learn, and shine—and it’s the greatest privilege. 💛

Right now, GRKids has opened voting for the top health care providers for 2026. Your vote helps families connect with the best health care providers in the Grand Rapids area. A vote for a Paper Plane provider lets other families know who you would recommend. Seeing our name on this list allows families who otherwise may not know about us to learn a little bit more. If you believe in the work we’re doing and the joy-filled, play-based care we strive to provide, would you take just a moment to cast your vote? Your support doesn’t just encourage us—it allows us to serve more children and families in our community in a meaningful way.

🗳️ The link to vote can be found in our bio! You can support Paper Plane by voting in these five categories: * ADHD Therapist
* Occupational Therapist
* Occupational Therapy Practice
* Speech Therapy Office
* Speech Therapist

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for cheering us on and trusting us with what matters most—your children. We couldn’t do this without you. 💕

08/22/2025

We love Miss Hannah and the ideas she brings to our OT team!

08/15/2025

We are now accepting applications for our 2025-2026 volunteer program! Contact Courtney at office@paperplanetherapies.com to learn more about this opportunity to learn more about speech and OT and to serve the awesome families at Paper Plane Therapies!

08/06/2025

We had a great time at Nation Night Out with !

08/05/2025

Join us tonight, August 5th, from 4:30-7:30 at the Mary Free Bed YMCA for National Night Out! 🚔🚒🚑🚁National Night ot is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. There will be police, fire, EMS, Road Commission, Military and a helicopter demo along with free goodies, activities and much more! Stop by and see us! We will be at the 5500 Burton St SE location.

❄️ Our office remains open today! ❄️
01/21/2025

❄️ Our office remains open today! ❄️

Happy New Year from Paper Plane Therapies! 🎉
01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Paper Plane Therapies! 🎉

We are so excited to be growing our amazing OT team! ✨ apply in bio ✨
12/20/2024

We are so excited to be growing our amazing OT team! ✨ apply in bio ✨

Our office remains open for in person appointments today! If you are unable to make it to us, we have virtual options av...
12/20/2024

Our office remains open for in person appointments today! If you are unable to make it to us, we have virtual options available today!

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4670 Fulton Street E Suite 201
Ada, MI
49301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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