Children in Motion

Children in Motion Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice specializing in sensory processing disorder

At Children In Motion we've spent the last 30+ years helping children build the skills they need to thrive in their everyday lives. Our specialty lies in the treatment of sensory processing, however we also help children who are having trouble with handwriting skills, strength & motor coordination, motor planning, balance, self regulation, social/communication skills. Additionally we collaborate on a regular basis with other professionals & schools to create materials & educational resources that can be used to build inclusive environments for uniquely wired minds. Aside from providing individual therapy, our services include parent coaching, telehealth, animal assisted therapy & animal assisted interventions, school consultations, evaluations & testing, and workshops. You can find all of our free resources + more on our website at www.childreninmotion.com

10/22/2025

Muscle work is the best sensory strategy for those of us who struggle to sit still! Give these strategies a try and let us know what you think!

10/17/2025

Advocating for your child’s sensory needs at school: Phase 3 - Explore Strategies & Support Systems

Raise your hand if your child struggles to stay in their seat during class or circle time!
10/15/2025

Raise your hand if your child struggles to stay in their seat during class or circle time!

10/13/2025

Advocating for your child’s sensory needs at school: Phase 2 - Learn & Share Resources

10/08/2025

Advocating for your child’s sensory needs at school : Phase 1 - Get Curious & Collect Data

Frequently sensory challenges are dismissed as behavioral issues in the school environment. So, what do you do if you be...
10/06/2025

Frequently sensory challenges are dismissed as behavioral issues in the school environment. So, what do you do if you believe your child is experiencing sensory processing challenges & get a note home from school about their disruptive behavior? Head to our blog for more information & resources to get you started on your parent advocacy journey! https://childreninmotion.com/2025/09/22/advocate-sensory-needs-at-school/

10/04/2025

Frequently sensory processing challenges are dismissed as behavioral challenges in the classroom.

In our experience working in the schools, it isn’t common for teachers to understand how sensory changes can impact behavior at school. It just isn’t something that is taught to them when they go through their schooling.

This creates an opportunity for you to step up & advocate for your child’s needs at school!

In the next few videos we are going to unpack how to do that without feeling pushy. Join us in the next video!

Advocating for your child’s sensory needs at school can feel like a sticky situation. Perhaps your child’s teacher has r...
10/01/2025

Advocating for your child’s sensory needs at school can feel like a sticky situation.

Perhaps your child’s teacher has reached out to you explaining how their behavior is (or is becoming) disruptive for the whole class.

There was probably a specific situation that forced the conversation, and now things are to the point where the teacher needs more help to continue to support your child’s success in school.

In our latest post we discuss how to go about advocating for your child's needs without becoming public enemy #1 to your child's teacher. Checkhttps://childreninmotion.com/2025/09/22/advocate-sensory-needs-at-school/

Spoiler alert - you don't have to have fancy tools or toys to put together impactful fine motor activities to help your ...
09/26/2025

Spoiler alert - you don't have to have fancy tools or toys to put together impactful fine motor activities to help your child develop. You can use what you have on hand!

But- if you want to splurge, head to our latest blog post to find out what toys we would recommend you buy to help your child develop & refine their fine motor skills!

Address

8735 Dunwoody Place Suite 3
Atlanta, GA
30350

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+17707989844

Website

http://www.theteachersot.com/

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Moving for Success: Our Story

Hello! I’m Michaelene Kearney and I’m the founding OT behind Children In Motion. I grew up in the Chicago area- Lombard, IL. I have three girls, three pups, and believe you can never have too much wine! I founded CIM because I love enabling children to be their best selves. It’s our mission at Children In Motion to empower children to thrive at home, in school, and in their communities. I love getting to know every child I work with and being able to problem solve solutions with them and their families.

As you can see, pictured above with me is one of my pups, Sadie, who I trained to be CIM’s very own therapy dog. She comes to my gym once a week and also is a huge part of our reading program Bark Buddies. Want to know more about us? Go check out our website at www.childreninmotion.com