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 o

n 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

Do any of these warning signs resonate with you? We'd be happy to help you take the next step on your journey to get you...
05/29/2025

Do any of these warning signs resonate with you? We'd be happy to help you take the next step on your journey to get your child the support they need.

The best place to reach out to us in on our website - childreninmotion.com

Comment which regulation strategy you are going to try first!
05/21/2025

Comment which regulation strategy you are going to try first!

Occupational therapists help people develop the skills they need to be successful in their everyday lives. For children ...
05/15/2025

Occupational therapists help people develop the skills they need to be successful in their everyday lives.

For children to be successful in their daily lives, they need to be able to get enough sleep, nourish themselves, regulate their mind body systems, communicate their needs, understand their emotions, build meaningful relationships, learn, & have a developmentally appropriate level of independence.

Occupational therapy can help your child build those skills so they can be successful at school, work independently, write legibly, make friends, participate is sports, dress themselves, persevere through a challenge, and more.

Do you think your child needs support from an occupational therapist? Make sure to check out our blog & website for more information!

Parenting a child with sensory struggles is tough! But there is hope - your child won't always feel this way. You won't ...
05/15/2025

Parenting a child with sensory struggles is tough! But there is hope - your child won't always feel this way. You won't always feel this way. With the right support & tools in your toolbox, you can do anything.

We'd love to help you build your sensory toolbox & support your family. Reach out to us on our website at childreninmotion.com to get started

Share if you agree! The more people know about sensory processing the better.
05/12/2025

Share if you agree! The more people know about sensory processing the better.

It's easy to think that we get to choose how we respond to sensory information, but in reality - we don't. Sensory proce...
05/08/2025

It's easy to think that we get to choose how we respond to sensory information, but in reality - we don't.

Sensory processing is a neurological process that happens at lightning speed. Our brain is constantly taking in sensory info and responding to it in a way that will keep us safe. Survival is the priority.

Bust sometimes, our system can get it wrong. Sometimes it interprets something as being important when it's not. Or something being dangerous when it's not. Or something not being important when it is.

But there is hope if your child struggles with sensory processing. Occupational therapists (like us!) can work with your child to help rewire their processing. This takes time - and in the meantime they can also provide you with strategies to help manage sensory challenges.

We would love support you on your journey. Make sure to check out all of our free resources on our website!

Couldn't have said it better ourselves! In our fast paced, goal driven world, it is easy to forget the importance of mak...
07/17/2024

Couldn't have said it better ourselves! In our fast paced, goal driven world, it is easy to forget the importance of making time for play in our daily lives. So quick are we to devalue taking the time to let our curiosity roam & create moments of joyful play.

Play is especially important for our youngsters, as play is how they learn really important life skills. If you are interested in learning more about play, and what you can do to support your child's development through play, I encourage you to take a few minutes to read one of our latest blog posts - https://childreninmotion.com/2024/06/25/play-milestones-in-early-childhood/

Every parent wants to make sure they are doing everything they can to support their child so they can grow into amazing ...
07/17/2024

Every parent wants to make sure they are doing everything they can to support their child so they can grow into amazing adults & live a successful, happy life.

In the early stages of life, so many important skills are developed that can have life long impact - so what should you do to make sure they are set for success?

Play with your child! In our latest blog post we dive into the science behind play & provide a few ideas (some are listed above) of how exactly to do that.

We also created a much more extensive guide (that is available for free!) - The Parent Playbook. We packed a lot of really valuable information into these pages, so if you want that extra guidance comment ‘learn more’ and I’ll send you a link to download the guide.

What are some of your favorite ways you and your child connect through play? Do you have a favorite imaginary game? Or sport? We’d love to hear about it!

Parents, it takes time to find the right strategies, the right routine, the right activities the right rhythm for you an...
06/25/2024

Parents, it takes time to find the right strategies, the right routine, the right activities the right rhythm for you and your child. This Hydrangea bush has been moved 5 times in five seasons before I found its happy place. Now, I am not suggesting it will take you five years to figure things out, but it will take some trial and error to find what works for you, your child and your family. Don’t give up. Keep pushing, you’ve got this.

Are you looking for an occupational therapist to help your child manage their ADHD symptoms? Make sure your therapist ch...
04/03/2024

Are you looking for an occupational therapist to help your child manage their ADHD symptoms? Make sure your therapist checks this list! If you are in the North Atlanta area, we would love to help your child manage their ADHD symptoms. Reach out to us on our website - www.childreninmotion.com/contact

In 2017 a group of researchers in China examined the efficacy of using a cognitive training program as a non-pharmacolog...
03/26/2024

In 2017 a group of researchers in China examined the efficacy of using a cognitive training program as a non-pharmacological treatment for ADHD.

In the study participants worked with an occupational therapist to use visual cues & repetition, paired with providing parent education & coaching.

At it's conclusion, the study determined these methods are a viable alternative to ADHD medication.

Want to learn more about Occupational Therapy & how it can support children diagnosed with ADHD? read this 👉 https://childreninmotion.com/2024/03/11/adhd-occupational-therapy-how-helps/

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Atlanta, GA

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