FUNctional Pediatric Therapy

06/24/2025

Is your child struggling with:
👕 Getting dressed?
✍️ Holding a pencil?
🚶‍♂️Balance and coordination?
😵‍💫 Sensory overload?
Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation

We’re here to help—through PLAY!
👩‍⚕️ Meet our incredible OT with 17+ years of experience and a passion for helping kids thrive!

✅ Sensory Integration
✅ Vital Links Astronaut Training
✅ Play-based therapy that WORKS

💡 Our sessions are fun, functional, and personalized to your child’s unique needs.

📍 Fox River Grove, IL
FUNctional Pediatric Therapy
📞 Call today to schedule your child’s OT evaluation!
📧 contact@functionalspeechtherapy.com
📱 224-219-1924

Let’s build skills, confidence, and JOY together! 💪💕

06/20/2025

🌟 Now Accepting New OT Clients at Functional Pediatric Therapy! 🌟
📍 Located in 930 IL Route 22, Fox River Grove, IL
👧 Ages: 1 – 12 years
🧩 Specializing in sensory, motor, and functional development
Is your child struggling with sensory sensitivities, fine motor skills, attention, or daily routines like dressing, eating, or handwriting?
We're here to help—through fun, play-based therapy designed just for kids!
✨ Meet Our Amazing OT! ✨
With 17 years of experience and a heart full of compassion, our occupational therapist brings a unique blend of clinical skill and creativity to every session.
✅ Sensory Integration
✅ Vital Links Astronaut Training (vestibular + sensory focus)
✅ Play-based and functional therapy
At Functional Pediatric Therapy, we believe therapy should be effective & fun.
We partner with parents, celebrate every small win, and help kids thrive!
📞 Call now to schedule an OT evaluation or free consultation!
📍 930 IL Route 22, Fox River Grove, IL
🌐 www.functionalspeechtherapy.com
📧 contact@functionalspeechtherapy.com 📱 224-219-1924

06/18/2025

Meet our new OT Christy. Last spots remaining for summer Occupational Therapy sessions. Sign up today !

Christy Zaide, OTR/L

With 17 years of experience as an occupational therapist, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting children’s development through a blend of evidence-based practices and creative, holistic approaches. My pediatric experience spans eight years, working across both school settings and outpatient clinics.

I’m certified in Vital Links Astronaut Training, focusing on the integration of the vestibular, ocular motor, and auditory systems, and I deeply value the use of sensory integration and play-based strategies to support function and engagement. I recently completed the American Hippotherapy Association’s Principles course and am working toward full certification, adding equine movement to my growing toolkit of therapeutic interventions.

My passion lies in empowering children through purposeful play, helping them reach their fullest potential in a fun, compassionate, and meaningful way.

To sign up please call our office (224) 219-1924.

06/17/2025

05/31/2025

https://youtu.be/_4_O1PyiARA

Parent Training Video- How to help your child communicate if he/she is an "intonation" baby?

By Mariana Polistchuk M.S. CCC-SLP

Mariana Polistchuk M.S. CCC is a pediatric therapist who provides parent training live and via zoom to educate parents one the NLA and GLP research and treat...

01/23/2025

We’re eager to announce an exciting opportunity to join our team at FUNctional Pediatric Therapy (FPT)! Our mission is to provide exceptional therapy services while making therapy FUN and Functional for children and their families.

As our presence in the community grows, we’re looking for a passionate Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and their families.

Competitive Salary & bonus structure, Therapist owned practice, flexible schedule, weekly team meetings, monthly trainings, and quarterly team building outings.

Join our team!

To apply please email your resume to contact@functionalspeechtherapy.com

I hope to hear from you soon,

Mariana Polistchuk

01/21/2025

Learn how to teach your child to imitate you when playing if they are developing language using the NLA framework. Comment below what questions you have or what other videos you would like for me to record.