OT for Kids

OT for Kids our mailing address is 1055 Kuebler Place, but our clinic location is at 1458 West Division Road Jasp Pediatrics has always been her first love.

OT for Kids is a pediatric private practice owned/operated in Jasper by Dana Meyer Hopf, OTR since 1997. Dana graduated from IU School of Occupational Therapy in 1989. She has experience working in Hospital settings including Riley Children's Hospital, outpatient, school systems, home health and early intervention. She was joined by Michelle Dellinger, MS, OTR in 2005 and Anna Goins, MS, OTR in 2011. With a combined total of more that 45 years of pediatrics experience, OT For Kids strives to treat the "whole" child by integrating a variety of treatment methods . We focus on overall development - motor, social, behavioral and Daily life skills. Sensory Integration, Neurodevelopment, oral motor skills, feeding and eating concerns/approaches, therapeutic listening, and handwriting intervention are just some of the many different techniques we can use when needed.

09/25/2025

More than just fun and games! Bouncing on a trampoline is a powerful tool in occupational therapy. It's a fantastic way to give kids the proprioceptive and vestibular input they need to build gross motor skills, improve balance, and enhance self-regulation. Check out these fun and creative ways to use a trampoline a little bit differently in your practice.

09/20/2025
So many times this is used daily for months and even years.  We see this regularly in the kids we meet.  But look at the...
09/11/2025

So many times this is used daily for months and even years. We see this regularly in the kids we meet. But look at the graphic below. Learn what off label means. Learn about PEG (polyethylene glycol). Research. Know the pros and cons. A better option would be to get to the root cause of the constipation. Hydrate. Eat real food especially good proteins fruits and veggies. Eliminate constipating foods like dairy products and limit “breads”. We are meant to eliminate daily. Think about how you feel when you don’t. Parents do the work!

Doctors everywhere suggest MiraLAX… (a derivative of antifreeze) for long-term use. All mothers should be appalled after learning about all the side-effect. 😞 we should never touch this stuff again. We need to heal the gut & intestinal track instead.

PLEASE read my book Healing Without Hurting and request to be in FB group the Parents Against Miralax Restoralax Movicol (PEG 3350) group. Read about it, do your own research and find other alternatives. 🙏🏻🌻

09/10/2025

Recent changes by the CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics have shifted the definition of what is considered “normal” for developmental milestones to later ages (e.g., sitting at 9 months instead of...

09/09/2025

🌱 Allergies, eczema & gut health are more connected than you think.

Join us for a FREE live Zoom with Colby Bray Fagan, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, where we’ll break it all down and answer your questions!

📅 Wednesday, Sept 17
🕖 7 PM CST | Zoom | Free to attend

👉 Save your seat here: https://well-rooted.mykajabi.com/pl/2148704697

✨ Comment below if you’re saving your seat — we’d love to see who’s joining us!

09/08/2025

Exactly!

From Raising Wildflower Kids

09/06/2025

Turn on the radio. The world is rising up, folks! HHS just announced acetaminophen is linked to autism! Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D. & I have been saying so for years. Do NOT take this during pregnancy. Do NOT give it to your infants.

An article to get you started if you're a science-forward reader: https://jennifermargulis.substack.com/p/acetaminophen-doesnt-cause-autism

An article for pregnant women: https://avivaromm.com/tylenol-headaches-in-pregnancy/

An article for parents: https://jennifermargulis.net/baby-tylenol-much-tylenol-safe/

Alternatives that are better and safer for you and your kids: https://jennifermargulis.net/tylenol-alternatives-better-safer-remedies/

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr Jennifer Margulis The Vaccine-Friendly Plan Your Baby, Your Way

08/29/2025

Who’s really running the show: your brain… or your gut?

With 90% of serotonin being made in your digestive system, your belly is basically your body’s control center for mood, immunity, and wellness.

A healthy gut doesn’t just mean smooth digestion; it helps regulate stress, supports nutrient absorption, strengthens your immune defenses, and even impacts sleep quality. When your microbiome is out of balance, it can ripple through your whole body.

That’s why nourishing your gut with whole foods, fiber, probiotics, and plenty of rest is one of the most powerful ways to care for your mind and body.

👉 On a scale of 1–10 (with 1 being poor and 10 being excellent), where do you think your gut health falls?

08/28/2025

Crawling is more than just getting around!

It helps babies:
💪 Build strength
🔁 Develop coordination
👀 Boost visual skills
🧠 Improve sensory processing
🧩 Strengthen problem-solving

Want to learn more about how to support this important milestone through play? 👇

Drop a 👶🏻 in the comments and we will send you a link!

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1458 W Division Road
Jasper, IN
47546

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm

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