KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy

04/01/2026

April marks the celebration of Occupational Therapy (OT) month, and I’m thrilled to express heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful OT team at KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy!
Halle, Naomi, and Sarah embody excellence, dedication, creativity, and compassion, making them outstanding professionals and remarkable individuals.
I feel fortunate that we grow together, both professionally and personally. Below are the wonderful OTs who bring joy and growth to the KidsConnect children and their families. We honor the request of some of our pediatric clients who wanted to know how our OTs looked as babies:)
Happy OT month, and thank you for excellence!

04/01/2026

April marks the celebration of Occupational Therapy (OT) month, and we’re thrilled to express heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful OT team at KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy!
Halle, Naomi, and Sarah embody excellence, dedication, creativity, and compassion, making them outstanding professionals and remarkable individuals.
We feel fortunate that we grow together, both professionally and personally. Below are the wonderful OTs who bring joy and growth to the KidsConnect children and their families. We honor the request of some of our pediatric clients who wanted to know how our OTs looked as babies:)
Happy OT month and thank you for excellence!

03/24/2026

It’s cooking time at KidsConnect 😊
We learn about:





All of the above while having fun which means we learn faster!😊

03/06/2026

Is mealtime a struggle? Let’s change that. 🍽️
Join me, Dana Nitzoy, MOT, OTR/L, founder and clinical director at KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy at the Oak Park Public Library for an insightful session on the "why" behind picky eating. We’ll dive into the fascinating world of reflex integration and how it shapes your child's relationship with food.
I’ll be sharing my top actionable tips to help you respond to mealtime challenges with confidence and ease.

📅 When: Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Oak Park Public Library (Main Library Storytime Room)

Registration link below:

A child’s brain learns at lightning speed, making the preschool years the perfect time to fine-tune developmental foundations.

02/19/2026

When Speech and OT co-treat magic happens; we turn into princesses who have a calmer body, we’re able to listen better, and we can match words with actions! 👑😊❤️

02/12/2026

We're hiring:
Pediatric Occupational Therapist (W2) – Clinic based
Location: Oak Park & River Forest, IL (In-person)
Salary: $70,000 – $95,000 per year (Base + Performance Bonuses)
Job Type: FT (PT & Saturday options available)
Why us?
KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy is a woman therapist-owned private practice where your clinical voice actually matters. We aren't a corporate clinic; we are a collaborative, "togetherness-first" team. If you value collaboration over singularity and want to work in an environment where your input directly shapes the culture, we want to hear from you.
What Sets Us Apart:
Therapist-Owned & Led: We understand the clinical "why" because we are therapists ourselves.
Build Your Niche: We offer dedicated support for you to specialize and become the go-to expert in Feeding Therapy or Reflex Integration.
Impactful Work: Transform lives through neurodiversity-affirming care and evidence-based practice.
Clinical Mentorship: Paid training in DIR Floortime®, Feeding, and Reflex Integration.
Your Role & Impact
As a vital member of our interdisciplinary-minded team, you will:
Design and administer treatment plans that increase independence in ADLs, play, and feeding, and sleep.
Own Your Expertise: Manage a caseload that allows you to cultivate a niche in Feeding or Reflex Integration.
Address executive functioning and motor coordination through a neuro-affirming lens.
Coach families and create home programs to ensure success beyond the clinic walls.
Benefits & "Small Practice" Perks
We offer a comprehensive package designed to support the person, not just the employee:
Paid Maternity Leave (A rare and high-value benefit!).
Competitive base of $70,000 with a clear path to $95,000 through performance bonuses and specialized expertise.
401(k) with company matching.
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible scheduling, and mileage reimbursement.
Professional Development: Stipends and mentorship to support your chosen niche.
Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid Illinois License.
Experience: Candidates with Level II fieldwork experience in a pediatric outpatient setting or 1 year of general pediatric experience.
Clinical Interest: A strong desire to utilize or learn DIR Floortime, Feeding therapy, Reflex Integration, and Sensory Integration.
Next Steps
Choosing a team is about more than just a job title, it’s about the people you grow with and the mission you serve. Our interview process is designed to ensure that KidsConnect is the perfect home for your career. To make certain we’re a great fit for one another, our entire team is involved in the process, giving you the chance to meet the colleagues who will be supporting you every day.
Ready to grow with a therapist-owned team? Send your cover letter and resume to Dana at: dana@kidsconnect.care
More about us on www.kidsconnect.care

KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy offers individualized, evidence-based occupational therapy, feeding, and speech therapy treatment for children aged 0-21 in Oak Park, IL. Our flexible services include therapy at our clinic, home, school, or playground. We use a play therapy approach to engage and motiv

01/22/2026

Children learn faster when they work on a skill via an activity they prefer; we did a slow motion video while moving fast (which we really like) and then we watched the video and talked about how fun and good it also feels when we move slowly. Slowing our body down helps with processing skills, taking better decisions (during a school test, for instance), paying attention, and being safer while moving in the environment.

01/22/2026

Only sky is the limit when a child is gently guided to find the intrinsic desire to work on things they need to improve on!

01/16/2026

Is it “Picky Eating” or is it something more? 🔍🥣
If your child struggles with certain textures, gags easily, or finds eating “hard,” we understand. This isn’t just about food preferences; it’s often a sign of underlying challenges.
This is NOT a general OT sensory eating intervention. Our new program offers specialized, intensive support specifically for pediatric feeding disorders.
We combine the gentle, trust-based Responsive Feeding Therapy (RFT) with the function-first framework of Feed the Peds®.
We look beyond the plate to address: ✅ Oral-motor skills (how the mouth moves) ✅ Sensory processing ✅ Breathing & airway health ✅ The feeding relationship
It’s about giving your child the skills to eat and the safety to try, without power struggles. Just real, specialized support for their development.
Visit our website for a comprehensive look at how our specialized team supports your family’s journey: www.kidsconnect.care

01/15/2026

Big congratulations to our amazing OTs taking on new leadership responsibilities! Your hard work and dedication don’t go unnoticed!

01/15/2026

We're hiring for a pediatric speech and language pathologist position; part time or full time; spread the word!
KidsConnect Pediatric Therapy, PLLC is a growing therapist-owned, pediatric private practice that provides specialized feeding, occupational, and speech therapy services in Oak Park/River Forest, IL and surrounding areas.
Our clinic is seeking an enthusiastic, fun, and compassionate EXPERIENCED (at least on year in a fast past outpatient pediatric clinic) Illinois licensed pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, communication, and feeding disorders in children, and teens.
Your roles at KidsConnect include:
Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations on children. Analyze, interpret, and document evaluation results.
Nurture client’s social skills based on strengths and through hands-on and play-based-therapy (DIR Floortime knowledge/certification preferred to have).
Develop and implement individual and/or group therapy according to individual needs and goals (Natural Language Acquisition skills preferred to have).
Provide family and school (if needed) education and training to assist in carryover of skills into a client’s daily life.
Closely collaborate and co-treat with OTs, and Mental Health Specialists before, during or after sessions to reach therapeutic goals.
We have PART TIME and/or FULL-TIME position openings.
SIGN-ON BONUS for full time!
Must have:
• Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology/communicative disorders or equivalent from an accredited college or university and Illinois State License with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• At least one year experience working in an outpatient pediatric setting treating, ADHD, Autism, Speech/Language/Developmental Delays, Phonological/Articulation Disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Motor Coordination Disorder, and/or Feeding Difficulties
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Passion for working with children with special needs
Benefits for FULL TIME:
• Highly competitive pay commensurate with experience
• 401K with Employer Match
• Professional development assistance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid-Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid maternity leave
• Team Outing Stipends & Staff Events
• Relationship based culture
• Monday to Friday
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Contact:
Dana at dana@kidsconnect.care

01/08/2026

We kick the new year with creative and fun OT ideas!