Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy

Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy EYT is a neuroaffirming , play-based pediatric therapy practice offering speech, feeding OT, PT and social group services! We are DIRFloortime accredited

Our clinicians hold advanced certification in their
respective fields. We are a developmental-based, pediatric therapy practice that fosters communication through honoring each child’s gifts and passions. We serve children with a wide range of delays and disorders in Palatine, IL. Our treatment is family-centered, utilizes a whole-child approach, and simultaneously supports all domains of development.

Join us in congratulating Clarissa on earning her Certificate of Clinical Competence! 🎉👏We are so proud of this incredib...
03/17/2026

Join us in congratulating Clarissa on earning her Certificate of Clinical Competence! 🎉👏
We are so proud of this incredible accomplishment and so grateful to have Clarissa as part of our EYT family. She is creative, detail-oriented, and always going above and beyond for her clients and families. Clarissa is constantly learning, self-studying, asking thoughtful questions, and looking for ways to grow so she can provide the very best care.
She is also an amazing coworker — always willing to help others and often showing her kindness by bringing treats to share with the team. 💛
Clarissa, your dedication, heart, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We are so proud of you and lucky to have you on our team! Congratulations! ✨

Our Executive Functioning Social group recently completed an amazing community service project to help pets in need! The...
03/17/2026

Our Executive Functioning Social group recently completed an amazing community service project to help pets in need! The children identified a need, organized a pet supply drive, created flyers and a marketing plan, and helped collect donations for Border Tails Rescue and Barb’s Precious Rescue. They even used monetary donations to shop for supplies, practicing budgeting, planning, teamwork, and problem-solving along the way. We are so proud of their leadership, compassion, and hard work! Thank you Clarissa Messina and for helping our kids execute such an amazing drive.

We were so grateful to be part of the Paddock PTA Healthy Minds Mental Health Wellness Fair! Thank you for including Exp...
03/17/2026

We were so grateful to be part of the Paddock PTA Healthy Minds Mental Health Wellness Fair! Thank you for including Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy in such a meaningful event supporting children’s mental health, wellness, and resilience. We loved connecting with families and being part of such a wonderful community evening. Thank you to the Express Yourself therapy team for showing the kids such a great time.

Many parents notice these signs but don’t realize they can be related to sensory processing, motor skills, or regulation...
03/11/2026

Many parents notice these signs but don’t realize they can be related to sensory processing, motor skills, or regulation challenges.

If your child struggles with things like handwriting, coordination, focus, or big emotions, occupational therapy can help them build the skills they need to succeed in everyday activities.

✨ Early support can make a big difference.

📍 Express Yourself Therapy – Palatine, IL
💬 Message us or call to learn more about scheduling an evaluation.

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Our Saturday Board Games Group was SO much fun this weekend! 🎲✨We brought board games to life by turning our hallway int...
03/09/2026

Our Saturday Board Games Group was SO much fun this weekend! 🎲✨
We brought board games to life by turning our hallway into a life-size board game and using ourselves as the pieces!

The kids also went on a game piece scavenger hunt, played giant Connect 4, and even created their own board games.

What looked like pure fun was also packed with so many meaningful therapy moments. In the life-size game, the kids practiced taking turns, following directions, waiting, flexible thinking, and managing big feelings when plans changed or the game didn’t go their way. All of the movement through the hallway also supported balance, coordination, body awareness, and motor planning.

During the scavenger hunt, they worked on visual scanning, attention, memory, problem solving, and teamwork as they searched for hidden pieces and helped one another.

Giant Connect 4 gave them opportunities to practice strategy, hand-eye coordination, reaching, visual skills, and social interaction with peers.

When they designed their own board games, the creativity really came to life! They used fine motor skills, planning, sequencing, writing, drawing, and expressive language as they came up with ideas, made rules, and shared their games with the group.

We love how groups like this help children build skills in a way that feels exciting, playful, and meaningful. The kids had an amazing time and were so proud of what they created! 💛

03/09/2026

Did you know we offer telehealth services?

Telehealth therapy can be a wonderful option for the right child and family 💻

For some families, telehealth helps reduce stress by cutting out travel time, simplifying schedules, and allowing therapy to happen right at home. It can be especially helpful for children who engage well through a screen, families with busy routines, and parents who want support carrying skills over into everyday life.

Telehealth can be great for working on meaningful goals like:
✨ communication
✨ executive functioning
✨ emotional regulation
✨ literacy and school-related skills
✨ articulation

It’s not the best fit for every child, but for many families it can be a flexible and effective way to get support.

Reach out if you’d like to learn whether telehealth may be a good fit for your child 💛

March Saturdays just got a whole lot more fun 🌷🌈Our Saturday Social Groups are bringing all the themed vibes this month ...
03/03/2026

March Saturdays just got a whole lot more fun 🌷🌈
Our Saturday Social Groups are bringing all the themed vibes this month — playful, purposeful, and packed with opportunities to build confidence, connection, and communication!

📦✨ Saturday Social Group: OUT OF THE BOX! ✨📦This weekend at Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, we truly thought outside...
02/28/2026

📦✨ Saturday Social Group: OUT OF THE BOX! ✨📦

This weekend at Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, we truly thought outside the box… and built an entire world from them!

🧱🏘️ We built a town out of boxes
The kids designed houses, roads, tunnels, and hideouts for their characters and animals.
➡️ This worked on:
• Social skills (planning together, sharing ideas, negotiating roles)
• Executive functioning (organizing, problem-solving, flexible thinking)
• Language skills (explaining ideas, storytelling, using descriptive words)
• Fine motor skills (cutting, taping, assembling)

🐹🏃‍♂️ Obstacle courses for small animals & characters
We engineered ramps, bridges, and mazes — then tested them!
➡️ This built:
• Creativity & critical thinking
• Cause and effect understanding
• Motor planning & coordination
• Teamwork and collaboration

👋🔍 “Feel & Find” – our homemade sensory version
Mystery items hidden inside boxes had to be identified using touch only!
➡️ This supported:
• Sensory processing & body awareness
• Descriptive language
• Self-regulation (tolerating uncertainty and surprise!)
• Confidence & turn-taking

What looks like play is actually whole-child development happening in real time — social, emotional, language, motor, and thinking skills all woven together in a fun, low-pressure environment.

🌟 Saturday Social Group runs weekly from 10:00–12:00.
Each week features a different theme — always engaging, always intentional, and always designed to support connection and growth.

Come build, create, explore, and grow with us…
Who knows what we’ll think up next? 💛

Welcome to Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, Shannon! 💛✨We’re so excited to officially welcome Shannon to the EYT team...
02/27/2026

Welcome to Express Yourself Pediatric Therapy, Shannon! 💛✨
We’re so excited to officially welcome Shannon to the EYT team as a Senior Occupational Therapist!

Shannon is passionate about helping children and families pursue joy + meaningful skill development. She earned her B.A. in Psychology and Master’s in Occupational Therapy from St. Ambrose University, and has supported kids across a wide range of settings—including clinic-based therapy, therapeutic day schools, and daycare/school environments.

Shannon brings a client-centered, neurodiversity-affirming approach and values strong family partnership. In sessions, she often targets:
🌈 regulation & emotional resilience
🧠 sensory-motor skills
🤝 social skills
📌 executive functioning
👀 visual-perception
⚽ coordination

She is also certified in DIR/Floortime and the SOS Approach to Feeding.

When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll find Shannon running, playing soccer, baking, and spending time with her family. 🏃‍♀️⚽🍪

Drop a 🎉 or a warm welcome for Shannon below! 👇💛

🏆❄️ EYT Winter Olympics are underway!Our little athletes are competing in fun therapy challenges that build strength, co...
02/24/2026

🏆❄️ EYT Winter Olympics are underway!
Our little athletes are competing in fun therapy challenges that build strength, coordination, confidence, and teamwork — Olympic style! 💙

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1 E Northwest Highway
Palatine, IL
60067

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+18473453384

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