Thrive Pediatrics Consulting

11/06/2025

Calling all OT Practitioners and Clinic Managers in the Chicagoland area….
Are you interested in more opportunities for collaboration, and networking with other Occupational Therapists and Occupational therapy assistants in the area??
Are you seeking to re-invigorate your treatments, or take your evaluation skills to the next level??
Grow your business?? Or help with referrals???
If so,

Please join me at an OT Networking event

Franklin's Pie Company
12306 Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, Il
Wednesday, July 9th at 6:00 PM
Spread the word to any colleagues you think may be interested. This is an exciting opportunity for mentoring, problem solving, and simply to get to know OT’s in the area. The goal is to gather once per quarter initially. We can then assess interest and availability. This could also evolve into opportunities for speakers to present as well.
Hope to see many of you!
Please RSVP to Kerrig711@gmail.com so we can plan for enough space.

03/06/2025

Summer = Relax, Refresh and Review
(your IEP and accomodations:)
What worked this past year might need to be tweaked going into a new grade with a new team. And make sure the teacher for the next year has a copy of the IEP, especially if you have a child in general education.

01/11/2024

How’s the year going? Do you feel your child’s accommodations are in place and helping?? Are they making progress towards goal attainment?? Might be time for an IEP check in…

06/07/2023

https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-04-fine-motor-15-top-fine-motor-tools-for-handwriting-and-pencil-grip/

Best fine motor toys for developing your child's handwriting, pencil grip, directionality, dominance, tracking and letter recognition.

22/06/2023

Accomodations?? Modifications?? What is the difference?? Who will ensure these are happening?? These are just a few key things in your child's IEP that we can help you with!! Message us to see how:)

12/06/2023

First off, we are ALL sensory beings. Our bodies are hard-wired with receptors to detect sensory input from our environment, as well as from within our bodies. This sensory input travels through our nervous system to our brain where it is processed and interpreted. How you respond to this input real...

01/06/2023

We have changed our name to better reflect our mission of helping children Thrive! Take this summer to reach out to us and let's make sure your child's IEP is going to meet his/her needs next year!!

19/05/2023

You don't always have to test a child to KNOW they have a retained Primitive Reflex. Sometimes you can tell by the signs... https://ilslearningcorner.com/2018-04-red-flags-are-these-warning-signs-and-red-flags-telling-me-my-child-may-have-a-retained-primitive-reflex-delaying-their-learning-development/

30/03/2023

It is almost the end of the year..Make sure your child's IEP reflects their needs for the upcoming school year!
Items to consider: Environment/Building changes, managing books/supplies, new sights, sounds, and faces, etc..Check those accomodations:)

04/01/2023

Here is a convenient way to request a consultation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FuFof0q_S0XotmqK7g0ZL8ZUMOoUvCOvChKw4wcRnL0/edit

02/01/2023

This is some great food for thought for the New Year..We all are on "screens" more than we probably would like to be...https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-wealth/201508/screentime-is-making-kids-moody-crazy-and-lazy?utm_source=FacebookPost&utm_medium=FBPost&utm_campaign=FBPost&fb&fbclid=IwAR1kIwo998T7S2eby7mr_lK1kPU0VLAzSnYiOG3LryhrTSR-3hGf7Y1wVPw

6 ways electronic screen time makes kids angry, depressed and unmotivated.

02/01/2023

Interesting read: https://preschoolinspirations.com/security-blanket-loveys/?fbclid=IwAR3ar9dSbx_6la_7MWaN633d6Zr1laPDlOVdXY426N8Jiue5k6Yf0NYktY8

Research shows that a child's security blanket is actually a good thing. They are a tool to boost a child’s confidence level, self-value, and empower them.