OT TAUGHT ME I Pediatric Occupational Therapy

A clinician-owned pediatric occupational therapy practice dedicated to serving children and families in the Chicago’s western suburbs.

At OT Taught Me, kids learn and develop new skills through a play-based approach. Your child will acquire life skills, gain independence, and meet milestones through skilled services and caregiver coaching.

Home Based Services

We work within your child’s natural environment, providing services within your home, community, daycare or telehealth.

Convenience

A therapist comes to you without disrupting your family’s busy schedule.

Skill Carryover

The transfer of new skills from a therapy session to everyday routines at home is quick and seamless.

Use Your Child’s Natural Environment

No simulated tasks here! Daily tasks like dressing, grooming, executive functioning, etc. are done in the child’s environment; making activities more meaningful and engaging.

Caregiver Involvement

Caregivers and siblings engage and gain knowledge while fully participating in their child's therapy sessions.

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Sensory Processing
Executive Functioning
Feeding
Play
Fine Motor
Self-Care Skills
Strength & Coordination

Meet Miss Laura

Laura McKinney, MOT OTR/L

Owner, Occupational Therapist

Laura is a passionate occupational therapist with 10 years of experience in pediatrics across a wide variety of settings: clinic, school, home, aquatics, and community. Laura believes in the therapeutic power of play and the importance of relationships in making lasting positive changes in the lives of children and families.

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"Gave my child the tools to help"

“Miss Laura, I cannot put into words the change you have made in (my child’s) and my life. You have not only given her tools to help her go through her days but someone else who loves her and she can count on. Your heart is huge and you clearly are in the right profession. I am glad that there will be many other children who will benefit from you. You are truly a wonderful therapist and even a better person. Thank you”
~ Glen Ellyn Parent
"Expanded his VERY limited food diet"

“I miss our sessions with Miss Laura. She was a great therapist. My son learned how to tolerate having his teeth brushed and expanded his VERY limited food diet…But more importantly she helped me navigate a new autism diagnosis and his transition into school when I was completely overwhelmed. She’s the greatest.”
-Downers Grove Parent
"Great progress in a short amount of time"

“I’m sure any parent will tell you, it’s not easy hearing that your child isn’t 100% typical. We were so concerned with how to best help my son and I’m so glad we found Miss Laura! He has come so far this past year and we realize we have Miss Laura to thank for that! We have loved watching him grow and his excitement when working with her. He really has made some great progress in a short amount of time. “
-Lombard Parent
"Positive and playful"

“I want to express my deep gratitude to Miss Laura and that she was able to do an OT evaluation and start services with us. I’m ecstatic about how our first session went. Miss Laura had such a positive and playful and gentle way of interacting with our son. He responded to her so very positively, even producing some new words that he has never said before!! I couldn’t be more pleased and appreciative of her taking such good care of him.”
~ Downers Grove Parent
"Brought calm to our chaos"

“We don’t have words that adequately describe the deep appreciation we have for all the ways Laura has brought calm to our chaos. She is a gift and we are grateful. She is patient, compassionate, kind, and affectionate towards our son. We love Miss Laura with sincere and grateful hearts.”
~ Naperville Parent
"Made OT so much fun"

“I don’t often get a chance to tell you just how grateful I am for the patient, playful way you have with (my son). Thank you for making OT so much fun! An excellent therapist is a gift to the whole family, and that’s exactly what you’ve been to us.”
~ Downers Grove Parent
"Tremendously positive impression on my family"

“There are no words to adequately convey the gratitude I have for what you do and the difference you’ve made, and continue to make. Your commitment to our son is unquestionable and you taking the time to be there for his transition to school was tremendous. It is evident you do that you do because it’s what you are passionate about. Thank you for making a tremendously positive impression on me and my family.”
~ Elmhurst Parent
"Fostered confidence and self-esteem"

“Laura created fun and engaging activities that not only boosted my child’s motor skills but also fostered confidence and self-esteem. Laura’s patience and compassionate approach made my child feel comfortable and excited about therapy sessions. I couldn’t be happier with the progress my child made under her guidance. I highly recommend Laura to any parent seeking top-notch care for their child.”
-Lisle Parent

“Play is our brain's favorite way of learning.”

~ Diane Ackerman

Are You Ready to Get Started?

Sessions take place in the home, daycare, or telehealth in the DuPage County Area.

Step 1

Contact me to schedule a phone or video consultation.

Step 2

Evaluations include a care giver/parent interview, case history, observations and formal assessments. An evaluation report will be provided as well recommendations for next steps.

Step 3

After reviewing the results of the evaluation, we will develop a treatment plan to address your child’s areas of need. We will schedule treatment sessions to target these skills and create a home program to maximize progress.

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Insurance & billing

OT Taught Me is proudly an in-network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans.

While we are not in-network with other insurance companies, We do welcome private pay clients. All major credit/debit cards and checks are accepted. HSA and FSA cards may also be used. Payment is due at the time of service.

Upon request, we can provide the necessary documentation to submit for reimbursement to your insurance company via a Superbill. It is recommended that you contact your insurance provider to determine what out of network occupational therapy services are included in your plan.

For more information please contact us at laura@ottaughtme.com