Occupational Therapy for Sensory Processing Disorder - Treatments and Therapies at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Sensory processing disorder is a condition where a child has difficulty coping with information they experience through their senses. A child with a sensory processing disorder might find experiences like loud sounds, or the feeling of cloth on their skin, to be overwhelming or even painful. They may struggle with play, speaking, or bump into things.

Some children with sensory processing disorders may also have autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD).

Easterseals offers many resources for children and their families, including occupational therapy for sensory processing disorder, physical therapy, assistive technology, inclusive day care, and support for parents and siblings.

We offer these services at our centers in Villa Park, Naperville, and Elgin. To get started or learn more, call us at 630.282.2022.

Occupational Therapy for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder

The primary occupation of childhood is to grow, learn and play - allowing the child to live life to their fullest potential.  Occupational Therapy (OT) focuses on developing sensory-processing abilities, motor skills, coordination, peer interaction, play and self-care skills to participate in daily life activities. We offer a comprehensive evaluation and customized treatment plans.

Learn More about Occupational Therapy at Easterseals

Physical Therapy for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder

Physical Therapy (PT) helps children master skills related to independent mobility and gross motor function, and is one of our core services.  In PT, we work to enhance and restore mobility, functional competency and independence for children with sensory disorders, and other neurological, developmental or orthopedic delays and/or disabilities. 

Our licensed physical therapists utilize individualized therapy plans implementing exercise, specialized techniques/devices to encourage independence at home, school and in the community.

Learn More about Physical Therapy at Easterseals

Speech-Language Therapy for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder

Speech-Language Therapy strengthens children’s communication and feeding skills so they can participate fully in daily activities and achieve success.  Speech-Language Therapy addresses language comprehension, pragmatics, speech-sound production, voice, fluency, along with oral motor and feeding skills.  Our therapists have years of experience in typical and atypical speech and language development and offer a fun and engaging environment for children to learn and develop their skills.

Learn More about Speech-Language Therapy at Easterseals

Assistive Technology Therapy for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder

Assistive Technology (AT) at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley improves the functional capabilities of children with disabilities through the implementation of strategies, technologies, and products. For example, AT can assist children who need help expressing their thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. By making it easier for the child to communicate, it can reduce frustrations for the child and his or her family.

Learn More About Assistive Technology at Easterseals

Sensory Processing Disorder Support at our Medical Diagnostic Clinic

The Medical Diagnostic Clinic at our Villa Park Center is for families who are seeking a multi-disciplinary medical diagnostic evaluation for their child. Through a partnership with the University of Chicago, this evaluation is conducted by an experienced team of professionals comprised of Peter J. Smith, MD, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician; highly-trained specialists in occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, developmental therapy, and audiology; and a parent liason from Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley. This partnership provides a strong, cohesive team specializing in early diagnosis of the young child.

In addition to our Medical Diagnostic Clinic, Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley offers specialized clinics for Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders and a range of other conditions and needs. Learn more about our specialized clinics.

More Treatments for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder

Support for the Whole Family: Parent-to-Parent and Sibling Support

Just like a GPS helps you navigate unfamiliar streets, our family services team helps parents and families navigate this new and unfamiliar path.  We offer educational resources, networking opportunities and social activities for children, families and caregivers.  

Our sibling services provide much needed support to both the typically developing sibling and the sibling with disabilities.

Learn More about Family Services

Support for the Whole Family: Inclusive Child Care

The Lily Garden Child Care Center at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley in Villa Park is an inclusive daycare that welcomes children with and without disabilities. Our mission is to foster independence, compassion, knowledge and respect for all children. We are committed to providing an environment where all families are valued, supported and encouraged.

Learn More about the Lily Garden Child Care


Powered by Blackbaud
nonprofit software