Helping children build skills for everyday life.
Individualized pediatric occupational therapy helping children gain confidence, independence, and joy in the things that matter most.
Get to know us
Lakeside Occupational Therapy, PLLC specializes in helping children thrive through play and purposeful activities. We are dedicated to empower kids to develop essential skills for daily life. We address fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and self-care challenges, creating personalized treatment plans that foster independence, confidence, and joyful participation in all aspects of childhood.
Why Lake County families choose Lakeside
Child-Centered Care
Every child is unique. We get to know your child’s strengths, interests, and challenges before we ever write a plan — so sessions feel engaging, never one-size-fits-all.
Evidence-Based, Play-Focused Therapy
Children learn best through play. We pair research-supported interventions with activities kids actually want to do, building motor skills, regulation, and independence along the way.
A Whole-Child Approach
Sensory processing, motor development, attention, emotions, and environment all work together. We treat the whole child, not a single skill in isolation.
Focused on Real-Life Success
Progress counts when it shows up at home, at school, and on the playground. That carryover into everyday life is the goal of every session.
A Supportive Partnership with Families
Parents know their children best. You’ll get practical strategies, honest communication, and home recommendations so you feel confident between visits.
How We Can Help
Every therapy journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation — a full look at reflexes, motor skills, sensory processing, and daily routines, followed by a written report with measurable goals. From there, therapy may focus on:
Sensory Processing Support
Sounds, textures, and busy rooms can feel like a lot. We help kids understand their sensory needs and build strategies that work in real life.
Fine Motor Development
Pencil grasp, scissors, hand strength, buttons and zippers — the small-hand skills behind schoolwork, self-care, and play.
Handwriting Support
Letter formation, spacing, grasp, and speed — plus the posture and motor skills underneath. Legible writing, and the classroom confidence that follows.
Emotional Regulation & Self-Regulation
Big feelings, easier days. Children learn to read their body’s signals and use calming strategies, with co-regulation until they can do it on their own.
Executive Function & Attention
Planning, remembering, starting, and finishing — the skills behind homework, chores, and following multi-step directions.
Daily Living Skills
Dressing, toileting, grooming, mealtimes, and morning routines. Independence in the moments that matter most at home.
Visual-Motor & Visual-Perceptual Skills
Eye-hand coordination, copying shapes, visual scanning — the foundation for handwriting, reading readiness, and sports.
Primitive Reflex Integration
Retained reflexes can quietly affect posture, balance, handwriting, and attention. We screen for them and use movement-based therapy when it helps.
Parent Coaching
You’re part of the plan. Home activity ideas, visual supports, and sensory strategies so progress keeps going between sessions.
Contact Us
Let’s talk about what you’re seeing and whether occupational therapy may be a good fit for your child. There’s no cost to ask, and no obligation to book.