Occupational Therapy

Helping You or Your Child Build Confidence, Independence, and Everyday Life Skills

At Pioneer Therapy, we understand how frustrating it can be when everyday tasks feel overwhelming. Whether it’s a child struggling with handwriting or sensory overload, or an adult recovering from an illness or injury, our experienced occupational therapists are here to help.

We provide compassionate, evidence-based occupational therapy for children and adults — right where you need it: in your home, at school or daycare, via Telehealth, or at one of our welcoming Chicago clinic locations.

Specialized Treatments

Fine Motor & Handwriting Interventions

• Handwriting Without Tears®

• Size Matters® Handwriting Program

• Loops and Other Groups

• Visual-Motor Integration Activities

• Strengthening Exercises for Grip and Dexterity

• Scissor Skills & Pre-Writing Development

• Adaptive Pencil Grips & Writing Tools

• Multi-Sensory Letter Formation Techniques

• Keyboarding & Technology Access Training

Sensory Integration & Processing Techniques

• Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI)

• Sensory Diet Development

• Wilbarger Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive Technique (Brushing Protocol)

• Therapeutic Listening®

• Astronaut Training (Vestibular-Auditory-Visual Protocol)

• Zones of Regulation®

• Alert Program (“How Does Your Engine Run?”)

• Sensory-Based Feeding Therapy

• Heavy Work Activities

• Tactile & Proprioceptive Input Integration

• Vestibular Processing Activities (e.g., swinging, spinning, balance)

Self-Care & Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• Task Analysis & Step-by-Step Instruction

• Dressing & Toileting Skills Training

• Adaptive Equipment Training (e.g., dressing aids, utensils)

• Feeding & Mealtime Independence

• Visual Schedules and Routine Building

• Bathing & Hygiene Skills Support

• Toothbrushing & Grooming Habits

• Toilet Training Programs

• Executive Functioning Support for Daily Routines

Executive Function & Cognitive Skills

• Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP)

• Visual Schedules & Checklists

• Planning & Organizational Skills

• Working Memory Activities

• Task Initiation & Completion Strategies

• Time Management Tools (timers, planners)

• Behavioral Regulation Programs

• Environmental Modification & Sensory Supports

• School/Work Accommodation Support (504s/IEPs)

Emotional Regulation & Mental Health Support

• Zones of Regulation®

• Social Thinking® Strategies

• Mindfulness & Breathing Techniques

• Emotional Labeling & Expression Activities

• Coping Skill Toolkits

• Safe Spaces & Regulation Corners

• Sensory Calming Strategies

• Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (in collaboration with mental health professionals)

Play-Based & Developmental Therapies (Pediatrics)

• DIR®/Floortime Model

• Play Therapy Techniques

• Child-Led Play-Based Intervention

• Developmental Milestone Training

• Motor Planning & Praxis Development

• Toy Rotation & Therapeutic Play Strategies

• Social Play & Peer Interaction Practice

• Parent Coaching for Play & Daily Function

Visual Perception & Visual-Motor Integration

• Visual Scanning & Tracking Exercises

• Eye-Hand Coordination Tasks

• Visual Discrimination & Figure-Ground Activities

• Letter & Shape Recognition

• Puzzle Play & Manipulatives

• Visual Closure & Spatial Awareness Training

• Adaptive Materials for Visual Processing Disorders

Feeding Therapy (Oral-Motor & Sensory-Based)

• SOS Approach to Feeding®

• Beckman Oral Motor Protocol

• Texture Progression & Food Chaining

• Sequential Oral Sensory Hierarchies

• Adaptive Utensil Training

• Parent/Caregiver Feeding Coaching

• Picky Eating & Food Aversions Management

• Postural Control for Feeding

Adaptive Equipment & Assistive Technology

• Fine Motor Aids (e.g., pencil grips, adapted scissors)

• Adaptive Seating & Positioning

• Mobility Aids (walkers, wheelchairs, gait trainers)

• Bathroom Safety Tools (grab bars, shower chairs)

• Communication Boards (with SLP collaboration)

• Sensory Integration Tools (weighted blankets, fidgets)

• Universal Design Modifications at Home or School

Adult & Geriatric OT Treatments

• Functional Task Training for ADLs & IADLs

• Fall Prevention & Home Safety Assessments

• Stroke & TBI Rehabilitation

• Joint Protection & Energy Conservation

• Adaptive Strategies for Arthritis & Chronic Pain

• Memory Aids for Cognitive Decline (labels, routines)

• Mobility & Transfer Training

• Aging-in-Place Planning

• Caregiver Training & Support

Who We Help

Our licensed occupational therapists support children, teens, and adults facing a wide range of challenges, including:

• Developmental delays and coordination difficulties

• Sensory processing disorder and sensory integration challenges

• Fine motor skill delays (e.g., handwriting, scissor use, grasping)

• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

• ADHD and executive functioning support

• Difficulties with daily routines (dressing, feeding, toileting)

• Emotional regulation and behavior challenges

• Feeding difficulties (oral motor delays, picky eating, sensory aversions)

• Stroke and brain injury recovery

• Parkinson’s disease and neurological conditions

• Post-surgical rehabilitation

• Chronic pain, arthritis, or mobility issues

• Cognitive decline, memory issues, and aging-related changes

• Training for daily living skills (ADLs) and home safety modifications

Why Families Trust Pioneer Therapy

✅ Family-Centered Care – We involve you every step of the way. Your goals are our goals.
✅ Individualized Treatment Plans – No cookie-cutter care. We tailor therapy to fit your unique needs and lifestyle.
✅ Convenient Therapy Locations – We will support you in our Chicago therapy centers or we’ll bring therapy to you — in-home, schools, daycares, and Telehealth.
✅ Highly Trained Therapists – Our team is passionate, licensed, and experienced in both pediatric and adult care. All of our therapists hold a master degree or higher.
✅ Support Beyond Sessions – We collaborate with teachers, doctors, and caregivers for full-circle support.

Therapy Where You Need It Most

We proudly serve families across Illinois and the Chicagoland area, offering flexible therapy options:

🏠 In-home therapy statewide

🧸 School and daycare-based services

💻 Telehealth for convenience and accessibility

🏢 In-clinic appointments at two Chicago locations:

Lincoln Park
2232 N Clybourn Ave, Suite 3
Chicago, IL 60614

Irving Park
3709 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Discover the Pioneer Therapy Difference

We don’t just treat symptoms — we help individuals thrive. Whether your child needs help staying focused in school, or you’re recovering from a medical condition, our goal is to help you live with more ease, confidence, and independence.