About
Tampa Kids Therapy offers occupational therapy and behavioral services to foster development of skills through play. The practice states that interactive and sensory-rich learning is the most effective way to approach each child's individual strengths and challenges.
- Sensory-rich learning
- Collaborative, individualized approach
Concerns they commonly address
Sensory processing
Sensory processing is described on the site as the foundation of all learning.
Classroom and home behaviors
The practice offers individual services, parent coaching, school consultations and group services to teach skills such as self control and listening skills.
Services
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy aims to promote independence and success for the child at home, school and in the community.
Behavior coaching
Behavior coaching sessions are conducted by Applied Behavior Analysts for caregivers to provide parenting strategies.
Classroom consultations
School-based support using ABA strategies works alongside teachers to identify challenges and implement positive strategies.
Handwriting and fine motor skills
Handwriting programs focus on legibility, spacing, sentence structure and organizational skills.
Sensory and social programs
Programs give children of similar ages instruction and practice in skills for successful interactions with peers.
Summer camps
Summer camp programs encourage writing, motor, phonics and perceptual abilities.
Founder
Lori Kersting
Founded Tampa Kids Therapy in 2009. Lori believes in fostering independence, self-confidence and well-being through an individualized, collaborative approach that is important to each family's goals. With over 20 years experience in pediatrics, she brings extensive training across developmental, sensory and social emotional therapies.
What to know before contacting
Who it sees
Children.
Care setting
In person in 3801 S Manhattan Ave S, Tampa, Florida 33629.
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