What therapy services does Lumiere Children's Therapy provide?

Lumiere Children's Therapy offers comprehensive pediatric services, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), social work, early intervention, autism testing, teletherapy, and a therapeutic preschool. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to create personalized treatment plans that support every child's unique developmental journey.

At what age can my child begin therapy?

We serve children from birth through 18 years of age. Early intervention can help address developmental delays before they become more significant, while older children benefit from therapy that supports communication, learning, motor development, emotional regulation, and independence throughout childhood and adolescence.

How do you determine the right therapy plan for my child?

Every child begins with a comprehensive evaluation completed by a licensed therapist. We assess developmental skills, discuss your concerns and goals, and use standardized assessments when appropriate. Based on the results, our team creates a personalized treatment plan that evolves as your child grows and reaches new milestones.

Can my child receive more than one therapy service at the same location?

Yes. Because Lumiere Children's Therapy offers multiple pediatric therapy services under one roof, children can receive coordinated care from speech, occupational, physical, behavioral, and social work professionals. This collaborative approach improves communication among therapists and creates a more consistent experience for families.

Does Lumiere Children's Therapy accept insurance?

We work with many major insurance providers and help families understand their available benefits before therapy begins. Our experienced administrative team assists with insurance verification, claim submissions, billing questions, and payment options, making the process as simple and transparent as possible for parents and caregivers.

What should we expect during our first therapy appointment?

Your first visit focuses on understanding your child's strengths, developmental needs, and family goals. A licensed therapist will complete an evaluation, answer your questions, and explain recommended services. You'll leave with a clear understanding of the next steps and a personalized treatment plan designed for your child.

Why do families choose Lumiere Children's Therapy?

Families choose Lumiere Children's Therapy because we provide individualized care through a collaborative team of experienced pediatric specialists. From evaluations and insurance guidance to ongoing therapy and family education, we're committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that helps children build lifelong skills and confidence.

How can I schedule an evaluation at Lumiere Children's Therapy?

Scheduling an evaluation is quick and straightforward. Simply call our office, send us an email, or complete the contact form on our website. Our friendly team will guide you through every step, including insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and preparing for your child's first visit so you can get started with confidence.

August 1, 2016

Child Therapy: The Listening Program®

The Listening Program® is a National Association for Child Development (NACD) Approach that aims towards improving auditory tonal processing in both adults and children. The Listening Program® (TLP) plays classical music through high quality headphones to improve brain fitness, reduce sensory sensitivities, and help people feel comfortable in their everyday environment. Brain fitness is defined as the brain’s ability to improve over time by engaging in healthy sound practices. Our therapists in Chicago at Lumiere Children’s Therapy use this child therapy approach to improve sensory awareness, speech production, attention span, and language development.

Child Therapy Approach
TLP is a common child therapy approach for speech and occupational therapists. There are many different programs and lessons within TLP that can be individualized towards your own child’s needs. The therapists will create a listening schedule for your child and measure his or hers progress throughout the program. Depending on your child’s goals, TLP is typically used between 9-30 minutes a day for 5 days a week.

This TLP approach generally will last for about 20-40 weeks. The therapist can make modifications during the program as they see fit to ensure the absolute best results possible.

Who uses it?
Our occupational therapists in Chicago recommend TLP for children who are hypersensitive to sound, hyposensitive to sound, sensory sensitive, and ADHD. Our speech therapists in Chicago recommend TLP for children that have difficulties with speech production as well as receptive and/or expressive language skills. The therapists have seen very successful results with this program. TLP is designed to improve listening, sensory function, learning, speech and language, reading, attention, memory, auditory processing, the ability to process specific frequencies of sound, vestibular function, and sound sensitivity.

The Listening Program® Equipment
TLP is designed for at home use so the children can feel comfort in their own environments. They recommend using quality headphones especially their Waves multi-sensory system. (http://a.advancedbrain.com/tlp/tlp_products_equip.jsp).

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Resources:

“The Listening Program (TLP).” The National Association for Child Development. Advanced Brain Technologies, n.d. Web. 15 July 2015. “The Listening Program.” The Listening Program. Advanced Brain Technologies, n.d. Web. 15 July 2015.

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Vasilikitsa “Kitsa” Antonopoulos

Vasilikitsa “Kitsa” Antonopoulos, MA, CCC-SLP/L is a licensed speech-language pathologist with over two decades of experience supporting children and families. After earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Louis University, she gained deep clinical expertise working across pediatric hospitals, early intervention programs, and autism therapy settings.

In 2010, Kitsa founded Lumiere Children’s Therapy to create a holistic, collaborative space where children could receive personalized, multidisciplinary care. Her vision continues to guide Lumiere’s dedicated team of therapists, offering speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapy and more, to help every child reach their fullest potential.