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 8, 2017

Occupational Therapy: Fine Motor Development

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Preschool is a busy time for your child’s fine motor developmental in order to prepare for kindergarten. Between the ages of 3-4 years old, your child should be able to do the following fine motor skills:

Build a tower with small blocks
Draw circle (may not be perfect)
Copy a cross (+)
Use playdough to form balls, snakes, etc.
Imitate you drawing a square
Start to hold a crayon with adult-like grasp.
Start to cut along a straight line
Feed him or herself with spoon and fork
Dress him or herself, but may need help with shirts and jackets

Fine motor development doesn’t need to be boring! Below are some creative ways to help your child develop fine motor skills in preschool.

Fine Motor Activities

Scissor activities: Cutting with scissors is an expected skill for kindergarteners. Encourage your children to practice cutting with children’s scissors at home. Place a sticker in the middle of the page, and have your child cut until they reach the sticker. Here are a few free scissor cutting worksheets:

Combine fine motor with mathematics: As the old saying goes, kill two birds with one stone. By preschool your child is learning his or her numbers, so why not combine number learning with fine motor activities. First, write out numbers 1-10 on Popsicle sticks. Next, have your child add as many elastic rubber bands to each Popsicle stick to match the number

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Color sort: Have your child pick up different colored pom poms with tweezers and color sort into labeled Dixie cups.
Legos:Legos are a fun way for children to manipulate small objects to develop strong grasping skills. Here is a great Lego Challenge for Beginners if your child is first learning to play with Legos.
Dot markers: These fun markers can help a child learn to grasp and use a writing utensil. Let them make up their own pictures with the markers or follow along in this coloring book.
Clothespins: Clothespins are so versatile to incorporate into fine motor activities. Lalymom explains 20 easy clothespin activities for fine motor developments. Most of the activities only need two materials!
Sunflower craft: For a last summer craft, check out this adorable sunflower craft. It combines scissor cutting, gluing, coloring, and manipulating small objects

If you noticed your child falling behind in fine motor development, contact Lumiere’s Children Therapy to consult with one of our occupational therapists.

Resources:

“20+ Simple Hands On Activities That Help Build Fine Motor Skills.” You Clever Monkey, www.youclevermonkey.com/2016/04/fine-motor-skills.html.

Heffron, Claire. “Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers.” The Inspired Treehouse, 18 June 2017, theinspiredtreehouse.com/fine-motor-skills-activities-for-preschoolers/.

“Preschool Developmental Milestones.” Children’s Therapy and Family Resource Centre, www.kamloopschildrenstherapy.org/fine-motor-skills-preschool-milestones.

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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.

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