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Sensory Kids Iowa Therapy Services

Occupational Therapy

in North Liberty

, Iowa

Therapist Category: Occupational Therapy

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About Sensory Kids Iowa Therapy Services

Sensory Kids Iowa Therapy Services is a pediatric therapy clinic in North Liberty, Iowa, providing occupational therapy and speech-language services in a sensory-enriched setting. The clinic supports children and families across Eastern Iowa, with families traveling in from areas such as Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Ames. Services are designed for kids who are having difficulty with areas such as sensory processing, coordination, daily routines, social skills, behavior, development, communication, and feeding. Sensory Kids Iowa emphasizes a family-centered experience, inviting caregivers to participate and collaborate on goals while also leaving time for therapist feedback and home carryover strategies.

Occupational therapy at Sensory Kids Iowa looks at the whole child and uses play and sensory exploration to build skills. The clinic highlights approaches and programs such as DIR Floortime, sensory integration, Interactive Metronome, an interoception awareness program, and sensory regulation supports that address big emotions and impulsive behavior. Sessions may include sensory gym activities and tabletop work, and the team also supports fine motor and handwriting-related skills. Families can also access intensive therapy options designed to increase visit frequency over a shorter time period. When appropriate, the clinic notes that therapists may provide off-site consultations or sessions in a home or school context within a limited radius of the clinic.

Sensory Kids Iowa also offers feeding therapy, including a structured Food School program based on the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach, supporting concerns such as picky eating, food anxiety, and safe eating skills. Infant feeding therapy is also available for baby feeding concerns. The clinic was founded by occupational therapist Teresa Grueter, and the team includes occupational therapists and assistants such as Kathy Barnhart, COTA/L (Clinic Director), Tess Mayer, OTR/L, Ashley Brandt, OTD, OTR/L, and Mary Scheck, MOTR/L (Feeding Specialist).

Conditions Treated, Specialties & Treatment Types

Who they treat:

General Family Infants Pediatric

Conditions Treated:

ADHD and Learning Difficulties Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD / Dyspraxia)Developmental Delays Emotional Regulation Difficulties Executive Functioning Difficulties Fine Motor Delay Handwriting Difficulties School Readiness Challenges Self-Care Difficulties (Dressing/Feeding/Toileting)Sensory Processing Disorders

Clinical Focuses:

Autism and ADHD Functional Support Emotional Regulation Support Executive Functioning Support Home-Based / Mobile Occupational Therapy Pediatric Development Sensory Integration and Modulation

Treatment Types:

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Retraining Emotional Regulation Therapy Environmental Modification Executive Function Coaching Fine Motor Skill Training Handwriting Intervention Home-Based OT Intervention Play-Based Therapy School-Based Interventions Sensory Integration Therapy

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Contact Details & Directions

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+1 319-626-2257

5 E Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317

Open Hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 08:00 – 18:00

Tuesday: 08:00 – 18:00

Wednesday: 08:00 – 18:00

Thursday: 08:00 – 18:00

Friday: 08:00 – 18:00

Saturday: Closed

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Accessibility & Features:

Appointments recommended Credit cards Debit cards Restroom Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Frequently Asked Questions

The clinic asks families to complete intake paperwork before the initial appointment. Caregivers may also be asked to bring examples such as handwriting or drawing, and for feeding concerns, specific foods may be requested so the therapist can observe different textures. Children should wear comfortable clothes that allow movement and can get a bit messy.

The first visit is an initial evaluation that typically takes about 60 minutes. The therapist discusses the child’s background and your priorities, then observes your child in spaces such as the sensory gym or a private room using activities to better understand sensory needs, motor skills, communication, and the ability to follow directions. The therapist reviews preliminary recommendations at the end, and additional standardized testing or questionnaires may be suggested.

The clinic notes that session length is generally 60 minutes for occupational therapy and 30 minutes for speech therapy, and the content of each session can change based on goals, caregiver feedback, and the child’s needs that day.

Sensory Kids Iowa states it is in-network only with BlueCross BlueShield. Families may also choose private pay, and the clinic can provide a superbill receipt for families who want to self-submit out-of-network claims.

A referral is not required to begin therapy when paying out of pocket at this private fee-based clinic. If you plan to use insurance reimbursement or self-submit to insurance using a superbill, the clinic indicates a physician order is required.

Yes. When needed, the clinic offers off-site consultations or sessions in the home or school setting, noting that off-site visits are limited to a 5-mile radius of the clinic and families should confirm their school permits outside consultants.

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