KIDS CAN PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL, SPEECH & COUNSELING SERVICES
Providing quality therapy services to Atlanta for over 18 years
WELCOME TO KIDS CAN
At Kids Can Therapy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.
That’s why we offer a wide range of pediatric occupational therapy, speech therapy (speech-language pathology), and counseling services to help children of all ages and abilities overcome challenges and thrive at home, at school, and in their relationships.
Our team of experienced and compassionate therapists is dedicated to providing your child with the highest quality care and support.
We work closely with you and your child to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets their individual needs and goals.
We are committed to helping your child succeed, and we will be there to support you every step of the way.
WE HELP KIDS WHO EXPERIENCE
Occupational Therapy
- Poor writing, drawing, or cutting skills
- Difficulty holding a pencil properly
- Poorly established hand dominance
- Sensitivity to clothing texture, tags, or seams
- Distress over daily hygiene tasks
- Avoidance of messy activities such as finger paint and glue
- Withdrawal or aggressive reaction to being touched or bumped unexpectedly
- Sensitivity to loud noises or difficulties in noisy environments
- Limited tolerance for varied food textures
- Poor coordination or clumsy and awkward movement
- Muscle weakness
- Difficulty sitting appropriately at desk, dinner table, or on floor in circle time
- High activity levels, “constant” movement, or excessive fidgeting
- Impulsive, difficulties with attention
- Strong unexpected emotional outbursts, meltdowns, or tantrums
- Anxiety or rigidity, avoidance of new things, difficulties with changes in routines
Speech Therapy
- Articulation Disorders: Difficulty in pronouncing sounds or words correctly, such as lisping.
- Fluency Disorders: Including stuttering, which involves disruptions in the normal flow of speech.
- Voice Disorders: Conditions affecting the pitch, volume, or quality of the voice, such as hoarseness or vocal nodules.
- Language Disorders: Difficulty understanding or using words, sentences, or concepts. This may include expressive and receptive language disorders.
- Apraxia of Speech: A motor speech disorder where the brain has difficulty coordinating the movements needed for speech.
- Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia): Difficulty with chewing and swallowing, which can occur due to various medical conditions.
- Autism Spectrum Disorders: Speech therapy can help children with ASD improve their communication skills.
- Developmental Delays: Speech therapy can assist children who are not meeting typical speech and language milestones.
- Social Communication Disorders: Difficulty with social interaction and understanding nonverbal cues.
- Accent Modification: Helping individuals modify their accent for improved clarity in communication.
- Cleft Lip and Palate: Speech therapy can help children born with these conditions improve speech and resonance.
- Selective Mutism: A condition where a child does not speak in certain situations or to certain people.
- Anxiety, excessive worry, fears, or difficulty separating from parents
- Strong emotions that feel overwhelming or difficult to manage
- Frequent meltdowns, anger, irritability, or emotional outbursts
- Sadness, withdrawal, low motivation, or symptoms of depression
- Low self-esteem, poor confidence, or negative self-talk
- Behavioral challenges at home, at school, or in the community
- Difficulty expressing feelings, needs, or stressful experiences
- ADHD-related frustration, impulsivity, or difficulty coping with demands
- Rigidity, perfectionism, repetitive worries, or difficulty with change
- OCD symptoms, intrusive thoughts, or compulsive behaviors
- Trauma, frightening experiences, or ongoing stress
- Grief, loss, divorce, relocation, or other family transitions
- School stress, school avoidance, academic pressure, or test anxiety
- Friendship difficulties, peer conflict, bullying, or social anxiety
- Difficulty developing healthy coping skills and resilience
- Parent-child conflict or family communication challenges
What an incredible loving group Kids Can is! My son started this process nervous and closed off and in such a short time, we saw results we could have never imagined...and it was his favorite part of his week. I never imagined getting a call so soon that he no longer needs to attend but the work done was done so well and with so much love
Mom of 7 year-old boyBuckhead, GA 
Emily at Kids Can is a rock star! When [name withheld] began OT in fall 2017 at 17 years old he had a long list of diagnoses which despite years of doctors and therapies had only gotten worse. Added to his autism and Tourette’s was a form of ticcing that would last for days and had even resulted in hospitalization. Since [name withheld] was unable to predict the attacks he had become a recluse. Emily immediately saw what no one else ever had! [name withheld] had an undiagnosed vestibular condition that was drastically affecting every area of his life. Tasks that so many of us take for granted such as standing still, turning your head from side to side and even laying down created such a devastating imbalance the only way [name withheld] body could stabilize was to severely tic. Emily’s gentleness and sincere understanding of the problem has changed [name withheld] life! She developed a plan just for him and progress was immediately noticeable. In the span of a year my son went from his whole world consisting of his room with almost no outside contact to eagerly diving into new and challenging experiences. Over the summer 2018, [name withheld] went tubing on the lake, hiked on uneven ground, and even climbed on a wall to look into a ravine at Tallulah Falls. There aren’t words for the happiness you feel when you see your child feeling confident! We’ve got more work ahead of us as [name withheld] sensory issue isn’t limited to vestibular. He also has olfactory, visual, and auditory issues and Emily has created plans for it all. Excited doesn’t begin to describe how we feel about the road ahead of us. After years of being “stuck in the mud” we have finally gained traction and we couldn’t have done it without Kids Can!
Mom of 17 year-old boySuwanee, GA
I just want to tell you how impressed I have been with Emily so far. She is so knowledgeable on the topic of sensory defensiveness and has spent extra time preparing to meet [name withheld] today. She asked me ahead of time what makes [name withheld] light up. I shared with her we are planning a glow in the dark birthday sleepover for her. Emily told [name withheld] at their intro that at some point they are going to play a glow in the dark game. [name withheld] smiled so big...makes my heart happy to work with someone who is so passionate and cares as much as I do about making a connection. Thanks for everything so far. I’m very impressed.
Mom of 8 year-old girlRoswell, GA
My 5-year-old son, [name withheld], has been at Kids Can for almost 2 years. To say that occupational therapy at Kids Can has changed our lives is an understatement. We didn’t know anything about sensory integration therapy, but we were at our wits end with our sweet child; we were willing to do anything! Our therapist, Rachael, has been absolutely incredible. She not only has the patience of a saint, but she equipped my husband and me with the tools we need to help [name withheld] be as successful as possible in OT. We made very small changes in how we parent and added some OT techniques to our daily routine. [name withheld] has made wonderful strides! Before OT, [name withheld] was anxious and unpredictable. Fun things like birthday parties stressed us out beyond belief. But after just a few months, we noticed a HUGE change in [name withheld]. He was less anxious, and we could predict and therefore anticipate his behavior. Kids Can not only helped [name withheld], they helped our entire family. We are forever indebted to the wonderful therapists at Kids Can!
Mom of 5 year-old boyAtlanta, GA
Our 6.5 year old was initially diagnosed at 4 years old with fine motor delays and sensory processing disorder. After spending several months receiving services in a hospital setting, we decided to switch to Kids Can. This was a life changing decision...he made more progress in 1 month at Kids Can than he did in the six months at the other therapy office. As time marched on, our son was eventually also diagnosed with ADHD & dyslexia. We have worked with two therapists over the course of 3 years and we love them both. The therapists spend so much time explaining occupational therapy, their process, and specifically how it relates to your child. What was initially a series of very overwhelming diagnoses, became manageable largely due to our therapists. In addition to working with our son, they have taken the time to teach us useful tools to use at home and school. They have helped us develop and implement accommodations for school as well as a behavior system for home. Our son’s needs have shifted over time and our therapists have been by our side the entire time. They have the ability to connect with our child when many others can not. In addition to being gifted occupational therapists, they are also kind, compassionate people. We wholeheartedly recommend Kids Can and would gladly talk to any parents that might like a parent perspective.
Mom of 6.5 year-old boyBrookhaven, GA