Sensory Kids Iowa

09/02/2026

Could your child benefit from Occupational Therapy (OT) to be more successful at school, even if they don’t qualify for school-based services?

At Sensory Kids, our outpatient occupational therapists look at the 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚 child to build skills that support success at school, at home, and in the community.

💡 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐓 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬.

School-based OT focuses on helping a child access and participate in their educational program. A child doing well academically might not qualify for school-based OT, but may still benefit from outpatient OT.

OT can help with:

✏️ Fine motor skills and handwriting
✂️ Coordination and motor planning
👟 Self-care and independence
🎧 Sensory processing and regulation
🧠 Emotional and body awareness
🗓️ Organization, routines, and transitions
👀 Visual-motor skills
💪 Postural control and body awareness

Contact us to schedule an evaluation!

07/02/2026

Wishing our Sensory Kids families a safe and happy 4th of July!

The clinic will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2026.

07/02/2026

Stay cool, Sensory Kids families!

With this Midwest heat wave, it’s a good time to talk about interoception: the sensory system that helps kids notice body signals like feeling hot, thirsty, tired, sweaty, dizzy, or needing a break.

Some children may not notice these clues until they are already overheated or dysregulated. Offer water early, build in cool-down breaks, check in with simple body questions, choose shade or indoor play, and watch for signs of overheating.

07/02/2026

Let’s talk about the BOOM.

Fireworks can be exciting, but for kids with auditory sensitivities, the noise can feel overwhelming.

A little planning can make the 4th of July calmer and more enjoyable.

Prepared + supported = more fun for everyone.




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06/28/2026

☀️ Pool Party Reminder! 6/28/26☀️

It’s not too late to join us for our
Sensory Kids Family Appreciation Night private pool party!

📍 Coralville Community Aquatic Center
⏰ 6:15–7:45 PM
💦 FREE for Sensory Kids families past and present

🌞 It is going to be HOT and HUMID, so please plan ahead. Coralville Pool does not allow coolers, but families are strongly encouraged to bring water bottles and snacks as needed.

We can’t wait to swim, play, and connect with our Sensory Kids community! 💙

06/23/2026

Please help us welcome Traci to the Sensory Kids Team!

Traci is entering her 13th year as an OT and returning to the Iowa City area after serving as the Director of Occupational Therapy at a pediatric outpatient clinic in Pacific Grove, CA for the past year. She is the mom of 3 neurodivergent boys with her youngest having his own “medical miracle” story. She knows first-hand the advocacy, education, and acceptance it takes to navigate such a journey. Traci is passionate about mind-body integration; the art and science of self-regulation; sensory processing and its impact on ideation, motor planning, and praxis; environmental design with aging in place concepts; therapeutic horseback riding, and gardening. She even rescues and grows orchids!

06/19/2026

When summer rolls around, some kids’ nervous systems might suddenly start searching for input where they used to have it during the school year.

So this is your sign to get outside and soak up that sun 😉☀️

05/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new Speech Therapist to Sensory Kids!

“My name is Lizabeth Devereux. I attended the University of Northern Iowa. Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband, Isaac, and our two labs, Waylon and Honey. I enjoy reading/listening to audiobooks, fishing, and kayaking. I love the outdoors! I look forward to meeting families and clients within the next couple weeks!”

05/06/2026