Welcome to OT Kay’s Imaginative Play!
Hi, I’m OT Kay! (Kathryn Windisch)
I am an occupational therapist (OT) who has worked in school and outpatient clinic settings and a Mom of 3 incredible children!
My goal is to provide individualized occupational therapy services in the comfort of a child’s home or familiar community settings. By involving parents and caregivers in every session, therapy becomes meaningful, practical, and easy to carry over into everyday life.
Through creative, play-based activities, I help children build the skills they need for daily routines, school success, emotional regulation and increased independence/ participation in activities that are meaningful to them.
As opportunities for free and outdoor play continue to decline, many children are missing experiences that support their development. My mission is to create fun and engaging therapy that encourages self confidence, independence, and lifelong learning through play.
Why Imaginative Play?
Participating in imaginative play helps children learn a wide array of skills including play schemes, problem-solving, gross motor and fine motor skills, social and emotional development.
I regularly hear from parents and school officials that children are being exposed to technology at earlier ages than in previous generations and that screen time has been prioritized over imaginative play.
Research continues to show the benefits of imaginative play and how crucial it is to let a child learn through play within natural environments. Through free play children learn intrinsic motivation (what gives them joy), learn how to make friends and experience a variety of emotions, and learn important life skills.
What are your memories of imaginative play?
Can you imagine yourself zooming into space on your bike or playing dress-up pretending to be your favorite role model? Did you have fun drawing with chalk on sidewalks? Maybe you loved to play outdoor games with neighborhood kids learning how to coordinate your body with hopscotch, jump rope, tag or did you enjoy being a part of a community through team sports?
Consider how those play experiences have shaped you as an adult. These are all powerful interactions and experiences that can help build and shape healthy communication skills and positive attitudes for young kids.
OT Kay’s Imaginative Play – Services Offered
Occupational Therapy Evaluations & Treatment Sessions now accepting new clients
Occupational therapy services might be right for your child if they have difficulties with:
- Fine and visual motor skills
- Praxis and coordination
- Executive functioning skills
- Self-care and ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)
- Social-emotional
- Sensory Processing
Interested in occupational therapy services?
Services take place in the child’s home or community setting, as requested by the parent.
Skilled occupational therapy services require a referral from a pediatrician before evaluation can begin. The therapist provides a superbill once a month or it can be provided more frequently if requested by family ahead of time.
Why opt for mobile OT services instead of visiting a clinic?
- Services happen in the most natural environment with family members present.
- Flexibility with the child and the family’s schedule
- Increased opportunities to educate caretakers, parents, and siblings
- Increase success with carry over with skills
What is a superbill?
Depending on your out-of-network benefits, you may be eligible for reimbursement from your insurance provider.
A superbill is a receipt of services that have already been rendered. I recommend calling your insurance company beforehand to see if they will reimburse for pediatric occupational therapy services.
One-To-One Parental Support – 45-Minute Virtual Meeting + Write Up
This service is helpful for:
Troubleshooting behavior patterns
Coming up with age-appropriate co-regulation or self-regulation strategies
Assisting with creating a functional morning or evening routine
$75 per Session