Empowering
Children of All
Abilities to Play

More, Do More,
and Achieve More

kid.nec.tiv.i.ty (kid, nek' tivedē) noun

The innate capacity for children to develop, strengthens, and increase connections in response to a nurturing environment and experiences.

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WHY CHOOSE US?

Kidnectivity is where science, innovation, play, and compassion merge to create therapeutic excellence.

As our name implies, we have a foundational belief that children create, strengthen and increase connections in response to nurturing, playful, and safe environments. At Kidnectivity, we help kids find their passion for participation in play and life.

We merge this belief into a collaborative environment where families and therapists work together as a team to share and grow. Our whole family approach means we work with you, your child, siblings, and caregivers so that gains are made, not just in the clinic setting but in your child's daily life. Working as a team, our goal is to empower each child to reach their fullest potential.

Our expert clinicians continuously merge current science, innovation, and clinical skills to produce an individually tailored and effective therapy plan. Quality is of the utmost importance and is continuously delivered by experienced and supported therapists, as a therapist and parent-owned clinic.

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OUR SERVICES

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability—occupational therapists address motor, visual-perceptive, cognitive, and sensory-processing skills. Pediatric occupational therapy treatment helps children be as independent as possible in all areas of their lives.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Physical therapy provides services to improve mobility, increase muscle strength and endurance, develop or restore function, alleviate pain, and promote our clients' overall health and wellness. They collaborate with families to promote the child’s ability to function independently and optimize movement for lifelong meaningful participation in their community.

SOCIAL GROUPS

Designed to promote social development and reinforce new skills while embracing the individuality of each child.

An occupational therapist and additional team members lead the small, intimate group in a playful, supportive environment.

The group's goals are to help children develop social and play skills through games and arts and crafts.

INTENSIVES

Looking to make a functional change for an individual child, intensive therapy programs are developed around each child's and family's unique needs and strengths. After a thorough evaluation, specific functional and measurable goals are established at the beginning of each intensive and used to develop a plan. Intensives may or may not combine OT and PT.

CLASSES

We offer tummy time, mommy and me sessions, yoga, cooking, and self-regulation via The Alert Program, and more for kids. For parents, we offer seminars on focused topics such as sensory integration, nutrition, current healthcare trends, baby development, Etc. Please get in touch with us if you are interested in one of our classes.

SUMMER CAMPS

Our summer camps merge principles of a focused intensive into a fun group setting. Although each child is working on individual goals, the group setting and activities increase motivation, cooperation, peer interaction, and the overall playful environment. Depending on the needs and strengths of the child, camps will vary on a group and individual activities. Occupational therapy and physical therapy components can create a personalized program.

OUR TEAM

DAGMARA COOKE, MOT, OTR/L, C/NDT

Dagmara received her Masters of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University in 2013. As a native of Poland, she is adept at working with individuals with diverse backgrounds and employs a multicultural approach in her treatment. Dagmara completed her NDT/Bobath (neurodevelopmental treatment) certification in the management and treatment of children with cerebral palsy and other neuromotor disorders. Dagmara enjoys the outdoors, has a deep passion for dancing and other fine arts. 

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LISA VALENTIN

Claudia is a proud graduate of Marquette Universty in Physical Therapy. Having practiced pediatric physical therapy for over twenty five years, she has had the privlidge of meeting and working with many great kids and their families. She lives in the suburbs with her family, four boys and her husband.  At home, she enjoys baking, cooking for her boys, and running to enjoy the outdoors. 

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Krishna graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and
Midwestern University with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Krishna developed a
passion and interest in Occupational Therapy as it was a profession that emphasized
being connected and holistic in terms of fulfilling and maintaining her client’s lifelong
dreams. As a pediatric therapist, she loves to see the progress, big or small, leading to
joy and gratification on the child’s face when they see what they can do.
Through her fieldwork experiences, capstone project, and diverse background, she has
gained insight into the importance of working with the child, their family, and the
interdisciplinary team as a unit. They are all affected and involved in the child’s life in
more ways than we realize. She uses play and relationship building to build rapport and
gain the child’s trust to keep them engaged and motivated throughout the process. In
her free time, Krishna enjoys spending time outdoors, playing sports, making crafts, and
hanging out with her family.

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Heather has been practicing pediatric OT for the last 10+ years.  She received her master's at Rush University and her post-professional doctorate at Texas Women’s University.  Heather became interested in occupational therapy at a very young age, 14, when her great-uncle had to receive services after experiencing multiple strokes.  She could see OT's effects on her uncle’s life and those around him.  Heather has always been interested in working in the pediatric field and found her niche working with children with special needs as an undergraduate.  She quickly recognized OT's influences on children's social, emotional, and physical well-being and knew that was the career path for her.

Heather has practiced in various settings, including outpatient clinics, schools, clients’ homes, and daycares.  She has worked with patients ranging from 3 months to 24 years old, with a wide range of diagnoses including but not limited to, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, sensory processing disorder, traumatic brain injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Spina bifida, Down Syndrome, and learning disabilities.  Heather specializes in sensory integration, DIR/Floortime, social-emotional skills, executive functioning skills, visual perceptual skills, and early intervention.

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CLARE GIUFFRIDA PHD, MS, OTR/L, C/NDT, FAOTA

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