Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Pediatric Therapy Services in Austin
At KidWorks Therapy Services, we are dedicated to creating solutions that empower children to achieve their unique potential in a nurturing environment. Established in 1999, our clinic integrates Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapy through a relationship-based model rooted in DIR/Floortime principles. Our team of experienced therapists prioritizes family-centered care, tailoring interventions to address sensory integration, developmental delays, and communication challenges. Located in a home-like setting on a tree-shaded hill in South-Central Austin, we focus on emotional and social growth alongside therapeutic progress. We collaborate closely with families to reinforce skills at home, ensuring holistic development.With expertise in sensory processing, feeding therapy, and cognitive enhancement, we serve children from infancy through adolescence. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in specialized programs like the Hanen Program, PROMPT, and PACE, which target speech, motor skills, and learning efficiency. We pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of therapeutic techniques through ongoing education and research partnerships. Our mission remains steadfast: to foster a safe, joyful space where every child can thrive and families feel supported.
Services
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Physical Therapy
Mealtime Solutions
Hanen Program
PACE Program
PROMPT Program
KidTalk Program
Myofunctional Therapy
Parent Support Programs
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in pediatric therapy specialties.
- Our DIR/Floortime-certified therapists prioritize relationship-based interventions.
- We provide comprehensive evaluations with personalized treatment plans.
- Our home-like clinic environment reduces sensory stress for children.
- We integrate family training to reinforce therapeutic progress at home.
Services
Occupational Therapy
Our Occupational Therapy helps children develop sensory processing, motor coordination, and daily living skills. Using play-based interventions, we address handwriting difficulties, sensory integration disorders, and developmental delays. Therapists work closely with families to create home exercise programs that reinforce progress in academic, social, and self-care domains.
Speech Therapy
Specialized Speech Therapy targets articulation disorders, feeding challenges, and communication delays. We employ evidence-based approaches like PROMPT and Hanen techniques to improve verbal expression, social communication, and oral-motor function for children with autism and speech sound disorders.
Physical Therapy
Our Physical Therapy program enhances gross motor skills, balance, and muscle strength through play-based activities. Certified therapists address developmental delays, torticollis, and post-injury rehabilitation using neurodevelopmental treatment techniques tailored to each child's needs.
Mealtime Solutions
This specialized program addresses picky eating, sensory-based feeding issues, and oral-motor difficulties. Using approaches like SOS and Get Permission, therapists help children develop positive relationships with food through structured mealtimes and family involvement.
PACE Program
PACE (Processing and Cognitive Enhancement) strengthens foundational learning skills through one-on-one cognitive training. This 12-week program improves attention, memory, and processing speed for children aged six and older struggling with academic performance.
People
Rebecca Pokluda
Director & Owner
With 25+ years in pediatric therapy, Rebecca founded KidWorks in 1999. She specializes in sensory integration, holding SIPT certification and advanced training in vision therapy, aquatic therapy, and DIR/Floortime methods.
Elizabeth Darwin
Assistant Clinical Director
A speech pathologist with 25+ years experience, Liz specializes in feeding disorders, cleft palate, and autism. She incorporates oral-motor techniques and family-centered approaches, holding NDT and myofascial release certifications.
Tracy Thottam
Speech Therapy Lead
With 20 years in pediatric speech therapy, Tracy focuses on infant feeding, tongue-tie revisions, and responsive feeding practices. She holds certifications in SOFFI Method, PROMPT, and DIR/Floortime approaches.
Audrey Clarke
Physical Therapist
Dr. Clarke specializes in pediatric orthopedics and acute care rehabilitation. Her expertise includes treating torticollis and plagiocephaly, with training in neurodevelopmental treatment and vestibular rehabilitation techniques.
Carla Moore
Pediatric Physical Therapist
A certified NDT therapist with 30+ years experience, Carla focuses on infant development and vestibular system integration. She has completed advanced courses in treating cerebral palsy and neuromotor disorders.
Questions
What ages do you serve?
We treat children from infancy through adolescence, with specialized programs for infants with feeding challenges and teens needing cognitive enhancement.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for private insurance reimbursement and work with families to maximize benefits. Specific coverage details are available upon request.
What makes your therapy approach unique?
Our DIR/Floortime-based model integrates sensory processing, relationship-building, and family involvement across all therapies for comprehensive developmental support.
Are parent sessions included?
Yes, family education and home program training are integral to our services, with parent coaching included in all therapy sessions.
What specialized programs do you offer?
We provide Hanen (language development), PROMPT (speech motor control), PACE (cognitive skills), and Mealtime Solutions (feeding therapy) programs with certified specialists.
