Pediatric OT for Families at Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto
Occupational Therapy for Oshman Family JCC Families
If your child attends the Leslie Family Early Childhood Education Center, participates in J-Camp, or joins any of the Grow Together family programs at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, TheraPeeps is here to support their development where it matters most — at home.
TheraPeeps is a mobile, in-home pediatric occupational therapy practice serving families across the Bay Area. Our lead therapist, Brooke Olson, OTR/L, brings an approach that aligns naturally with the Reggio Emilia philosophy at the heart of the OFJCC’s early childhood program. Reggio-inspired learning honors each child’s curiosity, individuality, and pace of development. TheraPeeps does the same — designing therapy around your child’s unique sensory profile, developmental stage, and the activities they are drawn to most.
Play is not just a vehicle for learning — it is the work of childhood. Our therapists meet children in their most natural environment: home, backyard, and the rhythms of daily family life. Skills built in therapy transfer directly into the moments that matter — mealtimes, morning routines, sibling play, and the classroom transitions your JCC child navigates every day.
Whether your child’s teacher raised a concern, your pediatrician suggested an evaluation, or you have simply sensed that something needs more attention, TheraPeeps offers a warm, evidence-based path forward. We welcome families from across Palo Alto and the entire Bay Area.
Pediatric OT Services We Offer
TheraPeeps provides a full range of pediatric occupational therapy services tailored to young children and school-age kids. Our work is especially well matched to families in play-based, child-centered learning environments like the OFJCC — because we start from the same premise: children learn best through relationship, movement, and meaningful play.
- Sensory Integration Therapy — SIPT and STAR certified; for children overwhelmed, undersensitive, or dysregulated by everyday sensory input such as sound, touch, movement, or texture
- DIR/Floortime Therapy — Relationship-based treatment for social-emotional development and communication; Brooke has over 10 years of Floortime trainer experience
- Feeding Therapy (SOS Approach) — Evidence-based, family-centered support for picky eaters, food refusal, and mealtime anxiety
- Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) — Auditory nervous system intervention to support regulation, social engagement, and receptivity to learning
- Emotional Self-Regulation — Building tools to manage big feelings, difficult transitions, and sensory-driven meltdowns
- In-Home Occupational Therapy — Sessions delivered in your home so skills are learned and practiced in the real contexts of your child’s daily life
- Nature-Based Therapeutic Playgroups — Outdoor, sensory-rich group experiences that build social, motor, and regulation skills
- Fine and Gross Motor Development — Handwriting readiness, body awareness, core strength, and coordination
- Play Skills and Social Participation — Supporting children who struggle with peer interaction, imaginative play, or group settings
- Self-Care and Daily Living Skills — Dressing, toileting, hygiene, and morning routine independence
Conditions and Concerns We Support
TheraPeeps works with children across a wide range of developmental profiles. Many families come to us after a teacher at the OFJCC, a pediatrician, or a developmental specialist raised a concern — or simply because a parent’s instinct said their child needed more support. All of those are valid reasons to reach out.
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) — over- or under-sensitivity to touch, sound, movement, light, or textures
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — Brooke is Board Certified in Autism and brings deep clinical experience across the spectrum
- ADHD and attention difficulties — impulsivity, focus challenges, transition struggles, and emotional dysregulation
- Developmental delays — motor milestones, language-motor connection, and play development across ages
- Feeding difficulties — selective eating, food aversion, texture sensitivity, and oral-motor challenges
- Anxiety and emotional dysregulation — big reactions to small changes, rigid behavior, and difficulty with transitions
- Prematurity and early developmental concerns — early intervention for infants and toddlers in the critical developmental window
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) — difficulty with motor planning, body coordination, and physical confidence
- Fine motor delays — challenges with scissors, pencils, buttons, zippers, or self-care tasks
- Social skill challenges — difficulty with peer play, group activities, turn-taking, and shared attention
Why TheraPeeps Is the Right Fit for OFJCC Families
The Oshman Family JCC is built around the belief that children thrive in community — through connection, play, and a sense of belonging. TheraPeeps shares that same vision. Our therapists do not treat isolated skills in a clinical vacuum. We work with the whole child, within the context of family, culture, routine, and the community they are part of.
Here is what sets TheraPeeps apart:
- SIPT and STAR Certified — Among the most rigorous credentials in sensory integration, ensuring your child receives assessment and treatment grounded in the latest research
- DIR/Floortime Trainer (10+ years) — Brooke Olson is not only a practitioner but a certified trainer in this relationship-based model, bringing a depth of expertise few clinicians in the Bay Area can match
- SOS Approach to Feeding Certified — The gold-standard protocol for pediatric feeding challenges, delivered with patience and clinical precision
- Board Certified in Autism — Specialized evaluation and intervention expertise for children across the autism spectrum
- Safe and Sound Protocol Provider — An emerging, evidence-based auditory tool that supports nervous system regulation and social-emotional readiness
- Early Intervention Expertise — Research is clear: earlier support leads to better outcomes. Many OFJCC families connect with us during the preschool years — the most critical developmental window — through the Leslie Family Early Childhood Education Center or their pediatrician
- In-Home Model — Therapy in your home means skills generalize immediately into real life, and parents become true, informed partners in their child’s progress
- Play-Based and Child-Led — Our approach mirrors the Reggio Emilia philosophy of the OFJCC: curiosity-driven, relationship-centered, and responsive to each child as a capable, unique individual
TheraPeeps serves families throughout Palo Alto and the broader Bay Area. For more about our work in the local area, visit our Palo Alto pediatric OT page.
Fees, Insurance, and Getting Started
TheraPeeps is a private-pay practice. We do not bill insurance directly, but we work hard to make sure families can access their benefits as smoothly as possible.
- Superbills provided — We provide detailed superbills after each session that you can submit to your PPO insurance plan for potential out-of-network reimbursement
- PPO insurance — Many families with PPO plans receive meaningful reimbursement for pediatric OT services; we include all the billing codes and documentation your insurer needs
- HSA and FSA accepted — Pediatric occupational therapy is typically an eligible medical expense; use your health savings or flexible spending account to cover sessions
- Transparent pricing — Fees are discussed openly during your intake call so there are no surprises and you can plan with confidence
Getting started is straightforward. Complete our intake form online or call us directly at (650) 204-0677. We will schedule a brief call to learn about your child and your goals, and determine whether TheraPeeps is the right fit. Early referrals are always welcome — if your child’s OFJCC teacher or your pediatrician has raised a concern, that is an excellent moment to reach out.
Frequently Asked Questions
A teacher’s observation in a Reggio Emilia-inspired setting is one of the most valuable early signals that a child may benefit from support. These educators are trained to observe children carefully during play and often notice patterns — sensory sensitivity, social hesitation, motor difficulty, or attention challenges — that may be less visible at home. If your child’s OFJCC teacher has raised a concern, we recommend calling TheraPeeps for an intake conversation. We can help you understand whether a full occupational therapy evaluation makes sense, and what next steps look like. There is no pressure and no commitment required to have that first call.
Yes, absolutely. Camp environments are packed with sensory demands: noise, crowds, outdoor elements, physical activity, unpredictable schedules, and rapid social interactions. Children with sensory processing differences or regulation challenges often find these settings especially difficult — and what looks like behavior is frequently a nervous system response. TheraPeeps can assess your child’s sensory profile and help you develop practical strategies to reduce distress and build participation. We work with families during the summer and throughout the year, and we can collaborate with camp staff when appropriate to set your child up for success.
Yes — TheraPeeps comes to you. This is one of the most meaningful features of our model. When therapy happens in your child’s natural environment, skills are practiced in real context: your kitchen table, your backyard, your child’s actual toys and food and furniture. Parents and caregivers participate in sessions, which means what your child learns does not stay in a therapy room — it becomes woven into daily life. We serve families across Palo Alto, the Peninsula, and the broader Bay Area. Contact us to confirm we serve your area.
It is never too soon. Early intervention is one of TheraPeeps’ core strengths, and the research is clear: the earlier children receive support, the better the long-term outcomes. The period from birth through age five is the most critical window for brain development and skill acquisition. We work with children from infancy onward, and many of our families connect with us during the toddler and preschool years — exactly the ages served by the OFJCC’s Leslie Family Early Childhood Education Center. If something feels off, trust that instinct and call us.
TheraPeeps is a private-pay practice, which means we do not bill insurance companies directly. However, we provide detailed superbills after each session that families with PPO insurance plans can submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We also accept HSA and FSA payments, since pediatric occupational therapy is typically an eligible medical expense. Many families find the out-of-pocket cost very manageable once PPO reimbursement is factored in. We are fully transparent about fees during your intake call so you can plan ahead. To ask about pricing or get started, call us at (650) 204-0677 or complete our intake form.
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