Pediatric Therapy for Genetic and Chromosomal Conditions in Chicago, IL
If your child has been diagnosed with a genetic or chromosomal condition, such as Down syndrome or tuberous sclerosis, you may be wondering how it could affect their development, movement, and everyday routines. Every child with these conditions is different, and the right support can help your child play, take part in family life, and do more of the things they love.
At SensAble Kids in Chicago, IL, our occupational and developmental therapists provide individualized, play-based care that follows your child’s lead and focuses on goals that matter to your child and your family.
How Occupational and Developmental Therapy Support Children With Genetic or Chromosomal Conditions
Genetic and chromosomal conditions happen when there’s a change in a child’s genes or chromosomes, the tiny sets of instructions that guide how the body grows and develops. Your child may need support with movement, using their hands, responding to sensory experiences, learning through play, or connecting with others.
Our occupational and developmental therapists start with an evaluation to understand your child’s strengths and needs. Then they create an individualized therapy plan and use your child’s interests to make sessions playful and motivating.
How Occupational Therapy Supports Your Child
Genetic and chromosomal conditions can affect a child’s fine motor control, coordination, or response to sensory experiences. Using games, crafts, and activities your child enjoys, our occupational therapists may help them:
- Use their hands to grasp toys, hold utensils, draw, or manage buttons and zippers
- Coordinate movements to reach for toys, handle objects, and join in games
- Take part in self-care activities such as dressing, grooming, and eating
- Explore touch, sound, and movement in ways that feel safe and comfortable
How Developmental Therapy Supports Your Child
Some young children with genetic or chromosomal conditions need extra support with early learning, communication, social interaction, and play. Primarily for infants and toddlers, our developmental therapists use your child’s interests and familiar routines to help them:
- Explore and learn through toys and activities that invite curiosity and discovery
- Connect with others through shared play and back-and-forth interactions
- Express their interests and needs while playing and spending time with family
- Join in daily routines by practicing skills at a pace that works for them
Your child’s therapist also works alongside you, sharing ideas you can use during everyday moments at home.
Why Choose SensAble Kids
For more than a decade, SensAble Kids has supported children and families across the Chicago area with compassionate therapy built on trust and connection. Because genetic and chromosomal conditions can affect several areas of development, our therapists work together to support your whole child. We honor your child’s pace and help their new skills carry into everyday life at home.
Reach Out Today to Get Started
If your child has a genetic or chromosomal condition and you’d like to learn more about how occupational or developmental therapy can help, call our Chicago clinic at (773) 697-7333, email office@sensablekids.com, or use our online form to request a consultation.