Who We Are
Our Approach
Therapy Solutions for Kids is Oregon's most comprehensive pediatric therapy clinic dedicated
to the specific needs of children with autism, cerebral palsy and related developmental disorders. Our team of
therapists works together to develop an integrated approach to treatment based on your child's needs. As your
child grows, changes and experiences new challenges, our approach to therapy grows and changes to meet his or
her needs.
Coordinated Treatment
We recognized a need to simplify life for families of children with special needs by
bringing a wide range of services to one location. We offer the key disciplines of occupational therapy,
speech therapy and physical therapy in our clinic so we can offer children the
very best in customized and coordinated treatment.
We have weekly meetings to discuss the kids we are treating which enables us to problem
solve issues and ensure that our prescribed therapy is working in combination to achieve the best results. Our
collaborative approach makes it possible to identify if a child has additional issues and, if so, allows us to
draw from the resources and expertise of our therapists.
"We have two children that see several therapists at Therapy Solutions for Kids. Having the therapists working so close together has made a significant difference in the constant progress my children have made. Originally we were seeking just physical therapy, but Lesley Freeling identified that speech and occupational therapy were needed — something that we might have waited on until it became much more of an issue. Our children don't even need physical therapy now. Plus, we have found the occupational therapy to really help with their speech development. The cross-over of services has been very important for us."
Tricia Spurgeon, parent
Experienced Therapists
"Together, we have years and years of experience," says Loretta Gimse, occupational therapist and co-founder of Therapy Solutions for Kids. Most of our therapists have worked in education and our entire staff has extensive post-graduate training in working with children with a wide range of abilities and challenges. Continuing education, workshops and field experience help us maintain our position as a leading provider of therapy solutions for kids.
Improved Everyday Life
Therapy Solutions for Kids is not only a place for kids, it is a place for families. While it is the children who receive the therapy, our therapists help the entire family by teaching parents and caregivers how to work with their kids so that life at home and in the community is improved. We offer a combination of direct services and home programs. Plus, we work in cooperation with local and regional community resources to help ensure consistent treatment and improvement for your child.
Sarojini Budden, M.D.,
Associate Professor
Pediatrics and Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
Oregon Health Sciences University