Seattle Therapy Skills for Life | Hope Through Understanding
Seattle Therapy – Skills for Life is a dedicated pediatric therapy practice serving children and families since 2010. Located in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle, they focus on providing comprehensive therapeutic support for neurodiverse children, adolescents, and young adults. Their services aim to foster growth and maximize potential in various developmental areas.
Meet the Founder, Shelley O'Donnell, MS, OTR/L
Shelley O’Donnell, MS, OTR/L, is the CEO and Founder of Seattle Therapy – Skills for Life, bringing over 20 years of dedication to children and parents. Her extensive professional background includes working in schools and at the UW Autism Center before establishing STS. Shelley is also a published author in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, demonstrating her expertise in sensory processing and behavior in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Services Seattle Therapy Skills Offer
- Occupational Therapy: Focused on enhancing daily living skills and sensory processing.
- Speech and Language Therapy: Addressing communication challenges, including expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language.
- Feeding Therapy: Supporting children with complex feeding difficulties.
- Physical Therapy: Improving mobility, strength, and gross motor skills.
- AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Services: Assisting with alternative communication methods.
- Therapy for Teens/Young Adults: Tailored support as individuals transition to adolescence and young adulthood.
- Teletherapy: Offering convenient remote therapy sessions.
- Services for Schools: Providing support within educational settings.
- Groups & Camps: Facilitating social skill development and therapeutic activities in a group setting.
What Sets Them Apart
Seattle Therapy – Skills for Life stands out due to its profound family-centered approach and its core belief that “Hope begins with feeling understood®.” They excel in collaborating with schools and other healthcare providers to craft individualized therapy plans that genuinely maximize a child’s potential beyond just managing limitations. Clients frequently highlight their team’s exceptional expertise, patience, and “outside-the-box thinking,” particularly in working with autistic children, making them a highly recommended and unique resource in pediatric therapy. What began as a specialty clinic for Autism in 2010 has flourished into a comprehensive service model due to their highly effective and wraparound care.
Connect with Seattle Therapy - Skills for Life
For more information about their services, please visit their website at https://seattlethera.com/