Business Details
27 Years
experience
Pediatric Therapy Services in Austin
Established in 1999, Kidworks Therapy Services was founded by Rebecca Pokluda with a vision to unite experienced occupational, speech, and physical therapists dedicated to family-centered care. Our clinic operates within a relationship-based model utilizing DIR/Floortime principles, emphasizing emotional and social development. Located in a tree-shaded home in South-Central Austin, our space is designed to provide optimal therapeutic intervention while maintaining a safe, comfortable environment. Our team of certified professionals brings decades of experience in pediatric therapy, specializing in sensory integration, developmental disabilities, and early childhood intervention. We prioritize individualized care, collaborating closely with families to reinforce therapeutic goals at home.Our therapists hold advanced certifications in areas like sensory processing, neurodevelopmental treatment, and feeding disorders. We serve children with diverse needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and motor coordination challenges. Our facility includes specialized treatment rooms and outdoor spaces to support holistic development. We maintain affiliations with universities and clinical programs to ensure evidence-based practices. With over 25 years of collective experience, our team remains committed to empowering children to achieve their full potential through compassionate, innovative care.
Services
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Physical Therapy
Feeding Therapy
Sensory Integration
Developmental Screening
Parent Training Programs
Myofunctional Therapy
Aquatic Therapy
Hippotherapy
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We implement the DIR/Floortime framework for social-emotional development
- Our therapists hold advanced certifications in sensory processing and NDT
- We provide individualized treatment plans tailored to each child's unique needs
- Our home-like facility includes specialized treatment rooms and outdoor spaces
- We maintain clinical affiliations with leading universities and research programs
Services
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapy focuses on developing sensory integration, motor skills, and daily living abilities. We address handwriting difficulties, sensory processing disorders, and developmental delays through play-based interventions. Therapists work with children to improve coordination, body awareness, and visual-perceptual skills while collaborating with families to reinforce progress at home.
Speech Therapy
We provide comprehensive speech and language therapy for articulation disorders, feeding difficulties, and communication challenges. Our specialists address oral-motor function, language development, and social communication skills. Treatment includes parent education and home program development to support carryover of therapeutic techniques.
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services focus on gross motor development, balance, and mobility. We treat conditions like torticollis, hypotonia, and developmental delays through individualized exercise programs. Therapists incorporate play activities to improve strength, coordination, and functional mobility in children of all abilities.
Feeding Therapy
Specialized feeding programs address picky eating, oral motor difficulties, and sensory-based feeding challenges. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches to improve mealtime experiences while collaborating with families to develop structured eating routines that promote nutritional success.
DIR/Floortime
We implement the DIR/Floortime framework to support emotional and social development through relationship-based interventions. This approach focuses on building developmental foundations while addressing individual sensory processing needs within therapeutic play activities.
People
Rebecca Pokluda
Director & Owner
With over 25 years of experience, Rebecca founded KidWorks in 1999. She holds a Master's in Occupational Therapy and specializes in sensory integration, completing advanced training with the SPD Foundation and NDT certification.
Elizabeth Darwin
Assistant Clinical Director
A speech-language pathologist with 25+ years of experience, Liz specializes in feeding disorders and oral-motor therapy. She incorporates traditional and innovative techniques to address speech and feeding challenges in children.
Meranda Franklin
Occupational Therapy Lead
Meranda earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and developed developmental play programs for underserved communities. She brings expertise in sensory integration and pediatric outpatient therapy to our team.
Tracy Thottam
Speech Therapy Lead
With 20 years of experience, Tracy specializes in pediatric feeding therapy and responsive feeding practices. She has extensive training in sensory feeding approaches and supports caregivers through challenging feeding transitions.
Audrey Clarke
Physical Therapist
Audrey received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and specializes in pediatric outpatient care. Her experience includes treating orthopedic and developmental conditions while incorporating sensory integration principles into therapeutic interventions.
Questions
What therapy services does KidWorks offer?
We provide occupational, speech, and physical therapy services for children with developmental needs, including specialized programs for sensory integration, feeding disorders, and motor coordination challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
We recommend contacting our billing department to verify current insurance participation. We provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement and work with families to maximize benefits.
What ages do you treat?
Our services support children from infancy through adolescence, with specialized programs for early intervention (birth-3 years) and school-aged children.
How are parents involved in therapy?
We emphasize family-centered care, providing parent education sessions and home program recommendations to reinforce therapeutic goals across daily routines and environments.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine DIR/Floortime principles with evidence-based practices, creating individualized treatment plans that address sensory processing, developmental needs, and family dynamics in a home-like environment.
How do I schedule an evaluation?
Contact our office at 512-444-7219 to speak with our intake coordinator. We'll gather basic information and schedule your child's initial evaluation with a licensed therapist.
