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Welcome To Sweet Pea Occupational Therapy

We deliver personalized, play-based therapy designed to meet each child’s unique needs. Our practice specializes in developing fine motor & visual skills, self-regulation, and independence in daily routines. Through streamlined communication, flexible therapy settings, and a collaborative approach with parents and team members, this Sweet Pea OT creates a supportive environment where growth feels natural, and every session is engaging for your little one.

Why Choose Us

Neurodiversity Affirming Practice

We respect and support each child’s natural learning style, areas of interest, and preferred communication while building functional skills.

Neurodiversity Affirming Practice

We respect and support each child’s natural learning style, areas of interest, and preferred communication while building functional skills.

Family & Caregiver Involvement

Family and caregiver participation are always welcome. We provide education, strategies and resources to support each family outside of OT sessions.

Supporting and Welcoming Environment

The office fosters a positive encouraging sace where clients feel comfortable, respcted and motivated to progress

Focus on Real-Life Outcomes

Therapy emphasizes practical skills and strategies that directyl improve everyday functioning and overall quality of life.

Evidenced-Based Practice

We draw on research, clinical training, and lived experience to shape our approach. Our goal is to consistently grow, continue our education, and let therapy evolve along with your child’s needs.

Supportive and Welcoming Environment

Sweet Pea OT strives to create a safe, warm, and joyful environment. Children should feel comfortable building trust and connection, exploring new challenges, and feel motivated to grow and succeed!

Meet Claire

About Us

Claire Husaynu, M.S., OTR/L is the founder and lead occupational therapist of Sweet Pea OT. She brings over six years of experience to her practice with a strong foundation in pediatric private practice and Early Intervention. Claire is committed to fostering a neurodiversity affirming, play-based approach that meets each child where they are. She believes in treating the whole child in order to help them grow with confidence, joy and support.

Throughout her career Claire has evaluated and treated a wide variety of children of various ages and abilities. She has worked with children across diverse settings including homes, schools, daycares, private practice settings, and teletherapy.

Fun facts about Claire: She loves baking, coaching ice skating, and watching Big Ten sports. Go Green!

Our Services

Key Services We Offer

Fine Motor and Visual Motor Interventions

Building hand strength and hand-eye coordination skills to perform tasks that require precision and control, such as writing, buttoning a shirt, tying shoelaces, or using tools like scissors.

Fine Motor and Visual Motor Interventions

Building hand strength and hand-eye coordination skills to perform tasks that require precision and control, such as writing, buttoning a shirt, tying shoelaces, or using tools like scissors.

Early Intervention

Early Intervention (EI) is a statewide program that provides supports and services for families to help their children under age 3 meet developmental milestones.

Sensory Processing

Addressing sensory seeking or sensitivity needs to help children participate in their daily routines while maintaining a state of calm, collected, and readiness to learn.

Emotional Regulation

Recognizing the sensory system’s role in helping little ones regulate their emotions and responses to big feelings.

Executive Functioning

Support cognitive development to build necessary life skills and make better day-to-day decisions. These include planning, organizing, direction following, time management, attention, memory, etc.

Motor Milestones

Supporting little ones to gain strength and coordination to meet motor milestones such as sitting, crawling, grasping, walking, and other necessary movements.

Fine Motor and Visual Motor Interventions

Building hand strength and hand-eye coordination skills to perform task that require precision and control, such as writing, buttoning a shirt, tying shoelaces, or using tools like scissors.

Early Intervention

Early Intervention (EI) is a statewide program that provides support and services for families to help their children under age 3 meet developmental milestones.

Sensory Processing

Addressing sensory seeking or sensitivity needs to help children participate in their daily routines while maintaining a state of calm, collected, and readiness to learn.

Emotional Regulation

Recognizing the sensory systems's role in helping little ones regulate their emotions and responses to big feelings

Executive Functioning

Support cognitive development to build necessary life skills and make better day-to-day decisions. These include planning, organizing, direction following, time management, attention, memory, etc.

Motor Milestones

Supporting little ones to gain strength and coordination to meet motor milestones such as sitting, crawling, grasping, walking, and other necessary movements.

Our Services

Reliable Expertise

Realiable Expertise

Consultations

If you are unsure if your child would benefit from an occupational therapy evaluation, Sweet Pea OT offers free consultations. We can discuss the best course of action after a 15-minute phone call.

Consultations

If you are unsure if your child would benefit from an occupational therapy evaluation, Sweet Pea OT offers free consultations. We can discuss the best course of action after a 15-minute phone call.

Free Screenings

We offer free, informal screenings to determine if an occupational therapy evaluation is warranted. We are happy to coordinate with caregivers, schools, and daycares to set up an on-site screening.

Free Screenings

We offer free, informal screenings to determine if an occupational therapy evaluation is warranted. We are happy to coordinate with caregivers, schools, and daycares to set up an on-site screening.

Evaluations

An occupational therapy evaluation is a thorough assessment of motor skills and sensory processing skills to determine your child’s areas of strength and challenges. We work together to create an individualized plan of care based on the evaluation. Evaluations can be scheduled at your child’s home, school, or daycare.

Evaluations

Individualized Therapy

We utilize a play based approach during one-on-one therapy sessions. Sessions are tailored to your child and family’s needs to meet their goals.

Individualized Therapy

We utilize a play based approach during one-on-one therapy sessions. Sessions are tailored to your child and family’s needs to meet their goals.

Caregiver Coaching

Sweet Pea OT recognizes that the parent is the expert on your child! Parents play a vital role in their children’s therapy journey. We work hand in hand to create plans that feel doable, supportive, and empowering. We recognize that therapy is a small fraction of your child’s time and the real work is done at home with family.

Caregiver Coaching

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Rates & Insurance

Insurance and Payment

Sweet Pea OT accepts clients through the Early Intervention program, BCBS insurance plans, and private pay. We are considered in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Blue Choice Plans. We are considered out-of-network with all other insurance; however, we can still try to use those benefits!

For out of network plans a superbill can be provided upon request and may help you secure reimbursement for services. Providing this to your insurance does not guarantee reimbursement from your insurance provider.

For more information regarding specific prices for services, please contact Sweet Pea OT.

Contact Us

How can we help you?

Email: claire@sweetpeaotchicago.com