Office #: (561) 288-0512

Fax #: (561) 962-1551

Email: admin@justforkidztherapy.com

Hours & Closures


Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: Office administration and billing (no therapy sessions)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed


Just for Kidz Therapy is closed on all federal holidays, including: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.


**Please note that Jenny follows the Broward County Public School calendar. This includes two weeks off in December and one week during Spring Break. Therapy services continue throughout the summer, with one to two planned vacation weeks. Families are encouraged to review this schedule in advance and discuss any concerns prior to beginning the intake process.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


1) What does occupational therapy address? Is it just fine motor skills?

Occupational therapy is often associated with fine motor skills such as handwriting or grasp, but its scope is much broader. Pediatric occupational therapy supports the foundational skills children need to participate in everyday life.


OT focuses on helping children engage in daily activities by supporting regulation, attention, motor planning, self-care, play, and fine motor coordination. It also considers a child’s emotional well-being, sensory needs, and the environmental demands of home, school, and community settings.


Fine motor skills are one piece of the puzzle, but occupational therapy takes a whole-child, context-based approach—looking at how these systems work together to support meaningful participation.


2) How often are therapy sessions scheduled?

Therapy frequency is individualized and determined following the evaluation, based on your child’s needs, goals, and readiness for intervention.


At Just for Kidz Therapy, services are most often scheduled once per week per family. As a solo, boutique practice, this model supports consistency, therapeutic rapport, and meaningful progress while allowing time for skills to carry over into daily routines between sessions.


Frequency recommendations are discussed collaboratively and may be adjusted as a child’s needs evolve. Appointments are scheduled on a recurring basis—typically weekly—and availability is limited. A waitlist may apply, particularly for preferred appointment times such as afternoons.


3) How long does therapy typically last?

The length of therapy varies for each child and is based on individual needs, goals, and readiness for intervention.


Some children benefit from more short-term support focused on specific skills, while others benefit from longer-term therapy that addresses regulation, development, and participation over time.


At Just for Kidz Therapy, progress is monitored regularly and goals are adjusted as children grow. Recommendations are made collaboratively with families, with an emphasis on meaningful, sustainable progress rather than quick fixes or predetermined timelines.

4) Do you work with children who have behavioral challenges?

Yes. Many of the children served at Just for Kidz Therapy experience frequent tantrums or meltdowns related to sensory processing differences, emotional regulation, and developmental readiness. Occupational therapy can be very effective in addressing these underlying factors.


For younger children, therapy focuses on supporting regulation through caregiver co-regulation, identifying sensory preferences and sensitivities, and building early emotional awareness. For older children, therapy emphasizes developing self-regulation skills, including understanding emotions, stressors, and sensory needs, and how these factors influence behavior and daily functioning.


In some situations, a child’s behavioral needs may require a level of support beyond what can be provided within a solo occupational therapy practice. This is determined on a case-by-case basis and may include concerns such as ongoing self-injurious behavior, significant physical or verbal aggression, or inappropriate sexual behavior. In these cases, families may be encouraged to seek support from a multidisciplinary team that includes mental health and medical professionals with specialized training.

5) What if my child struggles to participate in therapy?

This is common, especially for children who need additional support with regulation, predictability, or connection. In some cases, children may also come to therapy after a stressful or negative experience in another setting.


Early sessions may focus on building trust and helping the child feel safe before expecting active participation. Therapeutic rapport is a critical foundation for meaningful progress.


In rare cases, despite thoughtful effort and collaboration, therapy may not be the right fit. If this occurs, Jenny will communicate openly and help guide families toward another provider or setting that may better meet their needs.

6) Do you use rewards and/or behavior charts?

As a general rule, Just for Kidz Therapy does not use rewards or behavior charts. Jenny may use supportive tools such as visual schedules or first/then boards, when appropriate. These supports are intended to provide predictability, reduce anxiety, and help children understand expectations—not to gain compliance.  If a support causes stress or anxiety, it will be discontinued.


When children feel safe and oriented, participation and learning are more likely to occur. Rather than focusing on compliance, therapy addresses the underlying factors that influence behavior, including sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental stage, and environmental demands.

7) What is neurodiversity? Why is it important?

Neurodiversity refers to the idea that differences in how the brain develops and functions are a natural part of human variation. Neurodivergence may include conditions such as autism, ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, and other neurological or developmental differences.


Embracing neurodiversity is important because it helps reduce stigma, promotes inclusion and belonging, and encourages meaningful supports and accommodations across home, school, and community environments. At the same time, it’s important to recognize that neurodivergence looks different for every individual. Some children and families require significant support, and acknowledging neurodiversity does not minimize those challenges.



8) Do you provide neurodiversity-affirming care?

Yes. Just for Kidz Therapy provides neurodiversity-affirming care. In practice, this means therapy is grounded in respect for each child’s individuality while supporting meaningful growth, participation, and independence.  The focus is not on making children appear “typical,” but on building skills that improve quality of life and support participation in everyday routines. Our goal is to help children build confidence, independence, and connection in ways that honor who they are.


We accomplish this by:

  • Presuming competence and building on strengths
  • Honoring all forms of communication
  • Respecting bodily autonomy and emotional safety
  • Supporting sensory and emotional regulation
  • Meeting children where they are developmentally
  • Avoiding compliance-based approaches as the primary model
  • Partnering closely with caregivers to support real-life carryover

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