(208) 957-6301

THE CHILDREN'S THERAPY & LEARNING CENTER
A PLACE WHERE ALL CHILDREN SHINE!

SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING

Social Skill Training

Effective social skills are essential for success throughout one's life. Being socially savvy often outweighs... more info

BRAIN BOOSTER PROGRAMS

BrRAIN BOOSTEr PrOGrAMS

Children make an astounding average of 3.6 year gains in 12-20 weeks! more info

ORAL MOTOR & FEEDING

Oral Motor & Feeding

The Children's TLC uses a variety of techniques to build strength and coordination of oral motor structures and improve children's ability to eat. more info

ABOUT US

At The Children’s Therapy & Learning Center (The Children’s TLC), we see your child as the sun with each sunray symbolizing who they are as an individual, unique in their own special way. Our goal is to create a brighter future for your child by giving them exceptional care and positive reinforcement, in a fun and nurturing environment. By embracing your child's individual gifts, we provide an array of opportunities to develop a strong underlying foundation to maximize their skills and light up the world with their newfound growth and self-confidence. Each day at The Children’s TLC, your child shines brighter than the day before!

Founded by Kari Thompson, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CAS, SWC, The Children’s TLC is based on the philosophy that ALL children have the ability to succeed! By identifying challenges and learning styles, while capitalizing on motivation and strengths, we guarantee a rewarding experience that will empower your child for years to come. At The Children’s TLC, our exceptionally trained therapists aim to provide the highest quality of therapy. Based on years of clinical experience and brain research, we strive to offer the best programs available to help all children shine.

As a developmental specialist and interior decorator, Kari Thompson impeccably designed The Children’s TLC to create a therapeutic environment like no other in the Treasure Valley. Housed within a 5,000 square foot center, every detail, from the color and themes of each room to the murals, was carefully chosen to provide a warm and inviting space for all children and families alike. Our cheerful and multi-functional gym gives each child the feeling of being in an outdoor playground! Our state-of-the-art clinic is designed to provide the ultimate sensory experience with multiple therapy rooms and equipment such as suspended swings, custom structures, a trampoline, a climbing dome, monkey bars, rock climbing wall, slides, a tire structure, a 10 - foot cargo net, and hundreds of other therapy toys!

At The Children’s TLC, we encourage children to shoot for the stars and believe that achieving any goal is possible!

ABOUT THE OWNER:
KARI THOMPSON, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CAS, SWC, CLE, CIMI, CID

Kari Thompson

Kari Thompson is a licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Educational Consultant, and Certified Autism Specialist. Kari holds a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, she is one of four occupational therapists in the state of Idaho that is AOTA Board Certified in Pediatrics, and she is one of two Certified Autism Specialists. Kari has extensive experience working with children in acute and outpatient rehabilitative settings, sensory integration clinics, school and home-based settings, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Kari is SIPT (Sensory Integration) Certified, holds an Advanced Certification in Feeding and Swallowing and is a Certified Lactation Educator and Infant Massage Instructor. Kari has extensive experience in working with children with an array of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficits and Learning Disabilities. She has been awarded a Certificate of Clinical Enhancement for Concepts in Learning and Performance in Pediatrics and she holds a Dyslexia Teacher Certificate. She is a certified provider for Processing and Cognitive Enhancement (PACE) & Attention, Memory and Processing Skills (AMPS) for children with visual and auditory processing deficits and is trained in a variety of Lindamood Bell Programs, as well as the Interactive Metronome. Kari is a certified provider for a variety of auditory-based programs to help improve overall organization, attention to task, auditory processing and communication skills, reading and memory. Kari is a Certified Handwriting Without Tears Specialist.

Kari has lectured extensively at educational and association conferences, professional and teacher in-service trainings, and parenting groups locally, nationally, and internationally. She has also been filmed as an expert in two DVDs for parents and professionals working with children with special needs.

As a Certified Interior Decorator using her expertise in child development and sensory integration, Kari founded Sensational Sensory Spaces. Through this integrative developmental design company, Kari creates unique children's bedrooms, playrooms, and sensory gyms to promote a child's development.

EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE BEST!
CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD'S APPOINTMENT!

Kari Thompson, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CAS, SWC, CLE, CIMI, CID

449 S Fitness Place, Eagle, ID 83616

www.childrenstlc.com • Phone: (208) 957-6301 Fax: 1+(208) 228-0585