Supporting Children, Families and Schools
Empowering Children. Supporting Families. Strengthening Schools
Karen Smith Pediatric OT | Empower Together provides pediatric occupational therapy, parent consultation, school consultation, and professional education designed to help children become more independent, confident, regulated, and successful in everyday life.
Through a strengths-based, curiosity-driven Brain Builder approach, Karen looks beneath the surface of behavior to understand the barriers affecting participation. She partners with children, families, educators, and school teams to build practical strategies, strengthen skills, and create environments that support meaningful growth.
Areas of support
- Regulation and sensory processing
- Executive functioning
- Attention and participation
- Fine motor and handwriting
- Motor planning and coordination
- Independence in daily routines
- Flexible thinking and confidence
- Parent and educator coaching
Ways to Work Together
Mattoon & surrounding communities — In-person pediatric occupational therapy, parent consultation, school consultation, and professional education.
California — Virtual occupational therapy and parent consultation for eligible families.
U.S. & Canada — Workshops, professional development, and education for parents, educators, and therapists.
Whether you are looking for direct occupational therapy, guidance for home or school, or professional support for your team, Karen partners with you to understand what is getting in the way and develop practical strategies that support meaningful progress.
Karen Smith, OTR/L | Empower Together
karen@ksmithot.com
Call/Text: 208-697-6565
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Is your life filled with anxiety and frustration?
I help children and families shift from chaos and frustration to calm and empowered.