Business Details
Expert Pediatric Therapy Services in Wheaton, IL
Turning Wheels was founded to provide child and family-focused pediatric therapy services that combine exceptional care with a fun, engaging environment. Our mission centers on empowering families and helping children achieve their maximum potential through personalized therapy programs. We specialize in speech, occupational, and physical therapy, offering both in-clinic and teletherapy options to accommodate diverse needs. Our team of certified professionals brings extensive experience in treating a wide range of developmental challenges, ensuring each child receives goal-directed care tailored to their unique requirements.As an in-network provider with major insurance plans, we prioritize accessibility while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence. Our commitment to community extends beyond therapy through partnerships like the Jackson Chance Foundation, reflecting our dedication to improving lives beyond the clinic walls.
Services
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Feeding Therapy
Myofunctional Therapy
Group Therapy
Teletherapy Services
Developmental Screening
Early Intervention
Parent Training
Highlights and features
- We offer certified specialists with 4-19 years of pediatric therapy experience.
- Our therapists hold ASHA certifications and specialized training in childhood disorders.
- We provide teletherapy options for flexible, home-based care access.
- Our clinic maintains in-network status with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Health Care.
- We implement evidence-based approaches like PROMPT and Kaufman Speech Protocol.
What people say
Tremendous progress
Inviting atmosphere
Highly recommend
Structured yet fun
Practical home strategies
Services
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy addresses communication challenges and oral-motor concerns through personalized interventions. Our certified specialists treat articulation disorders, language delays, and feeding difficulties using evidence-based methods like PROMPT and Kaufman Protocol. Sessions focus on improving speech clarity, vocabulary development, and social communication skills for children from infancy through adolescence.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy develops functional skills in sensory processing, fine motor coordination, and self-care abilities. Our therapists create customized programs to improve handwriting, daily living skills, and sensory regulation using play-based activities that build confidence and independence in children with developmental challenges.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy enhances gross motor development through targeted exercises and adaptive equipment training. Our specialists address mobility, balance, and coordination issues using neuro-developmental treatment techniques and aquatic therapy to help children achieve milestones like walking, running, and playground participation.
Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy resolves swallowing difficulties and selective eating patterns through sensory integration and oral-motor exercises. Our speech pathologists work with picky eaters and children with medical feeding conditions to expand food variety and improve mealtime experiences using positive reinforcement strategies.
Teletherapy Services
Teletherapy delivers speech, occupational, and physical therapy through interactive online platforms. Our clinicians adapt traditional techniques for remote sessions, maintaining engagement while providing accessible care for families who prefer home-based treatment or require flexible scheduling options.
People
Amy Grant
Founder & Speech Language Pathologist
With 19+ years of experience, Amy specializes in early childhood speech disorders. She holds ASHA certification and licenses from Illinois, treating children birth to 18 years old in diverse clinical settings.
Ali McDonald
Speech Language Pathologist
Ali focuses on apraxia and articulation disorders, trained in PROMPT and DTTC methods. She holds ASHA certification and Illinois licensure, with experience in schools and outpatient clinics.
Ashley Cooke
Physical Therapist
Ashley specializes in pediatric neuromuscular conditions, with 7+ years in aquatic therapy and adaptive equipment use. She holds Illinois licensure and expertise in treating torticollis and genetic disorders.
Erin Luy
Occupational Therapist
Erin has 20 years of experience in sensory processing and vision therapy. She teaches at North Central College and specializes in neurological injury rehabilitation for children.
Madison Oberheide
Clinic Director & Myofunctional Therapist
Madison directs the St. Charles location, specializing in myofunctional therapy for infants through young adults. She has clinical experience across acute care, early intervention, and school settings.
Questions
What pediatric therapy services do you offer?
We provide speech, occupational, physical, feeding, myofunctional, and group therapy services for children of all ages in clinic and teletherapy formats.
Are your therapists certified specialists?
All our therapists hold ASHA or OT certifications with specialized training in childhood communication disorders, sensory processing, and developmental delays.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network providers for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Health Care. We also bill out-of-network for other insurance plans.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Wheaton and St. Charles, Illinois, with both in-clinic and teletherapy options available for broader accessibility.
How do therapy sessions work?
Sessions include initial evaluations, goal planning, and 45-minute treatment sessions with home exercise programs. We offer free 20-minute screenings to determine therapy needs.
Can you help with feeding difficulties?
Our speech pathologists specialize in feeding therapy for picky eaters and swallowing disorders using sensory integration and oral-motor strengthening techniques.
