Functional Pediatric Therapy Co. DBA Functional Speech Therapy of Lake Zurich

Functional Pediatric Therapy Co. DBA Functional Speech Therapy of Lake Zurich is a Speech Therapist in Lake Zurich, IL. The clinic provides individualized occupational, physical and speech therapy services to children from newborns through adolescence. Its programs address communication disorders, motor development, sensory integration and functional independence, and it serves families throughout Lake Zurich and surrounding neighborhoods. Clients consistently award the practice a perfect 5‑star rating.

The practice centers its care on research‑based, play‑focused interventions. Occupational therapy uses “just right” challenges to promote fine motor skills, sensory integration, self‑regulation, socialization and visual‑motor coordination. Physical therapy partners with families to enhance movement, strength, endurance and overall body function, enabling children to participate fully at home, school and in the community. Speech therapy evaluates and treats articulation, fluency, voice, language, hearing, feeding, swallowing and cognitive communication needs, aiming for meaningful interaction and improved quality of life. The clinic’s mission emphasizes comprehensive, individualized treatment plans delivered through meaningful play, reflecting the belief that children learn best when intrinsically motivated. Leadership includes Dr. Skelton, a licensed occupational therapist and founder, whose personal experience as a mother of children with special needs informs the compassionate, community‑oriented approach.

Located at 930 IL‑22, the clinic sits directly on Illinois Route 22. It is a short walk from West Main Street (about a tenth of a mile) and within half a mile of Rand Road, the Knollwood and The Orchards neighborhoods, and Orchards Park.

With its child‑centered, play‑based methodology and flawless rating, Functional Pediatric Therapy stands out as a trusted speech‑therapy resource for families in Lake Zurich.