Specialized Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Offering exceptional in-home and in-school services around Chicago, IL
Providing Top Tier Occupational Therapy for children of all ages to reach their ultimate potential
At Lakeside Specialized Pediatric Occupational Therapy, we specialize in providing exceptional occupational services where it best fits the child, whether that is in-home, in-school or via telehealth. We believe that every child requires individualized support for them to thrive in their development. Collaboration with parents, teachers, caregivers, and clinicians is the key to success.
Skill areas we address include:
Fine and Visual Motor Skills
Sensory Integration and Processing
Handwriting
Visual Perceptual Skills
Executive Functioning
Self-Care Skills
School Readiness Skills
Emotional Regulation
Hi! I’m Samantha, an occupational therapist and the owner and founder of Lakeside Specialized Pediatric Occupational Therapy. My passion for providing the best care possible for my clients in the environment most applicable to their needs led me to start Lakeside SPOT! Generalization of skills between environments is tricky for even us adults, therefore I believe providing services in the specific environment for the child allows for quicker success in therapy! It allows the therapist to collaborate with teachers, parents, caregivers, and other clinicians who have a profound impact on the development of the child.
What People Are Saying
“Our son's work with Samantha H. is still paying dividends months after he was discharged. Our son proudly refers to the fine motor skills and techniques he learned working with her for several months this year. Samantha always made OT fun and exciting for our son--he would look forward to their meeting all week, even getting himself ready for school early on OT days. Our son made notable progress throughout their time together--it was well worth the investment. Samantha is truly wonderful and a professional. Thank you!”
— Lauren S.
My son's OT was Samantha Holzschu. I can see the tremendous growth in my son's occupational therapy sessions. Not only did Samantha provide OT services to my son, but she also consulted with my son's school staff to help my son thrive at school. Samantha gave us tangible strategies like social stories, sensory diet, and coping skills to use with our son at home, school, and the community.
— Yesi N.