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About Shine Therapies and Our Services

Kids Blowing Bubbles

Helping Children Shine Brighter Together

At Shine Therapies, we specialize in supporting children, teens, and adults with ADHD through compassionate, expert occupational therapy.

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We understand that ADHD doesn’t look the same for everyone. That’s why we create personalized plans to help each client build practical skills, manage everyday challenges, and feel more confident in their routines and relationships.

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Whether it’s helping a child sit through class, a teen stay organized, or an adult manage overwhelm—we meet you where you are and walk alongside you.

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✨ At Shine Therapies, we believe in potential over pressure. Growth over perfection. And creating real change through understanding, empathy, and evidence-based care.

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Let’s work together toward brighter days and confident futures.

Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents

✨Welcome to Shine Therapies

Where children grow, play, and thrive at their own pace.

At Shine, we provide expert Occupational Therapy services for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents who may be struggling with everyday activities like play, social interaction, emotional regulation, or development.

As a pediatric OT I work closely with each child to help them build the skills they need to feel confident and capable—whether that’s learning how to get dressed, join a group at recess, or navigate big feelings.

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What makes Shine unique?

Our clinic is intentionally designed to feel like a home because we believe kids learn best in environments that reflect the real world they live in. We’ve created a warm, safe space where therapy feels familiar, not clinical.

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✨ Now Offering OT & ADHD Coaching for Teens and Adults

We’ve seen a growing need for Occupational Therapy and ADHD coaching for young adults and adults looking to build confidence, independence, and real-life skills.

Whether you’re navigating college, managing a job, or simply wanting better strategies to handle time, organization, or emotional regulation. Shine Therapies is here to help.

At Shine Therapies, we offer personalized sessions focused on:

  • Executive functioning

  • Time and task management

  • Daily living skills

  • Emotional regulation

  • ADHD-specific coaching and support

Interested? Email us at trishacrone@timetoshinetherapies.com or call (208)901-5278 to learn more.


Let’s build tools that support success—at any stage of life.

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Occupational Therapy Treatment Room to practice ADLs and chores
Shine Therapies kitchen

Executive Functioning Skills for ADHD

What we work on:

  • Planning & Organization

  • Time Management

  • Initiation

  • Working Memory

  • Emotional Regulation & Impulse Control

  • Flexibility & Transitioning

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Occupational Therapy doesn’t just teach executive functioning concepts—it embeds them into real-world activities that matter to the person. It’s not just talk—it’s practice.

Occupational Therapy and Life-Skills Training

Beneficial for individuals diagnosed with Autism

For any learner working on everyday tasks such as making their bed, organizing laundry, cleaning the table, vacuuming, and more, half of our facility is an actual house where children can practice how to do chores. 

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Different areas of life skills include:

  • Meal Prep & Snacks

  • Household Chores

  • Managing Belongings

  • Time Management

  • Money Skills

  • Medication Awareness

  • Community Navigation

  • Social Communication

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Occupational therapists help kids build these skills in ways that are fun, structured, and just right for their developmental stage.

Anxiety and OCD

Occupational therapy (OT) plays a unique and powerful role in supporting individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), especially when daily routines, school, or work become disrupted by compulsions or anxiety.

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While OT doesn’t replace mental health therapy like CBT or ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), it complements it beautifully by focusing on real-life functioning. OTs do not directly challenge obsessive thoughts or provide talk therapy—that’s the role of a psychologist. But they do reinforce new habits and support the functional side of progress through practical, real-world application.

​What OT works on:

  • Restoring Daily Routines

  • Task Tolerance & Gradual Exposure

  • Environmental Modifications

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Building Function-Based Confidence

Parent Training and Support Groups

Parenting a neurodivergent child—whether they’re navigating autism, ADHD, sensory challenges, or something still unfolding—comes with unique joys and real challenges. This group is a safe, supportive space for parents to feel heard, learn practical tools, and connect with others walking a similar path.

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What You’ll Get:

  • Weekly virtual group sessions

  • OT-led guidance on sensory needs, emotional regulation, routines, and communication

  • Support from parents who get it

  • Real strategies you can start using right away at home

Social Groups

​What we focus on:

  • Interoception: Helping kids recognize internal cues like hunger, fatigue, or emotional shifts (“What does worry feel like in my body?”)

  • Emotional Regulation: Naming feelings, self-calming strategies, and handling frustration

  • Social Skills: Turn-taking, reading nonverbal cues, flexible thinking, and positive peer interactions

  • Confidence & Connection: Practicing social interactions in a safe, structured setting

 

Click above to learn more and reserve your child’s spot today! We’d love to have them join us!

Handwriting Course and Practice

Unfortunately, many schools today have limited time and resources to focus on handwriting. And while it may seem like a small thing, the impact can be big. Struggles with handwriting can affect a child’s confidence, their ability to complete schoolwork, and even how they process and organize their thoughts.

At Shine Therapies, we believe handwriting is more than just neat letters, it’s a foundational skill that supports learning, focus, and self-esteem. That’s why we offer fun, OT-led handwriting support designed to help kids build the fine motor, visual, and attention skills they need to thrive.

Let’s give handwriting the attention it deserves—and help your child shine on paper and beyond.

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Handwriting Support—Your Way

At Shine Therapies, we offer handwriting instruction that fits your child’s needs and your family’s schedule. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, live interaction, or hands-on support, we’ve got options for every level.

  • Live Online Classes + Printable Supplemental Handouts. Join live group sessions with an OT and get weekly supplemental handouts to reinforce skills at home.

  • One-on-One Online Sessions Personalized handwriting practice with a licensed OT—targeted support right from your home.

  • In-Person Handwriting Training. Hands-on, sensory-rich handwriting sessions in our clinic, tailored to your child’s needs.

Let’s build strong writers—one letter at a time.

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Sensory Processing Disorder

What Sensory Processing Disorder Feels Like

Some kids are extra sensitive to sounds, textures, or movement. Others seem like they never stop moving or need constant touch, crashing, or spinning. It’s not misbehavior—it’s their nervous system trying to make sense of the world.

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For kids who experience the world through a “too much” or “not enough” lens, everyday things like getting dressed, eating, or walking into a noisy classroom can feel overwhelming. That’s where occupational therapy comes in

and it can be life-changing.

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What OTs actually do:

  • Sensory Integration Play

  • Creating a Sensory Diet

  • Making Everyday Life Easier

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Supporting Parents & Teachers

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OT gives your child the support they need to feel safe, confident, and capable and gives you the tools to help them get there.

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Interactive Metronome

We’re Getting in Rhythm—Literally! 

Ever wish your child had an “internal timer” to help them slow down, focus up, or ride out big emotions a little easier? Same. That’s why we’re now offering something new (and surprisingly fun!) at the clinic: Interactive Metronome.

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It’s kind of like a musical game—except it’s secretly working on brain skills like attention, self-control, and coordination. Kids tap, clap, or step along to a beat, while the program gives instant feedback to help their brain and body sync up.

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🎯 Great for kids with ADHD
🎧 Amazing for emotional regulation
💥 Bonus: It’s engaging enough to keep even the busiest kiddos coming back for more

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Parents have told us they’ve seen calmer mornings, smoother transitions, and less “Where did my shoes go?!” chaos.

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Basically, it helps kids find their rhythm—in life, in school, and at home.

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Curious if it’s a good fit for your child? We’d love to show you how it works!

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