Welcome to LittleRoos Pediatric Therapy & Infant Wellbeing

We are here to provide your children and family with professional pediatric occupational therapy and infant wellbeing services in the greater Phoenix area. Offering a clear understanding of how to support your child through key developmental milestones is at the heart of our mission. Our highly trained and experienced staff will create a holistic, individualized plan to help you and your child reach attainable goals. We fully understand the critical importance of early intervention, as well as long term developmental support and education. We will always strive to optimize your child’s wellbeing, and ensure you have all the tools necessary for success.

Occupational Therapy Services

We want to empower you with exceptional treatment that will fit into your everyday lives and routines, rather than adding another item on your “to-do” list. Incorporating developmental activities and goals seamlessly into your daily lives, and fully utilizing the occupation of “play” to facilitate positive change are central tenets of our practice. We offer a full range of services tailored to your specific needs.

Individualized evaluation, intervention and consultation for children with special needs, medical fragility, and/or risk factors related to development, such as – prematurity, neurological challenges, sensory regulation, hand splinting needs, and muscle tone/strength challenges

Educational opportunities for families, students, and therapists

Continual support and education for parents to help their children thrive developmentally

Infant Wellbeing Services

Whether you are new or seasoned parents, developmental support can often provide much needed peace of mind. We are here to help assist you on your journey with your new little one, through a holistic and nurturing approach. Our wide array of services include:

Massage based activities for positive touch, relaxation, and digestive support

Water movement activities for social engagement and a calming sensory experience

Developmental education and individualized support

Guidance on optimal toys to appropriately promote development

Newborn care – swaddle baths, feeding positions, calm diaper changes

Areas of Expertise

Birth to One Year Old

One to Three Years Old

Three to Five Years Old

Five to Ten Years Old

Ten+ Years Old

Parent Support

Where Will My Child Receive Services?

Home and Community

We are located in the greater Phoenix area. Our services are provided in your child’s natural environment. This can be in your home, in the community such as a park, and other settings that you feel would be the most helpful and comfortable. This allows your therapist to fully understand your child’s daily environment and routines, and improves the tailored support we provide.

Teletherapy and Virtual Video-Based Sessions

Whether you live in a rural part of Arizona, have concerns about germs, or video-based therapy simply fits better into your daily routine, we can accommodate you. Teletherapy can be provided independently or in combination with
in-home services.

Community Wellbeing Classes

We periodically offer group classes both virtually and
in-person. Please reach out for upcoming opportunities.

Moving Forward

Therapy and Wellbeing Services

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Phone Consultation

15 MINUTES

Is LittleRoos the right fit for you and your family? Let’s chat today.
FREE

Therapy Evaluation

60 MINUTES

Includes observation, assessment of child’s current skills, standardized tests as indicated, and parent interview.
$110

Individual Sessions

50-60 MINUTES

Individualized and specialized therapy treatment session based on your child’s needs.
Individual wellbeing session providing support in areas desired.
$85

LittleRoos is contracted with Tricare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and CMDP. Otherwise, LittleRoos is an out-of-network provider for occupational therapy services. We will provide you with all documentation and superbills for you to submit to your insurance to seek reimbursement independently. Additionally, occupational therapy may qualify for coverage through a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA). LittleRoos will assist you to make sure your child and family can access our services.

About Us

We view our personal relationships with our families as a privileged role, and never lose sight of the enormous trust placed in our hands. Together, we can celebrate the “inchstones” as well as the “milestones” that mark each child’s progress toward their goals.

The founder of LittleRoos is Laurel McMillan, MA, OTR/L, an occupational therapist specializing in infant and pediatric therapy services. She is a graduate of the University of San Diego and earned her masters degree at the University of Southern California. She has many years of specialized experience treating infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at a major Phoenix hospital. With a deep understanding of the challenging journey many NICU families have successfully completed, Laurel can provide expert continuing support after the transition to home. Laurel also has extensive experience in outpatient pediatric care, and subacute pediatric rehabilitation – working with a wide range of children from 0-18 years old requiring various levels of developmental, neurological, orthopedic, and medical fragility support. Laurel also holds specialty certifications in neonatal therapy and massage, and has been a program leader for GiGi’s Playhouse in Phoenix for several years.

“Laurel has been amazing! She has been working with our baby girl since she was born and oh my goodness has she made a difference in our lives and with our little girl’s development. There are no words to describe her patience and the palpable passion she has for what she does. Her hard work, dedication and passion for our kiddos, and the zest she has for her work shines through and through! I can’t say enough good things about her. 10 out of 10 – I highly recommend her!”

“Laurel is very attentive and intuitive, she has been amazing working with two of my children, one of them had special needs. She is great with children and very helpful with parents to answer any questions and address any needs a child has.”

“Laurel has been such a blessing to our family! I had the privilege to work alongside her in the NICU for several years. She helped us develop a toolkit for managing our oldest daughter’s Sensory Processing Disorder and now with our youngest’s delay in walking. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable in her field but so kind and caring as well. If your family has any pediatric OT needs, you will be in wonderful hands!”