Pediaprogress
Speech-Language Therapy • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy
Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): What inspired you to start Pediaprogress and to open an office in Downers Grove?
Pediaprogress: The founder of Pediaprogress, Mindy Vasilakopoulos, was inspired to become a speech-language pathologist by her cousin, who has Down syndrome. A graduate of Downers Grove North High School, Mindy set out to create a welcoming space in her hometown, where a community of pediatric experts could provide compassionate care and personalized support for children and their families. Mindy and her husband, George, are raising their three children in Downers Grove.
HMG: What is the mission of Pediaprogress and how do the different types of therapy you offer benefit children? Pediaprogress: Our mission is to support all children in reaching their potential by engaging their interest, developing crucial skills, fostering critical thinking, and strengthening family relationships. We offer pediatric physical, occupational, speech-language, and feeding therapy for children ages birth to 18 years, both in-office and with the Early Intervention Program. We support children with a wide range of needs, including torticollis (a condition causing the head to tilt or turn due to tight neck muscles), feeding challenges in infants and children, decreased attention, sensory integration difficulties, sports injuries, muscle weakness, balance and coordination issues, and delays in fine motor, gross motor, and speech/language development.
Our team of licensed physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) begins with a comprehensive evaluation—using standardized tests and parent interviews—to identify each child’s strengths and needs, followed by a personalized treatment plan with goals tailored to their developmental abilities. After the evaluation, we refer to the child’s physician as needed to address potential developmental barriers like sleep or hearing concerns. Using evidence-based practices, therapy activities are individualized to each child’s interests to boost intrinsic motivation, enhance critical thinking, and build essential skills.
HMG: How do you support families in your office and with the Early Intervention (EI) Program?
Pediaprogress: Through in-office private therapy and in-home or daycare-based Early Intervention (EI) therapy, we collaborate with families to support the successful transfer of skills to the home and community. Our team of therapists are credentialed by the State of Illinois EI Program, which provides services for children from birth to three years old, and is available for all eligible children in Illinois, regardless of income level, immigration status, or insurance coverage. We empower caregivers with the tools and knowledge they need to support their child’s development and to integrate strategies into daily routines, such as playtime, dressing, feeding, and bathing. We welcome new families and look forward to meeting you!
Pediaprogress
1101 W 31st Street, Suite 110, Downers Grove, Illinois
630.929.0122
info@pediaprogress.com
pediaprogress.com
