Missouri First Steps Contracting
Are you a Joymaker?
At Hello Joy OT, we believe that development is individual and intervention requires nuance and flexibility. We partner with families of infants and toddlers through Missouri’s First Steps program, supporting developmental growth with curiosity and creativity. We're building something different—where clinicians are valued, complexity is embraced, and joy is part of the work.
Hello Joy OT is building a team of Joymakers—providers who are curious, collaborative, and passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.
Hello Joy OT for Parents
Parent + Caregiver Consultation
I offer parent consultation services to parents seeking individualized support to guide them as they make decisions regarding their young child’s development.
Please contact me here if you are interested in exploring this option!
Early Intervention Services
Early Intervention through First Steps
I (Katie) offer OT services exclusively through Missouri First Steps. I do not offer any other pediatric OT services at this time.
If your child is already enrolled in Missouri First Steps, then you’ll contact your service coordinator and let them know you’d like to work with me (and why). Ultimately, your First Steps team will make the call in terms of whether to move forward or not.
If your child is not enrolled in First Steps, but you’d like to be, you can get more information about the program here and begin the referral process here.
Consultation + Education
Bring Katie in
Interested in having me guest lecture, consult on a project, or provide continuing education to a group? My areas of expertise include: early intervention, parent coaching, early autism, toxic stress, child abuse and neglect, and working with parents.
Let me know what your specific needs are, and we can figure out together if I’m the right person to help! If not me, I may know someone else who’s just right.