Capable Kids Of Northshore

Capable Kids of the Northshore is a pediatric therapy clinic serving children and families on the Northshore. Founded in 2001 by occupational therapists Sheila Poteshman and Vicki Abrams-Kelly, the practice has supported thousands of children with developmental, neurological, sensory, language, and cognitive challenges. Its experienced team includes occupational and speech-language therapists who use hands-on care informed by current research and treatment methods.

Capable Kids provides individualized therapy for children from infancy through adolescence. Occupational therapy addresses fine and visual-motor skills, visual perception, handwriting, cognitive skills, sensory processing, upper-body strength, posture, body awareness, and challenges associated with ADHD and hyperactivity. Speech therapy supports expressive and receptive language, articulation, phonological skills, childhood apraxia of speech, feeding, and pragmatic and social communication.

Treatment plans are tailored to each child’s needs and abilities. The clinic also works with parents, caregivers, healthcare practitioners, and teachers to help children function across settings and build skills for fulfilling lives. Capable Kids emphasizes supportive, creative therapy that helps children develop confidence and reach their potential.