Little Lights Pediatric Therapy

08/27/2026

https://www.littlelightspediatrictherapy.com/intake-form/

08/26/2026

Does your household need sleep? 💤 Give us a call or complete an online intake form to get started!
https://www.littlelightspediatrictherapy.com/intake-form/

08/20/2026

✨MEET THE THERAPIST✨

Hello, Krisann!👋

This is the face behind Little Lights Pediatric Therapy! Krisann is not only the owner, but an amazing occupational therapist! She graduated from the University of Mary in 2008 with her master’s degree in occupational therapy and minor in Special Education. Since graduation she has worked primarily in the area of outpatient private practice, however has also worked in acute care and NICU settings. In 2011 she received her Autism Spectrum Disorders certificate from the University of North Dakota. She also has trainings in the Therasuit Method and Universal Exercise Unit, Astronaut program, SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory), Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, and is ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) trained. In 2025, Krisann completed Sibshop training, a program focused on providing peer support to siblings of children with support needs. Keep reading for a few more fun facts about Krisann!

💟 Favorite Areas to Treat: Social skills and emotional regulation
🎲 Favorite Therapy Game: Labyrinth
📚Favorite Children’s Book: Any of the "Teach Your Dragon" books
☕️Coffee Order: Iced smores or Iced mudslide
🛶Hobbies: Read, bake, kayak, garden
💛 Why I Love Pediatric OT: "I love the wide variety of kids we get to meet and the collaborative relationships that we get to develop with them and their families!"

08/19/2026

✨MEET THE THERAPIST✨

Hello, Londa!👋

Londa is one of our talented speech therapists at Little Lights! She graduated from Minot State University in 2006 with her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She has been with us at Little Lights Pediatric Therapy since 2024 in a part-time and PRN capacity. Keep reading for a few more fun facts about Londa!

💬 Favorite Areas to Treat: Articulation, AAC, expressive and receptive language, and social language
🎲 Favorite Therapy Game: Pop the Pig
📚Favorite Children’s Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
☕️Coffee Order: Brown sugar shaken espresso
🏐Hobbies: Watching my kids play sports, spending time with my family, traveling, and enjoying time outdoors
💛 Why I Love Pediatric ST: "I love pediatric speech therapy because I get to watch children find their voice, build confidence, and discover that communicating can be fun! It is so rewarding to celebrate the little victories along the way and see how their progress can make a difference in their confidence, relationships, and everyday lives."

08/18/2026

✨MEET THE THERAPIST✨

Hello, Katie!👋

Katie is one of our talented occupational therapists here at Little Lights! She graduated from the University of Mary in 2015 with her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. She has over ten years of experience working in outpatient pediatric settings. Katie is trained in the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) feeding protocol, sensory integration techniques, plagiocephaly and torticollis intervention, and vision interventions. She is also trained in the Therasuit and Universal Exercise Unit. Keep reading for a few more fun facts about Katie!

✏️ Favorite Areas to Treat: Fine motor, visual motor, bilateral coordination, feeding, and social skills
🎲 Favorite Therapy Game: Sneaky Snacky Squirrel
📚Favorite Children’s Book: Who You Were Made To Be by Joanna Gaines
☕️Coffee Order: Pistachio Latte
🍪Hobbies: Gardening, baking, and reading
💛 Why I Love Pediatric OT: " I can work on so many different skills with kids through play! Every day is different because each child is special and unique!"

08/18/2026

Join our AMAZING team!!! 🤩

08/12/2026

✨MEET THE THERAPIST✨

Hello, Jessica!👋

Jessica is one of our outstanding occupational therapists here at Little Lights! She graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2016 with her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. She has worked in a variety of settings including pediatrics, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Jessica has additional training in SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding and Beckman Oral Motor protocol. She recently brought a very exciting and needed specialty area to our clinic as a Certified Sleep Coach! Keep reading for a few more fun facts about Jessica!

🍽️ Favorite Areas to Treat: Feeding and visual perceptual skills
🎲 Favorite Therapy Game: Outfoxed
📚Favorite Children’s Book: The Day God Made You
☕️Coffee Order: Iced White Mocha
☀️Hobbies: Reading, exercising, spending time in the sunshine, and spending time with family
💛 Why I Love Pediatric OT: "I love the creativity and fun that can be incorporated in every session. I also love building relationships with the kids that receive services."

08/11/2026

If you weren’t aware (starting this summer), my DWD podcasts are now also available on YouTube! Check out my conversation with Chris Kalash talking about the upcoming Suits & Boots- Ann Carlson fundraiser at 1603 main events .. FYI, I am also honored to be the Emcee of the event.

Dee Chats with Chris Kalash of Anne Calsen about the upcoming Suits...

08/10/2026