OT for Kids

OT for Kids our mailing address is 1055 Kuebler Place, but our clinic location is at 1458 West Division Road Jasp Pediatrics has always been her first love.

OT for Kids is a pediatric private practice owned/operated in Jasper by Dana Meyer Hopf, OTR since 1997. Dana graduated from IU School of Occupational Therapy in 1989. She has experience working in Hospital settings including Riley Children's Hospital, outpatient, school systems, home health and early intervention. She was joined by Michelle Dellinger, MS, OTR in 2005 and Anna Goins, MS, OTR in 20

11. With a combined total of more that 45 years of pediatrics experience, OT For Kids strives to treat the "whole" child by integrating a variety of treatment methods . We focus on overall development - motor, social, behavioral and Daily life skills. Sensory Integration, Neurodevelopment, oral motor skills, feeding and eating concerns/approaches, therapeutic listening, and handwriting intervention are just some of the many different techniques we can use when needed.

05/11/2026

Supermoms are celebrated for their unmatched strength, love, and ability to handle chaos! ❤️

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A little late- but hoping all mothers , caregivers, and mom mentors were able to be celebrated this weekend and shown as...
05/11/2026

A little late- but hoping all mothers , caregivers, and mom mentors were able to be celebrated this weekend and shown as much love and appreciation as they share with others!

05/03/2026
05/03/2026

Research indicates that kids with autism are twice as likely to have GI issues like constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and stomach pain.

These symptoms can last for years and are linked to sleep, behavior, and learning challenges.

05/03/2026

A 2025 study published in Scientific Reports reveals that children with severe autism have the highest levels of serum zonulin, a biomarker of gut leakage, than their peers without autism.

“Children with ASD are about five times more likely to experience gastrointestinal tract issues compared to the general population,” explained the study authors.

Zonulin is a protein that regulates the tight junctions in the intestinal lining, controlling how easily substances pass from the gut into the bloodstream. It is considered the main marker of intestinal permeability, often in reference to “leaky gut”, and has also been linked to blood–brain barrier function, inflammation, and immune regulation.

Elevated zonulin levels may signal barrier dysfunction and have been associated with several inflammatory and neuropsychiatric conditions.

“These findings support the gut-brain axis hypothesis in ASD pathophysiology and suggest that zonulin could serve as both a diagnostic biomarker and a therapeutic target,” wrote the authors.

https://www.docwirenews.com/post/gut-protein-strongly-linked-to-autism-severity-in-children

Parents do the work!!!
04/14/2026

Parents do the work!!!

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03/20/2026

“Iron helps manage ADHD symptoms by supporting dopamine production, a neurotransmitter essential for focus, attention, and impulse control, which is often low in individuals with ADHD. Studies show that correcting iron deficiency, particularly low ferritin levels, can reduce symptoms like hyperactivity and inattention, as iron is necessary for optimal neurotransmitter synthesis.” https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5914242/

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1458 W Division Road
Jasper, IN
47546

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm

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