Pediatric Connections/Deana Lesher, owner

Pediatric Connections/Deana Lesher, owner Deana Lesher is the founder and owner of Pediatric Connections. Let us help your child make the CON Let us help your child make the CONNECTIONS for success!

08/28/2026

After holding it together through a full school day, some children need time and support before they are ready for homework, conversation, chores, or evening activities.

What usually helps your child transition from school mode to home mode?

🏃 Movement and active play
📖 Quiet time alone
🎵 Music or calming sounds
🥨 A snack and a break
💬 Time with a trusted adult

Learning what helps your child feel safe and settled can make the afternoon transition feel more manageable for the entire family.

Share your child’s favorite after school reset in the comments.

📞 (913) 257-5808
🌐 https://pediatricconnectionsot.com/

08/26/2026

Did you know learning new skills can be harder when a child’s nervous system does not feel safe?

Stress may trigger fight, flight, or freeze responses, making it more difficult to follow directions, communicate, play, or complete schoolwork.

Using principles related to Polyvagal Theory, Pediatric Connections focuses on connection, co-regulation, and cues of safety to help children respond with greater flexibility and confidence.

Have questions about nervous system regulation? Contact our team.

📞 (913) 257-5808
🌐 pediatricconnectionsot.com

08/24/2026

Registration is open for two upcoming Craniosacral Fascial Therapy training opportunities in Olathe!

CFT Foundation Training
📅 October 1–3, 2026
Designed to introduce participants to the Gillespie Approach and provide hands-on experience practicing with children and adults.

CFT Infant Training
📅 October 4–6, 2026
Focused on using this gentle, non-invasive modality with infants. Completion of the Foundation Training is a prerequisite for participating in the Infant Training.

Both sessions will be led by CFT instructors Holly Steflik and Kim Sherlock at the Hilton Garden Inn in Olathe.

📍 Hilton Garden Inn | Olathe, Kansas
👩‍🏫 Instructors: Holly Steflik and Kim Sherlock

Space is limited. Visit the CFT website to learn more and reserve your place -> craniosacralfascialtherapy.com

Foundation Training: https://www.craniosacralfascialtherapy.com/upcomingevents/gillespie-approach-cft-training-olathe-ks-7tt-g9kys-wga8f-9dz9x-3p4ws-23wnn

Infant Training: https://www.craniosacralfascialtherapy.com/upcomingevents/gillespie-approach-cft-infant-olathe-ks-xfw73-pntmh-dknlz-738ln-bynwd-dwxc7

📞 (913) 257-5808
🌐 https://pediatricconnectionsot.com/

08/21/2026

Therapy can involve movement, exploration, problem solving, connection, and plenty of opportunities to build confidence.

We use treatment rooms and two large sensory gyms during occupational therapy sessions. These spaces give therapists the flexibility to personalize activities around each child’s goals while helping children engage their bodies and senses in purposeful ways.

Depending on the child’s individual treatment plan, a session may incorporate sensory integration, reflex work, rhythmic movement, balance activities, therapeutic listening, neurofeedback, or other specialized approaches.

What type of activity helps your child feel most confident? Movement, music, problem solving, or sensory play? Share below!

📞 (913) 257-5808
🌐 https://pediatricconnectionsot.com/

08/19/2026

A meltdown, shutdown, or anxious response may be communicating something deeper than what we can see on the surface.

At Pediatric Connections, our therapists look for foundational challenges that may be affecting a child’s daily life. Our approach emphasizes safety, connection, sensory regulation, and understanding how the nervous system influences learning, emotions, behavior, and relationships.

Does your child seem overwhelmed by everyday situations? Give our caring team a call to discuss your concerns and learn more about available support.

📞 (913) 257-5808
🌐 https://pediatricconnectionsot.com/

08/17/2026

Did you know Pediatric Connections offers therapeutic listening programs designed to support the nervous system?

The Safe and Sound Protocol may support social engagement, resilience, and auditory processing, while the Rest and Restore Protocol focuses on self-regulation and awareness of the body’s internal signals.

Contact our team to learn how therapeutic listening may fit into a personalized therapy plan.

📞 (913) 257-5808
🌐 pediatricconnectionsot.com

08/14/2026

Progress is not always loud or immediate. Sometimes it appears in the small moments that make daily life feel a little easier. A small win might look like:

⭐ Trying a new activity
⭐ Asking for a break
⭐ Recovering more quickly after feeling overwhelmed
⭐ Communicating a need
⭐ Noticing an internal body signal

What is one small win your child experienced this month?

Share your win in the comments, whether it feels big, small, or somewhere in between. Every step forward deserves to be recognized.

📞 (913) 257-5808
🌐 https://pediatricconnectionsot.com/

08/12/2026

We are incredibly grateful to every parent, caregiver, child, and adult who allows our therapists to support their growth. Therapy is a collaborative process, and the encouragement, consistency, and insight families provide are valuable parts of that process.

Have a great experience with us? Leave us a Google review -> https://g.page/r/CeU83sIScLjYEBM/review

📞 (913) 257-5808
🌐 https://pediatricconnectionsot.com/

08/10/2026

Craniosacral Fascial Therapy training is coming to Olathe this October!

The Gillespie Approach CFT Foundation Training is a three-day, hands-on session designed for professionals interested in expanding their skills, as well as individuals who want to learn techniques that may support their own families.

CFT is a gentle modality that addresses tight fascia, the craniosacral system and oral structures. After completing the Foundation Training, attendees will be prepared to begin practicing the techniques with children and adults.

📅 Foundation Training: October 1-3, 2026 | Infant Training Oct 4-6
📍 Hilton Garden Inn | Olathe, Kansas
👩‍🏫 Instructors: Holly Steflik and Kim Sherlock

Space is limited. Visit the CFT website to learn more and reserve your place -> craniosacralfascialtherapy.com

Foundation Training: https://www.craniosacralfascialtherapy.com/upcomingevents/gillespie-approach-cft-training-olathe-ks-7tt-g9kys-wga8f-9dz9x-3p4ws-23wnn

Infant Training: https://www.craniosacralfascialtherapy.com/upcomingevents/gillespie-approach-cft-infant-olathe-ks-xfw73-pntmh-dknlz-738ln-bynwd-dwxc7

📞 (913) 257-5808
🌐 https://pediatricconnectionsot.com/

08/07/2026

The start of a new school year can bring exciting opportunities, but it can also introduce unfamiliar classrooms, changing routines, louder environments, new expectations, and separation from familiar caregivers.

As your family prepares for school, which transition tends to be the most challenging?

📚 Adjusting to a new routine
⏰ Getting ready in the morning
🎒 Separating at drop off
🍎 Managing the school environment
🌙 Settling down after school

Share your answer in the comments. Your response may help another family feel less alone.

When school transitions begin affecting daily life, our team is here to listen and help families explore supportive strategies.

📞 (913) 257-5808
🌐 https://pediatricconnectionsot.com/

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7235 W 162nd Terr
Overland Park, KS
66085

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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+19132575808

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