Founders
           "Reaching for the Stars"

   For some children, activities and skills that often come naturally, such  as 
achieving integration of reflexes, reaching developmental milestones, playing, 
socializing, eating, listening and even talking, can be difficult or impossible. At 
an early age, those children must learn to compensate causing animbalance in 
functionand ability. Unfortunately, without a solid foundation of developmental            
skills, learning and typical daily tasks become more and more difficult.  Our 
philosophy is based on the belief that a label will not stop a child  from achieving!
         

We at Innovative Therapy 4-Kids, Inc. are dedicated in helping to identify your child's unique needs 
and establish guidelines that are essential to your child's success. Our therapists are trained in using a 
child's areas of strength to combat weakness. This specialized technique is proven effective for all levels 
of needs, all disabilities, ages, genders and may be performed in clinic, at home, and in educational and 
daily environments. 
           
Innovative Therapy 4 Kids Inc., the first private multidisciplinary practice in San Diego County was 
established in Carlsbad in 2000 by 
           
                                                      
                         Laura Driessen Walls                      and                  Amy Duffner Johnson
                                  M.S.CCC-SLP                                                                                     PT

Our practice continues to grow and improve so that we can better serve children and 
families in our community. Thanks to the support of our families and the success of our amazing kids, 
we have reached beyond the stars. 
           
Beginning in a small two-room clinic, we have recently moved to a new location with 11 therapy rooms. 
Our new location offers two large open-air gyms, a strength room, suspended equipment in each room, 
a sensory room dedicated to visual and kinesthetic exploration, a resource library, remote filming ability, 
and a fun waiting area filled with interactive toys. Specifically designed for our parents, we have created 
an outside balcony for parents-only to relax, and read while waiting for their child. We also have a private 
lounge area, a therapy kitchen, and one-way glass in all of the therapy rooms so that parents/teachers 
may watch all interactions.