Jean Wetherilt, OTR/L
Jean founded PossAbilities Pediatric Therapy in 2004 in pursuit of a dream to offer high-quality therapy services in a state-of-the-art clinic. In 2013, along with her architect husband, they designed an indoor and outdoor therapy clinic in a free-standing building in Merriam, Kansas.
Jean's educational background includes specialized training and certifications in Neuro-Developmental Training (8-week NDT course) Level 1 one-week mentorship and Community of Learning Program (conducted by the Star Center and SPD Foundation), S.O.S. (Sensory Oral Sequential) Feeding Approach Integrated Listening Systems, Safe and Sound Protocol, Rhythmic Movement Training, Interactive Metronome and Zones of Regulation.
Additionally, Jean has advanced training in Handwriting Without Tears, sensory processing, reflex integration, postural core development, fine motor development therapy, therapeutic intervention for children with visual impairment, and treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder. Her work experiences have been across private and public schools, home-based therapy, and outpatient clinics in the U.S. and while on short-term medical mission trips to Guatemala.
Jean is passionate about the role of parents in the therapy and education of their children and has helped countless families navigate the raising and teaching of children with learning challenges. She has had opportunities to speak and write on numerous therapy topics, including an article for HSLDA's quarterly publication Court Report, a book - Walks on the Wildside: A Guide to Creatively Promoting Motor Skills in Children, and was a contributing author for the book Christian Homes and Special Kids.
Jean lives in Prairie Village with her husband of 39 years and has 2 adult children and 4 grandchildren. Jean is currently the special needs coordinator for Midwest Parent Educators.