Pediatric integrative mental health support for Northeast Ohio families
PDA help for children

Family-centered support for children with PDA.

Child Light Therapies supports children and caregivers navigating Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA) in Independence, Cleveland, and Northeast Ohio.

NeuroPlay-Kids play therapy activity at Child Light Therapies
Child Light Therapies provides playful, individualized PDA help that centers safety, connection, strengths, and the child’s unique needs.

Understanding the child in front of you

Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA) is one of the needs families may bring to Child Light Therapies. The practice takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach and works with families to understand what is happening for their child.

Rather than a fixed path, support is individualized around the child’s strengths, relationships, environment, nervous system, and family context.

Supportive services for families

Available services may include neurodiversity-affirming play therapy, therapeutic movement, therapeutic music and timing, functional neurofeedback, Safe and Sound Protocol, therapeutic nutrition support, and parent coaching.

Parent coaching offers practical strategies, education, and compassionate guidance to help caregivers better understand and support their child.

Start with a Connection Call

In a free 15-minute Connection Call, families can share what they are looking for and discuss which services may be a fit. There is no obligation—just a thoughtful conversation about next steps.

Services are individualized supportive interventions and are not substitutes for appropriate medical diagnosis or treatment.