We are a private pediatric occupational and speech therapy practice serving Wilmington, NC and the surrounding areas. We have extensive education and experience in evaluating and treating children with:
Occupational therapists evaluate and treat children who have difficulty with the daily “occupations” of a child which include learning, play, and self-care. An occupational therapist will evaluate the following skills:
Speech Language Pathologists address communication skills for social interactions, educational growth, and overall quality of life. A speech therapy evaluation assesses:
Laurel Thornton has extensive experience and education in the treatment of children and adolescents with autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, neuromuscular disorders, sensory processing dysfunction, and a variety of genetic syndromes.
Coastal Kids Therapy was founded in January 2012 by sisters Laurel Thornton and Blair Kutrow, who have family ties to and fond memories of visiting their grandparents and great-grandparents in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Combining Laurel’s many years of experience as an occupational therapist and Blair’s extensive experience in the business world in Washington, DC, these two sisters opened Coastal Kids Therapy to fulfill Laurel’s dream of bringing her passion for helping children achieve their potential to a place they both love.
Bright Beginnings in order to provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy under one roof! We are now offering limited clinic hours at Coastal Kids Therapy.
© Copyright 2025
Coastal Kids Therapy. All Rights Reserved.
Website & Hosting by BlueTone Media
