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Little Knights Clinic

  • LKC Client on a swing holding a rope

    Little Knights Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic

    The Little Knights Clinic (LKC) is a student-run pediatric clinic that provides pro-bono occupational therapy (OT) services to underserved children in the Erie community.  The LKC student board members and student volunteers work alongside an OT faculty member to collaborate and deliver services. This opportunity provides students with valuable hands on experience that will help them become better future clinicians.

    Two OT students writing with shaving cream       Little Knights Clinic Photo 2022

    We currently offer services in-person at Gannon’s Human Performance Lab in the Recreation and Wellness Center. A temperature check is required prior to all therapy sessions. Masks are encouraged but not required. Our faculty and students are eager and dedicated to serving our community hands on, taking safety precautions very seriously. 

    • The clinic is open for children ages birth - 21 years with a physician prescription for OT services.
    • OT services can help improve cognitive, social, sensory, and motor skills to enhance success with play, school and daily living skills.
    • The LKC offers occupational therapy services by 4th year Gannon OT students under the supervision of licensed OT faculty.  
    • A recent initiative has started at Mother Teresa Academy as well, where Gannon OT students and faculty travel to offer in-school therapy services.

      Scheduling

      Appointments are first come, first serve, and require a physician prescription.

      The LKC currently offers therapy services:

      • Tuesday evenings at the LKC
      • Fridays at the LKC and Mother Teresa
      LKC Student Board 2022-2023
      2022-2023 LKC Student Board


      For more information or to sign up contact Julia Hawkins-Pokabla, OTD, OTR/L