Meet Our Doc: Ayelet Talmi, PhD, Pediatric Psychology

The Role of a Pediatric Psychologist: An Overview and Case Studies

As a pediatric therapist, what we do might look just like play—but that’s exactly the point. Children learn through play, and using playful, repetitive activities helps them grow in ways that feel natural and enjoyable. It’s not just fun—it’s strategic. Every game, every silly moment is a carefully chosen opportunity to build skills. Yes, sometimes what we ask them to do is challenging. But we wrap that challenge in joy, using their strengths to work on the areas they struggle with. It may look