We closed the clinic at the end of August 2026
Our incredible staff, along with many more that worked for and with Can Do Kids truly thanks you for letting us be a part of your child’s lives.
Our team of dedicated professionals though out the years had the honor of empowering Oklahoma children with personalized care since 2008. Serving Edmond and the greater OKC metro area, we were passionate about helping kids grow, learn, and thrive through occupational and speech therapy tailored to their unique needs.
For questions or needs please contact Dianna at the following email address.
dpersun@icloud.com
Dianna Persun, OTR/L, Owner
Occupational Therapy
UPDATE: As of September 1, 2026, Dianna will be taking some time off from this venture and will then be completing some contract work in the future servicing Oklahoma’s children in many different ways. Stay tuned here for her next place of employment.
Dianna has dedicated the last 40 years to her passion for Occupational Therapy, specializing in pediatric care. She currently serves as the Governance Chair on the board of OANAPT.
Before founding Can Do Kids Therapy in 2008, Dianna spent five years in Germany treating military children. In 1994, she played a vital role in implementing the Early Intervention Program, which provided essential support to military children aged 0-3 years. Throughout her career, she has also practiced in Colorado and Pennsylvania.
Dianna is committed to continuing education in areas such as motor development, primitive reflex integration, sensory processing, neurodevelopment, feeding and oral motor skills, and early intervention strategies. She is passionate about helping children and their families develop essential skills through practical, functional activities that fit seamlessly into daily routines.
Dianna has presented at the OANAPT annual conference and spoken to organizations such as DASCO and Autism Speaks Edmond support groups, addressing topics related to feeding, oral motor development, sensory processing, and behavior management. She has also served on the OKCCC Student Advisory Board.
Kristin Mahathey, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Therapy
UPDATE: As of September 1, 2026, Kristin in now employed at OKC Speech at their Edmond Location.
Kristin has over 30 years of experience in speech and language therapy, specializing in auditory oral and auditory verbal therapy, speech sound disorders, early language delays, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, augmentative and alternative communication, fluency, social language, and Down syndrome. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Oklahoma (1985) and a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (1993).
Licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and nationally certified by ASHA, Kristin is dedicated to providing motivating, evidence-based therapy to help children reach their highest potential. She collaborates with families to strengthen communication skills and advocates for children to receive the services they need.
Kristin also serves on the board of Oasis Clubhouse International, a daytime program for adults with brain disorders in Edmond, OK, and is a member of NAMI of Greater OKC and the Blue Star Mothers of America.
Vicki Jones, Billing and Insurance
UPDATE: As of September 1, 2026, Vicki can be reached for questions by writing to Dianna @ dpersun@icloud.com.
Jessica Gard, COTA/L
Occupational Therapy
UPDATE: As of September 1, 2026, Jessica is now employed at Quest Pediatrics at their OKC location.
Jessica is a compassionate and dedicated pediatric occupational therapy assistant with 10 years of experience helping children build the skills they need for daily life. She earned her Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Oklahoma City Community College in 2015 and has since been committed to providing fun, engaging, and individualized therapy sessions tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Outside of work, Jessica loves spending time outdoors, reading, cooking, and enjoying quality time with family and friends—especially watching her son play baseball.