Compassionate and dedicated Pediatric COTA with experience in an outpatient pediatric clinic setting. Skilled in providing sensory integration, fine and gross motor skill development, handwriting interventions, and ADL training to help children achieve greater independence. Passionate about play-based therapy to create a fun, engaging, and goal-oriented environment that fosters growth and confidence in every child. Strong communicator with expertise in scheduling appointments, caregiver education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Clinical & Therapeutic Skills:
• Implement Sensory Integration Therapy, Wilbarger Brushing Protocol, and emotional regulation strategies to support sensory challenges.
• Assist children in developing independent dressing, grooming, toileting, and utensil use through adaptive strategies.
• Proficient in Handwriting Without Tears and other interventions to improve legibility and motor planning.
• Experience with picky eating interventions, oral-motor exercises, and sensory-based feeding therapy to support children with feeding difficulties.
• Provide play-based therapy by incorporating interactive play, and child-led activities to improve participation and motivation.
• Knowledgeable in weighted vests, compression garments, sensory seating and adaptive utensils.
Patient & Family Engagement:
• Adapt interventions to meet the unique needs of children with diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD, SPD, Down syndrome, and CP.
• Provide HEPs, parent education and sensory diet recommendations for at-home progress.
• Work closely with OTs, PTs, SLPs to ensure comprehensive care.
Administrative & Documentation Skills:
• Proficient in Fusion Web Clinic for appointment scheduling and documentation.
• Maintain accurate SOAP notes, data tracking, and treatment plan updates.