Jennifer Cogswell
Charlton,MA
Summary
Caring Pediatric Occupational Therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual child needs. Seasoned therapist with 25+ years experience in Early Intervention. Compassionate dedication to supporting families of all shapes and sizes with wide scope of needs. Wearing many hats using a transdisciplinary approach and as part of a treatment team when a child needs multiple discipline care. Tremendous flexibility as a work day rarely happens as it's scheduled.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Thom Worcester Area Early Intervention
07.2011 - Current
- Supporting the transition from early intervention services to school-based services by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families throughout the process.
- Increasing children's participation in daily routines and activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
- Navigating diverse family situations sensitively, incorporating cultural considerations into treatment plans when appropriate to optimize results.
- Strengthening parent involvement in therapy sessions by utilizing PIWI model offering education on techniques to support their child's development at home.
Occupational Therapist
UMASS Early Intervention & Family Support Program
10.1998 - 07.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Worcester State University
Worcester, MAAssociate of Science - Child Study
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MASkills
Providing evidence based, culturally sensitive, home based services for children and families in the community
Completing standardized and non-standardized assessments for children and families to determine their strengths and needs
Utilizing parent/family education to assist with implementation of strategies and activities to help their child during daily routines
Supporting co-workers as part of assessment team and consultation for sensory processing, feeding and motor development
Completing necessary documentation, referrals and billing in a timely manner
Supporting families during transition to services available following the child's third birthday, ensuring continued services, both specialized and community, are established with no gap in delivery
Certification
- Professional Membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association- AOTA.
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy - NBCOT.
- Licensed Occupational Therapist MA- Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Certification (ASDCS)- International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.
- Certified Early Intervention Specialist -CEIS
- Newborn Behavioral Observations-NBO
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Thom Worcester Area Early Intervention
07.2011 - Current
Occupational Therapist
UMASS Early Intervention & Family Support Program
10.1998 - 07.2011
- Professional Membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association- AOTA.
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy - NBCOT.
- Licensed Occupational Therapist MA- Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Certification (ASDCS)- International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.
- Certified Early Intervention Specialist -CEIS
- Newborn Behavioral Observations-NBO
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Worcester State University
Associate of Science - Child Study
Mount Wachusett Community College
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