JENNIFER DIQUATTRO
Mobile,USA
Summary
Pediatric-focused Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience across outpatient pediatrics, feeding interventions and school-based settings. Expertise includes developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing differences, feeding challenges, caregiver coaching, self-regulation, fine motor development, visual-motor integration, and family-centered care. Passionate about empowering children and families through evidence-based, functional, and play-based intervention.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA/L
The CORE Project
Mobile, AL
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided Early Intervention services for infants and toddlers in natural environments including homes, daycares, and community settings.
- Delivered family-centered caregiver coaching using routines-based intervention approaches.
- Addressed developmental delays, sensory processing differences, feeding concerns, play skills, self-regulation, and participation in daily routines.
- Collaborated with families and interdisciplinary team members to support developmental outcomes and independence.
COTA/L
Kids Always Kount Pediatric Therapy
Daphne, AL
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided outpatient pediatric occupational therapy services for children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing differences, feeding challenges, and fine motor deficits.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans targeting sensory regulation, visual-motor integration, self-care skills, emotional regulation, and school readiness.
- Educated caregivers on home programs and strategies to promote carryover and functional success.
- Collaborated with speech therapists, physical therapists, educators, and physicians to support comprehensive care.
COTA/L
Higher Grounds Pediatric Therapy
Asheville, NC
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Provided outpatient and school-based occupational therapy services for children ages 2-16 with autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, sensory processing disorders, and behavioral challenges.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions including Handwriting Without Tears, Interactive Metronome, sensory integration, reflex integration, and feeding therapy techniques.
- Addressed handwriting, fine motor development, visual-motor integration, self-regulation, executive functioning, and classroom participation.
- Collaborated closely with families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to improve functional outcomes across environments.
COTA/L
National HealthCare Greer
Greenville, SC
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided occupational therapy services in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting focused on ADLs, functional mobility, and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to maximize independence and quality of life.
Contract COTA/L
Sumter School District
Sumter, SC
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Managed a school-based caseload of approximately 30 students.
- Provided occupational therapy services addressing handwriting, fine motor development, classroom participation, self-regulation, and developmental delays.
- Collaborated with teachers and multidisciplinary team members to support educational performance and IEP goals.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of South Alabama
08.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Greenville Technical College
11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
North Greenville University
05.2010
Skills
- Feeding Intervention
- Early Intervention
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Delays
- Sensory Processing
Pediatric Specialties
- Caregiver Coaching
- Fine Motor Development
- Visual-Motor Integration
- School Readiness
- Self-Regulation
Timeline
COTA/L
The CORE Project
01.2024 - 01.2026
COTA/L
Kids Always Kount Pediatric Therapy
01.2023 - 01.2024
COTA/L
Higher Grounds Pediatric Therapy
01.2015 - 01.2019
COTA/L
National HealthCare Greer
01.2013 - 01.2014
Contract COTA/L
Sumter School District
01.2013 - 01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Greenville Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
North Greenville University
Master of Occupational Therapy -
University of South Alabama
LEVEL II FIELDWORK
My Life Occupational Therapy Services
- Adult and Pediatric Outpatient
- Post-surgical recovery
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Back and neck pain
- Chronic pain management
- ADL retraining and therapeutic exercise
- Caregiver education
United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile
- Early Intervention services for infants and toddlers
- Developmental milestones
- Feeding and oral motor development
- Sensory processing
- Positioning and mobility
- Caregiver coaching
- Family-centered intervention