Sonia Petersen

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

All About Kids (Self-Employed)

Kalispell, MT

12.2003 - Current

Develops individualized treatment plans to meet the needs of pediatric patients.
Collaborates with teachers and school personnel on classroom modifications or accommodations needed for students with special needs.
Educates families about developmental milestones and how to promote positive behavior change in children.
Conducts assessments including formal standardized testing, informal assessment tools and parent and caregiver interviews.
Educates parents and caregivers in strategies to support their child's therapy goals at home.
Educates family members on how to help children become more successful and independent with everyday tasks.
Provides therapeutic interventions, such as sensory integration, fine motor and visual motor skills development and activities of daily living training.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to create a comprehensive plan of care for each child.
Provides emotional support to families dealing with diagnosis and disabilities affecting their child's life.
Creates progress reports and documentation for each child on a regular basis.
Consults with child's parents and caregivers to assess conditions and environment, obtain histories and discuss objectives that are important to the family.
Conducts home visits to administer occupational therapy sessions to children in the home setting.
Recommends changes in families home environments to remain consistent with needs and priorities.
Completes referrals for other disciplines and agencies to address the comprehensive needs of patients.