Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy; Senior Director of Professional Development and Research Coordination
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Hope and Believe Pediatric Therapy
Waco, TX
Research Fellow
Koinonia Inclusion Network
Singapore
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Hope and Believe Pediatric Therapy
Waco, TX
Residency in Special Education Division - Related Services
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Research Assistant
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Teaching Assistant
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Clinical Director and Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Precious Kidz Developmental Clinic
Bandung, Indonesia
Visiting Lecturer
National Health Polytechnic Institute
Surakarta, Indonesia
Distinguished Faculty
The Southeast Asia Bible Seminary
Malang, Indonesia
Consultant Occupational Therapist
Ovspring Developmental Clinic
Singapore
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Ovspring Developmental Clinic
Singapore
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Center for Developing Kids
Pasadena, CA
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - School-Based Occupational Therapy track: Advocacy and Policy Administration
University of Southern California
01.2018
Master of Ministry -
The Southeast Asia Bible Seminary
01.2013
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California
01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Church Music
Calvin College
01.2002
Continuing Education
11/2024, OTAC Annual Conference
04/2024, AOTA Annual Conference
11/2023, OTAC Annual Conference
03/2023, Western Regional Occupational Therapy Spring Symposium (WROTSS)
04/2022, AOTA Annual Conference
11/2021, STAR Symposium
06/2021, Treating the Child with a Cerebellar Movement Disorder - STAR Institute Virtual Summit: Sensory Processing in Autism
04/2021, Autism Symposium
03/2021, Certificate Course to Integrate Primitive Reflexes for Optimal Function
11/2020, STAR Institute: 3S Symposium
10/2020, Sensory- Processing and Emotion Regulation: What Happens After Childhood?
09/2019, Therapeutic Evaluation and Treatment of Toe Walking (Pediatric Equinus Gait) from a PT and OT Perspective
10/2018, Optimizing Pediatric Outcomes by Combining Sensory Integration with Other Approaches
09/2018, Smart but Scattered: Executive Dysfunction at Home and at School
07/2018, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia & Dysgraphia
06/2018, Autism Meltdowns in Children and Adolescents: Practical Strategies for Prevention, Intervention and Postvention
05/2018, Interventions and approaches for Students who are deaf/ hard of hearing with Autism Spectrum disorder
04/2018, Model of Organization of Behavior Application of Motor Learning in School- Based Setting
03/2018, All Access: Expanding Opportunities for individuals using AAC and Alternative access
11/2017, USC SI Continuing Education: Sensory Integration for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
06/2017, Developmental Play (level 2)
04/2017, USC SI continuing Education: Theoretical Foundations of Sensory Integration: From Theory to Identification
03/2017, Developmental Play (level 1)
01/2014, Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders: The SOS Approach to Feeding
06/2013, Baby Steps: Building Ambulation Interventions for the 0-3 Population with Posture and Movement Dysfunction
04/2012, NDT Treatment of the Baby and Young Child
05/2010, Handwriting without Tears
03/2010, Working Memory: Turning Disability to Ability
05/2009, Feeding Therapy: A sensory motor approach
06/2009, Linking Play to Function: Utilizing NDT & SI strategies to facilitate functional skills through play.
06/2008, Sensory Processing: A Solid Foundation of Knowledge for Effective Practice
08/2007, NDT (Neurodevelopmental) Handling
07/2007, Vision Techniques to Enhance Therapy Outcomes: How Hidden Vision Problems Impact School Performance, Learning and Behavior
03/2007, Combining Sensory Integration and NDT (Neurodevelopmental) approach
02/2007, SAMONAS sound therapy
12/2006, An Integrated Treatment Approach To Oral Motor Function: Infancy to Geriatrics
06/2006, Intervention for The High Risk Infant: Providing Service in The NICU, Home and Early Intervention Program
05/2006, The Young with Special Needs
04/2006, Infancy and Early Childhood Training Course (DIR / Floortime)
03/2006, Specialized Techniques for Measuring Sensory Integration
02/2006, Sensory Integration Intervention
01/2006, Listening with the Whole Body (Therapeutic Listening)
Conference Presentations
Fostering Co-Regulation: Building Emotional Resilience in Early Childhood and Beyond, 02/2025, Head Start California Annual Conference
Embedding Inclusion in ECE Programs: Utilizing the Inclusive Classroom Profile and Multi-Tiered System of Support for Continuous Improvement, Head Start California Annual Conference
Implementing Garden-Based Intervention within Early Head Start, 11/2024, Occupational Therapy Association of California Annual Conference
Lunch Bunch: Sensory-Based Feeding Group In Early Intervention, 11/2024, Occupational Therapy Association of California Annual Conference
A Multi-Tiered Approach to OT Intervention in Early Head Start: Impact on Children’s Play Skills, 04/2024, AOTA Inspire
Sensory Integration: Understanding and Meeting Your Child’s Needs, 02/2024, Head Start California Annual Conference
Role of Occupational Therapy in Head Start, 11/2023, Occupational Therapy Association of California Annual Conference
Inclusive Summer Camps for Pediatric Population, 03/2023, Western Regional Occupational Therapy Spring Symposium
Enhancing Your Programs Inclusive Practices, 09/2022, Region 9 Head Start Association
The Learning Brain, 07/2021, Southeast Asia Bible Seminary Community Development Certification Program (concentration in Education)
School-Based Occupational Therapy, 01/2021, organized by the Indonesian Occupational Therapy Association, Jakarta, Indonesia
The Learning Brain, 10/2020, Southeast Asia Bible Seminary Community Development Certification Program (concentration in Education)
Universal Design for Learning, 08/2020, Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia
Universal Design for Learning, 07/2020, organized by the Christian Indonesian Educators, Malang, Indonesia
Turning Challenges into Success: Strategies for Inclusive Education, 08/2018, Teachers Workshop organized by 20 schools in Jakarta, Indonesia
Sensory Processing and Children with Autism, 08/2018, organized by the Indonesian National Autism Society (YMPATI), Jakarta, Indonesia
Creating a New Future in Indonesia’s Education System, 08/2018, Directorate General of Special Education – the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Sensory Integration: Theory Foundation, Assessment and Intervention, 10/2014, the National Annual Meeting of the Indonesian Occupational Therapy Association, Jakarta, Indonesia
Role of Occupational Therapy in the Development of Psychomotor: Evaluation and Intervention, 11/2012, the National Annual Meeting of the Indonesian Occupational Therapy Association, Jakarta, Indonesia
Praxis: Evaluation and Treatment, 11/2011, the National Annual Meeting of the Indonesian Occupational Therapy Association, Jakarta, Indonesia
Occupational Therapy Intervention Programs in High Academic Achievement for children with special need: emotion, cognitive, perception, visual motor intervention, 11/2009, the National Annual Meeting of the Indonesian Occupational Therapy Association, Jakarta, Indonesia
Sensory Integration for children with special needs, 06/2009, organized by the Department of Occupational Therapy (National Health Polytechnic Institute), Indonesia
Update Complementary & Alternative Medicine in Indonesia Symposium, 06/2008, organized by Indonesian Association of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
School-Based Occupational Therapy, 04/2008, organized by the Department of Occupational Therapy (National Health Polytechnic Institute), Surakarta, Indonesia
Television Presentations
09/2017, Ayo Hidup Sehat: Cara sehat permainan melatih penglihatan anak, How to play healthy games that would enhance children’s visual skills development - Live at TV One – Jakarta
Professional Licensure And Certifications
National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT)
California Board of Occupational Therapy, 18762
AOTA Board Certification of Pediatrics (BCP)
USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certificate Program
Sensory Integration Praxis Test (SIPT)
Therapeutic Listening
SAMONAS sound therapy
Interactive Metronome (Provider)
Affiliations
OTAC: Leadership Institute committee member
Jan 2025- current
OTAC: Practice, Ethics, Reimbursement member
March 2025 - current
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy; Senior Director of Professional Development and Research Coordination
University of Southern California
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Hope and Believe Pediatric Therapy
Research Fellow
Koinonia Inclusion Network
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Hope and Believe Pediatric Therapy
Residency in Special Education Division - Related Services
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Research Assistant
University of Southern California
Teaching Assistant
University of Southern California
Clinical Director and Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Precious Kidz Developmental Clinic
Visiting Lecturer
National Health Polytechnic Institute
Distinguished Faculty
The Southeast Asia Bible Seminary
Consultant Occupational Therapist
Ovspring Developmental Clinic
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Ovspring Developmental Clinic
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Center for Developing Kids
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - School-Based Occupational Therapy track: Advocacy and Policy Administration