Intuitive Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Assessment and/or Intuitive Parent Coaching

Helpful Insights, Positive Outcomes

Why Intuitive?

Intuitive OT works with the family to meet the child’s needs holistically. I use creative strategies that have been successful for me as a mom, OT, and advocate for my kids.

Specific ways that I merge my OT and parenting skills intuitively include:

  • Child development: I’m a parent to two girls and a longtime practitioner who’s worked with children in many different school and clinical settings.

  • Toys: I love finding interesting toys and activities for my children and clients. The best toys are more than just age appropriate or “fun.” They engage the child’s creative side, meet them where they are, and help with carryover.

  • Advocacy skills: It is vital that parents and children know how to advocate for themselves. In 2016, my daughter Lila was diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss at age 4. Over the years, I have both advocated fiercely for her to get her the educational and medical support she needs, and taught her how to advocate fiercely for herself.  

Intuitive OT will help parents start drawing the types of connections that have worked for me.

Intuitive OT Program Options

1) Observation, Written Report, and Meeting (myself, teachers, and parents):

Intuitive OT focuses on the family and child and facilitates carryover at home and school. I will observe your child in their natural environment (i.e. school and/or home). I will write a report based on my observations and recommendations. Finally, we (myself, parents, and teachers) will meet as a group to discuss the report and follow up recommendations (i.e. including referrals for early intervention services). The goal is to achieve positive outcomes through my ability to keenly observe and put the pieces of the puzzle together to form a cohesive, simplified plan for your child.

Intuitive OT uses an integrated approach to:

  • Ensure the child and parents understand why and how they are using specific OT strategies.

  • Assist with carryover and ownership of the child’s development and success.

  • Enable the child and the parents to advocate more effectively for their child’s needs.

2) Remote Intuitive Parent Coaching:

Parent coaching is a supportive approach whereby I speak with the parents and assess areas of need for the child and family. I combine my strengths and areas of expertise as an intuitive mom and Pediatric Occupational Therapist. I am able to laser focus on what is working for the child and family and what areas might need improvement. My goal is to empower parents to help them find new ways to approach challenging situations.