Who can benefit from OT?

• New parents who are anxious about meeting developmental milestones like rolling, sitting and crawling.

• Parents of a baby who is struggling with breast or bottle feeding, oral motor coordination or are working through already diagnosed tethered oral tissues (tongue/lip ties).

• Babies who hate tummy time or seem to prefer looking to one side more than the other.

• Parents looking for support as you introduce solids to your new baby.

• Older babies or toddlers who are struggling or causing stress to the family or caregivers during mealtimes, or babies/toddlers/children who are a ‘picky eater’ and only eat a limited amount or types of foods.

• Toddlers or young children who are struggling to meet developmental milestones or seem behind in fine/gross/visual motor skills and can’t do things like: throw/catch a ball, navigate new play equipment, hold feeding or writing utensils, copy or produce age appropriate shapes or letters, have a hard time using two hands together or seem more clumsy than the average child.

• Toddlers or young children who struggle to tolerate daily activities like brushing teeth, getting dressed (bothered by various textures of clothing), loud noises or unexpected variations in their day.

What is working with an OT like?

​Our first session would be a one hour evaluation to determine your child’s areas of needs and goals. During an evaluation a comprehensive history is taken, the child’s motor skills are examined as well as functional assessments to see how he/she performs daily activities. An oral exam may be performed to determine any anatomical abnormalities and identify areas of need with oral motor skills. We utilize standardized assessments when appropriate. We would create a treatment plan incorporating a holistic approach that considers musculoskeletal, sensory, motor and visual systems.  After the evaluation, each treatment session is engaging, play based and incorporates evidence based strategies to meet the goals set forth during the evaluation. 

Do you come to my house or do we meet you somewhere?

I provide in-home therapy services as well as office visits located in Laguna Hills.  If you aren’t sure which option is best for you, I can help guide you to the best location for your child. Virtual sessions are also offered for clients who live in California.