Danielle Dillard, Otr/L,Otd Email and Phone Number
Out-going, results-minded therapist, with ten years experience in pediatric therapy. My genuine caring, dynamic personality, and eagerness to learn makes me adept at building strong rapport with kiddos, parents, and caregivers. I am known for quickly adapting interventions to meet client's needs and efficiently achieving goals.Key Competencies: ~ 9+ years of outpatient pediatric practice ~ pediatric home health experience ~Early Intervention experience with NC's CDSA ~Maintained NBCOT certification with a practice focus in Pediatrics ~Occupational therapy license South Carolina ~Pediatric assessments (M-FUN, Peabody or PDMS-2, BOT-2, Beery VMI, Developmental Hand Skills by Mary Benbow, ROM and MMT, PEDI ) ~ clinical observations such as core, ocular motor, vestibular, primitive reflexes ~Designing and lead summer camps focused on handwriting skills and social skills ~Creating community handouts ~Presentations/Teaching ~ Therapeutic Listening provider through Vital Links ~ Safe and Sound Protocol certified through ILS-Untye ~ Focus System certified through ILS ~ Feeding therapy and interventions ranging from Food Chaining, Can Eat approach (UNC program), and sensory based techniques. Community Involvement: ~Known and Loved teen and kid camp leader 2023&2024 ~ Tri My Best buddy 2021and 2024 ~Childcare provider for church (current) ~ Volunteer at Life Center in Odessa (Jan-March 2019) ~ Assisted with sorting donations for CPS-Rainbow Room (Dec. 2018) ~iDance- an adaptive dance program (past) ~Community Chair Leader for Student of Occupational Therapy Association (past) ~Gliding Stars- an adaptive ice skating program (past) ~Bittersweet Farms- residential and vocational program for adults with ASD (past) ~Hippotherapy and Adaptive Riding programs. (past) ~ALS awareness walk committee (past)
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Occupational TherapistTri-County Therapy Jul 2022 - PresentLadson, South Carolina, Us
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Lead Occupational TherapistTri-County Therapy Jun 2020 - Jul 2022Ladson, South Carolina, UsOver seeing and encouraging further clinical development of OTs and COTAs through continuous research, education, demonstrations, and community involvement; resulting in high quality plans of care and therapy sessions.
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Pediatric Occupational TherapistChild Whisperers Apr 2019 - Mar 2020• Developed individualized treatment plans, interventions, and home exercise programs within the home setting that were evaluation-based, function-oriented, and outcome driven.• Educated families and caregivers on environmental adaptations and routine adjustments to meet feeding, social, and developmental needs of child and family.• Significant feeding experience obtained with food chaining, oral motor interventions, and decreased G-tube dependence with failure to thrive infants up to 9 years of age.
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Pediatric Occupational TherapistTherapedia Aug 2015 - Nov 2018Keller, Texas, Us~ Evaluation and treatment for pediatric clients at a private outpatient clinic ~ Standardized evaluations used include: PDMS-2, BOT-2, Berry-VMI, SPM, Short Sensory Profile-2, primitive reflex assessment, Visual-Vestibular assessments, hand skills development by Mary Benbow, and ROM/Manual Muscle Testing.~ Sensory integrative treatment~Certified in Therapeutic Listening Systems by Vital Links. ~Designs and implements individualized listening programs with modulated music to address auditory defensiveness, sensory processing/modulation difficulties, balance, and attention difficulties. ~Diagnosis treated: Autism, Asperger's, Cerebral Palsy, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, Downs Syndrome, PANDAS, various chromosomal disorders, and unspecified delays in motor development. ~Designed and led groups regarding handwriting, social skills, and sensory integration~Developed parent handouts related to groups or specific skill targeted in sessions (see attachments below)~Taught co-workers about PANDAS and Sensory Processing disorder -
Direct Support ProfessionalSunshine Communities Inc. Feb 2013 - Jun 2016• Facilitated group activities that increased participation in occupations by addressing socialization, safety awareness, hygiene awareness, and motor skills with children and adults with developmental disabilities.• Trained and supervised employees and volunteers to increase successful participation in the community for clients with developmental and physical disabilities.• Completed electronic documentation on services provided during community activities.• Fulfilled a job coach role for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities by supervising, educating, and providing vocational opportunities.
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Doctorate Student Of Occupational TherapyUniversity Of Toledo Aug 2012 - May 2015Toledo, Oh, Us~Completed courses related to all aspects of occupational therapy practice. ~Explored a variety of extra-educational opportunities, leadership opportunities, and volunteer pursuits. ~Certificate of Interdisciplinary Approach to Patient Care (Fall 2013) ~Experience with splint and casting skills, adaptive toys and equipment making, and creating electronic communication boards. ~Community Service Chair Leader for Student Occupational Therapy Association (2013-2014) ~Designed and created an ice walker for an ice skater with disabilities for the Gliding Stars Program of Toledo utilizing community resources. ~Committee member of the Toledo ALS walk committee and assisted in the creation of the children’s section and activities for the walk. ~Research: Examining psychometric properties of the Manual Ability Measure-20 by Chen. ~Capstone Project: Occupational Therapy Program Development at Bittersweet Farms: A community-based setting for adults with autism. ~Presented a retrospective qualitative research study at AOTA Annual Conference (April 2015) ~Graduation date: May, 2015 ~Anticipated NBOCT exam/certification date: June, 2015 -
Level Ii Fieldwork: Outpatient PediatricSt. Vincent'S Mercy Children Hospital Jun 2014 - Sep 2014~Planned and implemented interventions addressing: sensory integration, handwriting, feeding/oral, dressing, neuromuscular, social skills, gross and fine motor skills, and visual skills. ~Implemented assessments, coordinated with family members, and utilized resources to plan appropriate plan of care for multiple clients. Assessments utilized include: Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2), Peabody Developmental Motor Skills assessment, Miller Functional & Participation Scales (M-FUN), Sensory Profile, Beery Visual Motor Integration (Beery VMI). ~Directed small group sensory and social based sessions for children with autism. ~Planned and implemented hippotherapy sessions. ~Co-treated with speech therapists and ABA specialists. ~Fabricated a variety of splints depending on client’s need. ~Collaborated with and provided education to parents to increase therapeutic carry over into occupations at home. ~Presented on sensory processing disorder and motor planning to a multi-disciplinary team. (see handout attached)Diagnosis served: Cerebral Palsy, autism, Asperger’s, developmental delays, Down syndrome, Erb’s (brachial plexus) Palsy, neuromuscular diagnosis, learning disabilities, prematurity, physical dysfunctions, sensory processing disorders.
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Therapeutic Recreation InternWca Hospital May 2012 - Aug 2012UsCompleted a 600 hour internship with WCA hospital. I performed assessments and patient interviews, created individualized treatment plans, implemented and facilitated group therapy sessions, documented patient progress, and established discharge plans for each patient. Most of my responsibilities were in the child/adolescent behavioral unit but I have experience on the adult behavioral unit and drug and alcohol recovery unit at WCA. -
StudentEast Carolina University Aug 2009 - Aug 2012Greenville, Nc, UsI studied concepts and clinical skills as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Experience includes: nursing/skilled rehab facilities, mental/behavioral health hospitals, TBI units, community integration with patients in acute rehabilitation (bowling, football games, superbowl party). Other studies at ECU include research, statistics, SCUBA.
Danielle Dillard, Otr/L,Otd Education Details
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The University Of ToledoOccupational Therapy/Therapist -
East Carolina UniversityTherapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions about Danielle Dillard, Otr/L,Otd
What company does Danielle Dillard, Otr/L,Otd work for?
Danielle Dillard, Otr/L,Otd works for Tri-County Therapy
What is Danielle Dillard, Otr/L,Otd's role at the current company?
Danielle Dillard, Otr/L,Otd's current role is Sensory and Neuro-science loving Pediatric Occupational Therapistcertified in Safe Sound Protocol through ILS-UntyeOwner of Take Off Therapy LLC.
What schools did Danielle Dillard, Otr/L,Otd attend?
Danielle Dillard, Otr/L,Otd attended The University Of Toledo, East Carolina University.
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