Provide therapy to infants and young children, supporting their development in motor, sensory and social skills. Collaborate closely with families to create individualized intervention plans, monitor progress, and adjust interventions based on each child’s progress. Work alongside other professionals, including speech therapists, ABA specialists, physical therapists. Provide caregivers strategies they can use at home to reinforce growth. Focus on enhancing children’s daily functioning within a naturalistic environment, fostering family involvement and helping children reach their developmental milestones.

-Implement treatment plans-Support motor, sensory, and social skills, helping children meet developmental milestones through play-based and daily routine activities. -Parent/Caregiver Education-Embedding therapeutic activities into everyday routines to encourage skill development. Track progress on therapy goals, monitor children's progress and maintain detailed documentation for ongoing assessment and reporting. - Trained families in adaptive equipment and adjustments to home environment that can facilitate the child's independence and participation.

-Collaborate with families to enhance children's development through individualized interventions. My focus is on fostering meaningful participation in daily activities, addressing sensory processing needs. By providing guidance and resources to families, I empower them to create enriching environments that support their child's growth and developmental milestones.

Ensure that all clinical documentation, such as evaluations and treatment notes, clearly outlines the interventions provided, including social skills training and handwriting programs.Accurately assign appropriate CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) codes for services provided.Verify patient insurance coverage, before services are rendered to inform families about potential out-of-pocket costs. Provide individualized interventions to children with special needs. Organize and facilitate social groups for children to improve social interaction, and sensory regulation skills.

Under supervision, assist in evaluating students’ functional abilities to identify areas of need including sensory integration and determine appropriate interventions.Collaborate with the supervising OT to help develop individualized education plans (IEPs). Under supervision, carry out therapeutic interventions designed to improve sensory integration, fine motor skills, and social skills to increase academic engagement. Track and document students’ progress toward therapy goals, providing updates to the supervising OT.Assist in conducting sensory movement programs tailored to support students with SPD, promoting self-regulation and attention in the classroom. Under supervision, presented in-service training to staff, including the assistant principal, and teachers on sensory processing disorder topics, providing strategies for support, and classroom accommodations

As an occupational therapy intern, observed various hands-on activities aimed at improving function for patients with physical conditions, including shoulder injuries, neck and back pain, and joint rehabilitation. Identified individual patient needs.Observed the application of modalities such as kinesiotape, deep tissue mobilization, and electrical stimulation to promote healing and muscle activation. Observed patient education sessions on self-care strategies and adaptive equipment use, ensuring a holistic approach and enhancing patients' quality of life.

Plan and lead interactive activities tailored to the interests and needs of group members. Activities included art therapy, games, to enhance social interaction and promote emotional well-being.Collaborate with the supervising occupational therapist to assess the individual needs of group members. Implemented and guided mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, meditation, or grounding techniques, to help group members develop coping strategies. Distribute educational materials and resources related to mental health and mindfulness practices. This involved creating handouts, recommending apps and tools that members can use to continue their mindfulness practice outside of group sessions. (Direct delivery of mindfulness pocket resource to each member)Participated in evaluation of group interventions obtaining feedback from participants and observing changes in their engagement, mood, and social skills. Share insights with the supervising OT for intervention modifications

Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to specific health conditions and patient goals. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to collaborate on patient care plans and ensure comprehensive support for residents with diverse diagnoses and comorbidities.

In collaboration with program director devevelop individualized plans.Implement educational and therapeutic activities.Monitor student progress and maintain appropriate documentation.Provide support during classroom activities for smooth and safe transitions.

Worked under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), supporting the assessment and intervention processes for children with special needs, including those with cerebral palsy (CP), ASD and other diagnoses. Assisted the supervising OT in conducting assessments to evaluate the functional abilities and needs of children for services eligibility. Developed a social skills protocol, and implemented a 8-week social skills course for toddlers designed to promote interaction and engagement among peers, helping children develop essential sensory socialization abilities. Throughout this process, I collaborated with Level 1 and Level 2 students and volunteers, facilitating therapeutic activities and fostering a supportive environment for the children during sessions.

Managing a caseload of clients, ensuring they receive consistent and timely support.Ensuring adherence to state regulations, child welfare policies, and Forestdale Inc.’s guidelines.Collaborating with other caseworkers, social workers, medical professionals, and mental health providers to ensure a holistic approach to care.Preparing and submitting detailed reports, medical assessments, and case updates for court proceedings.Keeping thorough records to provide a clear history of case progress for court review.Attending court hearings providing testimony, and presenting factual updates on the family’s progressRepresenting the best interests of the child and family, advocating for needed services, and making recommendations inuding adjusting supervision levels.Working closely with attorneys, guardians and other legal professionals to ensure accurate case representation.

Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and patient rights standards. Participate in training programs and safety meetings to support a culture of continuous improvement in patient care.