Pediatric Occupational Therapy Evaluations and Consultation
I provide Occupational Therapy Evaluations in your home, school, or at a pediatric clinic in Brooklyn.
I am available for consultation with preschool programs, elementary schools, and daycares in Brooklyn and Manhatthan.
I look forward to discussing how OT can help your child meet their full potential.
Does my child need an OT evaluation?
Click on an age group to view a list of reasons why an OT evaluation may be warranted. If your child has trouble with two or more items listed, you should call for a free phone consultation.
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Poor muscle tone (seems weak, or “floppy”)
Difficulty consoling self, unusually fussy
Unable to grasp toys, or to bring hands together and bang toys
Slow to roll over, creep/crawl, sit unsupported or pull self to standing
Difficulty playing with age- appropriate toys, such as cause-effect, empty-fill, musical toys, etc.
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Low muscle tone, seems weak when compared to peers
Clumsy, bumps into furniture or people more than others
Dislikes coloring, puzzles, blocks
Overly active, unable to slow down, constantly “on the go”
Avoids playground equipment
Difficulty transitioning
Poor safety awareness
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Difficulty focusing, poor attention
Low muscle tone, slumps at desk
Poor handwriting, reverses letters (past the age of 6), difficulty organizing work on the page (doesn’t stay on lines, within margins)
Unable to dress completely, trouble with buttons/snaps, zippers, shoe tying
Poor balance or coordination, hesitant to engage in sports
Over or under-responsive to movement, touch, sound
About me
I have been excited and honored to work with children as a pediatric OT for the past 25 years. I received my master’s in OT from Tufts University in 1998, and have worked in many different pediatric settings during my career (public school, preschool, private school for children with LD, sensory gym, and home-based). I specialize in treating children with developmental delays (ages 3 to 5) and school-based learning issues, including handwriting (grades K to 5). I use a holistic, child-centered approach, in combination with the latest evaluation materials and clinical observations, to ensure that OT is both fun and successful for your child. I have been in private practice in Park Slope since 2012. After years of working with kids 1:1, I have shifted my practice to focus on providing accurate, complete, and meaningful OT evaluations for my clients. I pride myself on producing reports written in parent-friendly language, which include comprehensive follow-up recommendations and home-based suggestions to address your child’s specific skills and areas of need. In addition, I am available to consult with your child’s classroom teachers to support them as they work with your child.
When I’m not working, I can be found traveling, biking, reading, baking, watching movies, or enjoying the beach. I live in Park Slope with my three boys…my husband, son, and a very spoiled cat named Kingston.
