In-Home Occupational Therapy for Kids!
Hi, I'm Emily! I'm an OT working with children ages zero to seven in Nashville, Tennessee!
Here's how I can help your child!
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Fine Motor Skills
Using scissors, holding a crayon, opening a doorknob, putting on shoes are all examples of tasks that require fine motor skills!
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Sensory Challenges
Difficulty processing and responding to sensory information. For example: picky eating, hesitant with playground equipment, difficulty with loud/busy environments, frequent crashing & falling, and high pain tolerance
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Emotional Regulation
The ability to understand how you feel and rely on coping strategies to help navigate certain situations or emotions using the Zones of Regulation or The Alert Program.
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Delayed Milsestones
For example, if your child is slow to crawl, walk, use a spoon or has any other delays I can help!
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Executive Functioning
Problem solving, sequencing, organization, planning, working memory, flexibility, impulse control, and attention all fall under this category!
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Motor Planning
The ability to plan and carry out a sequenced motor task. For example: completing an oral hygiene routine, formation of letters, or completing an obstacle course.
A little bit about me!
- Trained at the #1 Children's Hospital in the US, Cincinnati Children’s.
- 4 years of experience working at a Hospital in Nashville, TN.
- Earned my Doctorate in OT at Belmont University.
- Kids dance instructor for 10+ years.
- Ignite NICU therapist-certified.
- Decade of experience working with children in many settings.
Resources for Parents!
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The Benefits of Heavy Work for Your Child
Heavy work is often recommended by occupational therapists (including me!) for children who are having sensory processing challenges. There's many benefits to heavy work including: Calming your child Increasing body...
The Benefits of Heavy Work for Your Child
Heavy work is often recommended by occupational therapists (including me!) for children who are having sensory processing challenges. There's many benefits to heavy work including: Calming your child Increasing body...
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Picking The Right Pencil for Your Child!
With each school year, comes a new school supply list. For some parents this can be exciting… one step closer to getting back into the swing of things! For others,...
Picking The Right Pencil for Your Child!
With each school year, comes a new school supply list. For some parents this can be exciting… one step closer to getting back into the swing of things! For others,...
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What is Sensory Over-Responsiveness?
We all have our sensory likes and dislikes. Oftentimes this is more evident in children due to sensory processing challenges, or difficulty with receiving, organizing, or responding to sensory information. Typically we...
What is Sensory Over-Responsiveness?
We all have our sensory likes and dislikes. Oftentimes this is more evident in children due to sensory processing challenges, or difficulty with receiving, organizing, or responding to sensory information. Typically we...
Let's Find a Time to Chat!
I love meeting with parents to discuss if OT is a fit :)
All Hands on Deck
Helping your child thrive in life takes the entire family. Investing the time and energy is key to successful outcomes. Let's make sure we're aligned!
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you really come to my home!?
Yes! Working with children in their natural environment has many benefits. I'll even work with them at the grocery store or wherever they're needing. Car, school, park, etc.
What age range do you work with?
I currently work with children ages zero to seven. If your child is outside that range, I'm still happy to chat and connect you with other providers!
Do you accept insurance?
Currently, I'm an out-of-network, private pay provider. I'm happy to connect you with an insurance based provider here in town if needed!
Typically, how long are sessions?
Depending on the child's age and their specific goals, sessions are either 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 1 hour. After your child's initial evaluation, I will recommend a frequency and duration specific to them!