Our practice supports children in fine motor skill development, sensory processing, feeding, and tic management.
Fine motor skills are the ability to make movements using the small muscles in our hands and wrists. They include writing, keyboarding, scissor use, and self-care.
Sensory processing is organizing and responding to information that comes in through the senses. We all experience some sensory information that we do not like or that we crave. When this interferes with our ability to function or make an adaptive response, an occupational therapist can help with strategies and accommodations.
Feeding involves both motor skills and sensory processing (as well as organs, learning style, environment, development, and nutritional status), and can be particularly stressful for the child and parent. An occupational therapist can work on utensil use and on expanding limited food preferences (it is important to work on this in collaboration with your child’s pediatrician). I am an SOS Trained Feeding Therapist.
For more information: https://sosapproachtofeeding.com
Jenny is trained in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) through the Tourette Association of America.
CBIT is a non-drug treatment consisting of three important components:
For more information:
https://tourette.org/research-medical/cbit-overview/
Jenny is the owner of Strong Hands Calm Body. She has been an occupational therapist for 28 years and has worked with children for her entire career. Jenny has a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree in occupational therapy from the University of Southern California. She has worked in a variety of settings, including sensory integration clinics, school districts, and private practices.
(only provided following an assessment in order to determine needs)
Please contact for pricing.
We are not currently vendored with Regional Center or insurance companies. A super bill will be provided upon request for submission to your insurance company.
910-C Hampshire Rd. Westlake Village, CA 91361
Thousand Oaks • Agoura Hills • Newbury Park • Oak Park • Simi Valley
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