Developmental Expert

Kendra Piontek

Education

  • Sage College of Health ScienceMaster of Science (MS), Occupational Therapy
  • Russell Sage CollegeBachelor of Arts (BA), Biology

Advanced training

Areas of specialised expertise.

Sensory processing

Sensory Integration Theory and Clinical Reasoning

Regulation

Emotional Regulation TrainingDIR/FloortimeNervous System Regulation TrainingPathological Demand Avoidance — Level 2 (PDA North America)

Motor and reflex

Postural Control TrainingPediatric Pelvic Floor TherapyPrimitive Reflex Integration

ADHD and autism

Executive Functioning Training

About Kendra

Kendra is a developmental expert with diverse experience spanning over 6 years. During her career, she has worked in hospital, outpatient, school, telehealth, and early intervention settings. She has begun her journey of becoming certified in DIR/Floortime, which has changed her entire perspective on connecting with and supporting clients. She is also in the process of becoming certified as an executive functions consultant. In addition, she has completed continuing education in PDA, sensory integration, postural control, pediatric pelvic floor, nervous system regulation, and emotional regulation.

Her mission is to teach every family how to connect with their child at the deepest levels. Connection and relationships are foundational to our sense of belonging, and it can be really damaging if we lack that with our children. She wants to help everyone experience their most wholehearted selves. She is passionate about advocacy and empowerment for the neurodiverse community, with both personal and professional experience navigating neurodiversity. She strongly believes that individual differences are a gift, and she strives to share that insight with every family she supports.

Outside of helping families

Other interests.

Outside of work, Kendra enjoys spending most of her time outdoors. She lives on the coast and spends a lot of time at the beach, kayaking and swimming. Soccer has been her love since she was 5 years old. When she is not outside, she enjoys traveling and learning through podcasts, TED Talks, and audiobooks.

Kinspire has given me a platform to support my clients in every aspect of their lives.

Kendra Piontek, Kinspire Developmental Expert

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