NOW ACCEPTING PEDIATRIC PATIENTS FOR IN-HOME SESSIONS IN GAINESVILLE, FL

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NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS FOR IN-HOME IN GAINESVILLE, FL

NOW ACCEPTING PEDIATRIC PATIENTS FOR IN-HOME SESSIONS IN GAINESVILLE, FL

NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS FOR IN-HOME IN GAINESVILLE, FL

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Dr. Amanda Speights

DHSc, OTR/L

Bio

Dr. Amanda Speights DHSc, OTR/L is an OT practitioner with a post-professional doctorate degree in health science. She holds active licenses to practice in Florida, California, and Texas. Her clinical experience includes working with children and adults in school-based, hospital, home health, outpatient, prescribed pediatric extended care (PPEC), and telehealth settings. Her treatment approach is integrative and guided by theories of neurodiversity, sensory integration, cognitive-behavioral, and occupation-based coaching.

Education and Practice

  • Nova Southeastern University
    Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) 2021

  • Florida International University
    Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) 2010

  • University of Florida
    Bachelor of Science (BS) in Food Science and Human Nutrition: Dietetics Specialization 2006

Specialties and Certifications

  • Autism

  • Level 2 Reiki practitioner

“I am proud to partner with Kinspire to innovate the field of OT and increase access to services for families.”

Family Story

"Dr. Amanda was my son's OT and she helped him regulate his mood and learn through play and music which he loved more than anything! I have also attended informative workshops on how to best help my boys' needs. We have continued to use most of what we learned at home."

Parent, 42 from Boca Raton, FL