

Julia Colton
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MS, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Practice details and specialties
States Licensed to Practice
Colorado
Education and Advanced Training
Washington University in St. Louis: Master of Science, MS, Occupational Therapy
Pomona College: Bachelor of Arts - BA, French Literature, Cum Laude
Get Permission Approach (Feeding)
STAR Institute - Foundations of Sensory Processing
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI)
Sensory Integration Theory and Clinical Reasoning
Languages Spoken
English
French
Specialties
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Emotional Regulation
Developmental Delay
Early Childhood Development
Executive Functioning
Feeding and Oral Motor Difficulties
Fine Motor Delay
Play Skills
Self-Care Skills
Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Seeking or Sensory Avoidance Behaviors
Transition and Routine Difficulties
Get to know me
I'm a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with passion for working on regulation skills. My journey began with teaching English in France and working as a nanny, and has taken me through yoga teacher training, training in teaching yoga and mindfulness to kids, and graduate school in occupational therapy. My graduate research focused on the benefits for school-based yoga programs for kids with developmental delays and executive functioning challenges.
Since finishing my master's degree at Washington University in St. Louis, I have worked in pediatric home health, an autism clinic, and a sensory integration clinic in Colorado. I have developed a keen interest in supporting neurodivergent kids and their families, which means I get to work on sensory processing and regulation all the time. I love continually finding new ways to integrate yoga, mindfulness, art, and reading into my work with families. My ultimate goal is to empower parents to recognize their kids' sensory cues and respond appropriately so that families can have a smoother day-to-day experience.
Other Interests
Outside of work, I love to play with clay and make functional ceramics on the wheel. I find that I am most regulated when I have time to make things with my hands. I also enjoy spending time in the beautiful Colorado outdoors, hiking and paddleboarding.





