Stephanie Okada
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MA, OTR/L, IFECMHS
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Practice details and specialties
States Licensed to Practice
California
Colorado
Education and Advanced Training
University of Southern California: Master of Arts- MA- Occupational Therapy
California State University, Sacramento: BA- Child Development, BA- Deaf Studies, Certificate in American Sign Language (ASL)
Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist (IFECMHS)
USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certification Program
SOS Approach to Feeding (basic training and some advanced courses)
I have advanced training in:
Trauma Informed Care
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Neurodiversity affirming care
Assistive Technology
AAC
Cortical Visual Impairment
Executive Function
CranialSacral Therapy
Neuromotor
Languages Spoken
English
ASL (conversational)
Specialties
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Balance and Posture Issues
Emotional Regulation
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Developmental Delay
Down Syndrome
Dysarthria
Early Childhood Development
Executive Functioning**
Feeding and Oral Motor Difficulties
Fine Motor Delay
Genetic Syndromes
Handwriting Difficulties
Learning Challenges
Motor Delays
Motor Planning and Coordination
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Play Skills
Self-Care Skills
Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Seeking or Sensory Avoidance Behaviors
Social Communication Disorder
Transition and Routine Difficulties
Visual Motor Integration Problems
Visual Perceptual and Visual Motor Integration Difficulties
Get to know me
I'm a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with a passion for supporting the growth and development of children of all abilities. My clinical journey has provided the opportunity to work with children and families in a wide variety of settings. I have worked almost exclusively in pediatrics and specialize in sensory processing, feeding, and mental health and wellness. I am endorsed as an Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist (IFECMHS) and have completed the USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certification Program.
I utilize a collaborative, strengths-based, trauma-informed approach, with a focus on honoring and celebrating the things that make each child and family unique. I highly value being a member of a child’s “team” or “village.” I specialize in seeing the world through a sensory lens and supporting awareness and understanding of sensory processing. I recognize the importance of understanding our own unique sensory profiles a
Other Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, gardening, cooking, and getting messy with various arts and crafts.
