Petaluma Pediatric Occupational Therapis

Private Practice

• Ages: 6 Mos - 23 Years

• Fully Equipped Facility

• Evaluations/Assessments

• Direct w/ Child Therapy

• Collaborative Services

• Consulting & More

There are no limits to growth when there are no limits to the

imagination.

Telehealth Pediatric Occupational Therapy Sessions Available!

Phone Consultations w/ Parents

Sessions to Support Healthy Bodies

& Sensory Break for Children

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What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?

Pediatric Occupational Therapy is a child centered approach to help children with challenges associated with a variety of developmental roadblocks. Some with relating and communicating challenges such as autism spectrum disorder, Asperger’s, sensory processing disorders (sensory integration disorders), regulatory disorders, dyspraxia, learning, behavioral and neurological disorders.

Often these therapies are play based to address the foundations of motor skills, motor planning, and sensory processing skills. This assists the child in forward progress to a life balance with confidence and stability.

Who Needs Occupational Therapy?

It could be any child. With a diagnosis or not. XOXOT - Diane Orsini-Tarkman, OTR/L practice specializes in working with children 6 mos. to 23 years with various learning, developmental, and

sensory processing disabilities related to a variety of diagnosis and or

something we have not come across yet! Pediatric Occupational Therapy is tailored to meet the needs of the child. From autism spectrum disorder, Asperger Syndrome, sensory processing disorders (sensory integration disorders), regulatory disorders, dyspraxia, learning, behavioral and neurological disorders.

Many children benefit from Pediatric OT Services may have the following:

• Difficulty or Immature Development of hand/body skills.

• Difficulty with dressing and utensil use.

• Difficulty with Core Muscle strength affecting play skills.

• Difficulty with Motor Planning.

• Sensitivity to Sound, Touch or Movement

• Sensitivity to Food Textures

• Difficulty with Interoception Processing

• Difficulty with transitions

• Difficulty with changes in their daily routine

• Difficulty with Visual Motor and Visual Perceptual Skills

• Difficulty playing with play skills

• ASD

• Downs Syndrome

• ADHD

• ADD

• Learning Disability

• SPD-Sensory Processing Dysfunction

• Other Developmental Disabilities.

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Diane’s practice is centered around identifying and treating the particular issues with your child. Diane finds that by incorporating therapeutic approaches with play, the child is more engaged and tends to learn the skills necessary. They tend to learn more while having fun! This therapy with emphasis on understanding the impact of the child’s sensory processing and postural control on their capacity to relate, communicate and learn. At all times Diane is evaluating progress, alterations in methods, and the physiological/medical impact in which she observes in the child. Additionally she works with assisting parents, and creating environments the child can thrive in. The focus of the practice is to empower the child and parent in their interactions through child directed play. READ MORE

35 Years - More than a Job

Pediatric Occupational Therapy jobs are available at many clinics who are booking as many appointments as possible. For Diane Orsini Tarkman, OTR/L, Pediatric Occupational Therapy is her passion, love, and a 35 year commitment to improving the lives of children and the families in which they come from.

This astonishing record places Diane Orsini-Tarkman in a league of her own in the North Bay Pediatric Occupational Therapy Community. Working with children of all spectrums and parents who face difficulty finding the right tools for their child. Diane's extraordinary knack with these kids has proven to accelerate growth to the best of each child's ability and confidence with acceptance no matter what that ability may be. Assisting the parent to understand and cope with various stages of his or her child's developmental pathways is always an important piece of the puzzle. With great understanding and support, Diane assists both parent and child through the process. In turn, the evolution of a Child Centered is accessible. READ MORE ABOUT DIANE