ABOUT ASK AN OT
Parenting. It comes with a lot of questions.
Why is mealtime
such a struggle?
Why isn't my
baby crawling yet?
Is this behavior
"normal?"
Ask an OT helps parents address these questions, offering customized guidance and strategies from an experienced Occupational Therapist.
That means you can spend less time worrying,
and more time being the best parent you can be.
MEET THE OT
Maureen Fischer is a licensed Occupational Therapist serving Florida families, with a specialization in early intervention.
She has over a decade of experience working with families of children with developmental and medical issues, using a transdisciplinary model that covers all areas of development. Her approach focuses on
in-home evaluations and visits, based on her stance that children show the most improvement when therapy activities are incorporated into their daily lives.
COMMON DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS
Get proven exercises, activities and resources to help
encourage your child's development in the following areas:
FEEDING ISSUES
Making mealtime fun
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Working with picky eaters
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Feeding transitions
(breast to bottle
to solids)
SLEEPING
HABITS
Bedtime routine​s
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Infant sleep training
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Winding down
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Rolling, sitting, crawling​
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First steps
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Jumping​ and throwing
EARLY LANGUAGE/SPEECH
EARLY LANGUAGE/SPEECH
Encouraging expression​
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Expanding vocabulary​
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Engaging with peers and family
FINE
MOTOR SKILLS
Writing​, using scissors
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Coloring/copying
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Grip strength
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Utensil skills
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Manipulating Toys
SENSORY PROCESSING
Aversions to light, sound, smells​
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Self-regulation
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Body awareness
PLAY
SKILLS
Problem-solving ​
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Expanding Play
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Social skills
BEHAVIORAL ISSUES
Following instructions
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Sticking to routines
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Attending to tasks
HOW IT WORKS
1
Get your complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.
Talk with Maureen to discuss your concerns and see
how she can best address your family’s unique needs.
(Please note that Maureen can only serve Florida residents.)
2
Arrange an in-home or virtual coaching session.
Based on your child’s challenges, Maureen will observe the behavior or skill in question, identity areas of improvement, and offer strategies you can use to work with your child on a daily basis.
3
Schedule continued OT sessions or
get a referral to a qualified specialist.
Maureen can continue to work with your child as needed in person or via virtual/TeleHealth OT sessions from the comfort of your home. She can also guide you to a qualified medical professional, including a developmental pediatrician, neurologist, physical therapist or speech pathologist.
CONTACT
You can reach Maureen at AskAnOT74@gmail.com
or by filling out the form below.
She'll get back to you as soon as possible to schedule your complimentary consultation.