I am a licensed occupational therapist and have been working with children in this role for 11 years. I have worked with children for many years, including preschool/daycare, camp counselor, Sunday School teacher and church nursery care provider, and assisting with horse and surf therapy programs. I am patient, optimistic, and encouraging, and can help children with all kinds of disabilities and behavioral and emotional regulation difficulties. I can provide enriching, developmentally appropriate activities and sensory strategies for your child. (I will not provide an occupational therapy session during my caregiving, nor should my work be a substitute for therapy services, but I could point you in the right direction if your child might benefit from therapy.) I am very comfortable with animals, including dogs with difficult behaviors.