3 Best Occupational Therapists in Irvine, CA

“Centerpointe for Children is a locally owned and operated clinic. All their staff have post-graduate training in Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI), including the administration and interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) and Evaluation of Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI). Their team of highly accomplished therapists works collaboratively to meet the needs of your family and provide a strong foundation for learning, participation, and well-being. The staff are an internationally recognized pediatric therapy practice as well as a research and training center in ASI. Their modern clinic is a fun and inviting space to facilitate sensory-motor opportunities and skill growth. Centerpointe for Children is committed to precision rehabilitation using the latest evidence and a data-driven model of assessment and intervention. They offer telehealth and customized services based on your family needs.”

“Valued Voices is owned and operated by Sholeh Shahinfar M.A., CCC-SLP, RYT. Sholeh is a Certificate by Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She strongly believes that occupational therapy is most effective when the therapist works in partnership with the child and family, and she applies this approach in her practice. At Valued Voices, they work with conscious parents to empower self-expression with their child through holistic therapies. All of these are necessary for engaging in play, socializing with peers, completing daily self-care tasks, and participating in classroom activities. Valued Voices customizes its treatment to draw on the child's innate strengths, supporting their developmental progress.”

“Tumble N' Dots Avital, the clinical director and founder, graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Occupational Therapy. She specializes in using task analysis to develop goals and plans that support the child's needs. The clinic, fully equipped with a sensory gym, along with separate fine motor and tactile rooms, allows them to utilize a multitude of treatment modalities, including sensory integration therapy, fine and gross motor therapy, handwriting programs, speech therapy, and feeding therapy. They treat neurodivergent children with varying diagnoses, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, speech delays, feeding issues, anxiety, and more. They provide OT services that support and promote the achievement of a child's independence, quality of life, well-being, and overall development. Their facility is equipped with a kitchen and dining area dedicated to feeding therapy.”