3 Best Occupational Therapists in San Jose, CA

“Laughing Giraffe Therapy is led by Aaron DeNardo, who is an occupational therapist, a registered yoga teacher, and a certified massage therapist. Aaron completed the Occupational Therapy program at San Jose State University in 2002. This clinic is both his brainchild and under his directorship. They offer individual and group occupational therapy services for children and families with a wide range of diagnoses, including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADD/ADHD and Learning Differences. The team at Laughing Giraffe Therapy works in close partnership with each child's broader treatment team, providing education and coordinating care to ensure a holistic treatment approach.”

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“Joy & Laughter Developmental Therapy is owned and operated by Jennifer. Jennifer received her Master’s Degree in occupational therapy from San Jose State University. She has experience working with children across the developmental spectrum and from 1 to 22 years of age. The team uses play-based and proven occupational, physical, speech, and feeding therapy techniques to ensure every child can reach their fullest potential. The team has improved the lives of children through compassionate and fun pediatric therapy. The clinic is a proponent of engaging children through fun activities and play as part of therapy, emphasizing the importance of a united effort between therapists and parents to foster children's progress toward their developmental goals. This collective approach ensures tailored, effective therapy interventions to unlock each child's potential.”

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“Whole Kids Therapy is led by Moira Sullivan, MS, OTR/L. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. The clinic is dedicated to a whole-child approach, focusing on the child's development and fostering strong family connections. They have worked with children from birth through age 14. They have advanced training in sensory integration, using the DIR Floortime approach to promote sensorimotor development, coordination and endurance training, and myofascial release. Their background in working with a wide variety of children of all abilities makes them highly qualified to assess, interpret, understand, and work with families to develop a plan that will help a child achieve their highest potential. Whole Kids Therapy enriches its program with group sessions led by a speech therapist and a clinical psychologist.”

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