Pediatric Occupational Therapist

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My Approach

Whether we’re working in your home, at school, or virtually, my goal is to make occupational therapy feel approachable, collaborative, and centered around what matters most: your child’s growth and development.

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My Expertise

  • I offer 1:1 or small group OT treatment sessions at home, at school, or online.

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  • Consultation sessions offer space to talk through your child’s challenges, ask questions, and explore supportive next steps, together.

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  • Using the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, I help families move from conflict to connection while building empathy, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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My Answers

  • Occupational Therapy (OT) is a client centered health care profession that enables people of all ages to participate in daily living. The word occupation refers to 3 main categories:

    1) self-care (e.g. dressing),

    2) productivity (e.g. work, school),

    3) leisure (e.g. games, hobbies).

    Using a holistic approach, occupational therapists view the client as an integral part of the therapy team and work collaboratively to help them feel confident in participating in their daily occupations. For more information on OT, visit the American Occupational Therapy Association.

  • Does your child crave or avoid movement? Do they have difficulty tolerating certain textures, smells, or sounds? Is it difficult for your child to manage their emotions or move forward from big feelings? Does your child have difficulty with buttons, zippers, or handwriting? Does your child frequently bump into people, sit with poor posture, and/or present as disorganized? If you answered yes to any of these questions then your child may benefit from OT treatment.

  • The aim of each session is to work on your child’s individualized OT goals with fun, engaging activities. Together, we create a schedule for each session with time at the end for feedback.

  • Sessions are typically 30, 45, or 60 minutes, depending on your child’s needs and what works best for your family.

Kind Words

  • Lauren is a talented and insightful OT who connected with my child, made therapy playful, and was instrumental in helping him succeed at home and school.

    — Jodi R

  • Working with Lauren at home was a game changer—she quickly bonded with my daughter, understood her needs, and helped her make more progress in months than years of OT gyms.

    — Laurel S

  • Lauren’s unique ability to connect, her dedication, and her trustworthiness made her not only an exceptional therapist for our son with autism, but also a lifelong part of our family.

    — Gayla L

  • Lauren is not just an OT specialist, she’s truly a partner and a trusted part of your child’s “team”.

    — Angie P

  • I love Lauren. She is so kind. She taught me about our zones. It’s nice to have sessions with her. She makes it fun. Thank you for being my OT.

    — Charlie P

  • As a school educator and mom-to-be, I left Lauren Baker’s workshop feeling inspired, hopeful, and equipped with real-life tools to better understand children’s emotional experiences to support growth and build confidence!

    — Rebecca F

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