Empowering Early Development

A Guide to Occupational Therapy

Zoom Webinar on

Wednesday, May 22, 4 to 5:30 pm, PDT



Presented in English

Speaker:

Margarita Gomez, MS, OTR/L, ATMHP, RPF-I

Program Manager & Occupational Therapist, Hope Services’ Homestart Program

By attending this webinar, participants will leave with a better understanding of what OT entails and how it can benefit children 0-5 years old. We'll explore the critical developmental areas OT addresses, including motor skills, self-care skills, and sensory processing. Learn about the various interventions, tools, and strategies employed by OT professionals to cater to the unique needs of children with special needs, fostering their holistic development and independence. Whether you're a parent seeking resources or a professional looking to enhance your knowledge, this webinar offers invaluable insights and practical guidance to empower you on your journey of supporting children with developmental delays and disabilities. Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and resources necessary to promote young children's optimal development and quality of life!

In this webinar, you will gain an understanding of:

• What Occupational Therapy (OT) is, and the different developmental areas OT supports. 
• How OT interventions, tools, and strategies can help children with special needs.
• Where you can find OT services.



Meet the presenter:

Margarita Gomez, MS, OTR/L, ATMHP, RPF-I is the Program Manager of Hope Services’ Homestart Program, which provides developmental intervention to children with special needs and their families, and the owner of Kids Come First, where she provides training, consultation, and private occupational therapy services to families and organizations throughout the Bay Area. Throughout her 23-year career, she has had the privilege of working in home-based early intervention programs, public medical therapy units, schools, assessment clinics, and private occupational therapy clinics, and specializes in supporting the development of young children’s global, social-emotional, and sensory processing skills and fostering their families’ abilities to understand and facilitate their unique developmental experiences while cultivating caring and joyful relationships.

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