Emily Swanson

Emily attended the University of North Dakota, where she received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Emily’s experience includes being part of a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient pediatric setting, working with kids with a variety of diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, FASD, Down Syndrome, genetic disorders, feeding difficulties, developmental delays, and more. Her emphasis of treatment experience includes sensory processing, motor and coordination, feeding, self cares, and emotional regulation, taking into account all factors impacting occupational performance. Emily loves collaborating with children and families through the occupational therapy process as well as celebrating the little successes and big accomplishments kids make along the way. She has completed courses in MNRI (reflex integration), Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy (CBT) Approach for Children, Interactive Metronome, Therapeutic Listening, and Adolescents and Picky Eaters vs Problem Feeders vs Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) using an SOS Approach.