Family Centered Pediatric Occupational Therapy

My pediatric therapeutic services are individualized, family-centered, and home-based. I provide inclusive pediatric occupational therapy, behavioral health services, and early intervention services to families on the San Francisco Peninsula.

Home-Based

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Evidence-Based Methods

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Early Intervention

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Child-Led

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Sensory Integration

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Mindfulness

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Gross Motor Skills

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Fine Motor Skills

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Self-Regulation

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Attention

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Executive Function Skills

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Inclusive

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Social Skills

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Home-Based ✳︎ Evidence-Based Methods ✳︎ Early Intervention ✳︎ Child-Led ✳︎ Sensory Integration ✳︎ Mindfulness ✳︎ Gross Motor Skills ✳︎ Fine Motor Skills ✳︎ Self-Regulation ✳︎ Attention ✳︎ Executive Function Skills ✳︎ Inclusive ✳︎ Social Skills ✳︎

Play-based, Child-led Occupational Therapy

Who I Serve

I serve families with children 0-18 years old on the San Francisco Peninsula.

Initial referrals are provided by word of mouth, parent recommendations, or doctor recommendations. I also offer private pay for my services. Superbills can be generated for families to provide to their insurance companies.

Services and Programs

I provide pediatric occupational therapy, behavioral health therapy, and early intervention based on ongoing training in the latest therapy methods, including but not limited to Hanen programs, Early Start Denver Model, D.I.R Floortime, and The Play Project.

My services are designed to support children’s skill-building, sensory functioning, occupational functioning, self-regulation, and emotional well-being at all stages of development. Whether your child has a diagnosis or you are a concerned parent wanting to see how to better guide your child as they learn and grow, I have options for you.

Through specialized therapy and engagement in meaningful activities, I support your child develop the skills they need to foster joyful engagement and participation in daily activities such as play, social interactions, and learning.

Please complete the form regarding your goals for your child, and select the therapeutic approaches and modalities you might be interested in exploring. I will respond promptly.

Rochelle McLaughlin, MS, OTR/L received her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University and she taught at SJSU for over 20 years. She worked with pediatrics in acute care, inpatient, day treatment, and outpatient treatment beginning in 2001. Since 2004, Rochelle has worked in early intervention (children aged 0-3) as well as with kids aged 3-18 with sensory integration, learning disabilities, ADHD, praxis, autism spectrum, and emotion and sensory modulation challenges in their schools, homes, and communities for over two decades. Her extensive experience in evidence-based mindfulness practices support her families and their children in many ways. She is based in the SF Peninsula.

Rochelle draws from the following modalities to help children improve, learn, and grow:

  • Sensory Integration Therapy

  • Developing Sensory Home Programs

  • Self-Regulation Curriculum

  • Zones of Regulation

  • Therapeutic Listening

  • Safe and Sound Protocol

  • Early Start Denver Model

  • The Play Project

  • D.I.R. Floortime

  • Handwriting Without Tears

  • Hanen Programs

  • Animal-, Art-, Eco-Assisted Therapies

  • Rochelle is massage therapy certified, & specialized in infant massage.

  • UMASS Medical School Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher & Yoga Teacher Certified.

Contact Rochelle

Why work with Rochelle.

Do you feel overwhelmed by how to support your child as they develop, learn, and grow?

Are you seeking ways to connect and foster your child’s strengths while they receive support through movement and play to build their sensory-motor skills?

I can help you!

I utilize a family-centered, child-led, connection-based and parent-implemented approach. The primary goal is to support the whole family in learning and building skills and self-confidence together in a supportive and joyful environment.

Testimonials

  • “Rochelle is incredibly knowledgeable. She has a compassionate manner and clearly loves working with kids!”

    Recent Client

  • “Rochelle is extremely open, encouraging, and supportive. We learned a lot and our child was really responsive to her approach.”

    Recent Client

  • “After working with Rochelle, our child was able to learn greater self-regulation tools and it has made a major difference.”

    Recent Client