About Me

Sarah Zimmerman, MOT, OTR/L

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About Me

Hi there! I’m Sarah. I’ve been a pediatric occupational therapist for two years now and have loved every second of it. I have a passion to spread my knowledge, research, tools, and tips for parents and educators. This website and blog is a platform for me to share and connect with you and help you better understand and support the children in your life. I am always looking for new tools and tips to share with you. Please join me on this journey!

My Location in RI

I’m currently located in Providence, RI and am an outpatient pediatric therapist at Prestige Therapy  working with children from 2-18. I also work in early intervention with children from birth to three years old, supporting parents with their little youngsters. Soon I will begin a new position in the East Greenwich school system for the extended school year program over the summer.
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My Education

I received my bachelors in health science and masters degree in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. After completing my classes at the university, I passed the national occupational therapy boards exam making me a certified OTR. Then, I became licensed in CT and most recently RI. Who knows, maybe MA is next :)
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Populations I Work With as an OT

In the early intervention setting, I work with children from birth to three engage in their daily routines by coaching and modeling strategies for parents to implement into daily life. Most of the children I work with are developmentally delayed in speech and motor skills, exhibit difficulty with sensory processing or self-regulation, or have difficulty completing daily routines such as self-feeding. 

In the outpatient setting, I typically work with children from age 2-12. Many have diagnoses ranging from ASD to developmental delay. I target areas of fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, balance, coordination, sensory processing and self-regulation all through play-based treatment sessions.
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