Take the fear out of feeding.
Children change the meal time experience. I always wanted to have dinner time be family time, but meals are stressful, especially when your child will not or cannot eat well. I want to help you be fearless when it comes to feeding your child and give your child the skills they need to be sucessful.
About Kayla
Kayla began her career in the field of skilled nursing with geriatric clients, however, soon realized that her love for children would drive her to outpatient pediatrics. Kayla has over 9 years experience in pediatrics. She has brought skilled focus in occupational therapy to feeding including nursing infants, transition to solids and table food, picky eating, and oral motor skills required for each transition. She understands developmental milestones and daily living skills for children and how to best educate the family to increase those skills at home. Kayla enjoys working with families and helping parents gain knowledge to help their child be successful.
Education and Training
Academic Education:
Cal State University Channel Islands
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Southern California
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
License/Credentials:
Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Additional Training:
Beckman’s Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention
SOS Approach to Feeding
Tongue Ties, Breastfeeding, and the Lactation Savvy Therapist - The Lactation OT
Supporting Oral Motor Skills in the Infant: Assessment, Adaptation, and Remediation - The Lactation OT
Feed the Peds®: Foundations of Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing
