ABOUT

Poppy Pediatric Therapy is dedicated to providing high quality therapy to the families we serve. Our focus is enhancing participation in daily occupations for children aged 0-18, as well as providing support and education to their families and caregivers. We provide in home and community based services.

Our name was developed as a symbol of the growth, strength, resilience, and beauty of the families we work with. It also represents the community we serve, here on California’s Central Coast.

Our Therapeutic Approach

  • Individualized Care

    Every child's path to development is unique. We create personalized therapy plans that cater to the individual strengths and needs of your child, fostering growth and confidence in their abilities.

  • Family at the Center

    We believe in the power of family. Our therapy extends beyond the child, involving and empowering parents and caregivers with strategies and support for continued progress outside of sessions.

  • Strength Based Approach

    We focus on the strengths of each child and family. We celebrate every milestone, reinforcing the positive and building a foundation for lifelong learning and development.

Caitlin has experience working with the pediatric population in the clinical and home settings. She has worked with a range of ages and diagnoses, including developmental delays, ASD, ADHD, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders and medically complex diagnoses, sensory processing differences, and sensory and oral motor feeding delays. Caitlin has the following certifications and education:

  • Basic certification in DIRFloortime

  • Certified in Safe and Sound Protocol

  • SOS Approach to Feeding

  • Oral motor skills in infancy and childhood

  • Rhythmic Movement Training for reflex integration

  • Motor development in early intervention

  • Visual motor and perceptual skills

  • Neurodevelopmental treatment principles

  • Emotional regulation and sensory processing

Caitlin Richardson, MS, OTR/L

Caitlin received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree in 2018 from West Coast University. She is licensed to provide occupational therapy services in the state of California.

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