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Rachel L.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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Rachel is a licensed Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with children. She earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Stanbridge University in 2024 and her BA in Kinesiology from Concordia University Irvine in 2022. Rachel is board certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT Cert #526791) and holds a license to practice in the State of California (Lic #27428).

 

During her time in graduate school, Rachel discovered her passion for the special needs population through her volunteer work and involvement with the Special Needs Ministry at Mariners Church. She has experience working primarily with children who have Autism, ADHD, and Developmental Delays.

 

Rachel is known for her patient and kind approach with everyone she works with. She is adaptable and has a gentle nature. She focuses on building trusting relationships with children and their families, utilizing play-based and evidence-based interventions to encourage independence, confidence, and joy in each child she serves. She also enjoys incorporating her hobbies, such as art and music, into her therapy sessions.

 

Outside of work, Rachel enjoys watercolor painting, playing the ukulele, boogie boarding, surfing, snowboarding, and hiking. She is also a member of a jazz band where she plays the alto saxophone and clarinet.

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Kimberly T.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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Kimberly has been a licensed and registered occupational therapist since 2021. In her time as an occupational therapist, she has provided occupational therapy in various pediatric settings, including Early Intervention (0-3 years old), school-based special education, and clinic-based settings, working with children ranging from 0-21 years old. Kimberly has experience working with children with a variety of needs, including ASD, cerebral palsy, development delay, feeding difficulties, and Down Syndrome. She received her Advanced Practice Certification in Swallowing and Feeding (SWC). 

 

She graduated with a Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California (USC). Additionally, she received two degrees from the University of California, Irvine - a BA in Psychology and Social Behavior and a BA in Education. Kimberly has always had a passion for working with children. She previously served as an Americorps member in JumpStart, which focused on preparing preschool children for kindergarten with language and literacy skills, and also in City Year, which provided mentorship and educational support for children in under-resourced schools and communities. 

 

Kimberly enjoys reading, spending time with loved ones, going to Disneyland, camping, hiking, taking care of her pets (dog and parakeets), and watching movies in her free time. 

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Leslie V.

PRESIDENT | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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Leslie is the owner of KID FUNdamentals Therapy Center, Inc. Leslie has worked as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist ever since she was board certified and licensed. For over 11 years, she worked for one of the largest school districts in Southern California, providing school-based occupational therapy services to special education students. In addition, she also has years of experience working in outpatient pediatric therapy clinics in the Southern California area.  

 

In her time working as an Pediatric Occupational Therapist, she has worked with a wide age range spanning from Early Intervention clients ages 0-3 and up to older children in their mid-teens. Throughout her career, Leslie has experience working with children with various diagnoses. She has experience working with children diagnosed with:

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  • Autism Spectrum Disorder 

  • Sensory Processing Disorder

  • ADHD/ADD 

  • Down Syndrome 

  • Cerebral Palsy 

  • DiGeorge Syndrome 

  • Fragile X 

  • Other chromosomal abnormalities 

  • Learning disabilities

  • Developmental Delays

  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing

 

Leslie graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2007. In addition, she also graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2006. Leslie is Board Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT Cert #236397) and is licensed to practice in the State of California (Lic #9792). 

 

She has a Sensory Integration Praxis Test (SIPT) certification (Cert #3473), and is trained in the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol and SOS Approach to Feeding.  She has taken additional courses to further her knowledge to better serve the pediatric population - Handwriting Without Tears, The Alert Program, Zones of Regulation, and topics related to feeding, food aversions, Autism, ADHD/ADD, and sensory integration.  

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Leslie, or as most of her clients call her – “Ms. Leslie,” chose to become an Occupational Therapist in Pediatrics because of her passion for children. Throughout her college years, Ms. Leslie has had a wide breadth of internships that exposed her to numerous avenues of Occupational Therapy - physical rehabilitation, hand therapy, and mental health. It was until an internship that involved children was when she realized her calling to the pediatric field. 

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Going into private practice has been a path Leslie has always envisioned. Upon completing the requirements to become a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist, she first focused her energies in becoming a skilled clinician by gaining hands-on experience to provide quality care to those she serves. Now, with over a decade of experience in public schools and private clinics, Leslie brings depth needed to provide services in private practice.  

 

In her free time, Ms. Leslie enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, trips to theme parks, event planning for family and friends, and is an avid foodie.  

Providing Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services in Orange County, CA and other neighboring areas.  

  • La Mirada

  • Laguna Beach

  • Laguna Hills

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