Empowering every child to unlock their full potential and thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Empowering every child to unlock their full potential and thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Ashley's diverse background and experiences uniquely position her to make a profound impact on the lives of youth. With her psychology background, she understands the connection of human behavior and development, while her master's in occupational therapy equips her with specialized knowledge in facilitating individuals' engagement in meaningful activities.
Her years of coaching youth athletics and establishing a girls empowerment camp demonstrate her commitment to nurturing the potential of young people. Through these experiences, Ashley has honed her ability to motivate and inspire, instilling in youth a sense of confidence and resilience. She applies strategies to identify each child's strengths and promotes positive self-esteem.
As a pediatric occupational therapist, Ashley applies her expertise in addressing sensory processing issues, fine motor skill and visual motor development delays, emotional dysregulation and fostering executive function skills.
Whether she's working one-on-one with children or collaborating with families, teams and educators, Ashley brings positivity, compassion, and enthusiasm to every interaction.
Moreover, Ashley's role as a mother of four girls adds depth to her understanding of the challenges and joys of childhood and adolescence. Her personal experiences further inform her approach to supporting youth in navigating life's complexities and discovering their unique paths to success.
Overall, Ashley's passion for creating purposeful change and meaningful action shines through in all aspects of her work. She is a dedicated advocate for youth empowerment, embodying the values of positivity, compassion, and enthusiasm in her mission to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Inner Compass offers a unique and comprehensive approach to supporting the emotional, social, and physical needs of children and teens through a combination of occupational therapy and personal empowerment coaching. This integrated approach recognizes that each individual has unique strengths, challenges, and aspirations, and aims to address these holistically. This approach addresses the multifaceted needs of each individual, fostering growth, development, and overall well-being.
Occupational therapy (OT) plays a crucial role in helping children and teens overcome barriers to their overall well-being. By focusing on activities that are meaningful and purposeful to them, OT facilitates the development of essential skills necessary for daily life. This could include improving fine and gross motor skills, enhancing sensory processing abilities, and promoting independence in self-care tasks. Additionally, OT interventions can support children in achieving academic success by addressing challenges related to attention, organization, and executive functioning.
In conjunction with OT, personal empowerment coaching provides children and teens with valuable tools and strategies to navigate various aspects of their lives more effectively. Through coaching sessions, individuals can identify their goals, explore their strengths and areas for growth, and develop action plans to achieve success. She collaborates with clients to problem-solve challenges, build resilience, and cultivate a positive mindset, empowering them to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.
At the initial evaluation – preliminary observations of a child’s sensory processing, behavior, executive function skills and response to adult interaction are performed to determine an established plan of care with appropriate goals. An individual report will be provided to you about your child and initial recommendations will be shared. I will collaborate with you on whether your child would benefit from scheduling treatments with me or if I can provide you with a recommendation without further treatment.
Therapeutic sessions involve a variety of engaging therapeutic interventions and strategies, with suggestions for ways that your child’s progress can be supported at home. The duration of treatment varies to the identified difficulties, the child’s neurological system, and the family’s ability to carry out supplemental therapy activities at home. The child and parent will be held accountable for follow-through on at-home strategies.
Example session:
- 10 minus of therapeutic movement or activity specified to their need
- 25 minutes of individualized treatment
- 10 minutes of child + parent debrief and activities to focus on that week.
Follow-up after discharge to ensure effective outcomes.