Emily Fridberg M.S., OTR/L
Emily holds a Master’s in occupational therapy from the Washington University in St.Louis. Throughout her career, Emily has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and homes with children ranging from birth through school-aged. She is passionate about helping children and their families develop the skills, independence, and confidence to participate in activities that are meaningful to them. Emily has experience in treating a range of needs including sensory processing, fine motor, visual-motor/ perceptual, feeding, ADHD, motor planning, and emotional regulation.
Emily has been trained in the Zones of Regulation program, which supports self-awareness, emotional regulation, and overall well-being through individualized strategies. She also brings experience using the Handwriting Without Tears and Social Thinking curriculums to help children reach their fullest potential.
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Emily completed training in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) feeding approach through the STAR (Sensory Processing And Research) Institute, equipping her to address sensory-based feeding challenges. She has earned STAR Proficiency Certification and is continuing advanced training in the evaluation and treatment of Sensory Processing and Integration Disorder. Currently, Emily is actively pursuing training in DIR/Floortime to further support her developmentally responsive, relationship-based practice. She is deeply committed to serving both children and their families through collaborative goal-setting and individualized treatment plans that meet each child's unique needs.