Dania Polly, COTA/L

Occupational Therapist

My philosophy is to work as a team with both the child and caregivers to help foster growth and independence in all skills including play, social, emotional regulation and activities of daily living. I work to help the child build confidence across all environments and to help support parents in remembering that no matter what the challenges or difficulties, their child is truly SPECIAL. I work as part of a multidisciplinary team to help each and every child not only build skills but also build hopes and dreams by setting and meeting goals.

I’ve worked in a variety of pediatric settings including outpatient, home-based, Early Intervention, and schools (pre-K- 5th grade). Throughout my career, I have worked with children with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Down Syndrome, rare genetic disorders, Rett Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and ADHD, to name just a few.

Degrees and Credentials

• Associate in Applied Science, Occupational Therapy

Continuing Education/Certifications

• AEIOU Approach to Feeding
• HWT
• Therapeutic Listening
• Sensory Processing
• Myofasical Release
• Alert Program
• Zones of Regulation
• Formerly a trainer for Crisis Prevention Intervention
• Co-authored 4 Training Modules: Regulation Guide for Baseball Players On and Off the Field.
• Guest Speaker on Johansen Baseball 2.0 Podcast: Emotional Regulation and the Struggles Athletes, Coaches and Parents May Face in This Realm.

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