Episode 14: Collaboration & Communication

Jill Loftus, MS, OTR/L, is a practicing pediatric occupational therapist, parenting coach, educator, and author focused on enabling and empowering children and families for the past 17 years. She received her bachelors degree from Boston University in 2001 and her masters from San Jose State University in 2015. Her experience ranges from working in schools, homes, clinics and in the community in New York, San Diego and currently in Denver. After owning her own pediatric clinic in New York City from 2009-2013, Jill started a private practice called Honest Occupational Therapy through which she seeks to motivate children, families and educators and to facilitate them in developing the skills needed to perform everyday tasks and be successful.
 
Jill lives in Denver Colorado with her husband and 2 dogs. She enjoys the outdoors, live music concerts and hanging out with friends and family.

I encourage new grads and new therapists to create your communication style and [to] feel free to pick and choose from what's around you to do that." ~Jill Loftus

Resources and recommendations from this Episode:

• Story told by the father of a child with autism - Following Ezra
• The book Following Ezra: What One Father Learned about Gumby,  Otters, Autism, and Love from His Son
• ​Found podcast

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[As an OT practitioner,] you're constantly adapting the way you communicate with people, everyday." ~Jill Loftus

Ways to Connect with Jill:

• Via email - jill@HonestOT.com
• Website - www.honestOT.com
• Facebook Page - HonestOT
• Instagram - @HonestJillOT