OT WITH ME
Pediatric Home and School Based Occupational Therapy
An individualized approach to support children in reaching their fullest potential in a supportive, effective and therapeutic manner
ABOUT NYC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Melissa Putterman Spitz
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Melissa is a New York State licensed and registered pediatric Occupational Therapist based in Manhattan. Melissa received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University in 2009 after completing her undergraduate work at the University of Florida with a specialization in Occupation Therapy.
NYC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SERVICES
Treatment Sessions
in Private or in a Group
Consultations
Consultative services are provided to families looking to gather more information about OT as well as for families looking for additional support and knowledge related to treatment. Consultations can be conducted in the home or school.
Screenings & Evaluations
Screenings are designed to gather information related to a child’s development that will further determine the need for a formal evaluation or OT services. Evaluations are performed to specifically identify and assess compromised areas of development in order to establish an appropriate treatment plan
Treatment
Therapy sessions are conducted in the home or school environment for children from age 3 through adolescence. Group sessions are also available for handwriting, visual motor and fine motor skill development.
John R.
"She is wonderful setting realistic goals so that as a parent I understand what they are working towards and when goals are achieved."
Stephanie J.
"Melissa is everything one could want in a pediatric occupational therapist: knowledgeable, creative, and caring."
Laurie M.
"We owe so much of our daughter's progress and development to Melissa."
OT WITH ME
Melissa Putterman Spitz, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
New York City, NY