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Sarah Schwing, COTA/L, is a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant and recent graduate of St. Catherine University who has been practicing in both pediatric and acute care settings over the past year. She specializes in evidence-based, neuro-affirming therapy approaches for neurodivergent children, with certifications in DIR/DIRFloortime and the Safe and Sound Protocol based on Polyvagal Theory. Sarah brings valuable experience working with children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and trauma-related conditions, having completed fieldwork rotations in both medical and educational settings. A native of Ketchum, Idaho, and longtime Wood River Valley community member, she combines her professional expertise with deep local roots and understanding of the community. Sarah is passionate about providing holistic, relationship-based care that enhances children's daily function and overall well-being through child-led, emotionally connected therapeutic approaches.

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Occupational therapy with Sarah Schwing, COTA/L are priced at $150 per session. Assessments and evaluations will be conducted by OT supervisor, Rene Thomas Smey, OTR/L.

About Sarah 

Sarah Schwing, COTA/L is a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant with comprehensive training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches that support neurodivergent children and individuals across healthcare settings. Her expertise is rooted in a specialized background in neuro-affirming therapy and child-led interventions, allowing her to provide nuanced, developmentally sensitive occupational therapy services to pediatric clients and acute care patients.

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Professional Focus

  • Pediatric occupational therapy interventions

  • Acute care inpatient rehabilitation

  • Neurodivergent children and developmental support

  • Educational and medical setting collaboration

  • Nervous system regulation and sensory integration

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Therapeutic Approach 

With a deep understanding of neurodevelopment and emotional connection in human growth, Sarah offers a compassionate and adaptive therapeutic style. Her training in DIR/DIRFloortime provides unique insights into child-led play and the role of emotional relationships in development, particularly for neurodivergent clients. She skillfully adapts her interventions to meet the distinct occupational needs of each individual, considering their sensory, motor, and cognitive development within family and community systems.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Pediatric occupational therapy for autism, ADHD, and trauma-related conditions

  • Acute care inpatient rehabilitation

  • DIR/DIRFloortime child-led interventions

  • Safe and Sound Protocol auditory interventions

  • Nervous system regulation and sensory processing

  • Evidence-based neuro-affirming approaches

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Credentials

  • Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)

  • Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy, St. Catherine University

  • DIR 101: Introduction to DIR® and DIRFloortime® certification

  • Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) certification

  • Fieldwork experience in medical and educational settings

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Sarah is dedicated to creating a supportive, therapeutic environment where children can develop functional independence, regulate their nervous systems, and engage meaningfully in daily activities. Her practice is built on the belief that healing and growth occur through compassionate, relationship-based care that honors each child's unique neurodevelopmental profile and supports their overall well-being and functional participation in life.​

 

To Book a Session:

Sarah is currently accepting new clients for occupational therapy treatments. Evaluations and assessments will be conducted by Rene Thomas Smey, OTR/L (pediatric OT supervisor) 

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