Candace Peterson MS, OTRL, is an occupational therapist who has served children (ages 0-18) and their families for the past nine years, working in schools, clinics, and homes. She holds a bachelor degree in psychology and an M.S. in occupational therapy. Candace has also been trained in sensory processing, feeding and eating, motor development, executive functioning, and visual processing. She has a passion for addressing sensory processing needs through Sensory Integration Therapy, which she believes helps children learn to participate successfully in daily activities.
Learn more about Candace here: Nurture Occupational Therapy
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