The Power of Play in Clinic Based Therapy with Francesca Avalli

We all discover occupational therapy through different ways and it is always fascinating to hear how each therapist is first introduced into this wonderful profession. Our guest today is the whole reason that our host Sarah became an occupational therapist in the first place after meeting her while she worked at a local preschool. Francesca Avalli, MS, OTR/L has a wealth of knowledge from her years working in pediatrics, both in the school and clinic setting, and has a passion for the profession of occupational therapy that is undeniable. She runs her own pediatric clinic in Los Angeles, California and created an awesome product called Handee Band to facilitate her client’s strength and growth.Francesca and Sarah discuss:Francesca’s current OT lifeHow her professional life has shifted since having a childWorking in the clinic settingStarting a pediatric private practiceHer goal of mentoring and teaching newer occupational therapistsHow Sarah and Francesca metHow Francesca inspired Sarah to become an occupational therapistThe difference between working for yourself and working for a companyThe power of saying no and realizing boundaries as a therapistPlaying within the clinic settingHer favorite treatment strategies and pieces of equipmentTeaching confidence to kidsMultiple uses of lycra within the clinic settingHer most memorable moment as an OTManaging client/parent relationshipsHow and why she created Handee BandWho Handee Band can be used withFind Handee Bands here: Handee BandsEmail: ot@therapyworksla.comhttp://www.handeeband.comTwitter: https://Twitter.com/handeebandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/handeeband/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handeeband