Hi! My name is Jenny Villalobos. I’m a pediatric Occupational Therapist of nearly 20 years. In addition to my clinical experience, I have personal experience with neurodiversity which I believe gives me a unique perspective and a deep connection with the families that I serve. While differences are natural and should be celebrated, it is equally important to recognize the unique challenges that go along with raising a neurodivergent child. The truth is it can be really hard sometimes! My mission is to provide family-centered, judgment-free, neurodiversity-affirming care focused on facilitating improved regulation, social participation, and skill development. The goal is for families to participate in meaningful activities together, manage daily routines better, and enjoy their relationships more.

For the majority of my career, I’ve practiced using a traditional OT model consisting of direct, one-on-one treatment sessions. It wasn’t until 2020, when we were all forced to transition to telehealth that I truly experienced the power of family-centered care. I was concerned that telehealth might not be as effective but to my surprise most of my clients were making more progress, at a faster rate, than ever before. I quickly realized the reason WAS the parents. Having the parent’s active participation allowed me to highlight their child’s strengths & challenges, demonstrate strategies, suggest activities, answer questions, build confidence, and offer guidance & support. This led to a greater understanding (on both sides), better outcomes for their child, and less stress for the family unit as a whole.

I’ve worked with hundreds of families over the years and the two most common challenges I hear are “feeling alone” and “not knowing what to do”. I am here to tell you that you are no longer alone on this journey. There will be no more waiting until next week to ask a question that you will probably forget by then anyway. If an issue comes up, simply take out your phone and message me on the Kinspire app. Anytime. I love hearing from you- both the good & the bad. My job is to help you navigate any challenges that arise. If I can’t come up with a solution, I have a team of other Kinspire therapists that I collaborate with on a regular basis. Having that type of support, as the parent of a neurodivergent child, is priceless. And as a therapist, I am so thrilled to be able to provide the quality of care that I believe every family deserves. So let’s get started, we’ve got this!