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Jodi E. Huber, M.A., OTR/L, Jodi Huber graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
She has a Master of Arts degree from Santa Clara University in Early Childhood Special Education. She has been practicing occupational
therapy for the past 15 years, always working with children. Jodi has worked in the schools, in home- based care and in private practice. She is
certified in the Sensory Integration and Praxis test and uses sensory integration combined with other models of treatment to optimize the
outcomes of children with special needs. Jodi is also trained in the TEACCH Structured Teaching Model and Advanced Therapeutic
Listening™.
Jodi is a founding partner in As Children Blossom.
E-mail Jodi or call her at extension 102.
She has a Master of Arts degree from Santa Clara University in Early Childhood Special Education. She has been practicing occupational
therapy for the past 15 years, always working with children. Jodi has worked in the schools, in home- based care and in private practice. She is
certified in the Sensory Integration and Praxis test and uses sensory integration combined with other models of treatment to optimize the
outcomes of children with special needs. Jodi is also trained in the TEACCH Structured Teaching Model and Advanced Therapeutic
Listening™.
Jodi is a founding partner in As Children Blossom.
E-mail Jodi or call her at extension 102.
Lisa R. Worrell, M.A., CCC-SLP, holds a master’s degree in speech-language pathology from Northwestern University. She is licensed
nationally by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and by the state of California’s Consumer Relations Board. She
has been delivering early intervention and speech and language therapy for children in the San Jose area for nearly 15 years . She is trained in
various methodologies such as TEACCH, Greenspan/Floortime, PECS, and limited sign language; she has experience conducting informal,
standardized and curriculum-based assessments; and utilizes a variety of techniques in her treatment with young children and their families.
A native of New Mexico, Lisa graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Mexico. Lisa has worked in a variety of settings,
including special day classes and home and clinic-based early intervention. She and her husband have two children and a dog.
Lisa is a founding partner in As Children Blossom.
E-mail Lisa or call her at extension 101.
nationally by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and by the state of California’s Consumer Relations Board. She
has been delivering early intervention and speech and language therapy for children in the San Jose area for nearly 15 years . She is trained in
various methodologies such as TEACCH, Greenspan/Floortime, PECS, and limited sign language; she has experience conducting informal,
standardized and curriculum-based assessments; and utilizes a variety of techniques in her treatment with young children and their families.
A native of New Mexico, Lisa graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Mexico. Lisa has worked in a variety of settings,
including special day classes and home and clinic-based early intervention. She and her husband have two children and a dog.
Lisa is a founding partner in As Children Blossom.
E-mail Lisa or call her at extension 101.
Katrina Ng, M.S., OTR/L, holds a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. She is licensed by the state of
California and certified nationally by the NBCOT to practice occupational therapy. She practiced school-based occupational therapy for
seven years, working with children from preschool to high school ages. Katrina also has experience working with children in a medically-
based outpatient therapy program. Katrina has received training and continuing education in areas such as Handwriting Without Tears,
Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, Therapeutic Listening Program, and Wilbarger Brushing Protocol Program. Katrina is also
Neurodevelopmental Technique (NDT) Certified.
E-mail Katrina or call her at extension 105.
California and certified nationally by the NBCOT to practice occupational therapy. She practiced school-based occupational therapy for
seven years, working with children from preschool to high school ages. Katrina also has experience working with children in a medically-
based outpatient therapy program. Katrina has received training and continuing education in areas such as Handwriting Without Tears,
Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, Therapeutic Listening Program, and Wilbarger Brushing Protocol Program. Katrina is also
Neurodevelopmental Technique (NDT) Certified.
E-mail Katrina or call her at extension 105.
Courtney Caviggia, M.A., CCC-SLP, holds a master’s degree in speech-language pathology from San Jose State University. She is licensed
nationally by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), the California State Board, and holds a California Teacher
Commission Credential. She also practices school-based speech and language therapy, working with preschoolers in special education
programs, from mild-moderate to intensive instruction, with a variety of speech and language disorders and an array of disabilities and
diagnoses. In addition, she has experiencing working with school-aged children (elementary school) and adults (hospital/clinic setting).
Courtney has received training and continuing education in areas such as behavior management, simple sign language, SCERTS, AAC and
PECS. She recently completed the Hanen program, More Than Words, and is a certified Hanen parent education trainer. She believes
strongly in communicating and collaborating with all team members involved in the child’s progress, especially their parents and caregivers.
Outside of work, Courtney enjoys living in San Jose, California with her husband Patrick and their two furry, four-legged children (our dogs)
Sammy and Pixie. She enjoys living an active lifestyle that includes working out and traveling to new destinations with her family.
.
E-mail Courtney or call her at extension 109
nationally by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), the California State Board, and holds a California Teacher
Commission Credential. She also practices school-based speech and language therapy, working with preschoolers in special education
programs, from mild-moderate to intensive instruction, with a variety of speech and language disorders and an array of disabilities and
diagnoses. In addition, she has experiencing working with school-aged children (elementary school) and adults (hospital/clinic setting).
Courtney has received training and continuing education in areas such as behavior management, simple sign language, SCERTS, AAC and
PECS. She recently completed the Hanen program, More Than Words, and is a certified Hanen parent education trainer. She believes
strongly in communicating and collaborating with all team members involved in the child’s progress, especially their parents and caregivers.
Outside of work, Courtney enjoys living in San Jose, California with her husband Patrick and their two furry, four-legged children (our dogs)
Sammy and Pixie. She enjoys living an active lifestyle that includes working out and traveling to new destinations with her family.
.
E-mail Courtney or call her at extension 109
Christina Vernaelde M.S., OTR/L holds a Master's Degree in occupational therapy from San Jose State University and has been a practicing
Occupational Therapist for over 8 years. She is Licensed by the state of California and is certified nationally by the NBCOT to practice
occupational therapy. She has experience working in both private and school-based settings with children who are toddler to junior high
ages. She has provided interventions for children with sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, ADHD, and Autism. She has
received training in various handwriting programs, Therapeutic Listening, Astronaut Training, SCERTS, sensory integration and behavioral
management techniques. She believes that it is important to collaborate with parents and other members of the child's multidisciplinary
team in order to develop the most effective treatment plan. Her goal is for the child perform activities that the child finds to be
fun/pleasurable/meaningful while at the same time aid with improving the child's fine motor, gross motor, self-help skills and/or sensory
processing/regulation throughout their therapy sessions together.
Christina lives in San Jose, California with her husband, daughter and son. During her free time, she enjoys taking her daughter and son to
various parks, zoos and aquariums; along with hiking, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
E-mail Christina or call her at extension 107
Occupational Therapist for over 8 years. She is Licensed by the state of California and is certified nationally by the NBCOT to practice
occupational therapy. She has experience working in both private and school-based settings with children who are toddler to junior high
ages. She has provided interventions for children with sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, ADHD, and Autism. She has
received training in various handwriting programs, Therapeutic Listening, Astronaut Training, SCERTS, sensory integration and behavioral
management techniques. She believes that it is important to collaborate with parents and other members of the child's multidisciplinary
team in order to develop the most effective treatment plan. Her goal is for the child perform activities that the child finds to be
fun/pleasurable/meaningful while at the same time aid with improving the child's fine motor, gross motor, self-help skills and/or sensory
processing/regulation throughout their therapy sessions together.
Christina lives in San Jose, California with her husband, daughter and son. During her free time, she enjoys taking her daughter and son to
various parks, zoos and aquariums; along with hiking, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
E-mail Christina or call her at extension 107
Kitty McDaniel, M.A., CCC-SLP, began her second career in speech-language pathology soon after her three-year old son was diagnosed
with a speech-language impairment. She attended graduate school at San Jose State University part-time while caring for her children. She is
licensed nationally by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA), the California State Board, and has obtained a
California Commission Teaching Credential.
Her experience as the mother of two children with ADHD and speech-language difficulties enable her to respond with empathy and
compassion, as well as provide parents with practical advice on navigating the medical and educational systems. Early intervention holds a
special place in her heart, as she experienced its power with her son. Other areas of interest include social skills, language delay, and apraxia.
Moving around the world as a Navy brat, including a stint in the Philippines, instilled a love of travel and an interest in cultures and
languages. She hopes to further this interest in the work of accent modification with adults who are non-native speakers. Her first career in
computer software training has proved helpful in adapting technology to speech and language treatment and laid the foundation for a
desire to develop language treatment apps for the iPad.
E-mail Kitty or call her at extension 104.
with a speech-language impairment. She attended graduate school at San Jose State University part-time while caring for her children. She is
licensed nationally by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA), the California State Board, and has obtained a
California Commission Teaching Credential.
Her experience as the mother of two children with ADHD and speech-language difficulties enable her to respond with empathy and
compassion, as well as provide parents with practical advice on navigating the medical and educational systems. Early intervention holds a
special place in her heart, as she experienced its power with her son. Other areas of interest include social skills, language delay, and apraxia.
Moving around the world as a Navy brat, including a stint in the Philippines, instilled a love of travel and an interest in cultures and
languages. She hopes to further this interest in the work of accent modification with adults who are non-native speakers. Her first career in
computer software training has proved helpful in adapting technology to speech and language treatment and laid the foundation for a
desire to develop language treatment apps for the iPad.
E-mail Kitty or call her at extension 104.
Staff
Partners
Theresa Baumert, M.S., OTR/L, holds a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Applied
Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from Curtin University in West Australia (1987). She has practiced in a variety of fields and
countries, with a specialization in pediatrics over the last eight years. She is licensed by the state of California and certified nationally by the
NBCOT to practice occupational therapy. Theresa has worked in school, community, home-based and private practice settings, working
with children from birth to high school ages. Theresa has completed additional training in sensory processing, hand-writing, sensory
integration and yoga with children.
Theresa lives in the Bay area with her husband and their two school-aged children. She loves to travel, and enjoys reading and staying fit.
E-mail Theresa or call her at extension 103.
Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from Curtin University in West Australia (1987). She has practiced in a variety of fields and
countries, with a specialization in pediatrics over the last eight years. She is licensed by the state of California and certified nationally by the
NBCOT to practice occupational therapy. Theresa has worked in school, community, home-based and private practice settings, working
with children from birth to high school ages. Theresa has completed additional training in sensory processing, hand-writing, sensory
integration and yoga with children.
Theresa lives in the Bay area with her husband and their two school-aged children. She loves to travel, and enjoys reading and staying fit.
E-mail Theresa or call her at extension 103.