What is Occupational Therapy?
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Occupations are the meaningful activities embedded in our everyday routines. They include what we need to do, what we want to do, and what we are expected to do.
As your occupational therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you, the parent or caregiver, to identify what activities are meaningful for your child, determine what developmental skills are needed for full participation in these unique occupations, and problem solve skill building strategies that make sense in natural home, school and community contexts.
Kerry Brine MS OTR/L
Kerry Brine is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist who received her BSOT and MSOT from Boston University. She has been practicing as a pediatric occupational therapist for 25 years and as a military spouse, she has had the opportunity to practice in Texas, South Carolina, Washington D.C., Virginia, and now Rhode Island for the last 7 years! Kerry has worked with children of all ages and abilities in school, clinic, and home settings. She is a certified kids yoga instructor and loves incorporating yoga into her sessions as well as teaching yoga classes for children and families. She feels that children learn best when they are having fun! She strives to empower them to confidently explore the world around them and connect with others in their family and community. Kerry has four children and understands the challenges of balancing work, play, and family time. She strongly believes in collaborating with families to explore fun and therapeutic activities that fit in to their unique family routines and interests. Success with the coaching model in early intervention programs led to the development of a Parent Coaching practice. This is a great option for families in need of virtual services, flexible scheduling, continuity of care, and support for a variety of challenges including bedtime routines, potty training, picky eating, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and behavioral challenges.
