Amirra Johnson's guest appearances

Amirra Johnson

All Things Sensory by Harkla

OT 4 Lyfe

Danielle Delorenzo

Michael Roberts

Rachel Harrington

Joel Larsgaard

Ryan Johnson

Carol Garner-Houston

Lauren Brown

Alexis Joelle

Sarah Putt

Lori Baudino

Alex Doman

Erika Del Pozo

Mandy Chamberlain

Katie Crosby

Rachel Moore

OwlTail

Today we are talking with Amirra Johnson, an incredible Occupational Therapist currently practicing in Early Intervention in Phoenix, AZ. She is also the founder of Marvelous Miracles, a platform designed to empower and equip therapists and families with the tools and resources to provide capable and confident care for infants and toddlers. She also has a passion for addressing racial health disparities that affect participation in meaningful occupations.  Dr. Amirra Johnson, OTD, OTR/L is a graduate of MGH Institute of Health Professions where she completed her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree with a focus in pediatrics. Her doctoral research was conducted at Seattle Children’s Hospital to explore the role of OT in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as well as involvement with the Pediatric Intensive Feeding Program. Currently, Amirra specializes in the treatment of infants born premature, infants born substance-exposed, and infants and children with sensory processing challenges. She has experience working with a variety of diagnoses, conditions, and syndromes to develop unique treatment plans that facilitate improvements in all areas of early childhood development.  Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at  Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla.  Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products and child development courses.Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now. 

Today we are talking with Amirra Johnson, an incredible Occupational Therapist currently practicing in Early Intervention in Phoenix, AZ. She is also the founder of Marvelous Miracles, a platform designed to empower and equip therapists and families with the tools and resources to provide capable and confident care for infants and toddlers. She also has a passion for addressing racial health disparities that affect participation in meaningful occupations.  Dr. Amirra Johnson, OTD, OTR/L is a graduate of MGH Institute of Health Professions where she completed her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree with a focus in pediatrics. Her doctoral research was conducted at Seattle Children’s Hospital to explore the role of OT in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as well as involvement with the Pediatric Intensive Feeding Program. Currently, Amirra specializes in the treatment of infants born premature, infants born substance-exposed, and infants and children with <a href="https://harkla.co/pages/sensory-processing-disorder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sensory processing challenges</a>. She has experience working with a variety of diagnoses, conditions, and syndromes to develop unique treatment plans that facilitate improvements in all areas of early childhood development.  Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at <a href="https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Harkla.Co/Podcast</a>. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by <a href="https://harkla.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harkla</a>.  Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through <a href="https://harkla.co/collections/all-products" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">high-quality sensory products</a> and <a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">child development courses</a>. Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to <a href="https://harkla.co/sensory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harkla.co/sensory</a> to start shopping now.

#122 - NICU, Early Intervention, Sensory and More with Amirra Johnson, from Marvelous Mirracles

Amirra and Sarah discuss:  What is early intervention?How can families be referredTypical assessments and frequency of evaluationsInformed Clinical OpinionIndividualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)Team Based ModelWhat a day in early intervention looks like (pre-covid)Coaching Model in EIWhat about all the driving?The skill of scheduling and autonomyGoing baglessPros and cons of working in EI as a new gradTips for new grads working (or wanting to work) in EIResourcesotplan.comPinterestConnect with AmirraWebsite: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/Email: marvelousmirracles.ot@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvelousmirracles.ot/URL: www.marvelousmirracles.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marvelousmirracles.ot

Amirra and Sarah discuss:  <ul><li>What is early intervention?</li><li>How can families be referred</li><li>Typical assessments and frequency of evaluations</li><li>Informed Clinical Opinion</li><li>Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)</li><li>Team Based Model</li><li>What a day in early intervention looks like (pre-covid)</li><li>Coaching Model in EI</li><li>What about all the driving?</li><li>The skill of scheduling and autonomy</li><li>Going bagless</li><li>Pros and cons of working in EI as a new grad</li><li>Tips for new grads working (or wanting to work) in EI</li><li>Resources<ul><li><a href="https://otplan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">otplan.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></li></ul></li></ul>Connect with Amirra<ul><li>Website: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/</a></li><li>Email: marvelousmirracles.ot@gmail.com</li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marvelousmirracles.ot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/marvelousmirracles.ot/</a></li><li>URL: <a href="http://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marvelousmirracles.ot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/marvelousmirracles.ot</a></li></ul>

Working in Early Intervention as a New Grad with Amirra Johnson