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Welcome

We have been providing OT services to children on the Navajo Reservation since 1999.  These children have open and loving spirits and they continue to inspire us daily. We feel very fortunate to be able to offer our services in such a unique setting. The schools we serve are located across 3 states- AZ, NM and UT. They provide wonderful therapy space and equipment that allow us to make a very real difference in the lives of children with special needs. Our services consist of OT evaluation, IEP development, one:one and group occupational therapy and consult OT, as well as parent and teacher training. We host continuing education classes for parents and professionals several times a year in Durango, CO.

Our Team

Elizabeth has 26 years of experience working with a pediatric population as an occupational therapist. She is an MNRI core specialist. Elizabeth is also an authorized provider of The Listening Program and Integrated Listening Systems.
 

Elizabeth Murphy, OTR/L

co-owner of Southwest Pediatric OT

 


 

Michael has 26 years of experience working with both pediatric and geriatric populations as an occupational therapist.  He has a particular interest in vision therapy and Brain Gym. He is an authorized provider of The Listening Program

 

 


 

Michael Laper, OTR/L
co-owner of Southwest Pediatric OT
 

Robyn has over 40 years of experience working as an OT and practices brain integration/ applied kinesiology. She  also runs  an equine facilitated integrative healing center that offers retreats and workshops in Dove Creek, CO. To learn more about her equine program go to:

Robyn Nelson, OTR/L
Provider of school OT services

 

 


 

Kimberly Aspaas-Gourneau, COTA/L

Provider of school OT services

Kimberly graduated from the San Juan College OTA program in 2016 and has been a provider of OT services to students at our schools since that time. She has a strong interest in reflex integration and has begun training in MNRI®.

Our Offerings

All of the therapists working with Southwest Pediatric OT have  state licensure and NBCOT certification, undergo

state and federal background 

checks and keep up to date

with continuing education.

 

To inquire about our services or to contract our services please contact Elizabeth Murphy at emurphyot@q.com or

505-325-3039

Our Mission

Our mission is to help children with special needs to maximize their motor, cognitive, social and emotional development through joyful learning and innovative therapeutic intervention

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