Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Feeding & Autism Specialist

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BRITTANY JOHANSEN, MS, OTR/L

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of California, License #17776 Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP), American Occupational Therapy Association Occupational Therapy Registered, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Certification #335352 NPI Number: 148*******

Basic DIRFloortime Provider (DIR-Basic), Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning (ICDL) Advanced Practice Certification in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, or Intervention California Children’s Services Provider, Department of Health Care Services Autism Microcredential, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy SOFFI Certified Professional, Feeding Fundamentals, LLC SOS Certified, SOS Approach to Feeding

Solid Starts PRO Certified, Solid Starts

Basic Life Support BLS (CPR & AED) Certification, The American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid Certification, The American Heart Association EDUCATION

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Fellowship June 2015 Thomas Jefferson University, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy; Dean’s Scholarship August 2014 University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts in Biological Basis of Behavior; Honors Student; Cum Laude; Dean’s List May 2012 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA September 2023- Present Senior Occupational Therapist in an outpatient setting Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA January 2019 – September 2023 Occupational therapist in a pediatric outpatient setting

• Evaluation and treatment of infants, toddlers, and children

• Pediatric Feeding Therapy Groups

• Multidisciplinary Autism Clinic

• Inpatient Acute Care Adult Rotations

• Modified Barium Swallow Studies for pediatric patients

• High Risk Infant Follow Up Clinic

MeBe, San Diego, CA August 2020 – November 2023

Occupational therapist in a pediatric outpatient setting Reach Occupational Therapy, San Diego, CA September 2018- Present Business owner of home-based pediatric occupational therapy AMN Healthcare Club Staffing, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA March 2018 – January 2019 Contract occupational therapist in a pediatric outpatient setting

• Evaluation and treatment of infants, toddlers, and children

• Pediatric Feeding Therapy Groups

AMN Healthcare Med Travelers, Kaiser Permanente, Riverside, CA October 2017 – March 2018 Contract occupational therapist in an adult and pediatric outpatient setting

• Evaluation and treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions, stroke and neurological conditions, and pediatrics

• Neuro Rehab Occupational Therapy Group

• Multidisciplinary Autism Clinic

Brittany Johansen Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia, PA March 2016 – August 2017 Business owner of home-based pediatric occupational therapy Goldstar Rehabilitation Inc., Occupational Therapist, Philadelphia, PA November 2015 – August 2017 Early Intervention occupational therapist providing services to children birth to 3 years old Brittany Johansen page 2

The Center for Autism, Occupational Therapist, Philadelphia, PA February 2015 – August 2017 Outpatient mental health facility serving children ages 2-21 years old diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other mental health diagnoses

• Program Development: Planned and implemented weekly therapeutic groups for fine and gross motor development, feeding/oral motor development, sensory processing skills, and the Zones of Regulation

• Collaborated with supervisor to develop and implement OT Student Fieldwork Program

• Collaborated with grant writers to fund equipment for programming The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, July 2014 – June 2015 Regional Autism Clinic (RAC) Occupational Therapist, Philadelphia, PA Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship, Autism Track

• Collaborated in evaluating, discussing, and providing treatment recommendations for children with autism spectrum disorder with an interdisciplinary team

• Fellowship Projects: Mentored Research Project; Expert panel member for caregiver education sessions; Transition to Adulthood Program Development; Family Collaboration Project RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Tasting Time: A Novel Approach to Addressing Eating & Feeding Challenges in Autism September 2016 Brittany Johansen, MS, OTR/L, Heather Bowditch, OTR/L, MA, LMFT, Christine Viggiano, CCC, SLP Presentation at AOTA National Conference & Expo, Philadelphia, PA April 2017 Sensory Processing in Children With and Without Autism Using the Sensory Profile and DSM-5 May 2015 Brittany Johansen, MS, OTR/L, Judith S Miller, PhD, Brenna Maddox, MS, Kristin Cunningham, MS, OTR/L Presentation at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; & AOTA National Conference & Expo, Chicago April 2016 Thriving in the NICU: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Neurodevelopment July 2014 - August 2014 CAPSTONE presentation in fulfillment of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree, Thomas Jefferson University

Using Visual Supports to Promote Learning & Participation of Children with Disabilities September. 2012 - August 2014 Brittany Johansen, MS, OTR/L, Kelsey Fair, MS, OTR/L, Pip Campbell, PhD Presentation at AOTA National Conference & Expo, Baltimore, MD April 2014 Healthy Brains and Behavior Study, Dr. Adrian Rain, University of Pennsylvania April 2010 - May 2012 PICU Screening Study, Dr. Nicholas Abend, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia June 2010 - August 2010 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES

American Occupational Therapy Association, Member Present Jornada, Hospital Infantil de las Californias, Mexico August 2018- Present Volunteer for rehabilitation clinic for children with disabilities Thomas Jefferson University Occupational Therapy Department June 2016 Volunteer for ACOTE Accreditation Focus Group, Thomas Jefferson University Penn Alumni Interview Program, University of Pennsylvania February 2015 - Present Advocacy for Occupational Therapy, Washington, DC August 2014 Interprofessional Education Program in Pediatrics Seminar, Thomas Jefferson University September 2012 - August 2014 Health Mentors Interprofessional Program, Thomas Jefferson University September 2012 - August 2014 Brittany Johansen page 3

Penn Speaks for Autism, University of Pennsylvania September 2011- May 2012 Penn Medlife, University of Pennsylvania September 2009 - May 2012 Medical Brigade Participant in Lima, Peru, August 2010 ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Assessments: The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development; Peabody Developmental Motor Scales- 2; Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition; Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory; Beery VMI; Sensory Profile 2; Short Sensory Profile; Infant Toddler Sensory Profile; Sensory Processing Measure; Beckman Oral Motor Protocol; Gesell Developmental Schedule; Knox Pre-School Play; Developmental Assessment of Young Children; Ounce Scale Developmental Profile; PediEat Recent continuing education: Torticollis Etiology and Implications for Development; Supporting Oral Motor Skills in the Infant Assessment, Adaptation, and Remediation; MBS The Clear picture- Pediatric; Modified Barium Swallow Studies in Infants and Pediatric Patients; SOFFI Certified; The Neurobiology of Swallowing and Dysphagia: Foundations of Normal and Abnormal Swallowing, Dysphagia, Evaluation; Teaching Kids to Eat Using Baby Led Weaning and Motor Learning Theory for Enhanced Feeding Outcomes; Pediatric NDT handling techniques; pediatric oral motor and feeding assessment & treatment; SOS Approach to Feeding; Zones of Regulation Electronic Medical Record System: Epic; telehealth; Central Reach

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