Peg Bledsoe

About Peg Bledsoe

I am an Occupational Therapist who\'s expertise include alternative skills to support an individual from Mother to child and infant thought adulthood. The techniques of NIS(Neuro Integrative Systems), Birthwork, Craniosacral Techniques, MyoFascial Releas, Emotional Freedom Techniques and several others creates a holistic system to support trauma release and integration to heath. As an pediatric OT I have experience in sensory process with support tools of Sensory Integration Theory and Techniques, Therapeutic Listening, Handwriting Without Tears, Hoops and Loops, How Does Your Engine Run, Interactive Metronome (IM), MORE training, Beckman Oral Motor Training and other skills. I have completed and participated in various research projects to support OT in school settings. I have excellent observational skills and can identify the needs of students in schools for appropriate educational OT services.

Experience

1. Owner

   Pediatric Building Blocks

   Jul 1985 — Present · Palmdale, CA, US

   Pediatric Occupational Therapy helps:*children with physical or mental deficits resulting from injury, neurological impairment, disease,+ other *addresses foundational growth/development from 0 to 21 years.*work with developmental delays and learning disabilities, including physical, mental and emotional impairment *enhance each child’s physical, emotional and academic performance by promoting physical development, skill acquisition and fostering the greatest degree of independence possible.Educational:*concentrates on a child’s ability to function in and receive benefit from their education in the school setting.*to identify areas of deficit then address them within curriculum in the least restrictive way (LRE).Techniques are:( includes but is not limited to using the following):*Sensory Integration: Therapies that alternately stimulate and calm the sensory systems of the body*The Brushing Protocol: Mild neurological stimulation of the limbs to assist with sensory organization.*The Interactive Metronome: A training program to improve motor planning and sequencing for developmental skills.*Myofascial Release (MFR): A hands-on technique that identifies fascial restrictions and releases them using gentle stretching and touch.*Craniosacral Therapy: A gentle non-invasive technique of the Craniosacral system (brain and spine)*Neuro Integrative System: noninvasive technique using muscle testing and touch therapy to access the processing and corrective functions of the brain.*Therapeutic Listening Program: Stimulation of targeted neurological functions through music and sound delivered via CD’s and headphones.*Beckman’s Oral motor Program: A noninvasive massage technique of the oral structures.*M.O.R.E.(Motor, Oral, Respiration, Eyes): Techniques for enhancement and integration of Motor Oral and Postural functions.*How Does Your Engine Run: The Alert System for self-regulation.

Education

• Pierce College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Psychology

  1970 — 1975

• Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

  Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy (Pediatric)

  2016 — 2018

• Lousiana Technology University, Routon LA

  Master's Degree, Human Relations and Supersion

  1982 — 1985

• Hollywood High School

  General Education

  1967 — 1970

• San José State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Occupational Therapy

  1975 — 1977