Connection First Therapy
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
&
Parent Coaching
Play Together, Grow Together
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About Dr. Julie Yaroni, OTD
Dr. Julie Yaroni is an occupational therapist with nearly a decade of experience supporting children and families. She earned her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from Boston University. Julie has advanced training in sensory processing, trauma-informed care, and the DIR®/Floortime™ model. Julie is passionate about empowering caregivers and focuses on helping families feel confident and competent integrating therapeutic strategies into everyday routines. Outside of her work, Julie enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.
Connection First Therapy's Values
Play with Purpose
Play is the primary occupation for children. Through play, children explore, learn, and develop the skills they need to thrive.
Caregiver Empowerment
Caregiver involvement is essential to a child’s progress. We collaborate closely and work together to identify strategies, overcome barriers, and provide caregivers the tools they need to feel confident applying therapeutic strategies everyday.
Naturalistic Environment
We believe that therapy should occur where children naturally live, play, and learn. This supports the ability to identify strategies that are meaningful, practical, and easily carried over into daily routines.
Connection Focused
Connection and relationships are the foundation for growth. Through relationships children are able to build trust, develop a healthy sense of self, and feel secure to explore their world with confidence and safety.