DR. Lois Gold OTR, PA
About Me
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MY SPECIALTY
Relationships with peers or parents
Organizational or Emotional Performance in the classroom setting
Delays in Gross Motor, Fine Motor, and/or Language Development
Sensory Processing
Play
Affect regulation
Executive function
Using the DIR/Floortime™ Model, my work is considered Best Practice and is empirically supported. It is Best Practice to provide developmentally and relationship based intervention, which is what I provide through parent coaching and/or parent involvement.
OUR SERVICES
Occupational Therapy in Miami and beyond. We offer a variety of services:
PARENT COACHING
Children between the ages of 0-5 years old work most easily within the context of his or her parents/primary caregivers. Treatment begins with the primary caregiver and the child, however I also coach babysitters, nannies and grandparents, aunts/uncles. This is an opportunity to deepen you and your child’s relationship for more complex play and learning. You will develop strategies that you can incorporate into your home environment.
Typically, notes are provided at the end of each session to review and reflect upon at home.
ONLINE VIDEO COACHING
TEACHER TRAINING
DR. LOIS GOLD
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
University of Florida (1981)
Post Professional Doctorate
Occupational Therapy
American International College, Springfield, MA
May, 2022
Owner OT Kids
Solo Practice (May 2017-Present)
Coral Gables, FL
Director/Owner
Occupational Therapy
Center for Pediatric Therapy, Inc (1987-2017)
Manager of Occupational Therapy
Miami Children’s Hospital/Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (1982-1987)
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Course Certificate of Completion, FL Psychoanalytic Society 2018
Neurodevelopmental Treatment-Pediatrics Advanced certifications in Infants
Sensory Integration
DIR-Floortime®
Faculty Appointments: Profectum.org
ICDL (1992-Present)
- St Thomas Episcopal Parish School in Miami, FL (2018-2020)
- Casablanca Academy (Autism) in Hollywood, FL (2008-2016)
- Gordon School at Beth David Congregation in Miami, FL (2015-2016)
- Private Pre-Schools including Temple Judea- Margeux School, Plymouth Pre-school. Key Biscayne Presbyterian Pre-School, Beth Torah Beny Rok Campus (Aventura
- Florida Psychoanalytic Society, Miami, FL (2016-Present)
- Supervision in Psychoanalytic Infant Mental Health (2003-Present)
- ICDL 201 Floortime Course (Fall 2017 and February 2021)
- NDTA Webinar Lecture and Discussion: Integrating Motor and Emotional Development | 0-6 years old (November 12, 2020)
- American International College – OTR 6030, OT Process (September 2020)
- NDTA Instagram Live Discussion: Connecting Motor and Emotional Development | 4 months-6 years old (August 13 and 20, 2020)
- Child Psychiatry Fellows at University of Miami (2017)
- Erikson Institute at Loyola University in Chicago (2014-2017)
- National Conferences including ICDL-Bethesda, MD (1998-2011)
- Zero to Three in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2014)
- Sensory Processing Disorders in Orlando, FL (2015)
Linda Ray Center in Miami, FL (2009)
- Distinguished Alumni, University of Florida
- College of Public Health and Health Professions (2008)
PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
We are unable to accept Health Insurance. However, a statement is provided at the end of the month which can be presented to your PPO or POS for reimbursement, as per Insurance Provider policy. Occupational Therapy is typically a covered benefit under you major medical coverage.
All major credit cards are accepted.
All medical records are kept completely confidential.
Send Us Message
If you prefer to talk rather than email, please feel free to call me at (786) 361-9120