Lianna Gold is an occupational therapist in the area specializing in pediatrics. She has been practicing in pediatric occupational therapy since earning her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2010. She has experience evaluating and treating children ages 0-18 with a variety of diagnoses. Developmental delays, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy and specific learning disabilities are some of her areas of expertise. Each evaluation and treatment session is individualized for each child’s specific needs. Lianna specializes in the following areas:
Handwriting
o Letter formation
o Letter sizing, spacing, margin adherence, line adherence
o Pencil grasp and endurance
Fine Motor
o Difficulties opening and closing containers, buttons, zippers, etc. o Self–care, such as dressing, feeding or utensil use, hygiene
o Decreased hand strength
o Dexterity, bilateral coordination (using both hands together)
Visual Perception
o Difficulties processing and organizing visual information from the environment
o Difficulties with sizing, spacing and/or copying written words
o Difficulties with hand-eye coordination
Sensory Processing/Executive Functioning Skills
o Motor planning and motor coordination
o Tactile defensiveness
o Seeking and avoiding behaviors
o Difficulties with self-regulation
o Safety and body awareness
o Difficulties with praxis including organizing, planning and sequencing
o Difficulties with flexibility and transitions
