Meet Erinn Askin of OTEIM

Today we’d like to introduce you to Erinn Askin.

Hi Erinn, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory. 
In 2021, my business was established out of necessity. When my eldest daughter started kindergarten, she faced significant challenges, including severe emotional dysregulation, difficulty interacting with peers, and academic setbacks. Her school struggled to accurately identify her needs and provided limited support. After transitioning her to a more suitable environment where her needs were better understood, we were advised to seek professional intervention. Consequently, we began searching for a social skills group tailored to neurotypical children experiencing emotional dysregulation. 

With nearly 15 years of experience as an occupational therapist, I decided to create a space that catered to her needs and those of similar children in our community. As word spread about our effective and impactful programs, our groups quickly gained popularity. Engaging deeply with the community, I continuously sought feedback and discovered a strong demand for support and therapy that demonstrated tangible progress, even though such progress can often be gradual. 

Through extensive research and education, I became aware of photobiomodulation and decided to incorporate it into my therapy practice, further enhancing the support we provide to our clients. 

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Growing a business takes hard work and dedication and the road is long and winding. I faced a lot of struggles with getting an appropriate facility due to the nature of my work and being a new business. I didn’t realize how hard it would be to just get started, but I kept at it until I was successful. 

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
OTEIM is a premier pediatric occupational therapy practice serving children and families throughout Orange County, both at home and in our clinic located in Ladera Ranch. We specialize in a range of services, including feeding therapy, executive function training, developmental delay intervention, and sensory integration. Our comprehensive approach addresses the unique needs of each child, ensuring personalized care and effective outcomes. 

What truly sets OTEIM apart is that we are the only occupational therapy clinic in Orange County to offer photobiomodulation in conjunction with occupational therapy services for the treatment of Autism and ADHD. This innovative approach combines cutting-edge technology with traditional therapeutic techniques, enhancing the effectiveness of our interventions and providing unparalleled support to our clients. 

We are renowned for our specialized group programs, which include sessions on picky eating, handwriting, executive function, and social-emotional skills training. These groups are designed to foster development in a supportive and collaborative environment, helping children build essential skills while interacting with peers who share similar challenges. 

Our reputation is built on the success and efficacy of our programs. We take pride in our commitment to staying at the forefront of therapeutic advancements and our ability to deliver noticeable progress, even in areas where improvement can be gradual. The integration of photobiomodulation into our practice is a testament to our dedication to innovative and effective treatment methods. 

At OTEIM, we are deeply embedded in the community, continuously seeking feedback to refine and expand our services based on the needs of the families we serve. Our mission is to provide the highest quality occupational therapy, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. We want readers to know that our unique offerings, particularly the integration of photobiomodulation with occupational therapy, position us as leaders in the field, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with Autism, ADHD, and other developmental challenges. 

If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
The quality most critical to our success at OTEIM is our unwavering commitment to individualized care. Each child is unique, and understanding their specific needs, strengths, and challenges is at the core of our practice. This dedication to personalized therapy allows us to develop tailored intervention plans that effectively address the distinct requirements of each child we serve. 

Our commitment to individualized care is complemented by our innovative approach, particularly our integration of photobiomodulation with occupational therapy, a service unique to our clinic in Orange County. This innovation underscores our dedication to offering the most advanced and effective therapies available, ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of care. 

Additionally, our success is built on a foundation of continuous learning and adaptation. We actively seek feedback from the families we serve and stay informed about the latest research and developments in pediatric occupational therapy. This proactive approach enables us to refine our methods and introduce new techniques that enhance the efficacy of our interventions. 

Ultimately, it is our genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential that drives everything we do. This passion, combined with our commitment to individualized care and innovation, is the cornerstone of our success and the reason families trust us with their children’s developmental needs. 

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