evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy

Taking Play
to New Heights

Supporting little bodies and growing minds through play-based therapy for infants and young children

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About Elevate Pediatric Therapy
Amy Duong, OTR/L

hey, I'm Amy

Amy Duong, OTR/L, SWC

I'm a pediatric occupational therapist passionate about collaborating with families to create innovative solutions for everyday challenges through play.

Everyone deserves their best chance at life. As an OT, I see the potential in every child and want to empower families. I have a toolbox full of actionable strategies to help your child do the things they want and need to do.

I'm also a mom of two little girls, which has given me a newfound perspective on what it means to be a caregiver who just wants the best for their child. Since becoming a mom, it's truly helped me reflect on my therapy style and connect more deeply with the families I serve.

At Elevate Pediatric Therapy, we believe play is the most important activity in a child's daily life. Children learn to walk, talk, eat, and explore their environment through play. We aim to empower your family's understanding of purposeful play to help your child thrive.

MS, OTR/L SWC Certified SOS Feeding Trained NDT Principles

what we do

Services

We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and evidence-based practices to provide the best outcomes for your family.

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Feeding Therapy

Support for bottle feeding, transition to solids, picky eating, oral-motor challenges, and building early feeding confidence using evidence-based approaches including SOS Approach to Feeding.

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Sensory Processing

Supporting regulation, coordination, play, attention, and sensory processing from infancy through early childhood. Helping children feel safe and confident in their bodies.

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Neurodevelopmental

Building a strong foundation of brain-body connection so children can confidently interact with their environment and participate in age-appropriate activities.

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Primitive Reflex Integration

Addressing retained primitive reflexes that may impact motor planning, body awareness, and overall developmental progression through play-based interventions.

Common Goals We Work On

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Self-feeding skills: bottle, solids, utensils, straw & open cup

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Dressing: socks, shirts, and pants independently

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Fine motor: bilateral coordination, grasp, hand strength

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Sensory processing: motor planning, body awareness, modulation

good to know

Practice Information

Ages Served

0–3 years (Early Intervention)

Languages

English, Vietnamese, Spanish

Service Delivery

In-Home, In-Clinic, Tele-Health

Session Length

1 hour (45–50 min in-person + documentation)

Service Ratio

One therapist : One client

Office Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Areas Served

West Covina, Covina, Azusa, Baldwin Park, El Monte, Glendora, Hacienda Heights, La Puente, Pomona, Rowland Heights, San Dimas, Walnut, Whittier, and surrounding areas in the San Gabriel Valley.

Assessments Used

DAYC-2 Bayley-IV (BSID-IV) REEL-3 Sensory Profile 2

always learning

Clinical Background

Committed to staying current with evidence-based practices through ongoing professional development.

2025

Re-Thinking Picky Eating: Habits, Motor Learning, & Common Sense

Feeders and Growers

2024

Early Intervention Blueprint: Sensory and Primitive Reflexes

HARKLA

2023

When Children Won't Eat: Picky Eaters vs Problem Feeders

SOS Approach to Feeding

2023

Family Engagement in Early Intervention & Evidence-Based Approaches

AOTA

2023

Supporting Oral Motor Skills in the Infant

The Lactation OT

2019

Kinesiology Taping Certification for Pediatrics

Summit Education

2019

Infant Treatment Based on NDT Principles

Therapy West & Pro Workshops

2019

The Neurobiology of Swallowing

Feeders and Growers & Kaiser Permanente

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Ready to Get Started?

It would be such an honor to serve your family. Please reach out β€” I'd love to hear from you!

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Phone

(626) 209-9421
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Email

amy@elevatepediatrictherapy.com
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Location

2820 E Garvey Ave S #26
West Covina, CA 91791

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