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Emma Thompson, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Emma is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with years of experience helping children from birth to age six build fine motor, sensory integration, and feeding skills. Her background spans early intervention programs and outpatient clinical practice, and she also leads continuing education sessions that help parents support their child's development through everyday play and routines. At Kiddopicks she reviews toys, sensory tools, fine motor products, eating utensils, and adaptive equipment for infants and toddlers.
โ Credentials
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
- Pediatric Occupational Therapy specialization
- Early Intervention provider
๐ Education
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
๐ฏ Expertise
- Fine motor development (0-6 years)
- Sensory processing and integration
- Pediatric feeding (texture progression, utensil skills)
- Adaptive equipment for infants and toddlers
- Early intervention play-based therapy
๐ค Memberships
- American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Sensory Integration Special Interest Section (SISIS)
- Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy
Reviews by Emma Thompson
- Best Activity & Entertainment for Nursing in Public (2026): Tested
- Best Baby Shoes for Nursing in Public (2026): Tested 6 Months
- Best Baby & Toddler Toys for Nursing in Public (2026): Tested
- Best Activity Centers for 1 Year Olds (2026): Tested for 6 Months
- Best Activity Center for 2 Year Old Toddlers (2026): Tested
- Best Baby Activity Center for 6 Months (2026): Tested & Ranked
- Best Baby Activity Centers for Shower Gifts (2026): Tested
- Best Baby Activity Centers for Daycare Use (2026): Tested
- Best Baby Activity Center for Grandparents Houses (2026): Tested 6 Months
- Best Activity & Entertainment for Newborns 0-3 Months (2026): Tested
- Best Activity & Entertainment for Premature Babies (2026): NICU-Tested Picks
- Best Baby Activity Centers for Small Apartments (2026): Space-Smart Picks Tested
Articles
- Baby Activity Center Safety Guide for New Parents (2026)
- Activity & Entertainment Essentials Checklist for New Parents
- Activity & Entertainment for Babies: What No One Tells You
- Baby & Toddler Toys Safety Guide for New Parents (2026)
- Baby Shoes Essentials Checklist for New Parents (2026)
- Baby Shoes: What No One Tells You (And What Actually Matters)
- Baby & Toddler Toys Essentials Checklist for New Parents
- Baby & Toddler Toys: What No One Tells You (Ages 0-5)
- Blenders, Food Processors & Presses Checklist for New Parents
- Blenders, Food Processors & Presses: What No One Tells You
- Activity & Entertainment Mistakes to Avoid (Birth to 36 Months)
- Common Baby Shoes Mistakes to Avoid (Birth to 5 Years)