Jennafer Ort MOTR/L

Pediatric and Adolescent Occupational Therapist

Jennafer graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She currently holds a state license to practice in both Kansas and Missouri. She also is a registered, board-certified occupational therapist with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Jennafer’s concentration in occupational therapy has been outpatient pediatric practice, with additional experience in private elementary and high schools. She has advanced training in feeding therapy through the SOS Approach to Feeding and the DIR/Floortime approach (play-based therapy).

Jennafer has worked with children with various developmental, sensory, neurological, genetic, and psychological diagnoses. These have included Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, and many others. Her areas of emphasis have been feeding therapy, fine motor and gross motor development, social-emotional skills, and sensory processing.

For Jennafer, the essence of pediatric occupational therapy is “playing with a purpose.” She is passionate about helping children and their families find joy in every success – big or small – on their journey. Jennafer’s favorite therapy moments always occur when she and her kiddos laugh and learn all at once. Jennafer now lives in Kansas City, MO, with her husband. She can usually be found outside in her free time – biking, hiking, or simply blowing bubbles.