Are you struggling with your child's behavior?
One of the biggest challenges families of young children face is coping with undesirable behaviors and wildly swinging emotions. While some behaviors may be age related phases, often they are the visible tip of an invisible iceberg or your child's only way of communicating an unmet need or lagging skill.
The Confident Parenting team is here to help you determine the root cause of your day to day emotional and behavioral challenges as well as to create and implement an action plan utilizing up to date, evidence based strategies so you can begin enjoying smoother family time. We can help you address:
*Tantrums
*Meltdowns
*Aggression
*Sibling Issues
*Potty Fear, Refusal, Accidents & Withholding
*Struggles Related to Mealtime, Transitions, & Daily Routines
*& Much More!
Meet Your Consultant
In practice as an occupational therapy assistant since 2001, Kerri started Joyful Connections in the summer of 2023 to expand her work with children and families. By providing encouragement, education, and resources in both home and community settings, the Joyful Connections approach focuses on those daily tasks and activities that can be challenging for families who are managing developmental and behavioral concerns.
With over 20 years of experience working in Early Intervention, Autistic Support, and parent-coaching models, Kerri has developed a unique approach that focuses on the relationship between the parent/caregiver and the child as the foundation for skill progression. She believes that parents are the experts on their children and that connecting through meaningful interactions and joyful activities improves the overall quality of life for the family.
Areas of Focus/Specialty:
Children between the ages of 1-11 years old with delayed developmental milestones · Autism Spectrum Disorder · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) · Sensory difficulties · Communication challenges · Behavior obstacles · Learning difficulties · Sleep problems · Feeding/picky eating · Toilet training · Parent coaching · Picture Exchange Communication (PECS) · American Sign Language · TEACHH technique
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Education:
AAS in Occupational Therapy, Delaware Technical & Community College · Diploma in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, Delaware Technical & Community College · BS in Integrated Social Sciences, Pennsylvania State University · Currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University · Member of the Occupational Therapy National Honor Society, Pi Theta Epsilon

Experience:
Delaware Autism Program · Delaware School for the Deaf · Easter Seals · Owen J. Roberts School District · Spring-Ford Area School District · Norristown Area School District · Autism Center of Excellence, Philadelphia, P.A. · Graduate Research Assistant at Autism Center of Excellence, Philadelphia · Student-Faculty Task Force, Thomas Jefferson University Occupational Therapy Master of Science Program
What Parents and Professionals Are Saying...
"Kerri has provided an incredible experience for my children with Autism. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a plethora of information to share and implement. She applies all of her knowledge base into her work and it can be seen with the success of the children. She individualizes to the child’s needs and the family’s needs as well. Kerri takes the time to build positive relationships and rapport with the children she works with and their families. She provides incredibly helpful techniques and strategies that are research based and effective. Kerri shows ingenuity in order to help even the more challenging needs of children. Not only does she help on the ground by modeling and guidance with the child; but she is sure to help the adult working with the child to understand how to carry out the strategies in order to ensure long lasting effects. It has been an incredible opportunity to have worked with her and I give my greatest recommendation to any future families."
- D. A.
“Kerri is organized, knowledgeable, and fun. She has such a broad spectrum of clinical knowledge. She is a genius at what she does.”
- E. S.
"I have seen tremendous progress since my son began working with Kerri. She is a rare gem. She gets the whole picture."
- G. M.
"I was lucky enough to work alongside Kerri in early intervention. She loves what she does and has an amazing gift to work with her clients and their families. Her intervention is guided by the whole child and his/her family’s needs. She is truly an amazing OT and interventionist."
- K. B.
Our Emotional and Behavioral Support Option Includes:
* An Introductory Consultation (60-90 minutes via Zoom/Phone) and a typed summary of strategies $250*
* Follow-up Zoom/Phone Sessions, added as needed, $125 per 60 minute session
* In-home/school/daycare sessions may be available upon request depending on your location and pricing varies based on location
Ready to make the move toward smoother family time? Email Kerri to schedule a discovery call and determine whether our emotional and behavioral support is right for you or jump to purchasing a consultation.
*We also offer a four installment payment plan.
Ready to Get Started?
You can choose to get started by emailing Kerri to schedule a 15-minute discovery meeting (phone call or video chat) to determine if our support is the right fit:
Or you can jump to purchasing an initial virtual 90 minute consultation:
