Joleen R. Fernald Pediatric Therapy Services

Joleen R. Fernald Pediatric Therapy Services is a private neurodiversity-affirming speech and occupational therapy practice supporting children and their families in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Dr. Jo and her team specialize in using the evidence-based model, DIRFloortime, in evaluating and supporting autistic individuals, children with Selective Mutism, and those with speech sound disorders like Childhood Apraxia of Speech, articulation, and phonological disorders. Dr. Jo enjoys offering professional development to families, clinicians, and educators, providing resources and strategies to promote regulation, engagement, communication, and social problem-solving.