The SPOT Kids Clinic
Jenny Burke, a licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 10 years experience in the field, had a vision of children accessing private therapy in a fun and warm environment. Jenny’s goal was to incorporate other disciplines and offer therapy with the “whole child” in mind. Upon starting the SPOT Kids clinic in 2005, she teamed up with Gina Dasco to offer Speech, as well as OT services, and together they opened the SPOT doors in the La Jolla, Bird Rock community. Speech and Occupational Therapy is a unique collaboration enabling best possible therapeutic outcomes. Over the years, SPOT Kids has grown and continues to provide private therapy services for families in La Jolla as well as the greater San Diego areas.
SPOT Kids Occupational Therapy provides assessment, treatment, and consultation services for various developmental needs such as Dysgraphia, Motor Apraxia, Sensory Integration Disorder (SID), Dyslexia, Visual and Auditory Processing Delays, ADD/ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. In our unique private practice, we work very closely with each family and various team members while striving to meet the individual needs of the whole child.
Owner, SPOT Kids Occupational Therapy – Jenny Burke, MOT, OTR/L
“What a wonderful job it is to make a positive difference in the life of a child.”
Over the past 10+ years, Jenny has helped many children ages birth through high school gain various skills and succeed in a variety of settings, including private and public schools. Jenny is a respected therapist in La Jolla, California and has been asked to conduct training workshops for many of the area’s top private schools and to speak publicly on a variety of topics under the scope of Occupational Therapy. Sensory Integration, Self-Regulation & Behavior, as well as Handwriting Skills are just a few of the topics she often speaks about. Jenny is passionate about providing instruction to parents, teachers, and providers to enhance Classroom Performance, Sensory-Social Skills, Learning Environment Set-Up, Nutrition, and Home Programs. She is a current member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the National Board Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT), and the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW). Jenny is a licensed provider of the The Listening Program (TLP) and Handwriting Without Tears, and is certified in the use of Interactive Metronome, Brain Gym, and DIR Floortime. She is trained in various Sensory Integration techniques and use of programs such as ‘How Does Your Engine Run’ and the Wilbarger Therapressure Protocol. Upon request, Jenny is available to provide in-services, workshop trainings, and consultative services for families, teachers, and local providers.
Therapists & Staff
Sophie Levy, MA, OTR/L – Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Jessica Reynante, MOT, OTR/L – Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Stevi Robinson – Office Assistant
Gina Dasco, MA, CCC-SLP – SPOT Kids Speech Therapy Owner