Amanda Flowers is a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist with a deep commitment to improving the lives of babies, toddlers, and their families. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (2010) and a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (2011) from St. Ambrose University. With over a decade of experience in the field, Amanda is dedicated to helping children overcome developmental and feeding challenges, fostering independence, and promoting healthy growth.
Amanda’s practice is particularly focused on supporting infants and toddlers who face developmental delays and feeding difficulties. She has specialized training in a variety of approaches that address both the sensory and motor aspects of feeding, including the SOS Approach to Feeding, Infant Oral Motor and Feeding Development, and The Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding. Her expertise also extends to infant body work and motor development, including bottle feeding, the introduction of solids, and working with conditions like torticollis.
Beyond feeding challenges, Amanda has extensive experience in addressing sensory processing difficulties, autism, and applying the Floortimemodel to foster social and emotional development. She is also trained in the Early Intervention Coaching Model and Therapeutic Listening, both of which help empower families to support their child’s development in everyday settings.
With her compassionate approach, Amanda partners with parents and caregivers to create individualized therapy plans designed to meet each child’s unique needs and help them thrive