Jenna Farrelly
OTR/L
Jenna is a NBCOT certified Occupational Therapist licensed in RI. Jenna earned her bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Rhode Island. She then graduated from Springfield College with a Masters in Occupational Therapy. While at Springfield College, Jenna completed fieldwork in elementary schools and did her capstone project on play and feeding strategies for infants and toddlers with autism. Prior to becoming an occupational therapist, Jenna worked in the homes of children with Autism and complex medical diagnoses providing respite and direct support for activities of daily living.
Jenna began her career in early intervention providing home based and telehealth services. Jenna was a member of the social communication team, a group dedicated to researching evidence based strategies for children with Autism. She then transitioned into an outpatient role, treating kids of all ages and diagnoses. Jenna enjoys helping children learn necessary skills for development and self regulation through play.
In her free time, Jenna enjoys spending time with her husband and family, gardening, and doing home projects.
