Erika Cornejo, OTR

Erika graduated from Texas Woman’s University in 1999 with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She earned a Minor in Spanish,
including foreign coursework completed at a national university in Lima,
Peru. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and was also a member of Pi Theta
Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society. Erika is licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Texas
through ECPTOTE. In addition, she holds certification through NBCOT, with
practice emphasis in Pediatrics. Erika has experience working in the public
school setting, outpatient rehabilitation facilities, an adult inpatient
rehabilitation unit, and early intervention programs. She has served as
a lead therapist in school and outpatient rehabilitation settings. Erika
is also a Level I and Level II fieldwork educator for occupational therapist
students and occupational therapy assistant students completing clinical
fieldwork in pediatric settings. She is fluent in Spanish and able to
conduct caregiver interviews, evaluations, and treatment sessions in Spanish,
when needed. Erika has experience working with children and adolescents with a variety
of disabilities/conditions, including: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral
Palsy, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder (with and without Hyperactivity),
learning disabilities, developmental delays, sensory processing disorders,
genetic syndromes, traumatic brain injuries, Aspergar’s Syndrome,
seizure disorders, coordination difficulties, and feeding aversions. Erika
has completed trainings for handwriting intervention (including Handwriting
Without Tears), Brain Gym, Therapeutic Listening, assistive technology,
sensory processing/sensory integration techniques, and behavioral interventions,
among others. She believes in assessing the impact of the child’s
disability on everyday occupations, such as learning, play, daily living/self-care
skills, and relationships. Erika encourages active caregiver involvement
in developing goals and setting priorities for intervention and strives
to equip caregivers with strategies for use at home, school, and in the
community to promote the highest levels of function with daily tasks. Erika has done an amazing job developing and leading the Occupational Therapy
program at The Speech Emporium!