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Adriana Rusch

MOT, OTR/L, SWC, SCFES, NTMTC, IBCLC, CNT

Occupational Therapist | Lactation Specialist

Background

Brilliant Babies OT is an in-home pediatric occupational therapy practice serving families across South Orange County, California. Founded by Adriana Rusch, an occupational therapist, certified lactation consultant, and infant feeding specialist. Brilliant Babies OT was created for parents who want expert, personalized support during the most important developmental window of their child’s life. Whether your baby is coming home from the NICU, struggling with feeding, or you simply want to make sure they’re hitting their milestones, Adriana comes to you without the hassle of insurance or long waits. Every session is built around your baby’s unique needs and your family’s goals, because no two babies are the same. At Brilliant Babies OT, you’re not just getting a therapist, you’re getting a knowledgeable and compassionate partner in your corner from day one.

Specialties

Prematurity

Oral-motor hypotonia (e.g. - weak jaw - open mouth posture)

Solid feeding and swallowing (gagging - poor chewing - choking - straw drinking - cup drinking - leakage - picky eating - refusal)

Feeding tube support and weaning

Oral Ties (tongue-tie - lip-tie - buccal-ties)

Breastfeeding/bottle feeding difficulties (latching - dribbling - leakage - gagging - choking - coughing - clicking - weaning - aversion)

Genetic & birth conditions (e.g. Down syndrome - cerebral palsy)

Medically complex

GI Issues (Colic - Spitting up - Reflux - GER - GERD - gas - constipation)

Other

Sensory Issues (hypersensitivity - hyposensitivity)

Fine motor milestones (e.g. - reaching - grasping - manipulating objects)

Education & Training

MOT, OTR/L, SWC, SCFES, NTMTC, IBCLC, CNT

Insurance

Superbill for reimbursement

Out-of-network

Languages

Spanish

English

Contact

Service Areas

South Orange County
CA

Popular Courses

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