Adriana Rusch
MOT, OTR/L, SWC, SCFES, NTMTC, IBCLC, CNT
Occupational Therapist | Lactation SpecialistBackground
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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