Our Services
Through a play-based, child-led, and strengths-focused approach, I strive to support children and their families reach meaningful, age-appropriate milestones.
Early Intervention through
Westside Regional Center
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Joint attention
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Foundational play skills
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Developmental milestones
Feeding and Oral Motor Therapy
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Picky eating
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Oral motor delays
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Transitioning to solids
Hear from Our Satisfied Families
Testimonials
Robyn
"The work Abby did with my son Ryder, for two years, was nothing short of transformational. I truly don't know where we would be without her."
Bonnie
"Abby is a wealth of knowledge, and helped us navigate evaluations and further services for our daughter. As a parent she really held my hand and walked me through everything. I'm so grateful we've had her wisdom in this journey to understanding the kind of learner our child is and what she needs to succeed."
Joe
"Abby has consistently shown up for us as a professional and just a well-meaning human being. Working with her is like working with a long-time trusted confidant."
Sarah
“Our son Kosta has been working with Abby for nearly five years, and throughout that time, she has continued to challenge and nurture him while always keeping sessions engaging and playful. Abby thoughtfully collaborates with us to set both real-life and academic goals, consistently developing creative approaches to help Kosta achieve them.
We’ve only worked with Abby in a home setting, which has made therapy feel comfortable and accessible. Remarkably, she is able to transform any space into a functional OT environment, making full use of the resources around her. Early on, Abby skillfully identified an eye muscle tracking issue, and by partnering with a developmental optometrist, she helped successfully resolve the problem.
Beyond her clinical expertise, Abby has been a supportive listener and trusted partner in Kosta’s development. She thinks outside the box, listens attentively, and takes a genuine interest in both her clients and their families. This level of thoughtful, collaborative care is why we wholeheartedly recommend Abby to others.”
About Abby Leven
Abby Leven MS, OTR/L, SWC is a seasoned Occupational Therapist with over half a decade of experience supporting children from infancy through adolescence. She earned her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from California State University, Dominguez Hills. A Los Angeles native, Abby has worked with Augustus Hawkins Mental Health Center, multiple school systems, Sensory Integration clinics, and personal homes across Southern California.
Abby has extensive experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, and other learning disabilities. She specializes in sensory processing challenges, feeding difficulties, social-emotional issues, and reflex integration. She holds her Advanced Practice Certification in Swallowing, Assessment, and Intervention (SWC), and is trained in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS), Talk Tools Sensory-Motor, and the Beckman Oral Motor approaches to feeding. She has honed strategies to work productively with children with oral motor delays, difficulty transitioning to solids, feeding sensitivities, and picky eating.
Certified in DIR Floortime, Abby utilizes a play-based, holistic approach to therapy, centered on individualization and a comprehensive understanding of each child’s specific needs, ensuring that every child receives the highest quality care.
She is passionate about making therapy fun and engaging, and believes every child learns through play. She invites parents to be involved in sessions, and prioritizes caregiver education in order to empower families with the tools to support their child.
