OTEIM Welcome to OTEIM! Based in Mission Viejo, we specialize in ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and more.

Our intensive programs, laser light therapy, and personalized treatments aim to improve brain development. Welcome to OTEIM Occupational Therapy: Empowering Individual Minds

Based in Orange County, Mission Viejo, OTEIM Occupational Therapy is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and their families through advanced, evidence-based therapeutic practices. Our comprehensive approach addresses a variety of neurological and developmental disorders, offering hope and improved quality of life for our patients. Our Expertise:

At OTEIM, we specialize in treating a wide range of conditions, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental delays, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other brain development challenges. Our team utilizes innovative therapies and personalized treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each child. Our Services:

•Neuro Adaptive Therapy: Customized interventions designed to support neurological development and adaptive functioning.
•Functional Medicine: Personalized dietary and supplement plans to enhance neurological health and overall well-being.
•Neuro-Motor Rehabilitation: Targeted exercises to improve motor skills, coordination, and balance.
•Brain-Based Learning: Techniques designed to boost cognitive function and learning abilities.
•Speech Therapy: Specialized programs to enhance communication skills and address speech-related challenges.
•Laser Light Therapy: Advanced treatment to reduce inflammation in the brain, promoting better cognitive and behavioral outcomes. Intensive Programs:

We offer intensive therapy sessions ranging from 2 to 4 hours, several weeks at a time, tailored to each child’s specific needs. These programs are designed to create significant improvements in a short period, providing children and their families with hope and a better quality of life. Our Mission:

At OTEIM, our mission is to empower individual minds, helping children overcome their challenges and achieve their fullest potential. We are committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care that transforms lives. Join us at OTEIM Occupational Therapy in Mission Viejo to experience the benefits of our innovative approach to brain development and therapeutic intervention. Your journey towards better coordination, enhanced cognitive abilities, and improved quality of life begins here.

If progress feels stalled, it’s time to dig deeper.At OTEIM, that’s exactly what we do.When a child is “doing all the th...
12/18/2025

If progress feels stalled, it’s time to dig deeper.

At OTEIM, that’s exactly what we do.

When a child is “doing all the therapy” but gains feel slow or inconsistent, it’s rarely because they aren’t trying hard enough—or that the therapists aren’t skilled enough. Most often, the brain and body aren’t fully ready to receive, organize, and use the information being taught in weekly sessions.

We start at the root.

We look beneath behaviors, delays, and diagnoses to understand how the nervous system is functioning:
• Is the brain regulated enough to learn?
• Are retained primitive reflexes interfering with motor planning, speech, or attention?
• Is the sensory system stuck in survival mode?
• Are hemispheres communicating efficiently?
• Is inflammation, stress, or neurological immaturity slowing progress?

This is root-cause healing—not surface-level coping.

Through Neuroadaptive Therapy™, we prep the brain and body first, so that OT, speech, behavioral, and academic therapies can finally stick. Regulation improves. Attention stabilizes. Learning becomes accessible. Skills integrate instead of constantly resetting.

That’s why families often tell us:

“Everything else started working after this.”

If your child is working hard but progress feels stalled, an OTEIM Intensive may be the missing piece—an accelerated, highly individualized reset that creates momentum and opens the door for real change.

Comment INTENSIVE or DM us to find out if an OTEIM Intensive is the right next step for your child.



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I know what it’s like when your child argues, screams, and fights simply from being told it’s time to leave the house or...
12/17/2025

I know what it’s like when your child argues, screams, and fights simply from being told it’s time to leave the house or being given a breakfast that doesn’t look like their regular one.
I know the exhaustion of turning every single request into a negotiation.
I know the confusion of watching them do something perfectly fine yesterday, but today it triggers a complete meltdown.
And I know how isolating it feels when everyone around you says “you just need to be more consistent” or “they’re manipulating you.”
But here’s what I want you to understand: Your child isn’t being defiant. Their nervous system literally perceives your requests as threats.
This is PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance.
When you ask your child to brush their teeth, get dressed, or come to dinner, their brain activates the same threat response as if they were facing real danger. It’s not a choice. It’s survival mode.
Why you’re stuck in this cycle:
The more you push, the more their nervous system perceives threat. Traditional rewards, consequences, and “being firm” actually INCREASE their anxiety and make the avoidance worse.
But here’s what most people don’t know:
PDA isn’t a behavioral problem. It’s a nervous system problem. And nervous systems can be regulated, trained, and healed.
This is where our Neuroadaptive Therapy™ approach changes everything:
🧠 QEEG brain mapping - We identify the exact dysregulation patterns driving your child’s demand avoidance
⚡ Neurofeedback - We train their brain to stay calm and regulated when facing demands
💡 Photobiomodulation - We reduce inflammation and build nervous system resilience from the inside out
We don’t manage behaviors. We address the root cause.
Our intensive programs deliver results in weeks, not years.Comment intensive to learn more.

🧠 Why Brain Balance Matters More Than You ThinkWhen we talk about “left brain” vs “right brain,” most parents think it’s...
12/17/2025

🧠 Why Brain Balance Matters More Than You Think
When we talk about “left brain” vs “right brain,” most parents think it’s just about being logical or creative. But brain lateralization is SO much more critical for your child’s development.
Here’s what’s really happening:
Your child’s brain has two hemispheres that need to work together like a symphony. The left hemisphere typically handles language, sequential processing, and detail-oriented tasks. The right hemisphere manages spatial awareness, emotional regulation, and big-picture thinking.
When these hemispheres aren’t communicating effectively or one side is under-functioning, children struggle with:
• Coordination and motor planning
• Emotional regulation and social skills
• Reading comprehension despite good decoding
• Attention and focus
• Sensory processing
• Executive functioning
This is where Neuroadaptive Therapy™ changes everything.
Through QEEG brain mapping, we identify exactly which areas show asymmetry or dysfunction. Then we use targeted interventions—neurofeedback, photobiomodulation, and specialized OT activities—to strengthen weak areas and improve interhemispheric communication.
The result? Children who were stuck in patterns of dysregulation start showing improvements in WEEKS, not years.
✨ Our Intensive Programs are designed to:
• Identify hemispheric imbalances through comprehensive QEEG mapping
• Target specific neural pathways with precision interventions
• Create lasting changes through intensive, concentrated therapy
• Give your child’s brain the tools to self-regulate and thrive
We’re not just treating symptoms. We’re rewiring the foundation.
Ready to see what balanced brain function can do for your child comment intensive to learn more

12/17/2025

My beautiful good friend has some wise words as always about parenting though these very difficult times. I know for myself I am super easily triggered by social media and it affects me almost immediately in the way I interact with others . Right now the images we have access to and any child who can get online may see can be very upsetting and we need to be excessively mindful of that. Please keep your mental health a priority and. Heck in with yourself about how you’re feeling after consuming social media . I have recently been consciously restraining myself and it’s HARD, we’re now conditioned to want that dopamine hit a scroll hole gives us so I’m working on retraining myself. Please give a follow for more tips and stay well through these scary times.

12/16/2025

PHOTOBIOMODULATION ISN’T NEW—IT’S JUST NEW TO YOU 💡
Let’s talk about what the research actually says.
Photobiomodulation (red and near-infrared light therapy) has been studied for decades. We’re talking thousands of peer-reviewed studies across multiple countries and research institutions.
Here’s what the science consistently shows:
✨ Increased cellular energy production (ATP)
✨ Reduced inflammation in the brain and body
✨ Enhanced blood flow and oxygenation
✨ Improved neural connectivity and brain function
✨ Accelerated healing and tissue repair
And it’s been studied for:
• Traumatic brain injury
• Cognitive function and memory
• ADHD and focus
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Anxiety and mood regulation
• Sleep quality
• And so much more
The safety profile? Exceptional. Non-invasive. No medications. No side effects when used properly.
So why aren’t more people talking about it?
Because it challenges the conventional approach. But the research doesn’t lie—and neither do the results we see with our kids every single day.
We believe in informed parents making empowered decisions. That’s why we’re putting the research directly in your hands.
Comment 💡 below and I’ll send you a document of peer-reviewed studies so you can review the evidence yourself.
Your child’s brain has incredible potential. Let’s give it what it needs to thrive.

Today was a dream come true. Showing my kids the world is something I always wanted and I can’t believe because of the w...
12/16/2025

Today was a dream come true. Showing my kids the world is something I always wanted and I can’t believe because of the work I love I get to do that. The morning was very rough but we pulled every strategy we could and have had a great day since then! Travel with ND kids is hard but I refuse to let it define or dictate what we’re able to do ❤️

We’re not your average therapy clinic. Here’s why families fly across the world to work with us 🌍What makes OTEIM differ...
12/14/2025

We’re not your average therapy clinic. Here’s why families fly across the world to work with us 🌍
What makes OTEIM different?
🧠 We invented Neuroadaptive Therapy™ — a trademarked approach you literally can’t get anywhere else in the world
⚡ We use photobiomodulation (low-level laser therapy) backed by 4,000+ studies — while most clinics have never even heard of it
🎯 QEEG brain mapping + Neurofeedback + Lasers + Reflex Integration — we don’t just use ONE modality, we combine them for results other clinics can’t replicate
⏱️ Intensive therapy model: 2 hours daily for 1-3 weeks vs. the traditional 1 hour weekly for years approach
👨‍⚕️ Master & doctoral-level OTs and SLPs who are EXPERTS in child development, neurodevelopment, sensory integration, and communication
Here’s the truth:
Most clinics have either advanced technology OR child development expertise. We have BOTH.
Anyone can buy a laser. But can they map it to specific brain areas for language development? Identify which primitive reflexes are blocking progress? Understand hemispheric integration for focus?
Our team combines cutting-edge neurotechnology with deep expertise in HOW children’s brains actually develop.
The result?
Progress in WEEKS that traditional therapy takes months or years to achieve.
💙 First sentences spoken
💙 Real eye contact established💙 Regulation skills gained
💙 Communication breakthroughs
“This is a miracle. It was like we were looking at some other kid, not the kid we knew. We were so shocked with his changes.” — Lori, mother of Teo (age 4) If you’re ready to explore working with us comment intensive for more info ❤️. NeuroadaptiveTherapy | AutismTherapy | ADHDTreatment | IntensiveTherapy | OccupationalTherapy | SpeechTherapy | Photobiomodulation | LowLevelLaserTherapy | BrainBasedTherapy | Neurofeedback | QEEGBrainMapping | DevelopmentalDelay | SensoryProcessing | PediatricOT | AutismSupport | ADHDKids | TherapyThatWorks | MissionViejoCA | OrangeCountyTherapy | SpecialNeedsParenting

12/14/2025

Tonight was a HUGE milestone for us. 🎉

A few months ago, this wouldn’t have been possible. Not even close.

PDA and unexpected events? Not exactly a dream combination. New places, unfamiliar routines, unpredictable schedules—these are the things that trigger massive anxiety and OCD spirals.

And then yesterday happened. Little one got hurt. Hours before the competition, everything changed. The entire routine had to be completely reworked.

Cue all the triggers.

There was some upset (understandably). There were nerves. There were moments I wasn’t sure we’d make it through.

But she did it.

She walked into that unfamiliar space, with new people, with a changed routine, and she made it through. And honestly? I think she might have even had some fun.

I have never been prouder.

The past few months have been *intense*. Extensive interventions. Medication adjustments. Therapy sessions. Countless conversations. So many tears (hers and mine). We’ve been in the trenches working through extreme anxiety and OCD that was taking over her life.

And tonight? Tonight we saw what all of that hard work can look like.

If you don’t live this life, you might not understand what a monumental achievement this is. But for us? This is everything.

Because I know—I *know*—how hard she’s worked to get here. How much courage it takes. How much internal work happens that no one else sees.

Tonight we celebrate the wins that others might not notice. The ones that matter most. ❤️ pathological demand avoidance treatment | PDA therapy near me | childhood anxiety occupational therapy | extreme anxiety in children | PDA profile autism help | demand avoidance strategies | child won’t do anything anxiety | PDA specialist therapist | severe anxiety disorder children | pathological demand avoidance interventions | child refuses everything anxiety | PDA and OCD treatment | neurodivergent anxiety therapy | child meltdowns new situations | PDA collaborative approach | anxiety preventing child from functioning | low demand parenting support | child anxiety specialist | PDA assessment and treatment | autism and extreme anxiety help

For some children, excess histamine can show up as:• increased irritability or meltdowns• sleep disruption• sensory over...
12/14/2025

For some children, excess histamine can show up as:
• increased irritability or meltdowns
• sleep disruption
• sensory overload
• digestive discomfort
• attention and regulation challenges

Histamine isn’t just an immune issue.
It interacts with the nervous system, the brain, and inflammation pathways.

That’s why in our work, we don’t guess.

One component of our Neuroadaptive Therapy intensives—when clinically appropriate—is testing.
Testing helps us understand what’s driving the child’s system, not just manage behaviors on the surface.

Because when the brain and body are overloaded, regulation becomes harder—no matter how much therapy you do.

Every child is different.
Testing is never one-size-fits-all.
But when it’s needed, it gives us clarity and direction.

If you want to learn more about our intensives and whether this approach could be a fit for your child,
comment INTENSIVE or send us a DM.

✨ London, we’re coming to share something extraordinary.Join us for an exclusive OTEIM presentation on how low-level las...
12/13/2025

✨ London, we’re coming to share something extraordinary.

Join us for an exclusive OTEIM presentation on how low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can transform care for your child.

In just 30 minutes, we’ll break down how photobiomodulation works, the science behind it, and how it can safely enhance your child’s current therapies. You’ll see a live laser demo, hear real success stories, and get a brief overview of OTEIM’s programs, with time for questions at the end.

December 22nd at 6:00

A deeper look into the future of neuroadaptive therapy—right in the heart of London. 🇬🇧✨

Comment RSVP for details 🫶🏻

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27285 Las Ramblas #180
Mission Viejo, CA
92691

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
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