SMART Pediatrics Therapists and Coach

Jane Erbe, OTR/L, SIPT Certified

As a mother of two children I know how devastating it can be to hear that your child is struggling, but I can help. From the moment I speak with you on the phone to the day I tell you that your child no longer needs therapy, I'm here to help you.

Navigating the road of being a parent is often confusing and at times overwhelming. My goal is not only to help your child gain strength and skills but also to help you understand every aspect of your child's development. With this knowledge, you will be empowered to advocate for whatever your child needs to be successful.

I am passionate about helping children overcome their difficulties since I have seen first-hand the profound impact sensory integration and reflex therapy can have on improving a child's ability to move, play, learn and grow in their cognitive and emotional well-being. I want your child to be the best he/she can be and achieve every goal that you and your child set.

Living in Stamford, and engaging the public school system with my own children, has allowed me to develop relationships with a variety of professionals in the Fairfield County area. This includes a network of teachers, speech and language pathologists, pediatricians and behaviorists. Should your child need additional services or school advocacy, I can help. I've attended many IEP meetings and know how overwhelming and difficult it can be for parents to advocate for their own child.

As the owner and director of SMART Pediatrics, I also know that having two working parents can make it challenging to find time for therapy sessions. While therapy is absolutely a time commitment, it is one that will pay off exponentially in the long run, for both you and your child.

The focus of therapy is on the goals that you and your child set. And we revisit goals often to make sure we are making progress and going in the right direction. But the ultimate goal is for your child to no longer need therapy. It may seem like a never-ending road at the beginning, but your commitment and consistency will help your child achieve great things.

After graduating in 1992 from the University of New Hampshire with honors in occupational therapy, I continued to expand my knowledge in the areas of pediatrics and sensory integration therapy. Below is a list of the extensive training and education I have pursued, including but not limited to:

Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT)
MNRI Reflex Integration
- Dynamic and Postural Reflex Pattern Integration
- Tactile Integration
- Proprioceptive and Cognitive Integration
- Maximizing Brain Potential in the Classroom
- Intronaut and Infant Reflex Integration
Integrated Listening Systems
The Listening Program
Wilbarger Deep Touch Pressure Protocol for Tactile Hypersensitivity
The FOCUS Program for Eating and Mealtime Success
Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders: The SOS Approach to Feeding
Handwriting Without Tears
Sensory Integration for those with Developmental Learning Disorders and Dyspraxia
Praxis and Motor Planning
Brain Gym
Yoga for Children with Special Needs
A Holistic and Integrative Approach to Pediatric Pelvic Health
MINDS Group Lectures (MNRI):
- Applications in Neurodevelopment: Tongue Ties and MNRI Oral Motor Reflex Training. Child Motor Development and Milestones
- Advancements in Neurodevelopment: MNRI for Brain Oxygen Deprivation, MNRI for Eating Development in Children, and MNRI for Self-Feeding