Jennifer Chen

BBA, M.Sc. OT

 

Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration from Taipei Medical University and a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta. She is a Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP).

Jennifer discovered her passion for working with children at the Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton. She has experience working with children with severe special needs in a school-based early education program and has provided services in various settings, including homes, clinics, and community settings.

With a background working with youth aged 2 to 18, Jennifer has supported individuals with a wide range of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, and Global Developmental Delay.

Driven by her commitment to enhancing children's development and well-being, Jennifer employs multisensory approaches, self-regulation and sensory strategies, scaffolding techniques, and adaptive tools to equip children for success both in school and in life.

Taking a strength-based, family-centered approach, she fosters each child's potential by creating playful and therapeutic environments that inspire motivation and growth throughout their journey.  

Jennifer has completed the following courses and continues to seek further opportunities to develop her skills:

  • Connected - Kim Barthel

  • Crisis Intervention Training

  • Demystifying Executive Functions: What They Are & How to Teach Them - Social Thinking - Michelle Garcia Winner

  • Get a Grip: Teaching an Important Handwriting Skill - Learning without Tears - Katrina Erickson

  • Motivational Interviewing: Collaborative Conversations with Families - Cristine Urquhart and Nina Giuliani

  • Play-based Techniques for Early Intervention Providers - Soar Autism Center

  • Sensory processing and autism: Towards the development of a strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming occupational therapy practice - Moira Peña

  • Toddler Play Conference: Foundational Knowledge and Service Delivery of Play and Early Childhood Development - Holly Peretz