Helping kids grow from the roots up.

Warm, relationship-based occupational therapy for children from birth to 14 in Manhattan Beach and the South Bay.

Dr. A helps kids feel more regulated, confident, and capable, and gives parents strategies that fit real family life.

A whole-child approach

Strong roots support lasting growth.

Children do best when support feels safe, connected, and part of real life. Dr. A meets your child where they are: at home, at school, in the community, and alongside the people who know them best.

Does this sound like your child?

Everyday challenges, met with care.

If any of these sound familiar, Dr. A can help.

Regulation & sensory processing

Meltdowns, big feelings, sensitivity to noise, textures, or clothing

Executive function & attention

Focus, following directions, planning, and staying organized

Fine-motor & handwriting

Pencil grip, cutting, buttons, and zippers

Routines & transitions

Mornings, bedtime, and moving from one activity to the next

Social confidence

Play, taking turns, and making friends

Everyday independence

Dressing, eating, and self-care skills

How Dr. A helps

Support for the skills beneath the surface.

Practical care for children from birth through age 14, with parents included every step of the way.

In-Home & Community Sessions

Dr. A works one-on-one with your child at home, or in the places they spend their day, like the park or a local activity. Sessions focus on what's hard right now, whether that's big feelings, getting dressed in the morning, holding a pencil, or moving from one activity to the next. You'll always know what your child is working on and leave with practical ways to keep building these skills between sessions.

Parent Consultation & Coaching

Sometimes the most helpful thing is a clear plan for you. Dr. A listens to what's going on at home, helps you understand what's behind your child's behavior, and gives you strategies that fit your family's routines. Choose a single session or ongoing support as your child grows.

School & Classroom Support

If your child is struggling at school, Dr. A can observe them in the classroom and work with their teacher on strategies that help. Home and school stay on the same page, so your child's support doesn't stop at the classroom door.

Parent Workshops

Small local workshops for South Bay parents on everyday challenges like meltdowns, sensory needs, morning routines, and building independence. You'll leave with ideas you can use that night.

For Schools & Organizations

Trainings & Presentations

Bring Dr. A's expertise to your school district, preschool, or community program. Her trainings and talks help teachers, staff, and other professionals support children's development, regulation, and sensory needs with strategies they can use right away. Each session is tailored to your team.

Care that comes to you

Skills grow best where life happens.

Working in your child's everyday environment makes support more comfortable, more meaningful, and easier to carry into daily life.

At home

In the space where your child feels most at ease

In the community

At the park or during a favorite activity

At school

Working with teachers so support follows your child

20+

Years of pediatric OT experience

Meet Dr. A

Expert guidance with a deeply human approach.

Dr. Donna Ahdoot has spent more than 20 years helping children build the skills they need to thrive at home, at school, and in everyday life. She holds a doctorate in occupational therapy from USC, and her work has given her a deep understanding of schools and child development. As a mom and a longtime part of the South Bay community, she knows that every child and family is different, and her guidance is always realistic, compassionate, and built around your family.

EducationBA, Psychology, UCLAMA & OTD, USC

School & development: Deep understanding of schools and child development
Compassionate guidance: Practical, compassionate parent guidance
Natural environment: Services in the child's natural environment
Warm & relational: A warm, relationship-based approach that never feels clinical

Let's talk about your child.

Share a little about what's going on, and Dr. A will reach out to set up a time to connect.