Dr. Amanda Firoved
PhD, MOT, OTR/L, CLT
Amanda Firoved, PhD, MOT, OTR/L, CLT, is an occupational therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience providing services across the lifespan through both direct care and indirect care models. Her work is grounded in evidence-based practice, supported by her experience as a research manager in an orthopedic clinical setting, where she contributed to integrating research into patient care. She specializes in functional skill development, sensory processing, and environmental adaptations to support independence in daily routines.
She has extensive experience in ISP and interdisciplinary settings, collaborating with medical professionals, caregivers, and support teams to implement practical, effective strategies that promote carryover, independence, and meaningful, long-term outcomes.
Areas of Expertise
- Direct care and indirect care occupational therapy services
- Functional skill development across the lifespan
- Sensory processing and self-regulation strategies
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and independence training
- Environmental modifications and adaptive equipment recommendations
- Caregiver and staff training for carryover of skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration (ABA, behavioral health, and support teams)
- Behavior-informed, function-based intervention strategies
- Community, home, and clinic-based service delivery