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Lauren Papania 

MOT, LOTR, CIMI

Lauren Papania is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor with over 10 years of experience. Her clinical background spans early intervention, outpatient pediatrics, and family-centered developmental care. 

Background and Experience

Lauren specializes in early childhood development and has extensive experience working with children navigating Sensory Processing Dysfunction, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, feeding difficulties, and a range of genetic conditions. Lauren is passionate about helping families support their child’s growth through play, connection, and everyday routines.


Certifications & Special Training:

 

  • Certified Infant Massage Instructor

  • DIR®/Floortime Trained

  • NDT Trained

  • Zones of Regulation Certification

  • Ayres Sensory Integration® Trained

  • Handwriting Without Tears® Trained

Contact

Email: info@bloomtherapygroupnola.com

Phone: (504) 688-3568

Clinic Location

Metairie Clinic

3001 22nd St

Metairie, LA 70002

Parking Instructions: 

Patient parking is located on the right side of the building

ASHA certified speech language pathologist

All of our Speech-Language Pathologists are licensed professionals who either maintain their ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or are Clinical Fellows (CFs) directly supervised by a CCC-SLP while completing the final requirements for certification. The ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) is a nationally recognized professional credential in the field of Speech-Language Pathology and represents the highest standards of clinical education, training, and professional excellence.

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