Elizabeth Zias, MEd, OTR/L, SWC
Occupational Therapist
Education and Degrees
- BS, San José State University (Occupational Therapy)
- MA, Santa Clara University (Early Childhood Special Education)
Licenses - Board Certifications
- California Board of Occupational Therapy (Occupational Therapist, Registered, Licensed)- Advanced Practice Swallow Certification
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- License #OT6810
Professional Experience
Elizabeth provides occupational therapy evaluation and treatment. She developed and currently co-leads the Speech and Occupational Therapy (SPOT) preschool group. In additional, she supervises occupational therapy graduate students and is a member of CHC’s Feeding Team.
Her expertise includes children with motor delays, sensory processing deficits, autism spectrum disorders, social interaction difficulties, orthopedic impairments and feeding disorders.
Professional Affiliations
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- Association of Pediatric Therapists
- Infant Development Association of California
Languages
- English
Recent Presentations
- “Preparing Preschoolers for Kindergarten: Fine Motor, Prewriting and Handwriting Skills.” Lecture for occupational therapy graduate students at San José State University. 2005.
- “Sensory Integration and How it Impacts the Child.” San Mateo-Foster City PTA meeting. 2007.
- “Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder.” Children’s Health Council. 2008.
