Biography
Yessica is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with an educational background, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Services from the University of Texas-Pan American (currently UTRGV) and a Master's in Occupational Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Science Center. With 13 years of experience, she has navigated diverse settings, from outpatient pediatrics/Home Health to Inpatient Rehab Hospitals, specializing in neurological disorders and community care. Her journey intensified over the past 12 years, spurred by her son's ADHD/Autism diagnoses, propelling her to deepen her expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders, sleep disorders, and classroom modifications. As a recently diagnosed ADHDer herself, she is passionate about enhancing executive functioning across all stages of life, fostering the belief that neurodivergent individuals can thrive in personal relationships, careers, and family life. Currently, she is enhancing her education towards innovative interventions like a metronome to bolster executive functioning and the connection between sleep disorders and nutrition on emotional dysregulation.
Married for 15 years to another ADHDer with a family history of Autism Spectrum, Yessica cherishes her role as a mother to three spirited and brilliant boys, aged 12 to 2. With a bustling schedule of soccer practices, swim lessons, and playdates, she finds joy in hiking, swimming, mastering the art of bachata/salsa dancing, and indulging in coffee and taco socials with her Mom Friends.