Play Together, Grow Together

At Connection First Therapy, we empower caregivers, nurturing their confidence to use meaningful, everyday moments as therapeutic opportunities. Together, we build strong foundations of connection and engagement to support each child’s growth at home and in the community.
Client Portal
Offers Telehealth
Appointments
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Accepting New
Clients

About

Dr. Julie Yaroni, owner of Connection First Therapy, has been an occupational therapist for over 9 years. Julie received her masters and doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from Boston University. Julie is certified as an Expert DIRFloortime® Clinician and is a training leader for the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL). Julie also has extensive training in trauma based care from the Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children (ATTACH) and advanced training in sensory processing. Julie is passionate about helping kids through a relationship and strength based approach, s well as supporting caregivers to confidently support their children through their unique journey.
Dr. Julie Yaroni
Occupational Therapist OTD, OTR/L

Services

Occupational Therapy

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Sensory Processing
  • Trauma
  • Executive Functioning
  • Social Emotional
  • Gross Motor
  • Caregiver Coaching
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Fine Motor
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Approaches

  • DIRFloortime®
  • Sensory Integration
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Caregiver Coaching