Thoughtful occupational therapy evaluations and consultation that help families and educational teams better understand how children learn, participate, and thrive.
Consider the whole child. Clarify the path forward.
Each evaluation begins with the same question: what information will meaningfully help this child, family, or educational team move forward?
Objective, school-focused occupational therapy evaluations for families seeking an independent understanding of a student's educational needs. District-funded IEEs are subject to applicable eligibility and agency criteria.
Comprehensive assessments focused on functional participation, sensory processing, fine-motor and visual-motor skills, and the demands of everyday school and home routines.
Individualized, relationship-based support informed by occupational therapy and PLAY Project training, with an emphasis on engagement, participation, and practical strategies for families.
School observations, record review, and collaborative consultation to translate clinical findings into recommendations that are relevant, achievable, and clearly communicated.
A report should do more than document test scores. It should explain the student's everyday experience, identify meaningful needs, and offer useful guidance.
Clinical conclusions guided by evaluation findings—not by a predetermined outcome.
An understanding of strengths, environments, development, and real-world participation.
Clear communication and recommendations families and teams can actually use.
SAM OT & Consulting was founded by Angela Sammons, MOT, OTR/L, an occupational therapist with more than a decade of experience working with children and educational teams in school settings.
Her work brings together clinical assessment, an understanding of how children function in real learning environments, and thoughtful communication with families and school teams.
The practice is intentionally focused on individualized assessments and consultation—bringing depth, independence, and personal attention to each engagement.
We discuss your concerns, referral question, and whether an independent or private assessment is the appropriate next step.
Assessment methods are selected to answer meaningful questions about the student's occupational performance and educational participation.
Findings are communicated in a clear report with individualized recommendations and discussion as appropriate to the service.
An IEE is an evaluation completed by a qualified professional who is not employed by the public agency responsible for the child's education. Under federal special education rules, a parent may request an IEE at public expense when they disagree with a public-agency evaluation, subject to the applicable requirements.
Yes. Private occupational therapy assessments can be tailored to the referral question and are separate from district-funded IEEs. Scope, fees, and availability are discussed before scheduling.
Consultation and private evaluations may be relevant to students in public, charter, and independent private-school settings. Funding for an IEE at public expense depends on the public-agency evaluation and applicable rules—not simply the type of school a student attends.
SAM OT & Consulting focuses on Santa Barbara, Ventura County, and the greater Los Angeles area. Specific assessment locations and travel arrangements depend on the engagement.
Get in touch with a brief, non-sensitive description of the type of service you're interested in. We'll discuss next steps and arrange a secure method to exchange student records if needed.
For IEE referrals, private evaluations, developmental consultation, or school collaboration, reach out to discuss how we can help.
Please do not send student records, medical details, or other sensitive information by standard email. A secure method for sharing records can be arranged.
Serving Santa Barbara, Ventura County, and the greater Los Angeles region.
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