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Debra Johnson

Debra Johnson

MS, OTR/L
Debra Johnson, MS, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist with 37 years of experience, specializing in pediatrics and developmental disorders including sensory processing disorders. She is currently the owner of STEPS for Kids, Inc located in Yorkville, Illinois where she and her staff use a relationship-based developmental approach to improve functional outcomes for children referred for therapy. She is also the owner of STEPS for Development, PLLC, where she offers parent coaching, community and professional education, consultation services and hosts the STEPS Together Podcast supporting parents and caregivers of neurodiverse children. She is SIPT certified, STAR Mentorship Level 1 trained and certified in clinical interventions including; auditory, brain training and handwriting programs, and family advocacy services. Ms. Johnson has a wide range of experience in pediatrics and neuro- rehabilitation as well as having worked in hospitals, clinics, schools, skilled nursing and home health during her career. She received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her Master of Science in Rehabilitation Services Administration from DePaul University in Chicago.
In Person CE

Upcoming In-Person Courses

500+

In-Person Courses Annually

4.6 (1315 Ratings)

Neuroplasticity and Development Rewiring the Brain for Functional C...

Debra Johnson MS, OTR/L

Jersey City, NJ

10-24-2026 |
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Eastern
4.5 (1333 Ratings)

Solutions for Challenging Behavior: Using a Strengths-Based Problem...

Debra Johnson MS, OTR/L

Jersey City, NJ

10-25-2026 |
8:00 AM- 11:15 AM Eastern
4.7 (706 Ratings)

Assessment and Intervention Tools for Dyspraxia and Postural Disord...

Debra Johnson MS, OTR/L

Jersey City, NJ

10-25-2026 |
12:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern
On Demand CE

On-Demand Video Courses

600+

On-Demand Video/Text Courses

4.6 (1315 Ratings)

Neuroplasticity and Development Rewiring the Brain for Functional C...

Debra Johnson MS, OTR/L

Available 24/7
4.5 (1333 Ratings)

Solutions for Challenging Behavior: Using a Strengths-Based Problem...

Debra Johnson MS, OTR/L

Available 24/7
4.5 (434 Ratings)

Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatric Therapy

Debra Johnson MS, OTR/L

Available 24/7
4.7 (706 Ratings)

Assessment and Intervention Tools for Dyspraxia and Postural Disord...

Debra Johnson MS, OTR/L

Available 24/7
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