Erin Fairbairn (she/her) is an occupational therapist whose core belief that children are part of family units and it is important for the whole family to be seen and valued throughout the evaluation and treatment process aligns with Developmental FX’s “therapy that fits” approach. Erin received her degree in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University, is SIPT certified, and is trained in the iLs Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). She has worked at Children’s Hospital Colorado and privately in rural mountain communities, school, clinic, and home environments. Erin coordinated a summer camp and ski program for children with sensory processing difficulties bringing together efforts of Children’s Hospital and the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center. She also worked as a wilderness course director at the BOEC where empowering outdoor activities are provided and adapted for people of all abilities.
She has extensive continuing education in the areas of sensory integration, sensory modulation and processing disorders as well as topics related to consultation, social emotional development, and giftedness. Erin has a dance background and continues to teach preschool and primary dance classes as well as Pilates reformer lessons for adults. The need for movement and joy is universal as well as the ability to pursue your areas of passion and work towards accessing your highest potential. Erin considers her own children to be her greatest teachers. As a family they enjoy the arts, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.