Julie Tourigny, OTD, MS, OTR/L

Julie Tourigny, OTD, MS, OTR/L,  is a nationally recognized pediatric occupational therapist, author, and educator with a passion for helping young children thrive. As the Founder and Director of the Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development, she brings over 25 years of clinical expertise and a deep understanding of educational systems to the classroom, clinic, and beyond.

Julie is the author of two widely used professional resources: Calm and In Control: Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Young Children’s Self-Regulation and Organized and Engaged: Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Executive Function.

Her upcoming third book, Alert and Attentive, launching in Fall 2025, expands on her trusted approach with powerful strategies to support focus and attention in early learners.

Through engaging workshops, nationwide trainings, and accessible, evidence-based tools, Julie equips educators, therapists, and caregivers with practical solutions to promote self-regulation, executive function, and social-emotional development. Her work continues to shape early childhood education, making her books must-haves for anyone working to help young children succeed.