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Innovative Practice Entrepreneur Award and

watch the children progress and then succeed.

have served as an adjunct clinical instructor for

The parents enjoy it, I enjoy it, and most of all, the

the Duquesne University Occupational Therapy

children feel so proud of all they’ve done. There’s

program. I love extra training and have extensive

absolutely nothing like watching a child smile

training in sensory processing disorder, pediatric

and gain self-esteem and feel accomplished!

feeding techniques, core muscle considerations,

caregiver stressors and support, visual perception,

Is there a charity or organization
you volunteer for and/or support
and why?

and business/private practice topics. In 2012, my

I support and will donate for many organizations

autism, gastro-intestinal disorders, upper extremity
treatment, handwriting, Therapeutic Listening,

family was featured on the ANDERSON Cooper

for children with autism and sensory processing

show discussing eosinophilic disorders.

disorder.
important.

I enjoy writing articles for many publications and

Donating both money and time is
I have always held free classes

for parents whose children have been newly

speaking at conferences. This year, I’m going to

diagnosed with a special need or want to learn

be traveling across the US to talk about OT!

more about OT and home activities to help their
child.

I’m so happy to be on the advisory board for

What do you see in the future
for your business or charity?

Autism Asperger’s Digest Magazine. Also, I will be
a regular columnist for them in 2015. Also, I love
my newest appointment as one of the Asperkids

I hope that we continue to provide quality training

Advisors of Awesomeness!

for newly graduated OTs, parents, and teachers.

What motivates you?

Many more books and publications are in the

It’s the best feeling to see one of my clients come

am almost finished creating more webinars and

in with several areas of “weakness” and I know

downloads for our website and have plans to

just what to do to help them. It’s awesome as you

open another outpatient center.

works for The Pocket Occupational Therapist! I

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