Early Intervention & Preschool Therapy
We provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, and behavioral services to children with special needs from birth to age 5 in accordance with their Early Intervention Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Services are provided in a child’s natural environment at home and the community. Each child's family and primary caregivers are valuable members of the child’s intervention team and are involved in services from beginning to end.
Providers
Clinical Leader
Education:
- B.S. in Biology from Indian University of Pennsylvania
- M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Utica College
Services provided:
- Occupational Therapy
Clinical Background and My Approach to Care:
I truly enjoy working with the pediatric population providing occupational therapy services in homes, daycares and preschool settings serving children with neurodevelopmental differences, fine motor and adaptive delays, and sensory processing concerns. I have clinical experience with evaluating children for occupational therapy services and for diagnostic purposes as part of an interdisciplinary developmental evaluation team. As clinical leader of the diagnostic and EI/CPSE treatment teams at GSCN, it is a pleasure to work with a group of dedicated professionals serving children with special needs and guiding parents/caregivers to optimize their child’s functional performance.
School Psychologist
Education:
- AB.S. In Psychology and Special Education from D'Youville College
- M.S./CAS in School Psychology from SUNY Oswego
Services provided:
- Clinical Triage
Clinical Background and My Approach to Care:
My background includes working as a special education teacher and a school psychologist in local districts. I was a member of an assessment team at the Margaret L. Williams Developmental Evaluation Center. I enjoy helping families access supports which will allow their child to reach their full potential. It is important to me that families have hope that solutions are available to address the presenting need no matter how overwhelming it may seem in the moment.
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Education:
- B.A. in Child Studies and Speech Communication from St. Joseph’s University - Brooklyn, NY
- M.S. in Communication Disorders from California State - Northridge
- Speech and Language Pathology Diagnostic Evaluations
- Early Intervention (EI)
- Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE)
Clinical Background and My Approach to Care:
The best part of being a speech pathologist is seeing the positive impact that I have on clients and their families. In addition to providing treatment that is unique and child-specific, I
am passionate about empowering families to help foster their child’s language environment.
Licensed Physical Therapist
Education:
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B.S. in Natural Science from Daemen College DPT from Daemen College
- Physical Therapy
- Early Intervention (EI)
- Diagnostic Evaluations
- Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE)
- Adaptive Equipment Support
Clinical Background and My Approach to Care:
I have worked in pediatrics for 12 years and have a passion for supporting development. I enjoy empowering families to engage in the physical therapy process. I love creating fun, engaging activities and collaborating.
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Education:
- B.S. in Speech Language Pathology from Nazareth College
- M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from James Madison University
- Speech and Language Pathology Diagnostic Evaluations
- Early Intervention (EI)
- Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE)
Clinical Background and My Approach to Care:
I have always loved children and enjoy working with families to help their children develop communication and feeding skills.
This profession is one of giving and receiving; I have learned so much from my clients and enjoy connections with many different people. I am lucky to be surrounded by other professionals who share their knowledge and enthusiasm with me!
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Education:
- B.S. in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from SUNY Geneseo
- M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Syracuse University
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Early Intervention (EI)
- Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE)
Clinical Background and My Approach to Care:
I am passionate about working with families to support growth in their children and developing functional skills. I believe in learning in natural environments, inclusion, team collaboration and supporting children of all abilities.
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Education:
- B.S. in Communication Disorders from College of St. Rose
- M.S. in Communication Disorders from Syracuse University
- Speech and Language Pathology Diagnostic Evaluations
- Early Intervention (EI)
- Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE)
Clinical Background and My Approach to Care:
I enjoy working with children and helping their families understand their child’s diagnosis. Providing therapy, watching children progress, and seeing families being able to communicate more effectively with their children is a joy!
Registered Occupational Therapist
Education:
- B.S. in Occupational Science from Keuka College
- M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Keuka College
- Occupational Therapy
- Early Intervention (EI)
Clinical Background and My Approach to Care:
I have worked in skilled nursing, inpatient acute care, school based settings, and in academia as an occupational therapist. I feel the best way to understand a kiddo is to meet them where they are at. I strive to honor their strengths while addressing their challenges through what they like to do: play! I think caregiver education and carryover is crucial to kiddos development and progress. I have background in sensory integration, sensory regulation, vision, feeding, reflex integration, visual motor integration and fine motor development.