MEET THE TEAM
Laura Sullivan, MOT OTR/L
Owner & Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Laura Sullivan is the owner of Play Move Grow Occupational Therapy and a pediatric occupational therapist. She received her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney and her undergraduate degree from Villanova University. Since 2013, Laura has worked with children ages 0-18 years in schools, clinics, daycares and homes. Laura is a DIR Certified Expert Training Leader and she teaches DIRFloortime®️ to both parents and professionals through The International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL). With advanced training in sensory integration treatment, Laura works with families to understand their child’s unique differences and collaborates with them to meet their individual goals. Laura has a passion for connecting with kids and working with them to use their strengths to build confidence and develop a sense of self. She is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and she is certified by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT).
Elizabeth Levy, MS OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Elizabeth Levy is a licensed occupational therapist in New York State. Since 2015, Elizabeth has built a diverse background as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, culminating in her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Maria College in 2022. Her experience spans various settings, including schools, outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, and working with at-risk youth in group homes. Elizabeth specializes in vision development and is passionate about enhancing sensory processing, integrating primitive reflexes, promoting emotional regulation, and developing executive functioning and motor skills, including handwriting. Her commitment to our community is evident through her volunteer work with the South Queensbury Fire Department and Queensbury EMS as a New York State Registered EMT-B. Elizabeth will be offering after-school and Saturday services at our Glens Falls office, bringing her expertise and dedication to support our clients.
Cynthia Schwartz, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Cynthia Schwartz is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a deep commitment to supporting children and their families. With extensive experience in early intervention, school-based services, home care and rehabilitation, Cynthia has developed a holistic approach to therapy that focuses on the overall well- being of the child across all aspects of daily living. She holds certifications in Handwriting Without Tears, The Wilbarger Brushing Protocol, and is a trained SOS Feeding Therapist. Cynthia also has additional training in ADHD, sensory processing disorders, anxiety disorders, and DIRFloortime®️. Cynthia’s approach is child-centered and family-focused, ensuring that therapy is not only effective but also supportive of each child’s unique needs and circumstances. Her goal is to empower children to reach their full potential in all areas of life, from school performance to social interactions, and everyday activities. Cynthia will be offering after-school services at our Saratoga Springs office.
Testimonials
My son worked with Laura last year and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. During therapy sessions Laura was always engaging and friendly. Her varied approaches to improving my son’s skills worked wonders. I felt like she took the time to get to know my son and and always remembered personal details and things he enjoyed. I was amazed at the plethora of activities and exercises Laura was equipped with. She would remember my son’s favorite activities and bring them as a treat or come with something new and exciting. My son always looked forward to her visits. Laura helped us feel equipped to help our son between visits by giving us exercises that would help with the skills he was working on. I would highly recommend Laura without reservation.
Laura is amazing. We are so grateful to have her be apart of our village . She is kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable! We absolutely love her Floor Time approach . We would highly recommend her to any family with a special kiddo. 10 out of 10
Laura was an absolute pleasure to work with! Laura joined our son’s therapy team to provide OT services for fine motor skills and sensory regulation. Laura was always so kind and patient with our son. They developed a wonderful relationship and he always listed his time with Ms. Laura as his favorite part of the day. As a parent, I appreciated that Laura was very communicative and always willing to share her knowledge with our family. We tried many strategies for sensory regulation such as heavy work, gum chewing, mini workouts, therapy bands on my sons chair, and fidgets. Our son has carried over these strategies to his classroom setting and we continue to see such value in them. Laura helped to regulate our sons engine and we remain grateful for her services to this day!
Laura is so wonderful. She worked with my son developing fine motor skills and it was so impressive to see the progress he made while working with her. He also had the best time with her too; Laura makes things fun and engaging for the little ones. Her equipment and tools for the kids to work with are really wonderful. She also is fantastic to communicate with and really keeps the parent “in the loop”. My son really looked forward to going to work with Laura. I highly recommend Laura!
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