Meet Laura
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).
Laura’s Credentials & Specialized Training
– New York State Licensed Occupational Therapist
– Expert Certification in DIRFloortime®️ and Training Leader
– 3 Steps to Improving Interoception: An Evidence-Based Approach
– MORE: Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions
– ALERT®️ Program
– STAR Institute for Sensory Processing – School-Based Intensive Course
– Program of Essential Competencies In Sensory Integration: Assessment & Theory
– Pediatric NDT Handling Intensive Techniques
– Clinical Assessment & Practical Interventions for Praxis
– Learning Without Tears®️: Get Set for School Readiness and Writing Workshop
Laura Sullivan, MOT OTR/L
Owner & Pediatric Occupational Therapist
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!
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