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Phone:262.347.2222      FAX:262.347.2251
 W238 N1690 Rockwood Dr. Suite 500
 Waukesha, WI 53188
Susan Vaughan Kratz, OTR, CST

With 27 years of Occupational Therapy experience, Sue has extensive background knowledge in the general practice of OT as well as specializing in neurological rehabilitation and pediatrics.
She holds specialized certification in:

Sue is credentialed with the follow certifications:

• Sensory Integration (and administration of SIPT)
• Neuro-Developmental Therapy (NDT) for pediatrics
• CranioSacral Therapy (advanced practitioner)
• The Listening Program® from The Advanced Brain Institute, a music-based sound therapy program that has been clinically
proven to improve auditory & listening skills.

 

Sue has experience successfully treating the following conditions:
• Autism
Head injury
Learning Disabilities
Seizure Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Sensory Integration & Modulation Dysfunction 

Orthopedic injuries
Feeding difficulties
Cerebral Palsy
Pediatric & Adult Rehabilitation
Dyspraxia
Stress and Anxiety Relief
Chronic Pain

17 years ago, Sue founded Special Therapies, Inc., a private practice group of like-minded therapists who shared the same vision of ‘best-practice’ intervention and the same level of dedication to their clients. The clinic has grown and evolved over the years. The group continues to research current and effective ways for their clients and families to overcome their difficulties.
Along with clinical work, Sue has been active in workshop presentations, professional consultations, college teaching, and research. Sue is a faculty member at the Upledger Institute to teach the ShareCare curriculum and regularly acting as a teaching assistant in training of other professionals. In addition, Sue is often an invited lecturer or guest author.

Recent Publications:

“CranioSacral Therapy: Helping Improve Brain Function”. The Autism File USA. Issue 33, pp. 106-111. 2009.

“Sensory integration intervention: Historical concepts, treatment strategies and clinical experiences in three patients with succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH) deficiency”. Journal of Inherited Metabolic Diseases, 2009.

“Hope Rises Above Tragedy” and “Search for Help Crosses Continents”. Working Wonders: Changing Lives with Craniosacral Therapy. Case Studies from Practitioners of CST. Ed: The Upledger Institute. 2005.


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