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:
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Autism
•
Head injury
•
Learning Disabilities
•
Seizure Disorders
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Neurological Disorders
•
Sensory Integration & Modulation Dysfunction
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•
Orthopedic injuries
•
Feeding difficulties
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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. |
