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Rita Arpino Patterson OTR/L
Over 25 years of Pediatric Experience
Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist
Education: B.S Occupational Therapy
Magna Cum Laude
Rita’s
Commitment to Practice:
As a registered and licensed
occupational therapist, Rita is committed to her profession’s goal in
providing the optimal level of quality of care while facilitating the
highest level of function and learning. This includes teaching others
to understand the unique sensory processing of each child to better
understand the child’s learning style and to facilitate learning and
development. Another main objective is promote awareness and
understanding about sensory integration and its impact on children
with (and without) learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder,
autism, and pervasive developmental disorder. Rita is committed to
making a positive difference in every child’s life.
Please take a
moment to read Rita's Full Bio
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Sarah Rualo
Education: Graduated from Towson University , BS in
Psychology in 2001 and a MS in Occupational Therapy in 2007.
Attributes: Highly knowledgeable in child development;
intuitive, nurturing and takes a fun-loving approach working with
children, an excellent communicator, listener with both children and
their families; passionate about making a difference in a child's
life.
Past Experience: OTR with Union Memorial Hospital from
01/08 - 05/08. Interned at Baltimore County Infants and
Toddlers, Joppa View Elementary School, University Medical Center (neuro
ICU), Bay View Hospital (psych) and Mosaic New Ventures Mental Health
Day Center.
Therapy Solutions for Children since 06/08
Other Experience: Worked in the field of Psychology prior
to becoming an OTR/L, worked at The Good Shpherd Center with teenage
girls with behavioral and emotional problems and worked as a one on
one behavioral aid with a child with Autism. |
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Kelly Strub
Education: Graduated from Towson University, Master of
Science, Occupational Therapy, in 2002.
Attributes: Warm, Loving, Nurturing, Passion to work with
Children with special needs.
Past Experience: Gateway Health (long term care) 06/06 -
01/07
Therapy Solutions for Children: 03' - 06' and 07' - Present
Continuing Education: Attending DIR Summer Institute.
Other Experience: Background in health research and
community health outreach prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist.
taught English as a foreign language for three years in the Czech
Republic and Hungary. |
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Nicole Trifold
Education: Graduated with a
BS in Kinesiology and Minor in Psychology in 2002 and completed her
Masters in Occupational Therapy in 2005.
Therapy Solutions for Children: Since 2007
Other Experience: Has experience working with children who
have various diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, PDD, Down's Syndrome, and
Emotional disorders. As well as working at the practice, Nicole
works at The Harbor School with children ages 10-21. Her passion
is helping children grow to their full capacity. |
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Beth E. Szczybor
Education: Graduated from Towson University, Summa Cum
Laude with a BS in Occupational Therapy.
Attributes: Happily married for 21 years and has had on
the job experience in child development while raising her 3 children
ages. Beth enjoys reading, bicycling, running, baking and
teaching Sunday School at her Parish to 4 and 5 year olds.
Past Experience: John Hopkins Hospital, The Forbush
School, The Norbel School, as well as Internships as an OT in Nursing
Homes, Balt. Co. Public Schools, and the Infants and Toddlers Program.
Beth also helped to set up a Sensory-Motor room in an orphanage in St.
Petersburg, Russia in 2005.
Continuing Education: Certification in the use of
Therapeutic Listening and Samonas Auditory processing protocols.
The Alert Program for Self Regulation in Children. Various
Handwriting Interventions. |
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Cortney
Greenwell
Education: Graduated from Villa Julie College 08' with a
Bachelors of Science in Psychology.
Attributes: Cortney works with children of all ages with
typical and atypical development. Cortney demonstrates a passion
that is sincere and fulfilling in her approach to help children feel
successful and confident.
Although she has been with us for a short time, Cortney demonstrates a
high level of competency and skills, and compassion in her work.
Past Experience: Camp Counselor at Recreation and Parks
Therapeutic Summer Camp at Camp Mayo. Teachers Aide for Pre
School at London Towne Academy. Teachers Asst. for Central
Special Education School in Mayo working the ESY summer program.
Continuing Education: Currently taking courses at Anne
Arundel Community College for graduate school in Occupational Therapy.
Attended seminars including "Bridging the Gap" (Sensory Dysfunction),
Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing Disorder. |
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Cindy Murren COTA
Education: 1983: Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, Ma.
Associate of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy
Attributes: Caring, warm hearted, dedicated, strong work ethic
and professional standards. Passionate and enjoys working with
children and making a difference in each child’s life. Married
27 years with 2 children and 1 dog.
Therapy Solutions for Children: Since April 2007
Past Experience: Worked for 15 years in various settings around
the country before settling in MD and focusing on a career path
involving children. Employed for 8 years in a nonpublic school for
learning disabled children with diagnoses including- autism, PDD,
aspergers, ADD/ADHD, downs syndrome, bi-polar disorder.
Continuing Education: I have attended 24 conferences related to
sensory processing, autism, and the treatment of children including
training in – Brain Gym 101, The Alert Program for Self-Regulation,
and Handwriting Without Tears |
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Megan Tiralla
Education: Bachelor's Degree from Salisbury University
with a major in Psychology and a minor in Spanish.
Attributes: Megan demonstrates a sincere drive,
compassion, and talent for working with children with special needs.
She has a unique, tender and playful manner which parents repeatedly
report have won over their children's hearts.
Therapy Solutions for Children: OT Aide Since 11/08
Continuing Education: Megan
is currently pursuing her Master's in Occupational Therapy and plans
to continue her work and specialization in pediatric occupational
therapy.
Other Experience: Her background includes Maryland
Therapeutic Riding and teaching.
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Mary E. Bray (Mary
Beth)
Education:
Graduated from Boston University, Master of Arts, Psychology, 2005.
Attributes: Energetic, Caring, Patient, Fun-Loving
Therapy Solutions for Children: 2006 - Present
Continuing Education: Certified in Interactive Metronome and
Therapeutic Listening, trained in Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation
Assessment & Treatment, "Jump Star" Learning for Children with Sensory
Dysfunction.
Other Experience: Background in Psychology with a focus
on family dynamics and development. |
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