Ms. Ann is a Co-Director and has worked as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in pediatrics for 25+ years. She graduated from South Suburban College with an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree. She is certified in the Therapressure brushing protocol and has attended numerous continuing education courses specializing in pediatrics including autism, sensory processing disorder, visual perceptual and visual motor processing, behavior challenges and functional positioning and play. She loves working with children and is always ready for a challenge. Ann’s goal is to help each child achieve his or her highest potential through fun and play. In her free time, Ann enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children.
What is the greatest compliment you have ever been given? The greatest compliment I have ever been given is that I remind people of my mom. My mom was my idol and a true inspiration to everyone she met. To be told I’m like her is the greatest compliment to get. 🙂
What is your favorite quote? “Work hard then play twice as hard” and “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”
What is the biggest mistake a therapist can make? I feel the biggest mistake a therapist can make is not collaborating with other professionals, being inflexible and not being open to learning new things. Learning and bouncing ideas off of my co-workers helps to keep therapy fun and exciting for the kids I treat. Not all therapy sessions go as planned…sometimes you just have to make what works, work! 🙂