Christa Reilly, Otr/L Email and Phone Number

- Work with children 0-21 in the outpatient setting with a variety of diagnoses such as AutismSpectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, and Atypical Sensory Processing- Deliver individual treatment sessions to promote independence and occupational performance inself-care, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, UE strengthening/ROM, visual motor skills,and sensory integration- Educate and collaborate with parents/caregivers on home carryover strategies and SLPs for jointclient care- Document all daily treatment notes and evaluations via WebPT EMR

- Implemented Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) in the public school setting during theExtended School Year for students with a variety of skill levels and diagnoses including AutismSpectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, Developmental Delay, and ADHD- Delivered individual and group intervention sessions to address fine/gross motor skills,handwriting, visual perceptual skills, self-care, and sensory integration- Consulted with the school-based team for optimal student outcomes and participation within theschool environment

- Weekly care for children ages 6 months to 21 years of varying abilities and diagnoses including Dyspraxia, ADHD and Down’s Syndrome- Responsibilities included engaging in both educational and play tasks, dressing, feeding, and exploration of leisure interests

- Performed evaluations and assessments of adults and older adults with neurological conditions such as Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Multiple Sclerosis, to gain functional independence in daily life skills and improved quality of life- Guided client motivation and skill development through occupation-based interventions including ADL/IADL training, cognition, functional mobility, community integration, vocational training, therapeutic exercise, tone management, and emotional regulation- Collaborated with a team of OTRs, COTAs, PT & PTAs, AT, SLPs, & cognitive therapists for interprofessional client care

- Organized creative individual and group interventions for children ages 8 months to 21 years, with a variety of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, developmental delay, and atypical sensory processing; to facilitate independence in fine and gross motor skills, self-care and feeding skills, visual motor integration, strengthening, range of motion, and sensory integration- Performed initial evaluations and re-evaluations using standardized assessments and clinical observations- Built rapport with caregivers and formed client-centered home programs to promote carryover in age-appropriate ADLs, fine motor skills, oral motor control, and sensory regulation- Consulted with a team of OTRs, a COTA, PTs, SLPs, and ABA therapists

- In-person and weekly virtual visits utilizing Ayres' theory of Sensory Integration - Completion of an occupational profile, SOAP notes, and a home program for a specific client

- Weekly virtual visits observing clients, completing SOAP notes and intervention plans- Observation of a client in-person at Quinnipiac University

- Delivered psychosocial groups and individual interventions with adolescents and young adults in an emerging life skills program, focused on promoting independence in daily activities, exploration of vocational pursuits, community integration and safety, and cognitive skills- Promptly documented progress notes via Fusion Web Clinic EMR

- Two in-person visits in acute care at Bridgeport Hospital with weekly virtual visits in a skilled nursing facility, acute care, homecare, and outpatient setting

- Weekly virtual visits included completing occupational profiles, progress notes, goal writing, and intervention plans

- Effective communication with personnel in-store and customers online to fulfill orders- Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness

- Completed video observations and SOAP notes based on individual clients- Wrote goals and objectives using IEP format

- Observed occupational therapy sessions in the rehabilitation gym- Completed SOAP notes and goal writing

- In-home visits with residents to provide suggestions on environmental modifications to decrease the risk of falls- Provided an educational fall prevention group on the importance of nutrition in reducing fall risk and demonstration of how to get up from a fall safely