Laura Tillman, Ms, Otr/L Email & Phone Number

Hartsdale, New York, Us

New York, New York, Us

Direct supervision of occupational therapy team of seven therapists providing continuous support and feedback to ensure most appropriate interventions for preschoolers with disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Motor Dyspraxia, Down’s Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy and Global Delays. Monitor required documentation of clinical treatment sessions for 16 therapists across two sites. Supervise COTA, ensuring adherence to American Occupational Therapy Association and National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy guidelines, including creating treatment plans for COTA’s 20+ student caseload and reviewing daily documentation and progress. Conduct preliminary screenings of at-risk students identified by families or school staff. Create sensory diets individualized to each child and train teachers and support staff on use; design sensory corners in classrooms; consult staff on effective sensory strategies within classroom environment.

New York, New York, Us

Manage a caseload of 19-26 preschoolers according to their IEP mandate; maintain session notes, quarterly reports, annual progress reports, and IEPs using NYC DOE and KCSC software.Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences to determine diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment plans for assigned children. Provide consultation on issues involving effective motor and sensory development to teaching staff and other related service staff. Provide counseling to families regarding their child's sensory and motor development and how best to ensure carryover in the home environment. Provide teletherapy services during school closure due to COVID-19 while maintaining best practice and timely documentation and serving as a resource for families during this time. Level 1 and Level 2 Supervisor.

New York, New York, Us

Provide home therapy to children based upon their IEP. Serve as the liaison between families and CTD agency. Collaborate with parents, teachers and other service providers to ensure carryover between environments and facilitate child's successful participation in the classroom and home settings.

Developed and implemented individual treatment plans for patients with stroke, TBI, NTBI and SCI in fast-paced inpatient rehab setting. Responsibilities included administration of assessments such as the FIM, BIMS, KF-NAP, collaboration with patient’s treatment team, and documentation using Epic electronic system.

Developed and implemented treatment plans for children EI through high school at a private practice sensory gym. Responsibilities included administration/scoring of assessments such as the Beery VMI and PDMS, leading group sessions, and delegating to COTAs, and documentation for EI, Preschool, and DOE. Gained significant experience with SPD, ASD, Motor Dyspraxia, Developmental Delays, and CP.

Assisted in developing interventions for children aged 2-15 in fast-paced outpatient rehab setting, aimed at enhancing fine and gross motor skill development and sensory integration, administering assessments including the Active Movement Scale and Modified Mallet Scale.

Us

Contributed to interventions targeting BADLs, orientation, and strengthening/conditioning for residents in a sub-acute and skilled nursing facility.

Bronx , Ny, Us

Occupational Therapy Intern at Freedom House, an emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence. Served as liaison between OT supervisor, shelter staff, and residents. Attended, contributed to, and participated in staff meetings and trainings. Ran daily groups and led individual sessions with residents. Administered intake assessments and created client-centered treatment plans. Developed and implemented a four-week stress-management group protocol.

Occupational Therapy Intern in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Department. Conducted intake evaluations and led Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy groups.

Newton, Massachusetts, Us

- Serve as substitute day care teacher approximately four days per week.- Support various locations, while collaborating with a central team of early childhood professionals.- Inspire children’s learning through emergent curriculum.

- Served as first point of contact for parents; coordinated transportation logistics; assisted in creatingmaster schedule.

- Lived on-site with 15 young boys; prepared meals, assisted in bath time, served as primary contact between the boys and the rest of the staff.- Taught daily Toddler Time classes; ran creative learning projects to further language and social development; taught the alphabet, colors and shapes.- Led weekly academic enrichment classes for third graders; reviewed and led creative projects in geography, math, and grammar.- Provide daily one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve a child’s handwriting.

- Taught Kindergarten classes; developed children’s math, spelling, handwriting and drawing abilities.- Helped with daily activities such as cleaning, cooking, serving lunch, teaching basic English.- Organized educational activities and creative games for the children when school was not in session.- Served as a positive role model; taught basic sanitation needs and life-skills.

- Supervised and supported fifteen 5-year-old girls during daily activities such as art, gym, drama and sports.- Encouraged growth of daily living and social skills. Filled out camper reports weekly.- Worked in the office during pre-camp; helped organize transportation, mailings, group schedules and camper groupings.- Drove campers to and from camp each day.

- Cared for and fostered the development of young children from 3 months old to kindergarten.

Rochester, Ny, Us

- Collected, recorded and analyzed data examining why children exposed to high levels of family discord are at risk for developing psychological problems.- Ran various studies and contacted participants for follow-up data on the connection between romantic relationships and attention abilities, and the emotional effects of spending money.- Participated in seminars about the research and its implications.

Master Of Science (Ms), Occupational Therapy

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, Minor In Public Health

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