Laura has treated a wide variety of children, from those with minor fine motor delays to more involved children with special needs. Laura has extensive experience with children on the autism spectrum. Laura is a DIR/Floortime therapist, which is a play based, relationship focused approach. Laura also enjoys working with children with executive functioning concerns. Laura works closely with your child’s doctors, school team, and other therapists to ensure a holistic approach. Laura earned a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Saint Louis University and is also certified as an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist and Evaluator with the State of Illinois.

Areas of focus include: Autism Spectrum, ADD/ADHD, fine motor delays, sensory processing disorders, sensory related feeding problems, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, various neuromuscular diagnosis, other syndromes or diagnoses that may cause developmental delay. 

Laura lives in Woodridge with her two children and husband. When not at work, she enjoys exploring new restaurants, cultivating an overabundance of houseplants and playing with her kids.