Sue Seiler has been practicing occupational therapy since 1979 and has worked in hospitals, schools, developmental centers, sheltered workshops and in private practice. Currently, she is the owner/director of KidAbilities, LLC, a private practice in Hawthorne NY. KidAbilities serves children birth through adolescence who have developmental, motor, sensory or behavioral challenges. Sue received her degree in Occupational Therapy from SUNY Downstate and continued her studies at Columbia University Teachers College. Sue received her certificate in Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT) in 1994 and is certified by Sensory Integration International to administer and interpret the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) for which she was a normative data collector when it was being standardized in 1983 - 84. In 1997, Sue was awarded the New York State Occupational Therapy Association's Award "Merit for Practice in Pediatrics". Sue has lectured locally for PTA'S and other groups, for the New York State Occupational Therapy Association and twice presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association's national conference. Sue is the immediate past president of the New York State Occupational Therapy Association, a position she held for four years. Her current focus is split between mentoring the therapists who work at KidAbilities and on broadening the acceptance of sensory integration as a treatment modality by insurance companies, schools and other third party payers so more children can benefit from this most valuable occupational therapy treatment intervention.

Amber received her degree in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. Her experience in Occupational Therapy includes mental health and addictive services, geriatrics, physical disabilities and pediatrics. She is currently a senior therapist at KidAbilities working in the Pocantico Hills School district, but has collaborated with personnel in many school districts to promote the highest level of functioning for students she works with. She has supervised both level I and level II occupational therapy students. Amber's occupational therapy training includes experience in private practice, school and hospital settings specializing in servicing children with sensory processing disorders, developmental disorders, attention deficit disorder, developmental delays and physical disabilities. Amber is committed to continuing to expand her knowledge in the field of occupational therapy, taking courses in therapeutic listening, handwriting, visual perception, diet/ nutrition, and sensory processing.

Veronica received her degree in Occupational Therapy from Keuka College located in the Finger Lakes of New York. Her clinical experience, since starting to practice in 2003 has included physical disabilities, and developmental disabilities in early intervention, preschool and sensory integration settings. Within these settings, Veronica has provided therapy services to children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), Downs Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Oppositional Deviance Disorder, developmental neurological disorders, Sensory Integration Disorders and Developmental Delays. Veronica is certified in Therapeutic Listening through Vital Links, and is also certified in Interactive Metronome. She has completed continuing education courses addressing Sensory Processing disorders and augmentative communication. She is currently a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the New York State Occupational Therapy Association. Veronica is committed to continuing to advance her skills by taking continuing education courses and pursuing cutting-edge treatment techniques within the area of Pediatrics.

Monica was awarded her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Her experiences in Occupational Therapy include pediatrics, geriatrics, physical disabilities, school systems, and acute care. For the past five years, Monica has worked in Heidelberg, Germany for the US Army in the Department of Defense schools working with children with special needs. During this time, she also assisted with treatment of injured soldiers returning from Iraq. Over the years, Monica has treated children with a variety of diagnoses (i.e., sensory integration dysfunction, delay in sensorimotor skills, PDD, Autism, cerebral palsy, handwriting difficulties, visual perceptual/visual motor delay, ADD/ADHD, developmental delay, fine motor delay, Cornelia DeLange Syndrome, Downs Syndrome, Trisomy 8, oral motor delay, and Neurofibromyotosis). She collaborated with parents, teachers and other therapeutic team members to include physical and speech therapists, early interventionists, and clinical psychologists to determine each child's needs, concerns, and goals. Monica received her training in sensory integration and the use of the SIPT through Western Psychological Services in 2000 and received her certificate in Pediatric Bobath (NDT) at the Bobath Centre in London in 2003. She enjoys using a multifaceted approach to treatment and evaluation. Monica looks forward to the opportunity of continuing to grow as a therapist and to assisting the children being serviced here at KidAbilities.

Other colleagues who collaborate and work with KidAbilities Therapists:

Speech and Language Services: Speech and language therapy services are available onsite at Chatterbox Speech and Language Services. KidAbilities shares our 10,000 square foot establishment with Chatterbox. We maintain a collaborative and collegial relationship with Chatterbox. Our administrative staffs will work together when scheduling children who require both speech/language therapy as well as occupational therapy. In addition, our clinical staff will work together as an OT/ST team to ensure carryover and maximal gains by your child. You may reach Chatterbox at 914-345-2400.

"Positive Solutions": Family Centered Counseling Services for Children with Sensory Processing Disorders: Joel H. Staussner, Ph.D. Jennifer Brout,.Ed.M., Psy. D. Committed to collaborating with OT's and working in a cross disciplinary manner to address social and behavioral needs of children with SPD. Services include:

• Sensory Integration Home Consultation Program: The Psychologist will work in conjunction with the family and the OT in order to plan an in home "sensory diet" program that addresses the needs of the child within the context of the family.
• Family Counseling: This is a family focused therapy appropriate for children with SPD (sensory processing disorder). The goal is for the child to be able to regulate his/her reactions to sensory input and, thereby control the emotional and behavioral manifestation of these responses through a combination of sensory integrative and cognitively based strategies mediated by "parent / child attachment" theory.
• School consultation / Advocacy

Developmental Optometry: Currently KidAbilities staff collaborates with a number of developmental or 'behavioral" optometrists in the surrounding community. If our therapists suspect a problem in this area we provide parents with a referral to a qualified practitioner. The OT can sometimes incorporate some exercises into a child's OT program or work collaboratively with the optometrist to ensure a child's success.

Nutritional Counseling: Renee Simon MS, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist and author of the new book "Take Back Your Health" collaborates with KidAbilities' staff regarding nutrition, allergies, the DAN diet etc. A clinical nutritionist adds to the program of a child with ADD, ADHD, PDD, Autism, Allergies, Behavioral Issues, learning problems, etc. by assessing how diet, allergies/sensitivities and heavy metals effect eating, sleeping, digestion, behavior and learning.

Personal Training: Beth Seeger, a personal trainer for 14 years has developed group exercise programs for elementary school children. She is now providing personal training for children, individually, in order to build self esteem, develop specific motor skills, work on general conditioning, improve flexibility, increase endurance and strengthen muscles. If your child has gained maximal benefit from therapy or has outgrown the play - based approach to therapy, but still has subtle sports, athletic or conditioning needs, personal training could fill the need.