Natalie Kitts holds a Masters of Science from Kean University, and is a licensed occupational therapist. She has extensive continuing education including advanced training in Sensory Integration Theory and Intervention, and a Professionals Certificate in the DIR Model and Foundational Capacities for Development (FCD). Natalie is passionate about helping children with developmental differences thrive and reach their potential, including supporting her own son overcome many of the challenges of Asperger’s Syndrome. She is strongly committed to supporting and helping families survive the struggles of raising a child who is “differently abled”. Natalie has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist in public school, private practice and early intervention since 2012. Her passion to help children drives her to share her experiences and educate others through workshops and professional presentations. She has previously presented on Dyslexia and Executive Function, Self-Regulation and Executive Function, and The Occupational Therapist’s Role in College Transition Services for Students with ASD. Natalie is the co-owner of Foundations of Executive Functions, which uses a unique program designed for occupational therapists to identify and provide intervention for children and young adults with executive dysfunction. She is hoping to have the curriculum, Foundations4Function, available for publication by the end of 2017. Natalie lives in New Jersey with her husband of 26 years and their 3 children. Her favorite leisure occupations include hiking, biking, kayaking, traveling and sharing life adventures with her family.
The New Jersey Department of Health has recognized the value of Developmental services for children with Autism. Until now, Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationship-based Model, has only been accessible to a limited number of families. But now these services are available to all families in NJ with Medicaid coverage. For the first time families across the state will have an option to receive intensive DIR® therapy as part of their autism intervention plan for their child. Success in New Jersey is expected to lead to private insurance reimbursement, and other states are expected to follow; expanding access to DIR® across the country.
The New Jersey Department of Health has recognized the value of Developmental services for children with Autism. Until now, Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationship-based Model, has only been accessible to a limited number of families. But now these services are available to all families in NJ with Medicaid coverage. For the first time families across the state will have an option to receive intensive DIR® therapy as part of their autism intervention plan for their child. Success in New Jersey is expected to lead to private insurance reimbursement, and other states are expected to follow; expanding access to DIR® across the country.
Although all providers in this directory have completed one or more of Profectum’s certificate training courses on the DIR-FCD model, the providers listed in this directory are independent contractors. Providers are not agents nor are they employees and nor are they under the control of Profectum Foundation. Providers are solely responsible for the quality of the services you receive.
