Kristin McNally, MSR, OTR/L, IMH-E is a pediatric occupational therapist at Cooper House in Seattle, WA. Cooper House provides therapy and developmental support for young children and their families through mental health and occupational therapy services. It is also the home of the Fussy Baby Network® and Smooth Way Home™. Kristin earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2000. She has since practiced as a pediatric occupational therapist, specializing in sensory integration and the DIR® Model, or Floortime. Kristin is an assistant faculty member of the Profectum Foundation, where she provides training and mentoring. She specializes in treating children with developmental delays and disorders of relating and engaging. Kristin is driven to support early childhood development and to empower children and parents in their interactions through child directed play. Kristin is endorsed by the Washington Association for Infant Mental Health as a Level II Infant Family Specialist.
Rebecca Berg, Profectum Academy Fellow, has been a pediatric occupational therapist for nine years, specializing in the treatment of children with sensory processing and neurodevelopmental disorders. A longtime scholar of relationships, play, and human nature, Rebecca has pursued formal training and self-study in the area of social/emotional and cognitive development since her fourth grade science project, Nibbles. Prior to becoming an occupational therapist, Rebecca spent time teaching preschool and early elementary special education and teaching creative performance process to undergrads at New York University. These pursuits led Rebecca to Seattle, where she enjoys ongoing training in the DIR/Floortime model through mentoring and collaboration with colleagues and taking data points on her favorite subjects of study, her two wild boys.
Though praxis is a concept that is suffused within the DIR-FCD™ model and pediatric OT practice, it often eludes clear definition. This term is commonly used interchangeably with motor planning, and yet, this doesn’t fully capture the complexity of praxis. Present in nearly every aspect of daily functioning, this capacity is nearly invisible, and often occurs outside our awareness. This means it can be very difficult for parents and practitioners to ascribe meaning to the associated emotional and behavioral responses to challenges in this area. This presentation will use discussion and video case examples to provide a practical definition and functional working model of praxis in order to hone the clinician’s observational skills, expand their practice, and bolster their confidence in sharing this integral aspect of a child’s functioning with parents and others professionals.
Though praxis is a concept that is suffused within the DIR-FCD™ model and pediatric OT practice, it often eludes clear definition. This term is commonly used interchangeably with motor planning, and yet, this doesn’t fully capture the complexity of praxis. Present in nearly every aspect of daily functioning, this capacity is nearly invisible, and often occurs outside our awareness. This means it can be very difficult for parents and practitioners to ascribe meaning to the associated emotional and behavioral responses to challenges in this area. This presentation will use discussion and video case examples to provide a practical definition and functional working model of praxis in order to hone the clinician’s observational skills, expand their practice, and bolster their confidence in sharing this integral aspect of a child’s functioning with parents and others professionals.
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.
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