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We are a team of passionate, experienced occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech therapists dedicated to supporting children, teens, and young adults—and the families who care for them—in building strong roots for everyday life. At the heart of our work is a deep respect for neurodivergent brains. We celebrate each individual’s unique strengths, challenges, perspectives, and lived experiences, creating a space where they feel seen, valued, and understood.
Through neuroaffirming therapy, we use meaningful, purposeful activities—play, movement, sensory exploration, and real-life skill building—to help individuals develop resilience, physical and emotional strength, and the confidence to engage in the occupations that matter most to them. Therapy is designed to be engaging and empowering, supporting growth in independence, self-advocacy, and overall well-being.
We believe that true progress happens in connection with others. That’s why we actively partner with families, schools, and support systems to create safe, inclusive environments and consistent, collaborative care. We also create opportunities for children, teens, and young adults to explore their interests, build positive relationships with like-minded peers, and move from feelings of isolation toward a genuine sense of belonging.
Rooted in whole-person wellness, our approach nurtures strong bodies, calm minds, and resilient spirits. We empower individuals to understand themselves, advocate for their needs, and participate fully in daily life—at home, in school, and in their communities. Because when people feel capable, regulated, and confident, they don’t just grow—they thrive, connect, and open the door to a world of meaningful experiences and possibilities.
At roOTs, our mission is to provide compassionate, neuroaffirming multidisciplinary support that honors and celebrates neurodivergent ways of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world. We support children, teens, young adults, and their families by helping them grow strong roOTs for everyday life, recognizing and valuing each individual’s unique strengths, challenges, perspectives, and lived experiences.
Through meaningful, purposeful activities,, we help build resilience, support engagement in Occupations that matter, and create opportunities for connection with peers, families, and the broader community. Our goal is to help individuals thrive with confidence, self-advocacy, and independence while strengthening Support systems through collaboration, education, and family-centered care.
We believe that belonging and connection are essential for growth. By working closely with families, educators, and communities, we create safe and inclusive environments where neurodivergent individuals feel seen, valued, and understood. Our programs offer welcoming spaces where young children, teens, and young adults can explore their interests, develop meaningful relationships with like-minded peers, and experience the joy of participation.
By celebrating neurodiversity and fostering authentic connection, we aim to bridge the gap from isolation to belonging—empowering individuals to discover new opportunities, build confidence, and engage fully in their daily lives and communities.
“Autistic autonomy: having a life that the autistic person decides is the life for them.” Heather Morgan
Maria is an occupational therapist dedicated to helping neurodivergent individuals discover what is meaningful to them and use those interests to guide fulfilling experiences in everyday life. She believes that building authentic relationships is the foundation for growth and takes time to truly understand each person she works with by observing, listening, and following their lead.
Maria also believes that meaningful progress happens when families and support systems are part of the process. She works closely with parents, caregivers, and other supports to create consistent, supportive environments where individuals feel understood, valued, and empowered.
For young children, Maria views play as the most important occupation of childhood and incorporates it into therapy to help skills develop in joyful and meaningful ways. She is also passionate about supporting adolescents and teens as they build social connections, confidence, and self-advocacy. As individuals move into young adulthood, Maria focuses on helping them explore their interests and connect with their communities, building lasting independence and a strong sense of belonging.
Casey’s journey in Occupational Therapy is driven by a passion for helping children and young adults of all abilities who learn, think, and experience the world in unique ways. Life skill development is the foundation of her work. She helps individuals build the practical skills needed to navigate everyday life with confidence and independence to support meaningful participation at home, in school, and in the community.
To support these life skills, Casey also focuses on self-regulation and executive functioning, helping individuals manage their bodies and emotions, stay organized, and successfully handle everyday responsibilities.
She values partnering with families, teachers, and caregivers to create supportive environments where children and young adults feel understood and empowered.
We provide individual home based therapy services for children, teens, and young adults ages 0 to 25. We also offer consultative family services both in-person and via telehealth. Parent support groups are also being offered (please see schedule of events for more details).
Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) helps children build the skills they need to be more independent at home, at school, and in the community. Therapy sessions focus on
Developing strength, control, and confidence to draw, write, and color with precision.
Improving balance and movement skills.
Helping the eyes and hands work together to cut, read, and write with greater ease.
Gaining tools to stay calm, centered, and ready to learn.
Building independence with tasks like dressing, organizing, following directions, and household chores.
Don’t overlook the signs that your child may benefit from a little extra support. Occupational therapists are skilled in breaking down everyday tasks to understand where challenges are happening—and why. From there, we use your child’s unique strengths and interests to build meaningful skills that support their daily life. Our pediatric occupational therapy is a great fit for:
Children who need extra support with focus, coordination, or school-related tasks
Families who want clear communication and measurable progress
Parents looking for therapy that’s filled with fun, purpose, and progress
○Building independence with eating, including finger feeding and using a spoon with help.
○Participating in dressing routines, assisting with taking off clothing items and putting on with assistance.
○Introducing sensory-friendly potty training strategies at the child’s comfort level.
○Identifying sensory preferences, such as seeking or avoidance tendencies (e.g., movement, loud noises, textures), while creating supportive environments for safe exploration.
○Encouraging child-led exploration of new textures in food, clothing, or other materials.
○Helping to interpret sensory cues from the environment (e.g., smells, sounds) and their bodies (e.g., hunger cues, needing to use the potty).
○Supporting primitive reflex integration through play-based activities.
○Promoting balance and coordination for activities that require standing, walking, jumping, bending, reaching.
○Enhancing fine motor skills by building strength and coordination for stacking, coloring, and self-feeding.
○Supporting bilateral integration with activities that engage both sides of the body, such as clapping, crawling, or having a catch.
○Building independence with eating, including finger feeding and using a spoon with help.
○Participating in dressing routines, assisting with taking off clothing items and putting on with assistance.
○Introducing pelvic floor interventions and sensory-friendly potty training strategies at the child’s comfort level.
○Teaching children and families to recognize sensory preferences and utilize tools such as sensory diets to meet unique needs.
○Introducing accessible self-regulation strategies to foster emotional well-being.
○Creating supportive environments that promote nervous system regulation
○Encouraging natural development of hand preference for writing and other daily tasks.
○Building fine motor skills for handwriting, scissor use, and managing buttons/zippers.
○Strengthening hand-eye coordination abilities for activities such as puzzles, drawing, and playing games.
○Identifying sensory preferences, such as seeking or avoidance tendencies (e.g., movement, loud noises, textures), while creating supportive environments for safe exploration.
○Encouraging child-led exploration of new textures in food, clothing, or other materials.
○Helping to interpret sensory cues from the environment (e.g., smells, sounds) and their bodies (e.g., hunger cues, needing to use the potty).
○Supporting primitive reflex integration through play-base
○Helping with task prioritization and meeting deadlines through tools like visual schedules, checklists, and timers.
○Introducing organizational and study strategies that align with individual learning needs.
○Using play-based approaches that build sustained attention and working memory for academic and personal growth.
○Using play-based approaches that build sustained attention and working memory for academic and personal growth.
○Empowering with tools to manage sensory overload such as breaks, fidgets, other mindfulness techniques.
○Encouraging independence with identifying personal triggers to maintain focus and emotional balance.
○Improving hand dexterity for writing, typing, and other practical motor skills such as ruler and calculator use.
○Strengthening hand muscles for improved handwriting endurance and legibility.
○Mastering personal hygiene, meal prep, laundry, and money management.
○Encouraging fitness routines and stress management techniques that prioritize physical and mental well-being.
○Building confidence in communicating personal needs, preferences, and boundaries in home, school, and other community settings
○Exploring high and low tech assistive technologies such as screen readers, speech-to-text, visual organizers, and highlighters.
○Offering accommodation strategies like preferential classroom seating, visual aids, written instructions, or scheduled breaks.
○Helping with task prioritization and meeting deadlines through tools like visual schedules, checklists, and timers.
○Introducing organizational and study strategies that align with individual learning needs.
○Using play-based approaches that build sustained attention and working memory for academic and personal growth.
○Using play-based approaches that build sustained attention and working memory for academic and personal growth.
○Empowering with tools to manage sensory overload such as breaks, fidgets, other mindfulness techniques.
○Encouraging independence with identifying personal triggers to maintain focus and emotional balance.
○Improving hand dexterity for writing, typing, and other practical motor skills such as ruler and calculator use.
○Strengthening hand muscles for improved handwriting endurance and legibility.
○Mastering personal hygiene, meal prep, laundry, and money management.
○Encouraging fitness routines and stress management techniques that prioritize physical and mental well-being.
○Building confidence in communicating personal needs, preferences, and boundaries in home, school, and other community settings.
○Exploring high and low tech assistive technologies such as screen readers, speech-to-text, visual organizers, and highlighters.
○Offering accommodation strategies like preferential classroom seating, visual aids, written instructions, or scheduled breaks.
○Exploring high and low tech assistive technologies such as screen readers, speech-to-text, visual organizers, and highlighters.
○Offering accommodation strategies like preferential classroom seating, visual aids, written instructions, or scheduled breaks.
○Supporting individuals to engage in new tasks, activities, games, etc..
○Using task analysis to individualize steps and provide the right level of support for optimal participation.