Occupational Therapy, Social-Emotional Learning Groups, and Parent Coaching for Differently Wired & Highly Sensitive Humans
Maria's career began in the field of occupational therapy (OT) over 20 years ago. A lover of neuroscience, psychology, and human behavior, Maria believes that purpose and fulfillment is derived most from meaningful human connection and relationships.
In 2013, Maria founded In-Sync and Social in order to provide social- emotional learning and self-regulation therapeutic programming for neurodivergent children and adults. Through-out her career, she has worked in many settings, including pediatric hospitals, public & private schools, early intervention, and within leadership of behavioral health organizations. Maria is a trusted clinical and educational consultant both locally in the Philadelphia area and as a speaker at the national level on neuroscience and self-regulation. She has served as an adjunct instructor at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and Temple University. Her expertise has helped numerous families, professionals, and organizations.
Maria is currently working on a post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy at Boston University concentrated on increasing awareness and education on co-regulation between parent and child.
Social Learning Groups for ages 6 through young adults including Comedy-Improv Groups and 20 Something Club Begin Week of July 21st!
Focused on the parent first, this online group coaching membership offers a safe and nurturing space for parents to learn the art and science of co-regulation with their children. When a parent regulates themselves first, they give a child the gift of sharing that regulation biologically and behaviorally. This fosters the child's self-regulation, social-emotional development and ultimately the way the child relates to others.
"Maria's coaching program has been life changing for me! It has helped me learn ways to approach my child that have made a huge difference in how we interact and problem solve together. Also the support and encouragement Maria and the others in the group provide has given me a new perspective on how to approach challenges with my child and in my own life."
"Working with Maria and the coaching group has helped me connect with other parents who understand the challenges of raising a neurodivergent child. I have so many more tools and resources to use to navigate this journey for myself and my children. I would recommend the group and Maria to anyone looking for positive encouragement and community!"
"We have been working with Maria for the past several months to aid our elementary school-aged child’s ability to recognize and regulate emotions, and promote flexible thinking. We appreciate her real world tips and feedback to create effective change."
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