A graduate of Boston University, Florie Glusman is both a mommy and a pediatric occupational therapist who has been practicing in the field of pediatrics in Atlanta since 1997. She has had the opportunity to work and mentor under well renowned therapists in the United States. When Florie moved to Atlanta in 1997 for her training, she decided this would be the place for her to stay. Florie has worked part time at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf and many years at a local private practice, ITT’S For Children. Florie begun her private practice in 2003, where she continues to expand and share her knowledge.

Among some of Florie’s passions are lecturing, educating parents and teachers, consulting with schools, and just playing. Florie often lectures on the subject of Sensory Integration to both parents and teachers. Some of those topics include incorporating Sensory Diet into everyday play for both typically developing and special needs children, Sensorimotor development, What is Sensory Integration, and bringing the world of sensory integration into the classroom.

Florie’s areas of specialty include: Sensory Integration, SIPT (Sensory Integration Praxis Test), SAMONAS sound therapy, therapeutic listening, and handwriting. All of her work is done through a play model where she focuses on a child’s social emotional growth. When working with a child she takes a pyramid type approach looking first at one’s nervous system, sensory systems, and muscle strength/tone and seeing how these areas may be impacting the child’s social-emotional development, motor function, and regulation both at home and in the classroom.

Vanessa Gabriele, MOT, OTR/L

Vanessa Gabriele holds a Master of Health Sciences degree in Occupational Therapy from Medical College of Georgia. She has worked as an occupational therapist in public schools, private clinics, and in the acute care setting at a local children’s hospital. Vanessa has completed continuing education in Floortime for Professionals; Sensory Diet; Alert Program; Ready, SET, Go!; Handwriting Without Tears; and recently participated in a clinically-based intensive in the area of sensory integration. Vanessa is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Georgia Occupational Therapy Association, and regularly attends Floortime Atlanta Regional meetings. Most of all, she loves to play!

Amanda Vinson, MPT

Amanda Vinson MPT, PCS, CIMI® received her Master of Physical Therapy Degree in 2000 and has been working in the area of pediatrics in Atlanta since.  She is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Certified Brain Injury Specialist, and Certified Infant Massage Instructor.  Amanda’s experience includes the home, school, private clinic, and hospital settings.  She has enhanced her education and practice through courses on neurodevelopmental treatment, sensory integration, Floortime/DIR, aquatics, and infant massage.  She volunteers with the Atlanta chapter of the Arthritis Association being a part of their Juvenile Arthritis Task Force.  Amanda’s focus on therapeutic activities strives to be child oriented while incorporating the family and making therapy FUN-ctional.

Maureen dorsey

Maureen recently moved to the Atlanta area from Los Angeles, where she worked as an Office Manager for Deloitte & Touche Tax Technologies.  During her 15 years with Deloitte, she helped build her satellite office to one that employed one hundred and fifty professionals.  Maureen relocated to Atlanta to be closer to her daughter who has two young special needs children.  We are thankful to have Maureen who keeps us organized.  She has been a wonderful addition to our family.