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Dr. ELIZABETH MAGLARI, PP-OTD, OT/L, BCP

Board Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapist

35 Chelmou Street, Athens, Greece 14565

+30 210 8142218

 

EDUCATION:

Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, May 16, 2021

Boston University-Sargent College

Boston, MA

Title of Doctoral Project: Neurodevelopmental Supportive Care and the Role of Occupational Therapy in Greek Neonatal Intensive Care Units - A Health Awareness Program

 

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, February 1, 1989

State University of New York

Buffalo, NY

Graduate Research: Maglari, E. (1988). Occupational therapy intervention through play in the cognitive disturbances of preschool autistic children [Master's thesis]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.

 

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, June 1, 1987

State University of New York

Buffalo, NY

 

Diploma in Occupational Therapy, December 4, 1985

Technical Education Institute

Athens, Greece

Honors: 9/10

Undergraduate Research: Maglari, E. (1984). Cerebral Palsy: Occupational therapy assessment and treatment in pediatrics [Thesis]. Hellenic TEI School of Occupational Therapy.

 

CREDENTIALS:

      Board Certified in Pediatric Occupational Therapy by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

 

ADVANCED CERTIFICATIONS:

      Certified Instructor in Sensory Integration Theory, Assessment and Treatment by Sensory Integration International

      Certified in School Based Occupational Therapy (BOCES)

      Certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) for Infants (1991)

      Certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) for Children (1989, 2013, 2014)

      Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Children-Occupational Therapy Tutor (Training in Progress)

      Certified in the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) (1988)

      Certified in Craniosacral Therapy (CST1, CST2, SER1)

      Certified in Pediatric Myofascial Release

      Certified in the Tscharnuter Academie for Movement Organization (TAMO)

      Certified in Infant Stimulation

 

LICENSED:

Licensed Occupational Therapist, (Greece)

 

HONORS AND AWARDS:

      Who is Who Award of Professional Excellence for 2002, 2003, 2004

      Recipient of the Century Club Membership by AOTPAC

      Proprietor of Pediatric Institute, Ltd approved as a Certified Continuing Education Provider by the American Occupational Therapy Association (CEUs); first and only educational site in Greece with this distinction

 

GRANT AWARDS:

    Recipient of the "Alexander A. Onassis" scholarship for graduate studies in the United States of America (1985)

 

SPECIALIZED POSITIONS:

      Approved Member of the Occupational Therapy Europe Register of Experts in the area of Children and Adolescents, Teaching/Pedagogy, Premature Infants and Early Intervention.

      Academic Consultant in the Hellenic Society of Developmental Medicine, University of Athens (since 2014)

      Academic Consultant in the Hellenic Society of ADHD, University of Athens (since 2015)

      Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, Metropolitan College, Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer Athens, Greece (since 2013)

      Faculty Member of Sensory Integration International (Ayres Clinic) Instructor of Sensory Integration Theory and Treatment (1995-2001)

      Adjunct Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, Touro College, Islip, New York (1991-1995)

      Lab and Research Assistant - Occupational Therapy Department - State University of New York at Buffalo, (1984-1989)

      Early Intervention Service Provider for New York State Department of Health Suffolk County, New York, (1992-2004)

      Preschool Service Provider for New York State Department of Health – Suffolk County, New York, (1992-2004)

 

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:

      International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD)

      European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE)

      Council of Occupational Therapists for European Countries (COTEC)

      American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

      World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)

      Panhellenic Occupational Therapy Association

      Sensory Integration Greece

      Greek Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association (EENA)

      American Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association (NDTA)

      Sensory Integration Network

      Greek Institute for the Biology and Medicine of Stress (IBIS)

 

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:

      Organizer and president of the 1stHellenic Conference in Sensory Integration with national and international speakers (2018)

      Founder and president of Sensory Integration Greece a non-for-profit organization (2017)

 

RELEVANT EXPERIENCES: ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES:

Greece and United States of America

 

2015-present     Academic consultant/presenter, Graduate Program “Special Education and ADHD, Medical School, University of Athens

2013-present     Academic consultant/presenter, Graduate Program Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Medical School, University of Athens,

 

2013-2018         Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, Metropolitan College, Athens, Greece

 

2012-2018         Clinical Supervisor, Occupational Therapy Department, Metropolitan College, Athens, Greece

 

2010-2015         Member of the Pediatric Development Committee of the Hellenic Association of Ergotherapists

 

2004-2006         Member of the Assessment Development Committee of the Hellenic Association of Ergotherapists

 

2004-present     Independent Consultant for professional occupational therapists (individual or small group sessions) and occupational therapy programs (private and non-private)

 

1996-present     Coordinator of discussion forums in Greece and the US, in local, state and national conferences

 

1993-2004         Clinical Supervisor of occupational therapy students, Level I (USA)

 

1984-1998         Clinical Researcher:

 

SUNY at Buffalo: A two single study research project investigating the effects of play on the cognitive development of preschool autistic children (research published as part of Masters thesis in 1989)

 

SUNY at Buffalo: Research on Karen Schanzenbacker’s Sensory Stimulation Test for Autistic Children (SSTAC), SUNY at Buffalo, 1987

 

SUNY at Buffalo: Assistant researcher for the standardization of the BAFPE Tests

 

1991-1995         Masters thesis chairperson and committee member, Occupational Therapy Department, Touro College, Dix Hills, New York

 

1989-1995         Adjunct Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, Touro College, Dix Hills, New York. Course load included clinical neurology, kinesiology, theory of occupational therapy, pediatrics, and sensory integration, as well as conducting graduate thesis consultation, student counseling, and supervision of fieldwork I and II students

 

1993-1994        Director of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Project, Touro College, Dix Hills, New York Responsible for initiating the accreditation process of this newly established program

 

1987-1988        Assistant, Occupational Therapy Department, State University of New York at Buffalo. Responsible for instructing the course of pediatric occupational therapy laboratory

 

CLINICAL EXPERIENCES: Greece

2013-present     Clinical associate at ELEPAP Center for Children with Cerebral Palsy, Athens, Greece

 

2012-present     Clinical associate at the Horemio” Pediatric Developmental Assessment Clinic, Children’s Hospital of Agia Sofia”, Athens, Greece

 

2005-present     Private practice specializing in pediatric occupational therapy. Involved in evaluation, treatment, planning, consultation and treatment of infants, toddlers, children and adolescents with sensory processing, neuromuscular, chromosomal, developmental, emotional and learning disorders, parent and community education, tutoring and training of occupational therapists and occupational therapy students through Pediatric Institute (PED.I), Ltd (proprietors office)

 

2011-2013         Clinical associate at the Day Center for Autistic Children and Adolescents”, Kastoria

 

1989                 Consultant at the Rehabilitation Center for Spastic Children, Athens, Greece

 

Consultant in the Program for Training Physically Disabled Youth in Computing, Athens, Greece.

 

1984-1985         Occupational Therapist at the Rehabilitation Center for Spastic Children, Athens, Greece

 

1983                 Clinical Practice at the Day Center of the Eginition Psychiatric Hospital, Athens, Greece

 

Clinical Practice at the Greek Spastic Society, Athens, Greece

 

United States of America

 

1989-2004         Private practice specializing in pediatric occupational therapy with sensory processing, neurological, orthopedic, developmental, chromosomal, and emotional and learning disabilities. Services include center-based, home-based, school-based and community- based provision of screening, evaluation, treatment, and consultation to children 0-21 years and their families, Suffolk and Nassau Counties, New York

 

1997-2002         Occupational therapist for the Early Childhood Program and Public Schools, East Islip, New York

 

1994-2004         Service provider for the Early Intervention Program of Suffolk County, New York - Bureau of Services for Children with Disabilities. Services include evaluation, treatment, and consultation of infants and toddlers and their families

 

1993–2004        Service provider for the Preschool Program of Suffolk County, New York - Bureau of Services for Children with Disabilities. Services include occupational therapy evaluation, treatment and consultation of children 0-3 years old and their families in a variety of settings

 

1994                 Early intervention occupational therapist, Silas Wood Elementary School, Huntington Station School District, New York

 

1992-1996         School based occupational therapist, West Islip Public Schools, West Islip, New York

 

1992                 Early intervention occupational therapist, East Islip Public Schools, East Islip, New York

 

1990-1992         Occupational Therapist and Consultant at Building Blocks Developmental Preschool, Commack, New York

 

1989-1991         Occupational Therapist and Consultant at the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Huntington, New York

 

1989-1990         Occupational Therapist at Rainbow Preschool, Kings Park, New York

 

1989-1990         Occupational Therapist at South Huntington, Deer Park & Levittown Public Schools, Suffolk and Nassau Counties, New York

 

1988                 Occupational Therapist at Children's Hospital-Neonatal and Burn Units, Buffalo, New York

 

Occupational Therapist at BOCES II, Buffalo, New York

 

Clinical Researcher at the Cantalician Center for Learning, Buffalo, New York

Clinical Researcher at the Language Developmental Program, Buffalo, New York

 

Clinical Researcher at Buffalo Psychiatric Hospital, Buffalo, New York

 

1986                 Clinical Practice at Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center, West Seneca, New York

 

Clinical Practice at Veteran's Administration Hospital, Buffalo, New York

 

1982                 Counselor at the Cradle Beach Camp for Physically Disabled           Children, Angola, New York

 

BUSINESS EXPERIENCES:

 

2017-present     Founder and president of Sensory Integration Greece a non-for-profit organization

 

2012-present     Co-proprietor, Theraped, Ltd, a company that imports, exports and distributes products for children with special needs

 

2005-present     CEO, Pediatric Institute (PED.I), Agios Stefanos, Attica, Greece. The practice is involved in the provision of assessment and treatment of occupational, physical and speech/language therapy, psychological services and special education, development and use of assistive technology, parent education and support, professional mentoring, and consultation. Center for continuing education for health care professionals, educators, physicians, parents and students throughout Greece and Cyprus with instructors from the USA, United Kingdom and Greece

 

2004                 Consultant, HORIZON not-for-profit organization, Ptolemaida, Greece. Duties included the organization of educational and clinical seminars for therapists, physicians, educators, administrators and parents on topics related in child and adult rehabilitation as well as the writing of proposals and grants for the local governmental administration and the E.U.

 

2000-2003         CEO, KIDS IN ACTION OF LONG ISLAND, INC., a clinic for the provision of occupational, physical, speech and language, special education and psychological services to children with multiple handicaps, 0-21 years. Site for continuing education, student supervision and training and mentoring of OT, PT and S/L professionals in the USA

 

1989-2003         CEO, INNOVATIVE THERAPY, a practice devoted to continuing education in the USA

 

1993-1999         Co-proprietor, ISLAND THERAPIES OF SUFFOLK, LLP, a clinic which provided occupational, physical and speech and language services to children and adults with disabilities in the USA

PUBLICATIONS: Chapters in Books

      Maglari, E. (2016). The world history of occupational therapy. In P. Skaltsi, I. Tsipra, A. Haritaki., & N. Tsinia (Eds.), The contribution of occupational therapy in psychiatry (pp. 2-15). Parisianos Publications.

      Maglari, E. (2005). Autism positions and interventions. In 10thsymposium of the Hellenic association of speech language pathologists (Ed.), The importance of collaboration between speech language therapists and occupational therapists using a sensory integrative approach (pp. 195-210). Taksideftis Publishers. https://dspace.lib.uom.gr/handle/2159/13841

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Maglari, E. (2019, December 18). The significance of sensory integration therapy [Symposium session]. Metropolitan College 3rd Annual Symposium on Occupational Therapy, Athens, Greece. https://www.mitropolitiko.edu.gr/en/events-faculty-of-health-sciences/1405-3rd-annual-symposium-on-occupational-therapy-by-metropolitan-college

Maglari, E. (2018, December 6-8). Sensory Integration [Conference session]. Hellenic Pediatric Neurological Society 14th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. https://www.events.gr/programs/paidoneurologiko2018_f.pdf

Maglari, E. (2018, November 24-25). Sensory integration theory and practice: In the past and in the present [Conference session]. Sensory Integration Greece 1stHellenic Conference in Sensory Integration Theory and Practice, Athens, Greece. https://si.org.gr/nea/sinedrio- titania-program

Maglari, E. (2018, October 21). The visual system, developmental optometry, and occupational therapy [Symposium session]. Hellenic Association of Neurodevelopmental Treatment 2018 Symposium, Thessaloniki, Greece. https://www.eena.gr

Maglari, E. (2018, July 17-20). Presiding chair [Congress]. 5th IASSIDD Europe Congress Diversity & Belonging: Celebrating Difference, Athens, Greece. https://disabilitystudies.nl/sites/disabilitystudies.nl/files/abstract_overview_track_7_health_and_behavioural_issues.pdf

Maglari, E. (2017, November 25-26). Early intervention [Conference session]. Greek Society of Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics & Adolescent Health Medicine 6th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece.

https://www.free-spirit.gr/uploads/files/6o_pan_syn_anapt_sympef_paid_25_11_2017_fp.pdf

Maglari, E. (2017, October 6-8). Sensory integration dysfunction and its functional implications in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [Conference session]. Hellenic Society for the Study of ADHD 2nd Annual Conference, Athens, Greece.

https://adhd.gr/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Synedrio-2ADHD-Final_12.17.pdf

Maglari, E. (2016, May 20-22). Sensory integration and speech language therapy [Conference session]. Panhellenic Speech Language Association 13th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece.

http://www.logopedists.gr/13osynedrio/03.programma.html

Maglari, E. (2016, October 9). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, occupational therapy and sensory integration [Symposium session]. Hellenic Society for the Study of ADHD Symposium, Athens, Greece.

https://adhd.gr/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/programma_paidia_me_depy.pdf

Maglari, E. (2016, October 1). Early intervention in cerebral palsy [Symposium session]. Hellenic Association of Physiotherapists Scientific Department of Pediatric Physiotherapy 1stSymposium in Pediatric Cerebral Palsy, Athens, Greece. https://paediatricppta.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/programma_ekpaideftiko_mathima_sspp_

2016.pdf

Maglari, E. (2015, May 23). Balance of occupation and quality of life [Symposium session]. Metropolitan College 3rdSymposium on Occupational Therapy, Athens, Greece http://psychografimata.com/wp- content/uploads/2015/05/%3F%3F%3FG%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F-3%3F- S%3F%C2%B5p%3Fs%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F%3F%3Fe%3Fape%3Fa%3F.pdf

Maglari, E. (2015, November 21-22). The role of occupational therapy in addressing behavioral problems in pre-school children [Conference session]. Greek Society of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics & Adolescent Health - Medicine 4th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. https://www.dbpeds.gr/images/4o_pan_syn_anapt_sympef_paid.pdf

Maglari, E. (2015, October 16-18). Evidence-based sensory integration intervention in autism [Conference session]. Hellenic Scientific Network for ASD 5thNational Autism Conference. Athens, Greece. https://panellinioautismou.gr/wordpress/wp- content/uploads/2015/10/Programma-5o-Panellinio-Autismou-2015-Peiraias.pdf

Maglari, E. (2015, September 25-27). Learning and developing of preschoolers: the role of occupational therapy and sensory integration [Symposium session]. Municipality of Ithaca 2nd Symposium, Ithaca, Greece.

http://northithaca.blogspot.com/2015/09/blog-post_12.html

Maglari, E. (2014, January 24-25). Autistic spectrum disorders: from theory to practice The role of occupational therapy and sensory integration [Symposium session]. Association of Parents, Guardians & Friends of People with Autism in the Prefecture of Messinia 1st Symposium, Kalamata, Greece.

https://kalamatain.gr/new/hmerida-aytismos-kalamata/

Maglari, E. (2013, April 6). Evaluation and support to children and adolescents with autism [Symposium session]. Metropolitan College Symposium on Autism, Athens, Greece https://www.wherevent.com/detail/AKMI-Metropolitan-College-Symposio-%C2%ABAksiologisi-kai-ypostiriksi-paidion-kai-enilikon-me-Aytismo%C2%BB-stis-6-04-apo- to-Mitropolitiko-Kollegio

Maglari, E. (2012, March 2-4). Sensory integration dysfunction [Conference session]. Greek Society of Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics & Adolescent Health - Medicine 1st Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. https://www.dbpeds.gr/images/prosopiko/synedria/1oPanSynAnaptixiakis- Symperiforikispaidiatrikis.pdf

Maglari, E. (2011, October 22-23). Play for everyone [Conference chair]. Hellenic Association of Occupational Therapist 6thNational Conference, Athens, Greece.

 

Maglari, E. (2011, May 21). Autism and sensory integration [Conference session]. Occupational Therapy Center of the Municipality of Heraklion, Attica and the Association of Greek Occupational Therapist 1st Conference, Greece. https://www.thessi.gr/article?id=75415

Maglari, E. (2009, November 28-29). Occupational therapy and sensory integration [Conference session]. Hellenic Association of Occupational Therapist 5thNational Conference, Athens, Greece.

 

Maglari, E. (2008, May 9-10). The role of occupational therapy in the school system [Conference session]. American Community Schools 3rdAnnual Conference, Athens, Greece. http://1grpepeiraia.att.sch.gr/SYNEDRIA/HMER_MATHIS_IDIATER_2_Program%20GR_120308.pdf

Maglari, E. (2007, October 21). Sensory Integration and autism [Symposium session]. Society of Mental Health of Children and Adolescents of Aitoloakarnania Day Center for Children with Developmental Disorders 1stSymposium in Autism, Mesologgi, Greece. https://panellinioautismou.gr/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1o-PANELLINIO- SYNEDRIO-AUTISMOU-2007-PROGRAMMA.pdf

Maglari, E. (2006, May 12). Autism and sensory integration [Symposium session]. Hellenic Society for the Protection of Autistic People Symposium in Autism, Pyrgos, Greece. https://www.autismgreece.gr/nea-ekdiloseis/sinedria/31-.html

Maglari, E. (2005, May 20-22). The importance of collaboration among occupational and speech language therapists in sensory integration therapy [Conference session]. Panhellenic Speech Language Association 10th Annual Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece.

 

Maglari, E. (1999, December 4-5). Learning difficulties and occupational therapy [Conference session]. Association of Greek Occupational Therapist 3rdNational Conference, Athens, Greece. http://www.ergotherapists.gr/oldsite/index.php?view=details&id=45%3A19991204&option=co m_eventlist&Itemid=197

Maglari, E. (1995, January). Autism and sensory integration [Conference session]. Hellenic Society for the Protection of Autistic People 1st European Conference in Autism, Athens, Greece.

https://www.autismgreece.gr/nea-ekdiloseis/sinedria/31-.html

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

May 2021 -                    Continuing Education "Scientific Writing in Health Sciences» (online), EKPA, Athens, Greece

June 2019                     “Advanced NDT Baby Course: 2-week course”, Lois Bly & Madonna Nash, Thessaloniki, Greece

September 2018            “Early Life Stress in Narrative and Precision Medicine”, Dept. of Pediatrics, Medical School of Athens, Greece

March 2018                   “SI/NDT: A 3 Day Workshop”, Carolyn Murray-Slutsky and Betty Paris, Cope Foundation, Cork, Ireland

November 2017             “Clinical applications of Augmentive and Alternative Communication”, Pantelis Makris, SEd, Agios Stefanos, Athens, Greece

June 2016                     FloorTime” 101 by DIR-USA, Agios Stefanos, Attika, Athens, Greece

Sept.2015-June 2016     “Attendance of the OT week in the 8-week NDT Pediatric Course in lieu of becoming an NDT OT Tutor”, Athens, Greece (Senior NDT OT Tutor: Ms. Vardit Kindler)

July 2014                      Translator at the OT week in the 8-week NDT Pediatric Course in lieu of becoming an NDT OT Tutor, Nicosia, Cyprus (Senior NDT OT Tutor: Ms. Vardit Kindler)

February 2014               “SOS Feeding Approach”, STAR FOUNDATION, Athens, Greece

May 2013-Feb 2014       “Attendance of the 8-week NDT Pediatric Course” in lieu of becoming an NDT OT Tutor, Athens, Greece

May 2013                      “Typical and Non-Typical Sensory-Motor Development for Premature Babies and Full-Term Babies up to 12 Months of Age: Evaluation and Therapeutic Ideas”, Maria Kyriakidou, Athens, Greece

March 2011                   “Certification in the Administration of the Alpha Screening Test”, the University of Athens and Children’s Hospital of Athens, Greece

February 2010               Somatoemotional Release I, Upledger Institute, London, UK

June 2009                     Craniosacral Therapy II, Upledger Institute, Athens, Greece

September 2004            International Conference of Occupational Therapy, Athens, Greece

February 2004               “Listening with the Whole Body”, Sheila Frick, Ptolemaida, Greece

July 2002                      Attendance of the OT week in the 8-week NDT Pediatric Course in lieu of becoming an NDT OT Tutor, Islip, NY (Senior NDT OT Tutor: Ms. Bonnie Boening)

May 2003                      “Craniosacral Therapy I”, Upledger Institute, New York City, NY

December 2003             “Educational Law Pertaining to Preschool & School-Aged Handicapped Children”, NYS Dpt. of Health, Long Island, NY

December 2002             “Introduction to Infant Assessment and Treatment Using NDT Frame of Reference: An Integrated Approach”, Susan Honeychurch, Hauppauge, NY

February 2002               “Quality Assurance Guidelines for Preschool Children”, NYS Dpt. of Health, Long Island, NY

January 2002                “Utilization of Taping During Treatment of Children with Neuromotor Impairments”, Hauppauge, NY

November 2000             “Listening with the Whole Body”, Sheila Frick, New York, NY

October 2000                “Sensory Defensiveness and Emotional Problems in Children”, Pat Wilbarger, New York, NY

January 2000                “The Triad: Vestibular, Visual and Auditory Systems”, S. Cool & S. Frick, Long Island, New York, NY

February 1999               “Integrating the Mouth with Posture – M.O.R.E.”, P. Oetter & E. Richter, New York, NY

August 1999                  Translation of TWO OT weeks in TWO 8-week NDT Pediatric Courses in lieu of becoming an NDT OT Tutor, Thessaloniki, Greece (Senior NDT OT Tutor: Dr. Christine Nelson)

February 1998               "Sensory Defensiveness - Follow -Up Course", Pat Wilbarger, Babylon, NY

February 1998               "Sensory Defensiveness", Pat Wilbarger, Melville, NY

January 1998                "Sound Energy", Hauppauge, NY

September 1997            "Emotional & Other Developmental Disturbances of Infancy & Early Childhood", Greenspan, Boston, MA

September 1997            "Quality Assurance Guidelines for Early Intervention", Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

August 1997                  “Sensory Integration Theory” Course, Iselin, NJ

December 1996             “Quality Assurance Guidelines for Preschool Children”, NYS Dpt. of Health, Long Island, NY

November 1996             “Quality Assurance Guidelines for Early Intervention, II”, NYS Dpt. of Health, Long Island, NY

May 1996                      “Quality Assurance Guidelines for Early Intervention, I”, NYS Dpt. of Health, Long Island, NY

October 1996                “Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder”, NYS Dpt. of Health, Long Island, NY

May 1995                      “Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Children with Cerebral Palsy”, L.I. Jewish Medical Center, Long Island, NY

March 1995                   “Developmental Visual Dysfunction: Assessment and Management of Motor Components”, Erhardt, Long Island, NY

July 1994                      “Board Certification in Pediatric Occupational Therapy”, AOTA, Boston, MA

June 1994                     Training in the "TAMO", West Islip, NY

April 1993                      Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder”, Long Island, NY

September 1992            “NDT 2-week Baby Course”, NDTA, Erie, PA

August 1992                  “SIPT Competency Examination”, SII, Philadelphia, PA

June 1992                     “SIPT Observation”, SII, Harfort, CT

April 1992                      “Neurodevelopmental Approach to Hand Skills and Handwriting”, Benbow, Long Island, NY

March 1992                   “Pediatric Myofascial Release”, Barnes, Long Island, NY

February 1992               “Transdisciplinary Partnerships: Infant & Preschool Assessment Seminars”, N.Y.U, New York, NY

October 1990                “Sensory Integration: Treatment Applications”, SII, Mountainside, NJ

July 1990                      “SIPT Test Interpretation”, SII, Long Island, NY

Jan. – Mar. 1989           “NDT – 8 Week Pediatric Course”, EBTA, Athens, Greece

July 1988                      “Infant Stimulation Series”, Chicago, IL

June 1988                     “Administration of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests”, SII, Bedford, ME

June 1988                     “Theory of Sensory Integration: A Neurological Basis”, SII, Bedford, ME

January 1988                “Sensory Integration: An Introduction”, SII, Boston, MA

November 1987             “Sensory Integration: Treatment Applications”, SII, Buffalo, NY

May 1986                      “Training in Occupational Therapy Management in Schools”, SUNY at Buffalo, NY

May 1985                      “Distech Greece Seminar”, ELEPAAP Center for CP Children, Athens, Greece

Jan.-May 1985              “Psychiatric Seminars”, Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens, Greece

June 1984                     “Issues on Preschool Aged Children”, Center of Psychiatric Health, Athens, Greece

In the above continuing education list, additional attendance in national and international conferences is not included.