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Gabi Block

Gabi is a second-year graduate student in the Speech-Language Pathology program at George Washington University. She received her bachelor’s degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland in 2024.  Gabi has experience working with adult and pediatric clients at the GWU Speech and Hearing Center. In her free time, she enjoys painting, […]

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Madison Borman

Madison Borman is a second-year graduate student in the Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of Maryland. She received a Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth and Community Sciences from the University of Florida with minors in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Disabilities in Society. While completing her post-baccalaureate studies in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of […]

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Brittany Shapiro (Registered Dietician)

Brittany, RD, LD, CNSC, CSP is a pediatric registered dietitian in the D.C. metro area. She completed her dietetic internship at the National Institutes of Health and worked at Children’s National Medical Center for over 8 years. She is the owner of Capital Pediatric Nutrition and specializes in infant feeding, picky eating, food allergies, growth […]

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Dr. Laura Austin (Pediatric Psychologist)

Dr. Laura Austin, PhD has been working with children and their families since 1993.  After training to work with kids in both mental health and medical settings, Dr. Austin transitioned to an intensive Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) program in 2003. Dr. Austin spent 20 years helping children and families navigate the complicated world of PFD alongside […]

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Carly Futterman

Carly Futterman, M.S. OTR/L, Clinical Director, received her Masters of Science and Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy from Ithaca College. Following graduation, Carly moved to New York City and was practicing OT for several years in schools, sensory gyms and through teletherapy before moving to Maryland. She has experience working with children as young […]

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Mary Rose Soniregun

Mary Rose Soniregun, M.S., OTR/L, Lead Occupational Therapist, graduated Summa Cum Laude from an Accelerated Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Program of Duquesne University and is a Maryland State-Licensed Occupational Therapist and is nationally certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Mary Rose has experience in Outpatient, Inpatient, Home Health, and Aquatic settings. […]

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Julie Underwood

Julie Underwood OTR/L graduated with a degree in family and child development from Virginia Tech and then continued to Virginia Commonwealth University and received her degree in Occupational Therapy.  Julie has 24 years of practice working with children ages 3-18 in a variety of settings including public schools, private schools, and outpatient settings.  She also has worked […]

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Ashley LaRose

Ashley LaRose, M.S. OTR/L, received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of New England and her undergraduate degree in psychology from Umass Boston. While in Boston Ashley worked in a skilled nursing facility and home health with adults and geriatrics and has experience working with orthopedic, cognitive, neurological and psychological needs. […]

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Esha Banskota

Esha Banskota, M.S. OTR/L, graduated with Bachelor and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Towson University. She has 10+ years of experience in the Occupational Therapy field. She began her career in hospital settings working with young adults and geriatrics in units such as intensive care, stroke, orthopedic, and general surgery. She then went […]

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Grace Sambuco

Grace Sambuco, OTD, OTR/L, received her Bachelors, Masters, and Occupational Therapy Doctorate at Towson University. She also received her Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Autism Studies at Towson University. Grace worked in Baltimore County Public Schools for five years before moving to Montgomery County in 2024 and currently works in Montgomery County Public Schools. She also has […]

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