ABOUT
Get to Know Me
and My Philosophy
ABOUT ME
Alyssa Talalai, MS, OTR/L
Born and raised in New Jersey, I was first inspired to work with children by my mother who is a special education teacher. At the age of 6 I volunteered to read books to each classroom in her school and to assist students to their various therapy sessions. Since then I have been dedicated to serving those with different needs and abilities in all walks of life -- from being a part of an adaptive sports organization, to developing a yoga program for older adults with balance and movement difficulties, and building seating and positioning devices out of cardboard and other materials for children and families in Nicaragua.
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With work and volunteer experience in 4 states, 2 countries, and countless organizations I use a strengths-based approach to help my clients and families realize their full potential and meet their goals.
MY EXPERIENCE
***I have extensive experience working with clients who have the following concerns/diagnoses...
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ADHD
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Developmental Milestones (0-3)
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down's Syndrome
- Spina Bifida
- Limb Differences
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Vocational Skills Training
- Impaired Cognition
- Picky Eating
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Complex Medical and Genetic Disabilities
- Fine Motor Skills
- Visual Motor and Visual Perception Skills
- Activities of Daily Living/Self-Help Skills​
- Hypo/Hypertonicity
- Seating and Positioning Devices
- Adaptive Equipment/Durable Medical Equipment
- Assistive and Adaptive Technology
- Ergonomic Assessment
- Sensory-Friendly Spaces
