Sharon began her journey as an Occupational Therapist after graduating from the University of North Dakota in 1988. Since then, her professional journey has led her to work with children and families in a variety of settings and treat many different diagnoses and developmental concerns.
Sharon is currently licensed to provide Occupational Therapy services in both ND and MN. Speaking engagements have included presentations to parents, therapists, teachers, daycare providers, and Occupational Therapy students on various topics including infant/child development, sensory processing, feeding skills, visual and vestibular assessment and treatment and the essentials of motor planning in functional tasks.
Sharon also has enjoyed her role as mentor and student fieldwork supervisor to many students throughout her career.
- Typical and Atypical Infant/Child Development
- SOS Feeding Approach
- Pediatric Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (PCIMT)
- Bimanual Training
- DIR Floortime Approach
- Neurodevelopmental Treatment
- Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing Dysfunction
- Therapeutic Listening Program
- M.O.R.E. program (integrating the mouth with sensory and postural functions)
- Functional Vision Screening
- Visual & Vestibular Assessment and Treatment through Advanced Eyesight to Insight Course (Occupational Therapy and Developmental Optometry Collaboration)
- Sound activated visual-vestibular treatment through the “Astronaut Training “program
- Brain Gym
- “How Does Your Engine Run?” The Alert Program for Self-Regulation
Memberships & Certifications
- Certified Infant Massage Instructor
- Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Member of the North Dakota Occupational Therapy Association (NDOTA)
- Certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED Certified
Sharon is the author of GUIDE & GROW: BABY’S 1st YEAR – A Monthly Guide to Development, Milestones and Activities to Support Baby’s Development
Services
We are here to help you and your child through Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Guide and Grow Sessions and Infant/Child Massage