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The Sensory Gym and Therapy rooms at Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy clinics were designed to create a space that meets our high standards and can be tailored to your child’s unique needs and treatment plans. Each of our therapy rooms is designed so that the teaching can be individualized for each child.
We understand the importance of the environment when teaching, maintaining, and generalizing skills for children with autism. The environment is a critical piece to successful learning.
We worked with clinicians and architects to build a safe, secure, and welcoming place for children and their families. Our therapy room allows for teaching to occur either in a room full of distractions or in a room void of distractions. Children are encouraged to engage in learning opportunities individually or with a peer, using technology and toys that vary in age appropriateness, so learning can occur even when it feels like play.
The spaces are designed specifically keeping children in mind creates a great fun environment for the children along with welcoming place for therapists to work. The environment aims to facilitate the learning and engagement on a new level.
Our focus has always been to create a setting where kids look forward to sessions and are therefore more likely to explore new ideas, concepts, and strategies to address their Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behavior Intervention goals and, other daily living skills.
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Director, Board Certified Behavior Analyst,Occupational Therapist
Shalini is one of the co-founders of Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy. She currently oversees the clinical and administrative departments of Symbiosis. Shalini has more than 25 years of experience working with children with autism and developmental disabilities.
Shalini completed her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy specializing in Pediatric Neurology in 2000. She also has her Masters degree in Special Education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis from The Pennsylvania State University.Shalini is listed in the RASP list as a Behavior Consultant and an Occupational Therapist.
Shalini has extensive clinical experience with assessment and program development that is designed to treat challenging behaviors, build communication, and functional life skills. Some of the team-based intervention which she incorporates are the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), SCERTS, DIR®/Floor time model, etc.
Shalini has trained & supervised several teams of therapists, parents, and other professionals on evidence-based behavioral strategies to improve the quality of life for the children. She also assists with the development and implementation of evidence-based treatment approaches, in addition to providing clinical guidance and mentorship to the Behavioral intervention team.
Shalini is certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) from the University of Southern California and in Neuro-Developmental Therapy (NDT) from NDT Association, USA. She also enjoys working with children in Symbiosis embracing different therapy models while viewing the challenges faced by the children through the developmental framework.
Shalini is the mother of two children and understands the importance of considering the needs and wants of all members of the family when establishing therapy goals. She spends her spare time with her children and husband, reading, traveling, and cooking different recipes from around the world.
