Emily R. Morgan

Ten years of experience in outpatient pediatric occupational therapy, with a passion for research, peer reviewed literature, and evidence-based treatment approaches including episodic care planning. Experienced in program development and implementation, clinical quality and service delivery analysis and problem solving. Primary treatment areas of passion include medically complex neurological diagnoses, NICU grads and infants at risk for cerebral palsy, idiopathic toe walking, and new or emerging autism diagnoses using child-lead approaches.

Occupational Therapist II

NBCOT License Number: 020954

States Licensed:

• New York (expired)
• Colorado

• Yale New Haven Hospital, One Long Wharf Campus, Level II Fieldwork Student – Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation, 04/16, 07/16
• Van Munching Unit, Stamford Hospital, Level II Fieldwork Student – Acute Inpatient Physical Dysfunction/Rehabilitation, 01/16, 03/16

• Autism
• Brachial Plexus Injuries
• Cerebral Palsy
• Hemiplegia
• Idiopathic Toe Walkers
• Neurograstro Motility (NGM) and toileting concerns
• Infants / NICU Grads / At Risk Infants
• Neurodevelopmental Diagnoses
• Sensory Integration Treatment
• Upper Extremity Motor Impairment and Injury
• Early Intervention
• Floortime / Child Lead Approaches
• Motor Intensive Models of Care
• Sensory Intensive Models of Care

• Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) provided by CP Teaching
• Bimanual Intensive Therapy (BIT) approach provided by CP Teaching
• Floortime 101
• Completion of Pediatric Hand Therapy and Orthotic Intervention (Hybrid Online CE Course), 02/22
• Usui Reiki Level 1, 03/22
• NDT/Bobath Certificate Course in the Management and Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromuscular Disorders, 11/19
• Certificate Program in Sensory Processing Level 1&2 Proficiency - STAR Institute and Temple University, 07/18
• The Lorna Ramos Course: Care of the Pediatric Brachial Plexus Patient, NYU Langone Health, 11/18

Keep them off their toes: A collaborative approach to evaluation and treatment of sensory-based idiopathic toe walkers. (2023). Short course. AOTA INSPIRE Conference.

An occupational therapy and speech-language pathology social skills group for children with sensory processing disorder and autism spectrum disorder. (2023). Poster presentation. AOTA INSPIRE Conference.

Constraint-induced movement therapy as a treatment modality for an infant with hemiparesis due to Sturge–Weber syndrome. (2023). Poster presentation. AOTA INSPIRE Conference.

The benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to social skills training for children on the autism spectrum and other diagnoses in a group setting. (2022). Poster presentation. AOTA INSPIRE Conference.

Selecting an intensive model of therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy using Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) scores. (2025). Poster presentation. AOTA INSPIRE Conference.

Primary or covering occupational therapist for the following outpatient pediatric programs:

• Play In All Ways (PAWS) Social Skills Group
• Sensory Integration Intensive Program
• Infant Constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) and bimanual intensive therapy (BIT) Programs
• CIMT Camp
• SYNGAP-1 Neurogenetic Disorder Mutidisciplinary Clinic
• Spasticity Management Multidisciplinary Clinic
• Brachial Plexus Clinic
• Supports Toileting / Neurograstro motility clinic
• NDT / motor intensives

• Father’s Heart Ministries’ Soup Kitchen, 545 E 11th Street, New York, NY, 10009
• Haiti Rehab Foundation, Co-writer for USAID/ASHA Grant
• Service Learning Experience in L’Acul, Haiti, 10/15

• Early Careers Award, NYU Langone, 2019
• Alumni Distinguished Practice Award, Sacred Heart, 2023

“Emily, she's a very good therapist for my baby. She helped me alot. She's really good. Rating of 10”

“Emily!! Thank you for writing basically all of the proposal for the vibration plates! I greatly appreciate your collaboration, expertise and past experience with them, to allow the proposal to be more personal and experience-based. I couldn't have done it without you!”

“…Patient comments report by 2 families in January. Here is what they shared:   -Front desk team and security person are always amazing. They all provide great customer service and know how to help families. One of the best team that we met. My daughter loves to come to OT and spend time with Ms. Emily Morgan. She always says Ms. Emily is our family. So no additional details needed when 5 years old kid says that. Thank you whole team and Emily M.   --This has been so helpful both for us as parents and our son. We have been seeing improvement and it's really special to get to see him grow and learn. Thanks! “

“thank you so much for letting me observe yesterday! I kept thinking that there was no way I could have managed the ball and the child and been able to get the outcomes you did!  Thank you for your excellent skills!”

“Thank you for sharing your knowledge, clinical expertise and passion for our profession at AOTA! I was so proud to see representation of our department at the conference I am hopeful that it was avaluable experience for you all and I'm excited to see where you go next!"

“Emily, thank you so much for being so willing to jump in and consult on a patient for me!  I really appreciate having your input and making sure I was headed in the right direction!”

“recognized in the August patient comments report by a family. Here is what was shared:We can't thank Emily enough for all she's taught us and how much it's helped us know how to help our son. She's fantastic and we grateful to get to work with her. Thank you Emily for sharing your best!”

“Emily, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and expertise on presentations and posters during the OT Training Day.  I really appreciate your willingness and time that you committed to supporting this discussion!”

“Thank you Emily, for covering Dravet clinic while we went through some staffing transitions. The caring that you showed toward the families in making sure that they didn't go without OT services despite last minute and unexpected changes is truly in alignment of who you are as a person. We are lucky to have you!”