Jody Steel

My background is in pediatrics, child/adolescent psychiatry, and special education. My core clinical and educational philosophy centers on meeting each child at their current emotional, social, and cognitive developmental level, tailoring interventions to match their unique learning style. I believe in making both academic learning and emotional growth fun, interactive, and collaborative, empowering clients to take active ownership of their therapeutic journey. Because sustainable growth relies on a strong support system, I actively partner with caretakers throughout the entire educational and therapeutic process. Known for a flexible, patience, enthusiastic, and highly creative approach, I am a skilled, diplomatic communicator and collaborative team player who excels at working alongside diverse families and multidisciplinary professionals.

With a professional background spanning pediatrics, child/adolescent psychiatry, and special education, my mission is to meet every child exactly where they are—emotionally, socially, and cognitively. I craft tailored learning experiences that make developmental and emotional growth fun, interactive, and deeply client-centered, while routinely involving caretakers to ensure long-term success. As a practitioner and teacher, I bring a flexible, patient, and highly creative energy to my work, operating as a diplomatic communicator and a collaborator within multidisciplinary teams.

• Educational/Interactive Books Teaching Children about Their Diagnoses, Author. New Hope, PA. 4/2005 - Present.
• Educational Handouts for Parents About Their Child's Health and Diagnoses, Author. New Hope, PA. 9/2010-9/2011.
• Use of iPad in ASD Preschool Classroom, Research Assistant. Newtown, PA. 9/2010-9/2011.
• Traditional and Modern Maternal Health Care Comparison, Nairobi, Kenya. 9/1993-12/1993.