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Karen M Maypother

Princeton,MA

Summary

Caring and well trained OTR with over 20 years of experience. Extensive knowledge of assessing children, planning treatments and checking progress. Skilled at collaborating in team environments, and documenting results of interventions. Culturally sensitive and familiar with community resources.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Criterion Early Intervention
11.2011 - Current
  • Service Coordinator for children ages birth to 3.
  • Provide education and guidance to families regarding individual child's growth and development. .
  • Consult with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Develop functional intervention techniques appropriate for infants and toddles who have or are at risk for developmental delays.
  • Coordinate interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Work closely with families pediatricians, specialists, feeding clinics and community agencies to ensure best possible services for children and their families.
  • Work closely with public schools and assisted in transition planning prior to discharge.
  • Perform evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual child including Battelle Developmental Inventory, Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile, ASQ and RITA-T.
  • Perform assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goal.

Owner /Operator

Great Expectations Child Care
08.2008 - 11.2011
  • Managed day-to-day operations.
  • Certified day care provider to children 3 months to 7 years with established developmental delays/diagnosis including prematurity, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, failure to thrive and autism.
  • Adhered to all state licensing regulations. Prepared and maintained detailed health and personal records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing appropriate play based activities specifically directed to facilitate development of skills in area of delay for each child.

Occupational Therapist

Lipton Early Intervention
09.1999 - 08.2008

Job responsibilities identical to those performed at Criterion Early Intervention.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Skills

  • Staff Training
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Sensory Motor Skills
  • Patient Assessments
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Electronic Documentation
  • Train Caregivers
  • Plan Treatments
  • Clinical Reasoning

Certification

  • OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist State of Massachusetts
  • Certified Early Intervention Specialist
  • CPR/First Aide Certified

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Criterion Early Intervention
11.2011 - Current

Owner /Operator

Great Expectations Child Care
08.2008 - 11.2011

Occupational Therapist

Lipton Early Intervention
09.1999 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Worcester State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
  • OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist State of Massachusetts
  • Certified Early Intervention Specialist
  • CPR/First Aide Certified
Karen M Maypother