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South 666 Washington Road Pittsburgh, PA 15228 Phone: (412) 343-4303 Fax: (412) 343-4301 |
North 135 Cumberland Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Phone: (412) 364-1886 Fax: (412) 364-7120 |
Aspire Pediatric Therapy, LLC is a outpatient pediatric practice specializing in providing speech/language and occupational therapy services to children from birth to age 18. We also porticipate in Early Intervention Programs through Allegheny County for qualified candidates (ages birth to three). Our licensed and certified therapists have over 15 years of experience with children having a varied range of developmental needs.
Amy Morgan (amymorgan@aspirepediatrictherapy.com), part owner of Aspire Pediatric Therapy, LLC, received her master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Duquesne University. Her clinical experience has addressed the needs of children with hearing impairments, Developmental Verbal Apraxia, seizure disorders, autism, and auditory processing disorders. Further career development includes over six years of early intervention throughout Allegheny County. This position entailed varying caseload including but not limited to individuals with Downs Syndrome, Rett's Syndrome, autism, cognitive deficits, developmental delays, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, pediatric stroke, and many other conditions.
Amy's certifications include:
Occupational Therapy
Cara Koscinski (carakoscinski@aspirepediatrictherapy.com), part owner of Aspire Pediatric Therapy, LLC, received her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy in 1997 at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
Cara is also a founding partner of Route2Greatness, LLC, which creates, produces, and distributes CDs for children with autism and auditory sensitivity. The company’s products can be found in several nationwide catalogues for children with special needs and on various websites including their own site.
Cara is a recipient of the Duquesne University Alumni Award for Innovative Practice Entrepreneur. She also serves on the board of directors of AutismLink. She is trained in the Therapeutic Listening program. Her continuing education includes courses on sensory integrative techniques, autism spectrum disorders, Handwriting Without Tears, use of visual strategies, upper extremity disorders, pediatric feeding techniques, early intervention, use of assistive technology, management, and core muscle techniques. Cara has presented information on sensory integration at several “autism 101” classes and at conferences and schools in the Pittsburgh area. She has been a featured guest on television programs such as “Community Psychiatric Centers Presents….”
Cara states, “The best training I’ve received comes from living with my son with sensory integration dysfunction. I have true empathy for my clients because I walk in their shoes!”
• Registered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania licensed Occupational Therapist
• Member of the American Occupational Therapy Organization