Hi! Tell us about yourself
I am a mom to 5-year-old twins. Our family lives in South Orange. I am originally from New York but lived in Boston for many years

before moving to the area in 2018.

Tell us about your business!

Where is it located? No brick and mortar - I provide families with in-home services

What is it? Occupational therapy, DIRFloortime services, and parent coaching

Who is it for? Support for neurodivergent children and their caregivers

Any other helpful details? I primarily support young children, from toddlers up through mid-elementary aged

Where did you grow up?

Rockland County in New York (the suburbs)

How long have you lived in SOMa?

6 years

How many years have you been in business?

I founded Defining Development in 2022

How long have you been doing the work you do?

I have been an occupational therapist for 12 years

How did you find yourself doing this work?

I have always worked in pediatrics - schools, clinics, and hospital settings - and have always loved connecting with children

What excites you the most about what you do?

Creating safe environments for children to play and grow and helping caregivers to see their children through a strengths-based lens

What inspired you to start your own business?

I saw a big gap between the services that children were receiving and the supports that families truly needed.

What is it about you that makes you so good at what you do?

Patience, self-awareness, curiosity, playfulness

What 4 items are essential for you to do the work you do?

I almost always keep pop tubes, dry erase boards, bubbles, and balloons on hand