Sarah H, MOT, OTR/L

Regional Clinic Director, Occupational Therapist
Eyas Landing Employee Since 2011

Credentials and Certifications

  • Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • CPR/First Aid Certified

Professional Goals

  1. To continue to grow Blue Bird Day, Eyas Landing, and Merlin Day Academy to ensure all children have access to the best therapy services.
  2. To continue to develop my own leadership skills and foster building those skills in others.

Education

Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy,
Midwestern University

Bachelor’s of Science,
University of Notre Dame

Clinical Expertise

  • Sensory Integration
  • Early Intervention
  • DIR Floortime
  • Intentional Relationship Model
  • Reflex Integration
  • Leadership and Management

Publications

(2021) An-Evidence-Based Guide to Combining Interventions with Sensory Integration in Pediatric Practice.

 

My Story

I had always wanted to work with children and within the healthcare world. I loved crafts and pretend play but also found gross anatomy in college fascinating. I became intrigued with the field of occupational therapy while providing childcare for a boy who had cerebral palsy. I had the opportunity to join his therapy sessions and was blown away by the impact occupational therapy had in helping build his independence and engagement in everyday life. After some more research, I found occupational therapy to be a perfect marriage of my interests. Finding a career that offers me constant opportunities to learn and grow and continues to spark my curiosity is such a gift.

My Eyas Landing

I have been at Three Birds One Mission since the very beginning. I began my career in pediatrics as an occupational therapist providing early intervention services at Eyas Landing (one of the first!). I became the director at Blue Bird day in 2017 when Blue Bird Day separated from Eyas Landing and have continued to help our program grow into what it is today as Reginal Clinical Director. I am continuously amazed by the passion our providers bring with them each day. The sounds of cheering and laughter can constantly be heard while walking our hallways as everyone celebrates our clients’ accomplishments, both big and small. It’s hard to describe the joy one can receive from being a part of a family’s therapeutic journey and watching a child’s personality and skills emerge as they connect with the world around them.

My Advocacy

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Eyas Landing

Eyas Landing is a therapy clinic with a mission to provide evidence-based and family-centered therapy services for children, adolescents, and their families. The primary goal is to deliver relationship-based interventions within the most natural environments and to empower families to reach their full potential. To achieve this goal, our highly educated, compassionate staff dedicates time and expertise to create experiences that maximize therapeutic outcomes. The strength, determination, and perseverance of our clients are evident as they succeed in therapy, and ultimately in their daily lives.

Eyas Landing offers a wide range of comprehensive services including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, ABA Therapy, Social Work, Family Therapy, and Neuropsych testing. Services are provided throughout the Chicagoland area via Telehealth, In-Home, and in our state of the art clinic.