Our Staff
Our experienced staff is passionate about play and its role in helping children improve areas of difficulties so that they can be successful participants at home, school and within the community. As children gain important new skills and confidence in their abilities, they develop a stronger sense of self that enables them to be successful in every part of their lives.
Amy Hagopian, OTR/L
Director
Amy is the director of SPOTS Rockland. She conducts consultations, evaluations, provides individual therapy sessions, and school-based therapy at one of our partnered private schools.
Amy graduated from the University of Hartford with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy with a minor in Psychology.
With over 20 years of experience, Amy brings her extensive training, intuitive nature, and clinical expertise to the children and families she works with. She has received training in many areas including: Sensory Processing Disorder, STAR Institute Courses, Interoception, Executive Functioning, Ackerman Institute for the Family Workshops, Aquatic Therapy, Therapeutic Listening, Integrated Listening Systems (iLs), Neuro-Developmental Treatment, and Handwriting Without Tears.
Amy began her career as an occupational therapist at a private school for multi-disabled students ranging from toddlers to teens. She has worked in a multitude of different settings providing treatment in sensory gyms, school-based therapy in both private and public schools, and home-based therapy for infants and toddlers as an early intervention provider. Through her years of practice, Amy gained invaluable experience being a part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals that afforded her the ability to work collaboratively with others.
She applies this team-oriented approach with the families, team members, and children she supports. Amy has a special interest in working with children with sensory, regulatory, and social emotional difficulties.
Julianna Haar, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Julianna is a staff occupational therapist at SPOTS Rockland. She provides individual treatment sessions, evaluations and school-based services at one of our partnered private schools.
She graduated from Misericordia University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences.
Julianna joined the SPOTS Rockland team with experience providing occupational therapy within a hospital, sensory clinic and private school. In addition, she co-led a camp for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder that incorporated sensory-based activities to facilitate their social skills. Julianna has advanced training in Sensory Processing, Interoception, Social Thinking, The Zones of Regulation, and the Alert Program.
Through her varied experiences, Julianna has worked collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Her knowledge and caring nature is evident when providing consultations to families, teachers and other professionals. Julianna is creative and skilled at using each child’s interests during individual treatment sessions. Julianna is passionate about building a strong therapeutic relationship and fostering each child’s confidence through a nurturing, child-led approach.
Megan Di Lorenzo, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Megan is a staff occupational therapist at SPOTS Rockland. She provides individual treatment sessions, evaluations and in-home services.
She graduated from Clarkson University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Health Science.
Megan joined the SPOTS Rockland team with experience providing occupational therapy treatment in various settings, including school-based therapy, sensory gyms, and home-based therapy for infants and toddlers as an early intervention provider. Megan is most passionate about providing a multi-sensory, play-based approach to help kids reach their fullest potential. Megan has experience in Sensory Processing, Autism Spectrum Disorder, The Zones of Regulation and DIR Floor-time.
As a parent of a child with a seizure disorder Megan is compassionate as a therapist, advocate and as a parent being on “both” sides of therapy.
Kristina Palop Maya, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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Emily Sansone, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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Lauren Schlanger, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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