DePaul Fullerton - Pediatrics

Meredith has been a member of RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy since 2017, with five years of clinical experience. She has worked in outpatient pediatrics and in the home through early intervention. Meredith specializes in treating patients with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, Rett syndrome, down syndrome and epilepsy. Meredith is also the continuing education director of Chicagoland pediatrics, bringing continuing education courses that are meaningful and applicable to therapists in the market. Meredith completed her undergraduate education at the University of Illinois and doctorate of physical therapy from Northwestern University. She received certification in neuro-developmental treatment in 2019, has maintained it and continues to serve on the membership committee of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association. She is a strong advocate for functional and meaningful goals that improve the participation and quality of life of the patient and their family.

Anna is a behavior analyst who has worked in residential programs, intensive day programs and outpatient centers providing ABA therapy to babies, children, adolescents and young adults with autism. Her background in these diverse settings has allowed her to develop a unique and well-rounded set of skills. Anna's experience includes behavior assessment and intervention, functional communication training, skill acquisition, toilet training, parent education and staff training. Anna strives to deliver individualized, effective and compassionate therapy that leads to meaningful outcomes for children with autism and their families.

Elena has been a member of RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy since 2022. She has experience in school-based and outpatient settings. She has worked with patients of all ages, including patients with developmental delays, sensory processing difficulties, impairments in fine/visual motor skills and autism spectrum disorder. Elena completed her undergraduate education and master's degree in occupational therapy at Saint Louis University.

Laura has been a member of RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy since 2023. She is fluent in Spanish and English. She has experience in tele-therapy, school-based and outpatient settings. She has experience working with patients of all ages, including patients with autism spectrum disorder and deficits in sensory processing, fine motor and emotional regulation. Laura completed her undergraduate education at University of Illinois at Chicago and master's degree in occupational therapy at Lewis University.

Maggie is a physical therapist whose priority is assisting your child in reaching their functional goals through unique and personalized play therapy. Maggie is a strong advocate for collaboration within a child's care team. She actively integrates goals from all other disciplines into her treatment plan. She has a strong interest in treating pediatric orthopedic conditions, as well as working with autistic children. Maggie takes a patient and family-centered approach toward treating children and assisting them in reaching their developmental goals.

Erica has been a member of RUSH kids Pediatric Therapy since 2020. She specializes in treating apraxia of speech, pediatric language disorders and delay and working with patients with autism spectrum disorder. Erica completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a double-major in Mandarin Chinese. She enjoys learning new languages to help both with treating a diverse patient population and traveling in her free time.

Sheree has been a member of the team since 2021, with four years of clinical and school experience. She has experience working in schools with children of all ages. Sheree specializes in treating patients with articulation and phonological disorders, developmental language disorders and early language acquisition. She completed her undergraduate degree in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and master's degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Sheree enjoys reading books, taking long walks near Lake Michigan and traveling to Wisconsin to see friends and family.

Lizzie is a Chicago-based BCBA with five years of experience. She is passionate about naturalistic teaching styles and fostering independence for all of her learners. Lizzie has experience with assessments and treatment plans, functional communication training, toilet training, and staff training. She loves getting to observe her learners growth in independence and confidence.

Gabrielle has been a member of RUSH Kids since 2023. She has worked in educational, hospital and clinical behavioral health settings. Gabrielle specializes in treating patients with autism who use applied behavior analysis. Gabrielle completed her undergraduate education at University of Missouri. She earned a master's degree in applied behavior analysis with an emphasis in autism spectrum disorders at Ball State University. Gabrielle is a triplet and enjoys running and reading books.

Katie received a master's degree in occupational therapy from St. Ambrose University. She focuses on using structure, encouragement and humor to support each child's development and growth. She has experience working in early intervention and outpatient pediatric settings, working with a variety of diagnoses. Katie strives to empower patients in all aspects of their daily lives. She is also a certified trauma professional, specializing in treatments that foster secure attachments and appropriate coping strategies. Katie uses positivity and family-centered approaches to meet the needs of patients and support the entire family.

Miranda is a pediatric speech-language pathologist. Miranda earned a master's degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She was born and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago, but recently moved downtown. Miranda has clinical experiences working with a variety of patients including children with speech and language disorders, gender affirming voice, stuttering and adolescent and adults with executive dysfunction difficulties. She especially enjoys working on early language with young ones in English and Spanish. Miranda values forming connections with patients and tailoring activities to their specific interests and how they learn best. She enjoys kayaking, reading and spending time with friends.