Samantha (Sam) Berger, MS, OTR/L, PAM is a highly skilled pediatric occupational therapist with a strong background in child development and sensory integration. Sam studied Rehabilitation Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she received a bachelor’s of science before graduating from Tufts University where she received a master’s of science Occupational Therapy.
Not many adults can say that they play for a living, but Sam is passionate about providing play-based, client-centered services. Sam recognizes that the client is more than just the child; she sees the entire family as her client and strives to provide compassionate, educated and quality treatment to meet the needs of the entire family.
Sam has dedicated her practice to working with the pediatric population, ranging from early intervention to teenage years. She has worked with children with diverse abilities and diagnoses, including rare genetic disorders, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, ASD and SPD. Specialty areas of practice include gross motor development and feeding. Advanced training in the area of gross motor development includes Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) (Introductory Level C) and Task Specific Electrical Stimulation (TASES). In the area of feeding, Sam has been trained in VitalStim™ and Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding. Sam uses her coursework, her experience, and real-time observations to implement multi-sensory, play-based occupational therapy services to best address her clients’ unique goals. She cannot wait to watch your child grow through play!
