Occupational Therapy For Children
 
About Us

Stephanie Pavese,
MS OTR\L
Liza M. Kali,
BS OTR\L, MSHS
Shana Gjelsvik,
MS OTR\L
 
Shana Gjelsvik, MS OTR\L
Shana received her Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2001 from Seton Hall University. Since 2001, she has worked in a variety of settings including a pediatric rehabilitation hospital, school based occupational therapy, and early intervention. Shana has extensive experience in treating children with autism as well as many other early childhood disorders. Through her continuing education courses, Shana has developed an expertise in sensory integration treatment (SI) and has lectured to other professionals and families on SI.
 
Liza M. Kali, BS OTR\L, MSHS
Liza graduated from Elizabethtown College in 1995 with a Bachelor's of Science in Occupational Therapy. She later attended Seton Hall University and received her Master's of Science in Health Sciences in 2001. Starting in 1995, Liza has worked in actue rehabilitation specializing in neurological rehab. She has further developed her skills in many areas, including Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) techniques, Vision Therapy, Cognitive Rehabilitation and Vestibular Therapy. She is certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation and the SaeboFlex Brace. Her primary experience in pediatrics is with the treatment of visual deficits including binocular dysfunction, oculomotor dysfunction and visual perceptual deficits. She completed her Master's research project on the treatment of binocular dysfunction as a result of acquired brain injuries and has lectured on this topic extensively, including at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, the University of Medicine and Dentristry of New Jersey and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association's International Annual Conference.
 
Stephanie Pavese, MS OTR\L
Stephanie attended Seton Hall University and graduated in 2001 with a Master's Degree of Science in Occupational Therapy. Upon graduation, Stephanie began her career in school based occupational therapy and early intervention. During this time, Stephanie also expanded her knowledge of neurologic and orthopedic rehabilitation in a sub-acute facility. Her expertise includes treating children with learning disabilities as well as children with developmental delays. She has further developed her skills through continuing education courses in sensory integration, fine motor skills, and school based treatment.