Vittoria (Vicky) Giangrasso, MOTR/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

My therapeutic approach emphasizes active listening to both clients and their families, fostering collaboration, and enhancing life skills, all while ensuring the process remains enjoyable. I place great importance on involving parents in therapy by integrating strategies into their home and daily routines, with the goal of reducing stress for both parents and children.

My areas of expertise include:

  • Fine and visual motor skills
  • Visual perceptual skills
  • Self-help skills
  • Sensory processing

Occupational Therapy & Credentials

Vicky graduated from Loyola University in 1999 and has a varied background in occupational therapy, including experience in acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient adult care, and pediatrics. Currently, she specializes in working with elementary-aged children in schools who have diverse diagnoses along with mentoring occupational therapists transitioning into school environments.

  • Master’s in Occupational Therapy (Midwestern University)
  • Bachelor’s in Psychology (Loyola University)
  • Trained in Zones of Regulation
  • Additional training in ADHD support and treatment
  • Academic-Based Occupational Therapy Services
  • Fluent in both Spanish and Italian
  • Vicky is committed to offering sleep support from the perspective of Occupational Therapy

 

My Recess Therapy Team ⇒ Vittoria Giangrasso