About Marykate

During the school year I work as a school-based occupational therapist (OT). Although I won't be providing skilled OT services outside of school hours, I'm enthusiastic about utilizing my background and expertise to serve as a handwriting tutor. I firmly believe in taking a holistic approach to working with each child. This means, honoring and supporting their sensory and regulation needs, in addition to addressing more academic-based skills. I prioritize utilizing a Neurodiversity affirming lens in order to ensure I'm serving the unique needs of each child. I take a play-based approach with young children, as research indicate this is how they learn best. For older children, I tailor my approach to use their unique interests, in order to make handwriting an enjoyable activity. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you're interested in collaborating on how I can support your child's development and skill building this summer.