Tiffany Annese, OTR/L
Tiffany graduated from Quinnipiac University in 2002 with a Bachelors of Health Science and Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy. Ms. Annese is registered by the NJ State Board of Occupational Therapy and is also certified to provide school based services. Upon graduation, Tiffany worked for a few years in the subacute and physical dysfunction setting where she treated a variety of neurological conditions including CVA's (strokes), TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries), orthopedic injuries, and cardiac rehabilitation. After obtaining clinical experience in these areas she continued to pursue her career goals and "passion" to work in the area of Pediatric Therapy.
She worked for over a year at the Children's Center of Monmouth County where her caseload included children with Autism/PDD, Down's Syndrome, Sensory Integrative Dysfunction, Behavioral Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, AD(H)D and other neurological conditions and developmental delays.
Tiffany joined the staff of Pediatric Advantage in November of 2006. Her clinical skills and knowledge work dynamically with her creativity to utilize the most motivating, effective, and current treatment techniques. Similarly, her vibrant nature, warm compassion and commitment for children with special needs allow for great rapport between students/clients, and parents. Her areas of interest include sensory integration, visual-perception/motor deficits, fine/gross motor delays, school-based treatment and other aspects of pediatric therapy.
Tiffany participates in advanced training through professional seminars and educational programs to enhance her knowledge and clinical reasoning skills on an advanced level. Each of these experiences is considered critical to providing children with optimal intervention and support. She has a specialty certification in the Therapeutic Listening Program.