Tiffany N. Katsefaras has experience working as an occupational therapist, specializing in pediatrics. She received a Master's in Occupational Therapy from Utica College and has worked at various clinical sites including children's hospitals. Currently, she is an occupational therapist at the Autism Collaborative Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where she performs assessments, provides therapy, and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team. Previously, she worked at the Children's Center for Growth and Development, where her responsibilities included administering assessments, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with families and schools. She also has experience working with individuals with disabilities through volunteer and educational placements.

1. Tiffany N. Katsefaras
Brighton, MI 48116
tkatsefa@gmail.com
614.406.1475
Education
Utica College August 2012-May 2014
• Master’s in Occupational Therapy
• Clinical placements include:
• Children’s Center for Growth and Development
• C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
• Faxton St. Luke’s Hospital, Intensive Care Unit
Michigan State University August 2007-May 2012
• Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
• Master’s level coursework completed in adapted physical education
• Clinical placement completed within Lansing Public Schools – Beekman Center
Work Experience
Autism Collaborative Center, Ypsilanti, MI October 2015 – Present
• Select and perform appropriate assessments for toddlers and children with Autism
including various levels of function and sensory need.
• Provide direct one-on-one and various group occupational therapy services to
toddlers, children, and adolescents in multiple environments including within the
center as well as aquatic therapy.
• Participate in daily collaboration with multi-disciplinary team regarding client and
family care.
• Established efficient data collection/documentation system for therapy team.
Children’s Center for Growth and Development, Hartland, MI May 2014 – October 2015
• Administered assessments as well as created and implemented individualized short
and long-term therapeutic goals for children and adolescents with various diagnoses
including autism and physical impairments.
• Worked with children and adolescents and their families to develop appropriate
sensory diets based upon individualized needs to improve function in various
environments including the academic setting.

2. • Completed individualized feeding therapy programs incorporating sensory aversion
techniques for children and adolescents as well as work with their families in
providing home exercise programs to increase function.
• Collaborated with adolescents, families, and school staff in developing and
implementing visual schedules, sensory diets, and coping strategies to improve
function of student and family in various environments.
Residential Options Incorporated, Lansing, MI June 2010-September 2010
• Carried out individualized plan for children and adolescents with various physical and
psychological disabilities to support increased independence and personal
responsibility of daily tasks.
• Created, organized and executed schedules and activities for one-on-one and group
participation based upon each child’s behavior plan, level of independence, and need.
Educational Experience
Adapted Physical Education
Marvin E. Beekman Center, Lansing, MI January 2011-May 2011
• Organized and executed functional school and community based activities for children
and young adults with various disabilities in order to increase physical, social, and
emotional skills.
• Utilized gym and pool space in creating motor and social activities based upon current
evidence-based practice for students with various diagnoses and developmental levels
including children with mild to severe autism.
• Developed strategies and skills to teach dressing and personal hygiene skills for
students with various developmental levels and diagnoses.
Volunteer Experience
Dublin City Schools May 2009 – June 2009
• Interacted and collaborated with occupational therapists in creating appropriate
therapeutic activities for group and individual therapy utilizing push-in and pullout
teaching methods.
• Consulted with school-based team in developing appropriate IEP goals for students
including those on the autism spectrums to increase function and confidence within
classroom environments.
Riverview Church, Holt, MI August 2009-September 2012
• Participated in RivBuddies Program working one-on-one with children of all ages with
autism diagnoses to ensure inclusion within classrooms.
• Encouraged positive social interactions and appropriate behaviors within classroom
utilizing individualized sensory diet.

3. Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center, Mason MI Fall 2009-Spring 2010
• Organized and implemented appropriate one-on-one client centered activities with
inpatient adult population.
• Worked with inpatient adult population in discovering interests to increase
independence and daily function.