Kathleen Berger, PT, MS-Psy, PhD

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Rehabilitation science
Education:
University of Florida, PhD in Rehabilitation Science, August 2013
University of Florida, MS Neuroscience May 2010
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Master’s Work Kinesiology 1988
Northwestern University Medical School, BS Physical Therapy 1984
Areas of Expertise:
Kathleen is a physical therapist; the parent of a non-verbal child with autism and founder of a therapy intensive respite program for persons with autism and their families (Kris’ Camp/Therapy Intensive Programs – TIP). I received my doctorate in rehabilitation science in 2013. My clinical and research focus is integrating autobiographical accounts of persons with autism; the cumulative clinical expertise of therapists working at TIP; and recent research on motor learning, brain connectivity differences, and praxis in persons with autism. Beyond my autism work, I have extensive experience (36 years) in pediatrics in school and clinic environments.
My passion:
“To understand the sensory and movement differences that are unique to persons with autism, then teaching clinicians and educators how to use this approach. Kathleen is working on a website www.accessingautism.org in order to share her expertise with educators, families and therapists.”
Fun Fact:
“Kathleen is a huge dog fan. Her most recent dog friend is a Bernedoodle named Phoebe. Phoebe is in training to become a therapy dog.”

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