Education:
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, A.T. Still University – Arizona School of Health Sciences, 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Dominican University, River Forest IL, 2014

Special Training:
• Play-Based Interventions
• Self-regulation & Mindfulness
• Integrating Sensory Strategies
• Sensorimotor Interventions

Certifications & Acknowledgements:
• Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois
• NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist
• Illinois Early Intervention Credential

Organizations:
• Pathways Awareness – Early Childhood Development
o https://pathways.org/
• Zero to Three –Early Childhood Resource Center
o https://www.zerotothree.org/
• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
o https://chadd.org/

Darina has 8+ years of experience in a variety of settings, spanning acute care, mental health, home-based settings, pediatric outpatient, early intervention, public school systems, and private therapeutic day school settings. Darina is motivated to expand her knowledge base and skillset by participating in a variety of professional development trainings and consulting with multidisciplinary team members. Darina is dedicated to providing affirming and strengths-based services to all of her clients and families.