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Our Staff

South Shore Therapies currently has 21 occupational therapists and 8 speech pathologists on staff.  Each staff member brings unique skills and training for individualizing therapy programs to maximize gains. Our staff is all highly trained and experienced in pediatrics and sensory integration. Many of our occupational therapy staff have SIPT certification. Each has experience working in a variety of settings with varied ages and diagnostic categories.

Stacey Szklut M.S., OTR/L is the owner and executive director of South Shore Therapies, Inc. She specializes in intervention for individuals with sensory, motor, pre-vocational, and feeding difficulties and has advanced training in both Therapeutic Listening and The Listening Program. Stacey is a nationally recognized expert in the area of sensory integration.  In addition to her work in the clinic, she travels nationally to teach a wide variety of workshops on assessment, intervention, and combining therapeutic techniques.  Stacey’s extensive clinical and teaching experience provides the foundation for her belief in an eclectic approach to intervention, focusing on developing functional abilities for independence.  She has been positively impacting lives with her therapy since 1982.

Stacey has co-authored a book chapter on Assessment of the Developmentally Delayed Child and recently updated her chapter on Occupational and Physical Therapy Interventions for the Learning Disabled Child.  She has also collaborated on creating two exciting and useful CD’s and booklets called “Making Sense of Sensory Integration” and “Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration”.  She is currently writing a book chapter with Amy Delaney for a new occupational therapy text called Supporting Occupations and Activities of Childhood.

Melanie Austin, MS, CCC-SLP is the director of speech and language services for South Shore Therapies, Inc.  She has worked in outpatient pediatric treatment settings for many years and created our speech and language program in June of 2006.  Her clinical experience includes assessing and treating children with autism spectrum disorder, dyspraxia, stuttering, cerebral palsy, cleft palate, auditory and language processing disorders, and various other learning disabilities.  Melanie has frequently lectured on an array of speech and language topics for local pre-school programs, parents, and other professionals including Child Care Choices of Boston, Community Care for Kids, and South Shore Therapies.

Beth Beaudry OTR/L has impressive clinical expertise ranging from early intervention to adult rehabilitation. She is certified in pediatric neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) and has specialty training in sensory integration, handwriting programs, oral motor treatment and feeding intervention.  Beth is also a certified provider for The Listening Program (TLP).  In addition, Beth coordinates the student intern program at South Shore Therapies with colleges around the country.

Jane Farrington, MS, OTR/L has pediatric experience in a variety of settings, including private clinics, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and a school setting.  Her expertise includes assessment and treatment of sensory processing disorders, fine motor dysfunction, visual-perceptual problems, and social skills difficulties.  Jane has specialty training in therapeutic listening techniques and is a provider for The Listening Program (TLP), as well as experience with the Brain Gym program.

Darlene Guerriero COTA is well experienced in pediatrics; having worked in early intervention, the public school system and private settings.  She also possesses prior practice in acute care and rehabilitation with adults. Darlene has specialty training in sensory integration, perceptual-motor training and Brain Gym.  She is currently finishing her certification in the Handwriting Without Tears assessment and treatment programs.

Wendy Li OTR/L has done work in rehabilitation and outpatient hospital settings, public schools and early intervention prior to joining South Shore Therapies full time.  She is a certified Early Intervention Specialist.  Wendy has specialty interests in sensory integration, autism spectrum disorders, oral motor and feeding skill development.  Wendy is also trained in American Sign Language and is a provider for The Listening Program.

Ellen Keefe, MS, CCC-SLP has multiple years of experience working with the pediatric population within a variety of settings including educational collaboratives and public school systems.  Ellen has skill assessing and treating children with a wide range of communication disorders, with expertise in children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and language learning disabilities.  In addition Ellen has experience developing Augmentative Alternative Communication supports using Mayer Johnson software and Writing With Symbols.

June Smith OTR/L has extensive experience in both public and private schools; home based intervention, as well as acute care & rehab settings.  Her clinical expertise encompasses work with learning disabled, deaf, blind & multi-handicapped children and adolescents. June specializes in sensory integration, ocular-motor dysfunction and visual-vestibular treatment. She is also a provider for the Therapeutic Listening Program. She frequently presents in-service programs to a variety of professionals. June is currently training to become a certified Brain Gym instructor.

Sue Curtis, MS, OTR/L has extensive experience in sensory integration evaluations and intervention.  Over her career she has worked in a wide variety of settings, with children from birth through adolescence.  Susan also possesses experience in working with infants and children with feeding issues.  She is an instructor of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests administration course and is a provider for the Therapeutic Listening Program.  

Tracey Goodwin, MS, OTR/L currently divides her occupational therapy career between the school system, early intervention and South Shore Therapies. She enjoys working with children a variety of ages and diagnoses and has specialty interests in feeding, fine motor development, handwriting and behavioral and emotional challenges.  Tracey is a provider for The Listening Program, Handwriting Without Tears and kids yoga.

Marc Abbott MS, OTR/L has worked in a wide variety of settings from rehabilitation hospitals, special education collaboratives, and public schools. He has worked with children, adults and the geriatric population. He greatly enjoys working with children on the autism spectrum.  Marc is trained in visual-vestibular integration, handwriting programs, Brain Gym, The Alert Program and is a provider for The Listening Program.

Alissa Delpico, MS, OTR/L has significant experience in schools and early intervention prior to joining South Shore Therapies.  She is a certified Early Intervention Specialist and is qualified as a teacher for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Alissa is also certified in pediatric NDT, and has specialty training in sensory integration and feeding intervention. She is a provider for The Listening Program.

Kristy Maier MS, OTR/L has worked in a variety of public school settings, working with children with diverse diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Autism spectrum and developmental delays.  In addition to sensory integration Kristy possesses specialty knowledge in behavior modification, Applied Behavior Analysis, web based IEP programs and assistive technology.  She is also trained in Barry Prizant’s SCERTS model.

Irene Kershaw OTR/L has focused her extensive career on working with children under the age of six.  She has a wide variety of experience in early intervention, school settings and hospitals, including the neonatal ICU, as well as her own private practice.  Irene has specialty training in sensory integration, feeding intervention, identifying at risk children and is an advanced provider for Therapeutic Listening program.  Irene has co-authored Sensory Integration- A Guide for Parents and Teachers.  

Janeen Nemes OTR/L has many years of experience in the Public Schools, working with children of various diagnoses including learning disabilities, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, and muscular dystrophy. Her specialty interests lie in helping children become better organized through sensory diets and cognitive strategies. She is well versed in The Alert Program of Self Regulation.

Rachel Colleary MS, CCC-SLP  has many years of experience providing speech and language treatment to children with a wide variety of communication difficulties, including language-based learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, dyspraxia/articulation disorders, and processing difficulties.  In addition to working with the children here at South Shore Therapies, she is currently working within a public school setting.  Her previous clinical experiences include working with children within home settings and outpatient rehabilitation centers.

Kristen Manfredi OTR/L began her career working in hospitals providing evaluation and treatment for acute, outpatient and rehabilitation units. Kristen now works in the school system and at South Shore Therapies. She has specialty training in sensory integration, Brain Gym, low vision and assistive technology. Kristen has also written several articles and grants including an Accommodations Manual for primary school teachers.