Tal Baz MS, OTR/L
(she/her)
Tal is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist who has practiced as a DIR/Floortime therapist, supervisor and consultant for more than twenty years. She works both nationally and internationally with families, clinicians, and various school systems, and teaches DIR/Floortime courses through the Profectum Foundation. Her special interests are in sensory-affective regulation, as it develops within the parent-child relational field.
Tal has served on the DIR Faculty since 2001. In addition, she is also trained in Instrumental Enrichment and listening therapies, including Therapeutic Listening, SAMONAS, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and Interactive Metronome.
Naama Beit-Arie Shlonsky, Msc. CCC-SLP (she/her)
Naama has been working at In-Tune since 2005. Before joining the team, she worked with adults with acquired neurological insults (stroke, TBI, CNS diseases, etc.). Naama uses her knowledge of speech and language development along with current theories of communication models. She especially enjoys tailoring goals to the individual profile of each child and each unique family culture, while offering a holistic view of each child and her/his environment.
Naama has completed the Level 1 Professional Certificate in the DIR-FCD model through Profectum. Naama is also accredited to implement PACT (Pediatric Autism Communication Therapy), and holds the Level 2 Professional Certificate. In addition, she is trained to facilitate the Integrated Listening programs, including the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Focus 30/60.
Neal Drew, OTD, OTR/L
(he/him)
Neal is a registered and licensed occupational therapist who has worked with In-Tune since 2012. He has experience in school, clinic and community-based practice with children and adolescents, and thrives as part of a transdisciplinary team. Neal has experience working closely with parents and families, as well as school staff and other professionals around a child's needs. He has experience facilitating therapeutic groups and dyads. Neal focuses on understanding each child's unique profile around regulation and engagement, in order to establish a strong therapeutic relationship.
Neal has completed the Level 1 Professional Certificate in the DIR-FCD model through Profectum, and is trained in Therapeutic Listening as well as the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP).
Corinne Gamache MS,LMHC, Mt-Bc (she/her)
Corinne is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Music Therapist and has been practicing DIR/Floortime with In-Tune since 2011. She specializes in embedding the use of interactive music making, such as drumming/rhythmic games and singing within her work in order to create shared and attuned patterns of regulation between the child and others. Corinne’s holistic practice focuses on affect regulation, social/emotional development, relationship building, and establishing a strong and healthy sense of self.
Corinne has completed the Level 1 Professional Certificate in the DIR-FCD model through Profectum, and is trained in Therapeutic Listening as well as the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP).
Jonathan Mendoza, MA (he/they)
A recent graduate of Lesley University with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling and a focus in Drama Therapy, Jonathan combines a passion for gaming, performance and theater, with a keen eye to applying those same things in a therapeutic context. Their recent work has focused on exploring the synthesis of drama therapy with roleplaying games of both the live-action, tabletop, and video varieties, with the goal of facilitating exploration of identity, build-up of frustration tolerance, and rehearsal of social skills. His previous experience focused on children/young adolescents with a variety of challenges, such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and various anxiety disorders.
In MemoriAm -
Chuck Clark, OT
Chuck received his occupational therapy degree from Mt Ida College in 1997, and has over 20 years of experience working as a Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. He has worked with just about every age and diagnosis. Chuck worked for 20 years as Senior Therapist with Dr Jane Koomar at Occupational Therapy Associates. Chuck has also worked in school, hospital and community settings. He has expertise in the areas of sensory processing, autism spectrum disorders, and trauma or adoption histories. He is a master at teaching kids to ride bikes, swim and to facilitate their function with sports. He is also a Licensed Massage and Advanced Cranial Sacral Therapist and can incorporate a variety of bodywork into his sessions. Before occupational therapy Chuck worked for 12 years for the Department of Development services at The Gaebler Childrens Center and Fernald School. There he held positions as an activity coordinator, Recreational Therapist, Special Olympic Coach and Adaptive Physical Education Teacher. He is an outdoor and nature enthusiast and has always found ways to incorporate this into his work with kids.