Katie Reily 

- Speech Language Pathologist
​
- Transdisciplinary Therapeutic Educator
trained in the Waldorf Tradition 

  Katie brings over 30 years of clinical experience
  to her work with children of all ages with       
  developmental delays.

           Katie Specializes in the
           Following Areas:           
  *Social communication challenges related to
    neurodevelopmental delays          
  * Language delays
  * Emotional regulation and anxiety
  * Sensory processing delays
​  * Problem solving with parents

          Everything Begins at the
          Level of the Body
Katie integrates movement and music into her work. She is certified in Integrated Listening, Safe and Sound Protocol, Rest and Restore Protocol and in
Polyvagal Theory: integratedlistening.com/who-we-serve/

          All Healing Comes out of  
​          Relationship
Katie works with fewer children and families over a longer period of time, slowly building a trust that helps see them through the hard times.

          Service Delivery Model
Since Katie is semi-retired, she uses a hybrid approach, with periodic visits to her home clinic in Chapel Hill, NC, combined with remote check-ins. Motivated caregivers who can work independently with Katie to oversee home programs, will see the best results. 

Balance+Music+Focus Can be Fun!

Crossing the Vertical Midline while Shelling Peas!

   Diet & Learning

  Quick Facts:
• Sugar compromises thinking.  Omega 3s protect learning and Memory.

• The importance of a high protein diet and elimination of some foods increase focus, as reported from Ned Hallowell's Treatment Center for ADHD in Massachusetts.

• Eating foods close to their natural form such as fermented foods, cultured foods, and living foods in general, help maintain a healthy gut ecology. This in turn helps keep the mind sharp, the emotions balanced and stamina strong.

Click here for more links and information about diet and learning >

Sensory Regulation for Learning and Social Success

Quick Facts:
• Developmental speech and language disorders are frequently associated with motor problems.
• Being able to recognize and adjust your sensory states keeps others feeling comfortable and interested in being around you.
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Being Social means understanding nuance

Read Katie's blog post about learning how to be social.
http://justrightacademy.org/2013/07/31/social-thinking-at-jra/