Kara Abbot Mateo is a NJ licensed occupational therapist who specializes in pediatric therapy. She received a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Kara has extensive clinical experience working in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, outpatient behavioral settings, and home-based settings as an Early Intervention Specialist serving clients ranging from 2 months to 18 years of age. She serves as Speech Start’s Occupational Therapy program director and developer! She has acquired professional development training in the evaluation and treatment of Torticollis & Plagiocephaly, is a certified Handwriting Without Tears® Specialist, and is an MNRI Course Participant.

MNRI® Dynamic and Postural Reflex Integration (July 2022)

MNRI® Archetype Movement Integration (November 2017)

MNRI® Visual and Auditory Reflex Integration (August 2017)
 MNRI® Neurotactile Integration (May 2017)
MNRI® Dynamic and Postural Reflex Integration (September 2016)
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