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Soon after graduating, Sheree recognized the importance of Sensory Integration therapy for Sensory Processing Disorder. Because the sensory system is the foundation for all development, a child with developmental delays may never reach his full potential without this fundamental therapy that "organizes" the sensory system. In addition to Sensory Integration Therapy, Sheree specializes in Feeding Therapy - helping children who cannot maintain a healthy diet due to their inability to eat. Whether they have sensory issues that prevent them from eating foods with certain textures, an over-sensitive gag reflex, or myriad other issues that cause these children to breakdown at mealtime, Sheree has a tremendous success rate with getting these children to increase their diet. "I have not only provided therapy to children with delays but am also the parent of a child with delays in Sensory Processing. Being on both sides of this condition has helped me educate families and help them understand the daily struggles they face. There are no words to explain the way I feel knowing that I am making a difference in the lives of a child and her family - differences that will last them a lifetime. I honestly feel that I have the most rewarding job there is. I am truly blessed to be given the opportunity to care for these young patients and their families." -- Sheree Behrndt, OTR/L In 2005, Sheree became a Peer Review Evaluator for the Missouri First Steps program and continues to do that today.
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1991 graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia, Sheree Behrndt
earned a bachelor of science in Occupational Therapy. She has been
practicing Occupational Therapy both in the clinic and home environment
for 15 years.