Susan is our newest therapist; she has been with us since September of this year.  Susan Romano-Silva received her Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University in 1996.   Susan is state licensed and school certified in NJ and NY.   She is an AHA Level I Therapist.   Susan has 20 years of pediatric experience in a number of areas including pediatric rehabilitation, early intervention, school therapy, private clinics, and pediatric intensive care.   Susan is certified in infant massage and pediatric NDT (neurodevelopmental therapy).   She has received training in sensory integration, pediatric vestibular, vision courses, feeding therapy, manual therapies including craniosacral therapy and myofascial release, therapeutic listening, interactive metronome, and kinesio-taping. 

She currently provides occupational therapy services at NYU Langone Medical Center, where she has been involved in pediatrics and numerous roles as managerial, clinical specialist and spasticity clinic, upper extremity prosthesis, handwriting programs, and peer mentor roles through her career.   She is currently a senior clinician at NYU in pediatric acute care.   In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children engaging in sports, reading, and playing with their dog.