Meet Tammy.
Being an occupational therapist isn’t just a job for me. I view it as my life’s mission to help every child be the best they can be. I am driven to pursue innovative, effective therapeutic interventions from leaders in the field. I first heard Dr. Solomon speak about the PLAY Project in the fall of 2007. I was very intrigued by his approach to autism intervention and thought it fit well with occupational therapy’s holistic approach to working with children. In 2012 I was thrilled to attend the 2-day intensive seminar on the PLAY Project and to learn the philosophy of PLAY project. It made perfect sense to engage children by joining them in what they love doing and expanding from there. In 2019 the PLAY Project came to the forefront of my mind again when a young couple asked for advice about what they should do to help their 2-year-old with autism. Every skill that the PLAY Project supports was exactly what they wanted for the precious child in their family. What I viewed as a future endeavor became a priority and I completed the intensive training to become a PLAY Project consultant. I have observed firsthand the powerful, positive impact the PLAY Project has on empowering parents to engage their child and to help their child engage with others. I am so thrilled to bring the PLAY Project to the families of southwest Michigan! I would be honored to embark on this journey with your family as you learn the techniques of the PLAY Project and unlock your child’s Full Potential.
About Tammy.
Tamara Claes MHS, OTR/L brings over 23 years of experience in Occupational Therapy to Full Potential. She has spent the past 13 years pursuing her true passion; pediatric occupational therapy with a focus on sensory integration, sensory processing and autism. Tamara has worked with many children with autism, sensory processing disorder and motor delays from early intervention to high school age. Tamara has received Excellence in Education and Outstanding Therapist of the Year recognition as well as a grant from Early On of Michigan to study trauma based sensory interventions.
