Amanda Newchok, MS, OTR

Amanda Newchok, MS, OTR graduated from Quinnipiac University with her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Occupational Therapy  in 2000.  She went on to receive a Master’s of Science in Health Care Management from the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, NJ. She quickly developed her deep love for the pediatric area of practice early in her career. She has worked in varied settings including private school, public school, clinic-based, private practice, and Early Intervention. Throughout these therapeutic environments, Amanda has placed an emphasis on treating the whole child and highlighting the importance of collaboration as part of a team. This led Amanda to seek out more advanced training based on the latest research on sensory processing disorder (SPD). Amanda completed her Level 2 Proficiency certification from the Sensory Therapies and Research (STAR) Institute. She was so drawn to the STAR frame of reference and philosophy she sought out greater involvement with the organization. Currently, Amanda is an instructor for the STAR Institute teaching their School-based Intensive course. She is especially devoted to articulating the importance of occupational therapy practice and concepts to families and colleagues and is proud of her occupation and the positive impact she has made.