Biography

Maggie Moeller, OTD, OTR/L is a skilled Occupational Therapist at M Street Pediatric Therapy. She has experience in Early Intervention, outpatient pediatrics, feeding clinics, NICU follow-up clinics, cardiac follow-up clinics, and acute care pediatrics (NICU, PICU, and general medicine floors).

Maggie has always been interested in working with young children and their families and and is passionate about pediatric practice. As an infant, Maggie had orthopedic surgeries on both of her thumbs along with open-heart surgery, giving her an intimate understanding of the many ways a person can be functional, she uses this ideal to guide her practice.

Licensure and Certifications
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist, Illinois
  • Illinois Early Intervention Credential - Occupational Therapy
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - Registered Occupational Therapist
  • BLS Certified
Education
  • Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, Rush University, 2024
  • Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation with a minor in Spanish from the University of Iowa, 2021
Organizations
  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Awards and Acknowledgements

Awards:

2024-2025 Exaact Student Scholarship for Scholarly Productivity Steve Goff Therapeutic Recreation Award at the University of Iowa

Publications:
"Impact of Virtual Simulation-Based Level I Fieldwork on Level II Fieldwork Performance" in the Journal of Occupational Therapy Educationhttps://doi.org/10.26681/jote.2023.070213

Presentations:
Poster presentation at the 2023 National Occupational Therapy Conference (AOTA, Kansas City, MO.) "Impact of Virtual Simulation-Based Level I Fieldwork on Level II Fieldwork Performance" Child and Family Development Center: Invited Presentation for program evaluation and grant proposal. "Expanding OT to Promote Natural-Setting Early Intervention Programming".Department of OT at Rush University Business Planning Pitch Presentation: "Don't Rush! Taking Potty Training Step by Step."

Capstone Experience:
Analyzed the effect of having a developmental condition on flourishing for children experiencing housing instability. Publication is being submitted to Child: Care, Health, and Development.

Publications and Presentations
Expertise
Infants
Post-NICU
Early Detection of CP (HINE)
Trauma Informed Care
Sensory Processing Issues
Specialties
Occupational Therapy
Help children learn and develop through play. Help adapt activities, materials and environmental conditions to support successful learning and participation in daily routines and activities.
Sub-Specialties
Adaptation of Daily Care Activities & Routines
Adaptation of Daily Care Activities & Routines
Adaptation of Daily Care Activities & Routines
Adapt daily care routines to your child’s unique needs with personalized strategies for enhanced independence and success. Our expert OTs collaborate with you to transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
Executive Functioning Skills
Executive Functioning Skills
Executive Functioning Skills
Enhance your child's participation with tailored interventions by our OT’s that support improved focus, organization, and problem-solving.
Fine Motor Development
Fine Motor Development
Fine Motor Development
Our OTs tailor engaging, effective interventions to support each child's unique fine motor needs.
Motor Planning & Coordination
Motor Planning & Coordination
Motor Planning & Coordination
Our OTs provide expert guidance to caregivers to help improve a child’s movement skills and build confidence.
Self-Care
Self-Care
Self-Care
Our OTs empower caregivers with strategies to help children master essential self-care skills, boosting independence and confidence.
Sensory Integration
Sensory Integration
Sensory Integration
Our Occupational Therapists empower caregivers with practical strategies and support to help meet their child's sensory needs at home.
Social & Play Participation
Social & Play Participation
Social & Play Participation
Social and play participation is vital for children's development. Our OTs create tailored strategies for caregivers to enhance their child's social skills and engagement.