Amanda Averack Langer, MS, OTR/L, is also a licensed occupational therapist. Originally from Connecticut, Amanda attended college at the University of Rochester, where she pursued a double major in Brain and Cognitive Science and Music. Prior to obtaining her license in occupational therapy, Amanda gained experience in special education as a 4th grade resource teacher. She also has experience in inclusive and adaptive arts programming for children and adolescents with special needs. Amanda attended the University of Illinois-Chicago, where she received her master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Amanda has clinical experience at OTA-The Koomar Center, a world-renowned pediatric clinic engaged in research and treatment of Sensory Processing Disorders, as well as the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago working adults undergoing physical and neurological rehabilitation. When she is not working with NSPT, Amanda loves to cook, attend concerts and plays, enjoy the outdoors, and sing with her a cappella group, the Southport Singers.