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Smart Therapy is a local company, with two convenient locations, that provides physical, speech, and occupational therapy services in our outpatient clinics as well as local school districts, private schools, and home-based pediatric clients in MS.
Since 2012, we have provided evaluations, attended IEP meetings, and facilitated school and home-based interventions for students with developmental deficits. As a team, we incorporate scheduling and coordinate treatment approaches with multi-disciplinary team members as well.
Marvin, the Rehab Director, is a dedicated occupational therapist with over 12 years of experience in pediatric care. Known for his strategic initiatives to improve rehabilitative services, he consistently optimizes resource allocation and employs evidence-based practices for optimal outcomes. He holds a doctorate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, an M.S. degree from the University of South Alabama, and a Healthcare Quality and Safety certificate. He is also certified as an Autism Specialist by IBBCES. Currently, Marvin is working towards becoming a Handwriting without Tears Handwriting Specialist. His areas of interest include visual-motor processing and pediatric feeding and swallowing.
As the Rehab Coordinator, Erin combines her clinical and administrative skills to provide unique interventions in school-based and outpatient settings. Beyond her administrative duties, Erin is passionate about direct patient care, focusing on developmental milestone progression for clients with a range of congenital and acquired diagnoses. Her areas of interest include sensory integration and feeding, and she’s currently pursuing certification as a Handwriting without Tears Handwriting Specialist.
Kellye is a dedicated therapist providing services in all school-based settings, committed to facilitating children’s full potential and independence in academic environments. With a focus on enhancing motor skills and overall physical well-being, she improves balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility. A graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and a Certificate of Assistive Technology from Louisiana Tech, Kellye also holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Her special interests lie in pediatric assistive technology and orthopedics.
Deandra is an occupational therapist who provides skilled services in outpatient and school-based settings. Deandra implements play-based, therapeutic activities to address factors that may impact a child’s independence in their school and home environments. Deandra graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Deandra is passionate about the pediatric population and has a special interest in the areas of handwriting development and early intervention.
Allison, a Speech-Language Pathologist, specializes in treating children with various speech and language disorders. Her expertise encompasses articulation/phonology, fluency, receptive/expressive language, augmentative-alternative communication (AAC), and pediatric dysphagia. A graduate from Mississippi University for Women with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Allison has a keen interest in early childhood language, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and AAC. She is also certified as an Autism Specialist by IBBCES.
Autumn graduated from Mississippi College in 2019 with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Kinesiology prior to graduating from the University of Mississippi with a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy in 2023. She provides skilled services to children at both our outpatient locations and at Pediatric Place Medical Daycare. Autumn is currently completing training to become a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and a Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialist (CPRCS). She enjoys working with all ages of pediatric patients and has special interest in the areas of feeding disorders, early intervention, integration of primitive reflexes, sensory processing disorder, visual motor disorders, and neurological disorders.
Mary Majette is a speech-language pathologist providing services in outpatient and school-based settings. Mary is compassionate about helping the pediatric population overcome communication challenges. Mary is a graduate of New York University with a master’s degree in communicative disorders. Her special interests include sensory processing disorders and feeding.
Madelyn is a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant, providing unique, play-based OT interventions for infants, toddlers, children, and youth in outpatient and school-based settings. With a passion for guiding, inspiring, and motivating children of all ages, she has a keen interest in ASD, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and Early Intervention.
Adair provides skilled services to children in outpatient and school-based settings. She thrives in implementing individualized play-based and therapeutic interventions to facilitate increased age-appropriate independence regarding self-care skills and academic performance. Adair is a doctoral degree graduate from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Her areas of interest include reflex integration, sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and handwriting performance.
Rachel received her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Minor in Psychology from the University of Mississippi in 2012. She received her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the Mississippi University of Women in 2014. Rachel has experience treating a variety of diagnoses, such as developmental delays, autism, cerebral palsy, and numerous syndromes. She has special interest in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), early intervention, and Autism. She has received training in Beckman Oral Motor, Feeding First, and ADOS-2 (Autism testing), and is currently serving on the Family Centered Pediatric Feeding Matters Research Consortium. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and their families to promote functional communication and advocacy skills for overall success.
