Mary Beth Crawford, MPT, IMC, CEIM received a B.S. in Biology from Villanova University in 1997.  In 2000 she graduated summa cum laude from Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University with a Master of Physical Therapy.  Mary Beth has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of children with pediatric neurological, neuromuscular, myofascial and sensory-motor challenges.  She has a strong background in working directly with infants and toddlers, as well as in the treatment of children diagnosed with generalized dyspraxia, hypotonia, torticollis, and autism spectrum disorders.  

​Mary Beth regularly provides lectures and in-service training to numerous parent groups and medical professionals / allied health groups on typical and atypical motor development, and on her unique approach to pediatric physical therapy. Her continuing education includes John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Technique (MFR ©), Vestibular Processing Disorders, Neuro-Developmental Technique (NDT) handling, sensory integration and sensory processing disorders, and her most recent certification in DIRFloortime® through ICDL. Mary Beth is a certified practitioner for the John F. Barnes MFR- pediatric course as well as a level 1 practitioner. She is a certified practitioner of the Interactive Metronome program, is a Certified Educator of Infant Massage and is certified in Therapeutic Listening™. Mary Beth feels strongly that an essential part of every family’s journey is to have the adequate emotional and educational support along with a comprehensive and thorough evaluation and treatment plan for therapy. She believes that collaboration and communication among parents, therapists, children and health care professionals is the cornerstone of any therapy plan. 
Mary Beth founded Baby Steps Therapy in May of 2008 following the birth of her first son.  In April of 2010 her second son was born and in May of 2013 she gave birth to her daughter.  Mary Beth is humbled and honored by the privilege of being a mother.   She feels that motherhood has not only helped her into a better person but continues to enrich her understanding of her professional life.  She is excited to continue to develop her skills as a clinician in a caring and integrated approach to pediatric therapy.    
Suzanne Gabriele OTR/L, CEIM, IMC, DIR-FT practitioner, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from West Chester University in 2002 where she went on to work one-on-one with children with developmental delays and various diagnoses in their homes and classrooms as a Therapeutic Support Staff.  Working closely with families and practitioners led to the pursuit of her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Temple University in 2006. During her studies she participated in a graduate assistantship where she worked closely with adults with autism to develop training materials for a state grant for Youth Advocate Programs.  During this experience she developed a deeper understanding and respect for the daily struggles and also the exceptional abilities of autistic individuals. After graduating she has worked in various settings including early intervention in schools and homes, in private practice, outpatient rehabilitation and throughout the community. 

​Suzanne is an experienced clinician certified in Interactive Metronome, Therapeutic Listening, a Certified Educator of Infant Massage as well as an intermediate level practitioner in DIR®/Floortime™. She also has experience with Balametrics, Tomatis Sound Therapy, Pediatric Myofascial Release and Tactile Integration as a part of the Masgutova Educational Institute.  Suzanne truly believes in family-centered therapy and assisting each individual child to reach their fullest potential through a team approach. She believes in respecting the individual’s personal goals and supporting the family and caregivers to reach these goals. She is passionate about highlighting children’s strengths and abilities through a natural, holistic therapeutic method.  
Mahnaz Maqbool Graduated in 1998 from Boston University with a Master in Speech Language Pathology and has worked in private practice and public schools for the last 20 +years. She frequently lectures and mentors students in local and international institutions .She has lived across the United States in Massachusetts, Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey and finally settled in Pennsylvania in 2005. Her focus has been on Autism, Developmental Language Disorders, apraxia of speech, reading and written expression. Mahnaz has advanced training in DIR/Floortime and PROMPT and is trained in the reading curriculum Lively Letters. Mahnaz has a particular interest in narrative formulation and how it relates to the development of self. Mahnaz has a passion for working with children and believes that children are not a collection of diagnoses but unique individuals with their own interests, personalities and strengths. Her unique focus is  the developmental model of therapy where individual differences are celebrated and the child is led through each developmental milestone of language development. Mahnaz believes that the success of therapy is through building a strong relationship with the child and those in their world. Only when an emotional bond is well formed is the child and family ready and available to learn. Mahnaz is a bilingual therapist in Urdu/Hindi

When not working Mahnaz enjoys running, reading and crocheting and spending time with her husband and three children.
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Jill Childs, BSN, RN Graduated from Villanova School of Nursing in 2000 and has worked in hospital settings, private practice, and private home care settings for the past 23 years. Jill has also worked in medical sales as a clinical specialist. She has extensive experience working with and supporting parents/caregivers and infants through the perinatal and postnatal phase of transitioning home after childbirth. Jill has 20+ years of experience as a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit, and
has advanced training in various practices including pregnancy standards of care, preterm birth, and developmental care. Jill’s profound knowledge, developed through years of experience, is
balanced by her approachable demeanor. She has a deep understanding of how to connect with people. Even when various people have similar challenges, the makeup and biology of each person is unique, and therefore the care plan is individualized and evolving. Jill is a licensed IASIS MCN Neurofeedback practitioner. Jill has completed the DIRFloortime® 101 and intends to continue to grow and expand her knowledge in both IASIS MCN and DIRFloortime®.
Revel Weber MSW, LICSW graduated from the University of North Dakota with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Health Sciences in 2012 and a Master’s in Social Work in 2018. She also received a graduate certificate in autism spectrum disorders. Revel is a DIRFloortime® Expert and Training Leader and uses this approach in her work with families and children. Her career as a therapist has included working with children with trauma, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder among others. Revel is trained in the comprehensive assessment of autism spectrum disorder and early childhood mental health assessments. Her commitment to continually learning is evidenced by her extensive list of completed training opportunities.  Revel believes in using therapeutic approaches that are person centered and relationship based. As a parent to a neurodivergent child she is passionate about supporting children and their families in her clinical practice. Revel strives to create a safe and supportive environment where children and families can begin to understand themselves and each other better and create positive change in their lives. Her caring nature puts families at ease, and she goes the extra mile to understand the unique profiles of the individuals she works with.