We are focused on providing you and your child with pathways to build confidence in their communication and language skills. We understand that every child is different in how they learn. We aim to provide them with individualized tools to them reach their full potential.
Meet The Team
We recognize that it is very important to research evidence-based practices and educate staff to understand the methods that have been shown to be effective in treatment. We are able to synthesize different methods of treatment and develop a therapy plan to meet the individual needs of the child.
“Working with the team at Rock Therapeutic Sevices brought us so much value as a family. We truly saw growth from their skill building tools and educators.”
Josh Margolis
Her career began in Long Island, NY, where she worked closely with various clients, including those close to her passion – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Adrienne moved to Washington and, in 2004, realized her dream of opening her own comprehensive Speech Therapy clinic to serve the Puget Sound region.
Over the years, she has been blessed to work with children, teens, and adults in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, educational settings, and a variety of private practices. Through continuing education, Adrienne has honed her expertise in the following evidence-based treatment methods:
- SOS Approach to Feeding
- P.R.O.M.P.T. (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) Level 1 trained
- Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol
- RDI (Relationship Development Intervention)
- DIR Floortime
- Social Skills/Social Thinking (including coursework by Michelle Garcia Winner)
- Advanced PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) training
- Alternative and Augmentative Communication Devices
- In the process of obtaining certification in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
- Verbal Behavior theory and techniques
- Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning (LAMP)
- Fast ForWord Certified Providers
- CAPDOTS Certified Providers
- Visualizing and Verbalizing
- Wired for Reading
Prior to therapy school, Samuel worked at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital with children by providing hands-on patient care. During therapy school he completed a 12-week Fieldwork in Mesa, Arizona, working in an outpatient pediatrics clinic. Samuel has experience working with children with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, difficulty with social skills and developmental delays.
When Samuel isn’t working, he enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, cycling, and spending time with his siblings – he has 7! Samuel has experienced how important family education can be. Samuel’s goal is to provide patient and family-centered care. Being bilingual in both English and Romanian, he enjoys the challenges of working with bilingual individuals.
Kim has also pursued continuing education in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding, non-medication approaches to challenging behaviors, and the impact of postural control on function. All of this with the goal of helping children and families to be as independent as possible.
Prior to Kim developing her passion as an OTA, Kim earned a Bachelor of Art Degree from Washington State University (1989). Her first career was as a Juvenile Probation Counselor for King County Superior Court which gave her vast experience in working with youth of all ages in the criminal justice system.
In his spare time, Raf enjoys being active exploring the outdoors, going to the gym, practicing martial arts, spending time with family and playing with his Husky/Shepherd mix, Korra.
She is excited about the opportunity to be a part of Rock Therapy’s team.