Advisory Council

Lindsey Biel is an occupational therapist with a private practice in New York City specializing in sensory processing differences, autism, and related challenges across children, teens, and adults. She is co-author of the bestselling Raising a Sensory Smart Child and author of Sensory Processing Challenges: Effective Clinical Work with Kids and Teens, and has trained thousands of teachers, parents, and therapists worldwide.

Lindsey Biel, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist with a private practice in New York City where she evaluates and treats children, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism, and other challenges. She is co-author of the bestselling Raising a Sensory Smart Child — now in its 34th printing and translated into eight languages — and author of Sensory Processing Challenges: Effective Clinical Work with Kids and Teens (W.W. Norton). She has conducted trainings for thousands of teachers, parents, therapists, and professionals around the world, and has been featured in The New York Times, Autism Advocate, ADDitude, and other publications. Her speaking highlights include Yale Child Study Center, Bank Street College of Education, the NYC Department of Education, the Guggenheim Museum, NPR, Fox Health, Voice of America, and the Gateway School of Mumbai.

Kimberly Bradley is a Board Certified Pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Kim4Kids, a multidisciplinary therapy practice, and Connection Across the Spectrum, a nonprofit expanding social opportunities for young adults with high-functioning autism. Her specialized training spans sensory processing, DIR/Floortime®, feeding intervention, and Animal-Assisted Intervention.

Kimberly Bradley, MS, OTR/L, BCP is a pediatric occupational therapist, advanced practitioner, and entrepreneur dedicated to transforming how children and families access meaningful, effective support. As founder of Kim4Kids, she has built a multidisciplinary therapy practice grounded in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to develop independence, regulation, and functional life skills — in the clinic, at school, and at home. Board Certified in Pediatrics (BCP) through the American Occupational Therapy Association and SIPT-certified, her advanced credentials span sensory processing, DIR/Floortime® (Level 1), feeding intervention including SOS approach principles, and Animal-Assisted Intervention. She also founded Connection Across the Spectrum, a nonprofit committed to expanding social connections and opportunities for young adults with high-functioning autism. Kimberly designs innovative programs, crafts parent education resources, and leads professional development that equips families, educators, and providers with practical, everyday strategies.

April Christopherson is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience and founder of Exploration Kids Therapy in Colorado. She is an adjunct faculty member at Advanced Brain Technologies and Interactive Metronome, teaching continuing education courses on neuroplasticity and development to professionals across the U.S. and internationally.

April Christopherson, OTR/L, has been an occupational therapist for over 25 years, working with diverse populations across a variety of clinical and educational settings. She is the founder and owner of Exploration Kids Therapy in Colorado, and previously served as Director of OT and Director of Training and Development for over a decade at The Shandy Clinic in Colorado Springs. She sits on the clinical advisory board for Interactive Metronome Corporation and is a member of both the Advanced Brain Technologies and Interactive Metronome adjunct faculty, where she teaches introductory and advanced continuing education courses on neuroplasticity and development. April has traveled throughout the U.S. and internationally sharing her expertise in these areas. She earned her degrees in Occupational Therapy and Psychology from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA in 1991.

Heidi Clopton is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 28 years of experience and founder of Centers of Development, a three-clinic practice in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. She is editor of Sensory Processing Anthology, a comprehensive guide to sensory processing disorders sold internationally, and has lectured nationally and internationally throughout her career.

Heidi Clopton, OTR/L, graduated from UT Memphis with Highest Honors in 1998. Early in her career she was recognized with the 'Most Outstanding OT in 35 Years' award from the UT Memphis College of Health Science and was the inaugural honoree of the Rising Above Ministries 'Hall of Heroes.' She has lectured and shared her expertise nationally and internationally, and served as editor of Sensory Processing Anthology, a comprehensive guide to sensory processing disorders sold internationally. Heidi has been practicing pediatric OT for over 28 years — beginning her career serving children through TEIS and school systems before opening Centers of Development in 2002. Her three-clinic practice in the Upper Cumberland region is built around a holistic, team-based model that integrates occupational therapy, developmental support, and family education into everyday routines.

Dr. Mayank Gupta is a triple board-certified psychiatrist, healthcare executive, and nationally recognized expert in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. With more than 20 years of international and U.S. experience, his work focuses on neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and ADHD, with expertise in suicide prevention and the mental health of neurodivergent youth.

Dr. Mayank Gupta is a triple board-certified psychiatrist, healthcare executive, and nationally recognized expert in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. With more than 20 years of international and U.S. experience, his work focuses on neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and ADHD, with expertise in suicide prevention and the mental health of neurodivergent youth. An accomplished clinician, researcher, and educator, Dr. Gupta has authored more than 70 scientific publications and has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Newsweek. He has presented at leading national and international conferences, including the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. As a member of the Ted Kangaroo Advisory Council, Dr. Gupta brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, academic scholarship, and advocacy to advance innovative, community-centered approaches that promote resilience, belonging, and better mental health outcomes for neurodivergent children, adolescents, and their families.

Dr. Alan Fisch is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than four decades of clinical experience, operating his own private practice in Massachusetts since 1968. He has served as Director of Psychiatry at Addiction Medicine Associates since 2003, and taught as a Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School for 25 years.

Alan Fisch, MD, is a well-respected psychiatrist with more than four decades of clinical experience, having owned and operated his own private practice in Massachusetts since 1968. Focused on addiction medicine and family therapy, he has served as Director of Psychiatry at Addiction Medicine Associates since 2003, working with primary health clinics to develop comprehensive plans for patients recovering from addiction. Earlier in his career, Dr. Fisch directed psychiatric and mental health programs at numerous facilities throughout the Greater Boston area, including appointments at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and MetroWest Medical Center. He also served as Chairman of the Board for the Psychiatric Network of Massachusetts and held board positions with the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health and the Society for Family Therapy and Research. He taught as a Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School for 25 years. Board-certified in psychiatry and neurology, Dr. Fisch maintains Diplomate status with the American College of Addiction Medicine and has been designated a Medical Review Officer by the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He trained at Brandeis University (BA, cum laude), Tufts University School of Medicine (MD), and completed postdoctoral training at Dartmouth Medical Center, Boston State Hospital, and the New England Medical Center.

Dr. George Hu is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, Hawaii, Beijing, and Shanghai, and Chief of Mental Health at Shanghai United Family Hospital & Clinics. He is a clinical faculty member at Palo Alto University and provides clinical consultation across Southeast Asia and Central Asia.

Dr. George Hu is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, Hawaii, Beijing, and Shanghai, and Chief of Mental Health at Shanghai United Family Hospital & Clinics. He is a clinical faculty member at Palo Alto University and provides clinical consultation across Southeast Asia and Central Asia.

Dr. Ari Tuckman is a psychologist, international presenter, and one of the most widely recognized ADHD thought leaders in the field. He is the author of five books including The ADHD Productivity Manual, has given more than 850 presentations, and has been quoted in the New York Times, CNN, Washington Post, and Boston Globe.

Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, is a psychologist, international presenter, author, and ADHD thought leader. He has given more than 850 presentations and podcast interviews, consistently earning excellent reviews for his ability to make complicated information understandable and actionable. He is the author of five books, including his most recent, The ADHD Productivity Manual. A popular expert and advocate, he has been widely quoted in national media including The New York Times, CNN, Washington Post, and Boston Globe. He serves as an expert advisor for the Institute for Challenging Disorganization, Understood.org, InsightTimer, and CHADD's media team.

Cathy Reid is a licensed occupational therapist, SIPT-certified, and founder of Gowanus Treehouse in Brooklyn, NY, with over 25 years of experience. She specializes in sensory integration, Social Thinking Methodology, and building social competence, self-regulation, and executive functioning skills in both neurotypical and neurodivergent children.

Cathy Reid, MS, OT/L, SIPT, is a licensed occupational therapist and founder and Director of Gowanus Treehouse in Brooklyn, NY, with over 25 years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Shenandoah University and is certified in Sensory Integration and Praxis (SIPT) through Western Psychological Services and the University of Southern California. As Director, Cathy designs the social group curriculum at Gowanus Treehouse and applies Social Thinking Methodology to support both neurotypical and neurodivergent children in building social competence, self-regulation, flexible thinking, and executive functioning skills. She emphasizes co-regulation, perseverance, and growth mindset strategies to help children of all abilities achieve lasting outcomes. Cathy also oversees OT fieldwork education and has established training partnerships with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Columbia University, and the University of Southern California to support the next generation of occupational therapists. Deeply committed to expanding access to OT services, Cathy has designed multiple sensory gyms across Brooklyn and consulted on sensory rooms in homes and schools. She has volunteered in Ghana and continues medical mission work with her staff in remote areas of the Philippines through Global Health Force physicians. She also incorporates animal-assisted therapy through rescue dog visits to the clinic and will begin offering Equine Assisted OT in Spring 2026 through a partnership with Pony Up 4 Kids in upstate New York.

Emily Levine is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over twenty-five years of experience, receiving her degree from the University of Southern California. Her passion for working with children with special needs began at the age of fourteen, when her brother was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.

Emily Levine is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over twenty-five years of experience, receiving her degree from the University of Southern California. Her passion for working with children with special needs began at the age of fourteen, when her brother was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Having a family member with special needs gives her a unique perspective and sense of compassion for the children and families with whom she works. Emily is certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment and in Sensory Integration. She also has Advanced Practice Certification in Feeding and Swallowing. Emily has worked in a wide variety of settings, including Neonatal Intensive Care Units, hospitals, and outpatient pediatric clinics. She specializes in working with premature babies, neurological issues (such as Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, encephalopathy), developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, visual processing skills, handwriting, Autism, and feeding/oral-motor skills. Additionally, Emily has received training in the SOS Feeding Approach, Beckman Oral-Motor Protocol, Handwriting Without Tears, The Alert Program, Social Thinking, and The Listening Program.