Gwen Wild, MOT, OTR, is an experienced occupational therapist specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents diagnosed with autism and sensory processing disorders. Since graduating from Rockhurst University with her Master of Occupational Therapy degree, she has worked extensively in public and private school settings and has also provided outpatient and home-based services to children with sensory deficits and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Gwen received her certificate of completion for the comprehensive program in sensory integration from the University of Southern California. She founded and directed a childcare center for children with developmental disabilities in the Fort Worth area and has consulted with numerous daycare center directors and teachers to enable them to better meet the needs of children with disabilities. Gwen was an adjunct faculty member in the occupational therapy department of Newman University in Wichita, Kansas, and has been a guest speaker in the special education department for other colleges.
Gwen has presented numerous seminars and training courses related to sensory processing to occupational and physical therapists, teachers, school support staff, childcare center staff members, and parent support groups. Gwen is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.