Richard Furbush
Richard Furbush
Richard Furbush M.S. OTR/L has worked for over 25 years as an occupational therapist and over 40 years experience working with children who have autism. Richard has extensive experience working with non-verbal children, adolescents and young adults who challenge us to understand their communicative intent. He currently resides in Orange County, California and works through the Office of Dr. Susanne Smith Roley conducting Independent Educational Evaluations and as an Independent Contractor and therapist through SKY Pediatrics, a private clinic in Irvine, California.
His work as an occupational therapist incorporates the use of sensory integrative theory and behavioral principles as treatment approaches for children with diagnoses such as autism, cerebral palsy, Fragile X, and Downs Syndrome. Richard has significant experience and training in behaviorism and the application of behavioral principles. His prior work experience is as a teacher, supervisor and occupational therapist in a private residential school for children and adolescents with autism and as a consultant for the Virginia Autism Resource Center (VARC).
He received a Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy, a Masters of Science degree in Child and Family Studies with minor concentrations in Psychology and Special Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
He has presented courses and workshops locally and internationally to therapists and parents. He looks forward to collaboratively sharing his experience and knowledge with you.
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