Claire Graziano

Claire is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with experience treating children with behavioral and emotional disorders, sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, traumatic injuries, and a wide range of neurological conditions. She specializes in providing therapy services addressing sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills and coordination, social skills development, and attention. Claire earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University in 2016, and her Bachelor’s in Medical Anthropology from Vanderbilt University in 2012. She has since worked in a variety of settings including schools, residential treatment facilities, and hospitals. Claire has served as a Clinical Expert OT at the National Center for Children’s Rehabilitation at Children’s National Medical Center and has earned three professional occupational therapy certifications. She has been a course instructor for multiple OT students and was selected as a professional Neurological Residency Mentor at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC. Claire has participated in a wide range of continuing education courses to enhance her skillset through the STAR Institute and has completed training in Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol. She is also a certified yoga instructor and enjoys integrating mindfulness concepts into her OT practice. In her free time, Claire enjoys running, doing yoga, cooking, and hanging out with family and friends. She lives with her husband Nick, children Walker and Lucy, and dog Arnold in Chevy Chase.