Rita specializes in helping children and young adults on the Autism spectrum, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Disabilities for over 15 years.

She has has helped over 500 special needs families through workshops, training, therapy and mentorship sessions. She has completed advanced and foundational training in a variety of modalities like the Sensory Processing approach, MNRI reflex integration approach, Handle approach, Osteopathic techniques, Sun-Rise Method and Neuro Emotional Technique.

She has taught parents in educational workshops on topics such as sensory processing disorder, handling challenging behaviours, self-care for parents raising a special child. She is mentoring and training supportive staff/caregivers to be able to work with families and their special needs children.