Munira earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University. As the founder of Color Along, she is dedicated to creating a warm, playful environment where children can grow with confidence.

Clinical Superpower: Munira specializes in Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism, and feeding challenges. She is passionate about helping families understand the “why” behind their child’s behavior and empowering them with tools for home.

Why She Loves Pediatrics: She believes that “play” is a child’s most important work! Munira loves seeing the spark in a child’s eyes when they master a new skill, whether it’s tying a shoe or trying a new food.

Fun Fact: Munira is a mom of three who loves indoor rock climbing and jigsaw puzzles. She also volunteers on Saturdays at her community’s religious education school to teach children with special needs.

Umama earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Lewis. University after completing her Bachelor’s in Human Development at California State University, Long Beach.

Clinical Superpower: Umama has experience with both adults and children, but her true passion lies in pediatrics. She addresses a diverse range of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and sensory processing challenges. She has a special focus on integrating primitive reflexes and improving visual-motor and fine/gross motor delays.

Favorite Activities: Umama believes therapy should be play-based! You can often find her in the gym engaging children in gross motor obstacle courses—her favorite way to foster participation while helping kids achieve their goals.

Fun Fact: Outside of the clinic, Umama loves baking and spending time with her husband. They enjoy cozy movie nights on the couch or exploring Chicago to discover new restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries!

Anna earned both her Bachelor’s in Rehabilitation Science and her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin.

Clinical Superpower: Anna is passionate about sensory integration, fine motor skills, and executive functioning. Her goal is to help kids master problem-solving skills, which boosts their confidence and helps them handle frustration like champs!

Favorite Activities: While she loves the collection of swings at Color Along, her absolute favorite therapy activity is cooking or baking in the kitchen! She finds it to be the perfect (and delicious) way to practice executive functioning skills in a real-world setting.

Fun Fact: Anna has a very green thumb! In the summer, you can find her outside gardening and tending to her vegetable patch.

Zara earned her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom. She brings a strong international foundation in OT theory to the clinic.

Clinical Superpower: Zara specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing, and neurological disorders. Bonus: She also works full-time in a school setting! This gives her expert knowledge of the IEP process, allowing her to help families bridge the gap between clinic goals and classroom success.

Why She Loves Pediatrics: Zara chose this field because she finds it deeply fulfilling to be a part of a child’s story. She loves knowing that she is helping write a chapter of their growth. Her favorite activity? Hiding (and finding!) tiny treasures buried deep inside therapy putty to build fine motor skills.

Fun Fact: Zara loves to stay fit and active in the gym! When she isn’t working out or at the clinic, she enjoys spending quality time with her daughter and exploring new restaurants.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Savanah completed her Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Fox College and is certified in Therapeutic Listening.

Clinical Superpower: Savanah thrives on empowering kiddos with diverse needs, including ASD and ADHD. Whether she is helping a child master pre-writing skills, regulate their sensory needs, or conquer essential daily tasks like brushing teeth and dressing, she is dedicated to making therapy fun and engaging.

Why She Loves Pediatrics: Building trust and witnessing a child’s progress firsthand is what drives her every day. Her go-to tools are Theraputty for hand strengthening and the “Squeeze Machine” for deep pressure—both are absolute favorites among her clients!

Fun Fact: When she isn’t working, Savanah is usually out looking for an adventure with her two furry best friends: River (a Rottweiler) and Walter (a Golden Retriever)!

Tabbitha earned her Associate of Applied Science from Fox College.

Clinical Superpower: Tabbitha is passionate about the powerful connection between mental health and sensory integration. She is dedicated to fostering independence and self-regulation, using a holistic approach to support not just the child, but the whole family.

Why She Loves Pediatrics: Tabbitha’s journey began as a nanny for children with special needs, where she saw firsthand the positive impact therapy had on daily life. She loves her career because it allows her to combine creativity with meaningful work—celebrating the pure joy children feel when they reach a new goal!

Favorite Activities: Her sessions are often filled with obstacle courses and craft projects—perfect for targeting motor planning and fine motor skills while having a blast.

Fun Fact: Tabbitha loves baking, hanging out with her niece and nephew, and cuddling her dog, Rosie. Fittingly for someone interested in emotional regulation, her favorite movie is Inside Out!

Lauren earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Illinois State University and brings years of experience as a school-based SLP.

Clinical Superpower: Lauren loves collaborating with teachers and families to support the “whole child.” Her clinical interests include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and literacy. As a mom herself, she loves helping parents bridge the gap between therapy goals and schoolwork.

Why She Loves Pediatrics: It is no surprise that Lauren’s favorite therapy tool is a good book! She loves using stories to build language skills. She is also a fan of incorporating a child’s actual homework into sessions—this helps busy families save study time while showing kids exactly how therapy helps them succeed in the classroom.

Fun Fact: Lauren loves to sing! She performed as an Alto in both her high school and college choirs.

Eva earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Lewis University. She loves working with children of all ages, from babies to teens!

Clinical Superpower: Eva’s clinical passions include speech sound production, articulation, and the intricate world of feeding, oral motor, and swallowing therapies. She is deeply dedicated to continually growing her expertise in these areas to best support her patients.ibly efficient so our clinical team can focus entirely on helping the kids grow.

Why She Loves Pediatrics: Eva believes it is a unique and rewarding privilege to guide children and their families as they develop and explore the world. She is passionate about helping every child find their voice so they can communicate functionally and gain independence. In her sessions, you will often find her using classic board games like CandyLand, Chutes and Ladders, Guess Who!, and Jenga—which is one of her absolute favorite tools for practicing articulation!

Fun Fact: Eva recently learned how to ski and has quickly fallen in love with hitting the slopes during the winter months!

Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern Medical Center, a B.A. in Psychology from UT Austin, and an MBA from Loyola University Chicago.

Clinical Superpower: Laura shines when working with babies with torticollis! She also specializes in treating children with neurological diagnoses such as Cerebral Palsy, genetic disorders, and TBI. She holds a certification in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) and has extensive training in pediatric vestibular therapy.

Why She Loves Pediatrics: Laura loves that children don’t have set ways of moving yet, so they respond to therapy quickly! She gets energized by watching them tackle new challenges with persistence and excitement. In fact, she leaves the clinic feeling energized every single day.

Favorite Activities: Her absolute favorite tool is the therapy ball—she believes nothing else comes close to the variety of activities and fun you can have with it!

Fun Fact: Laura has a Goldendoodle named Kodi. In her free time, she loves reading, doing needlework and puzzles, playing the piano, and playing with her grandchildren. Her all-time favorite kids’ movie is the original cartoon version of The Grinch.

AQ earned his Master of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Fairfax. He also holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from VBSPU.

Operational Superpower: AQ is the technical wizard behind the scenes at Color Along Pediatric Therapy! With top skills in Systems Management, Operations Management, and Operations Administration,he keeps all the digital wheels turning smoothly. Bringing decades of business, consulting, and customer service experience to the table,he ensures our systems are incredibly efficient so our clinical team can focus entirely on helping the kids grow.

Why He Loves Pediatrics: While his extensive professional history is rooted in business and systems operations, AQ loves using his technical expertise to support a team that makes such a profound, positive impact on children and their families.

Fun Fact: AQ is a true polyglot—he speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, and Arabic! He even studied Arabic Language and Literature at the Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Arabic Academy. Before bringing his talents to the clinic, he spent over two decades working with his family-owned printing company , where he learned the value of bringing a personal touch to every project.

Jumana holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Computer Science and is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the AAPC.

Operational Superpower: Jumana is a detail-oriented Data Analyst at heart! She loves using her background in medical coding to design efficient processes and ensure every claim is accurate. She actively collaborates with insurance providers to resolve complex issues, ensuring smooth operations so parents can focus on their children rather than paperwork.

Why She Loves Pediatrics: Jumana finds the work deeply meaningful and is proud to be part of an inspiring, women-led environment. She values the balance the clinic offers, allowing her to support families while staying professionally engaged.

Fun Fact: Jumana is a proud mom of three loving kids. In her free time, she connects with her creative side through painting, writing, and spending time in nature. Her favorite movie is Despicable Me!