Ciara McCready, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Part of the Emerge Family since 2021
Ciara has training and experience in:
- Sensory Integration
- Reflex Integration
- DIR/Floortime
- Social Skills development
- Working with a variety of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Sensory processing disorder, developmental delays, ADHD, and traumatic brain injuries.
Ciara is a Massachusetts native who recently relocated to the Raleigh area. She received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Science from Springfield College. Before joining the Emerge team, Ciara gained experience as a pediatric occupational therapist working with children with autism and behavioral challenges. Ciara is passionate about utilizing a play-based approach to assist children and their families in developing the child’s functional skill level and confidence in everyday activities. In her free time, Ciara enjoys exploring new places, hiking with her dog, Ellie, cooking, running, and spending time outdoors.