McKenna Donegon, MS, OTR/L
McKenna Donegon is an occupational therapist with a love for working with children and their families. She has a strong belief base in strength-based, play-based and client lead therapy. McKenna has worked as a school-based occupational therapist for many years and enjoys connecting with families and helping support them and their children. She has worked with children of a variety of age ranges and has helped children further develop visual motor and fine motor skills, executive functioning skills, sensory processing and regulation skills, functional skills and motor planning skills. She also has worked with children who require a variety of behavioral supports. She is a strong advocate for all children and families to support them in getting resources that are available to them. She is originally from Wisconsin and now resides in Gurnee, IL with her son. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her son and going to his activities, concerts, hiking and camping.
Education:
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Certifications and Acknowledgements:
Board Certified Occupational Therapist
Illinois Occupational Therapy License
Illinois Early Intervention Specialist Credential
Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention
Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
Assistive Technology and Accessible Design Certificate
Favorite Quote:
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou
Favorite Game as a Kid:
Disney Scene It
Fun Fact:
I play the drums!