I want to share this in case it helps another parent. I live in Suriname, and when my autistic daughter was 2 years old, we traveled to the US to find the right support for her. That’s when we met Jiselle Velazquez, an occupational therapist who uses the Floortime approach, and she completely changed our journey. My daughter is now 11, so we’ve been working with Jiselle for many years, and the impact she’s had on her has been incredible.Jiselle connects with children in a way that’s hard to put into words. Through play, patience and genuine warmth, she builds trust and gets kids to do things no one else has been able to achieve. And it’s not just my autistic daughter she bonded with, my 6-year-old, who is not on the spectrum, absolutely adores her and even calls her her “bestie.” That says everything about the kind of connection Jiselle creates.I’ve even brought Jiselle to Suriname over the years so more children could benefit from her work. She has changed the journeys of many kids here too, noticing things others had overlooked, helping parents understand what their child needs, and giving teachers tools to better support them.If you’re in the Virginia Beach / Chesapeake area and looking for an occupational therapist who truly connects with kids and helps them grow through meaningful, playful interaction, I can’t recommend her enough. She has made such a difference for our family and many others.You can find her here: https://www.mindsinmotionva.com