Rose-Stella is an intuitive pediatric occupational therapist and lecturer, who holds a master’s degree from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. She is certified in behavior management strategies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by the Placer county SELPA, and is certified by the Sensory Processing Therapy and Research (STAR) Institute, a world leader in research for sensory processing disorder. Rose-Stella is passionate about teaching Autism awareness and child development. She presents a seminar about Autism entitled “A Peek into The World of Autism” and a seminar geared towards pre-school educators entitled “Ready to Write with Ms. Rose.” She also serves as a consultant for the Sacramento Children’s Museum. Rose-Stella has helped develop the ExplorAbility program, a free monthly pre-school program for children three to five years old who have Autism.
Rose-Stella has guest lectured at Sacramento State University on Sensory Processing Disorder, and teaches interactive workshops to parents and teachers about using sensory strategies in the home and school environment. Since 2008, she has provided early intervention treatment for infants through the local ALTA Regional Center, and currently specializes in working with children with Autism in general and special education classes.
Rose-Stella enjoys staying current with evidence based treatment practices and research. In 2013, she participated in a case study about sensory strategies for children with Autism, led by occupational therapist Diana Henry OTR/L, FAOTA. This led to the development of a published guide called Sensory Processing Measure Quick Tips in 2014.