Sarah Banker, OTR/L
Sarah earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas. She joined the staff at Children's Therapy Group under the direction of Sue Young, OTD, OTR/L FAOTA with whom Sarah has enjoyed a career-long mentoring relationship. In 1991, she and six other women became the Board of Directors for the not-for-profit clinic specializing in sensory integration therapy. Sarah led the clinic up until its collaboration with PossAbilities in April 2018. She is now the Program Director at PossAbilities Children's Therapy Group.
Sarah is passionate about working with families, helping children grow and change, and promoting knowledge about Sensory Processing Disorder. She is certified in both Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) and Therapeutic Listening®. She is also certified in the administration and interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT). With over 33 years in the clinic setting, she has extensive experience and training specializing in sensory integrative therapy. She has treated a wide range of children with diagnoses including Sensory Processing Disorder, Dyspraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, motor coordination delays, various syndromes, and developmental disabilities. She also has advanced training in Handwriting Without Tears.
Sarah frequently provides consultation and training to area preschools and schools and also lectures about sensory processing to a variety of organizations and groups.
At home, Sarah enjoys reading, learning, music, gardening, playing board games, and spending time with her family which includes two adult boys and a wonderful partner of over 35 years, Jerry.