BIOGRAPHY

I’m Tracey Laine DeMaria, OTD, OTR/L, an occupational therapist, author, educator, and advocate. I help children, teens, young adults, and families understand the connections between sensory experiences, big emotions, and participation in everyday life.

Since earning my occupational therapy degree from Colorado State University in 1997, I’ve worked across outpatient clinics, early intervention, hospitals, public schools, and farm-based settings. As the former owner and director of Sensagration Whole Child Center, LLC, I provided therapy, groups, camps, parent support, and educational advocacy. Those experiences shaped my appreciation for the roles that relationships, creativity, music, animals, and nature can play in meaningful participation.

I have worked in public schools since 2007 and earned my post-professional master’s degree and Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Misericordia University. I also teach in Moravian University’s occupational therapy master’s program and provide professional education on sensory processing, emotional regulation, mental health, and belonging.

I’m the author of How to Surf the Waves: A Sensory and Emotional Regulation Curriculum and a contributing author to Life After Lockdown: Changing Perceptions of Autism, with the chapter “Surviving the Tsunami.” My writing translates complex ideas about sensory experiences, body awareness, and emotions into practical tools that children, families, and professionals can explore together.

My perspective is also personal. As a neurodivergent person and parent of a neurodivergent young adult, I bring lived experience alongside my clinical knowledge. I value listening, collaboration, and respect for each person’s autonomy. In our work together, we explore what feels difficult, what matters to you, and what supports or changes could make participation more accessible.

I’m licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and offer private-pay online occupational therapy, including parent-focused support and individual sessions. I also provide workshops and consultation for educators, therapists, and organizations.

I live in Easton, Pennsylvania, with my husband and enjoy spending time with my family, discovering live music, and finding opportunities for creativity and adventure..