Lois Gold

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

University of Florida (1981)

 

Post Professional Doctoral Student

Occupational Therapy

American International College, Springfield, MA

2020-2022

 

Work Experience

Owner

Solo Practice (May 2017-Present)

Coral Gables, FL

 

Manager of Occupational Therapy

Miami Children’s Hospital/Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (1982-1987)

 

Director/Owner

Occupational Therapy

Center for Pediatric Therapy, Inc (1987-Present)

Certifications

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Course Certificate of Completion, FL Psychoanalytic Society 2018

 

Neurodevelopmental Treatment-Pediatrics Advanced certifications in Infants

 

Sensory Integration

 

DIR-Floortime®

 

Faculty Appointments: Profectum.org

ICDL (1992-Present)

 Consultant

  • St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School in Miami, FL (2018-Present)
  • Casablanca Academy (Autism) in Hollywood, FL (2008-2016)
  • Gordon School at Beth David Congregation in Miami, FL (2015-2016)

 Adjunct Member

  • Florida Psychoanalytic Society, Miami, FL (2016-Present)
  • Supervision in Psychoanalytic Infant Mental Health (2003-Present)

 Guest Lecturer

  • ICDL 201 Floortime Course (Fall 2017 and February 2021)
  • NDTA Webinar Lecture and Discussion: Integrating Motor and Emotional Development | 0-6 years old (November 12, 2020)
  • American International College – OTR 6030, OT Process (September 2020)
  • NDTA Instagram Live Discussion: Connecting Motor and Emotional Development | 4 months-6 years old (August 13 and 20, 2020)
  • Child Psychiatry Fellows at University of Miami (2017)
  • Erikson Institute at Loyola University in Chicago (2014-2017)
  • National Conferences including ICDL-Bethesda, MD (1998-2011)
  • Zero to Three in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2014)
  • Sensory Processing Disorders in Orlando, FL (2015)
  • Linda Ray Center in Miami, FL (2009)

 Awards

  • Distinguished Alumni, University of Florida
  • College of Public Health and Health Professions (2008)

 Payment for Services

We are unable to accept Health Insurance. However, a bill is provided at the end of the week or month which can be presented to your PPO or POS for reimbursement, as per Insurance Provider policy.

 

All major credit cards are accepted.
All medical records are kept completely confidential.