Meet Laura

Laura provides Early Intervention Services in Greenville County.

Hi all! I’m Laura, and I grew up in Columbia, SC. I love reading, writing, and learning new hobbies! When it comes to people, I have always been interested in intersectionality and inclusivity – which I able to study at the University of Guelph. My own experiences and education taught me that all struggles are interconnected. To support one, we have to dissect many. I witnessed the philosophy in action while working in a house for children with disabilities. Their growth and development was directly related to the services, community, and support they had access to. This led to me engaging with many social change groups throughout the past four years that provided me with education and insight on how social policies affect families. This is part of what sparked my desire to work in early intervention – I want to be someone who helps prevent and reduce as much social, mental, and developmental harm as possible. Research shows one way of doing so is through community and social support. Having community and social support are major factors in building resilience in children and their families. Early intervention is one of the ways I participate in facilitating resilience in my community, and I can not wait for you to be part of it!

Background

Education:

• Bachelors in Psychology with a concentration in family and child studies from the University of Guelph

I’ve worked with children since I was thirteen years old. After my first babysitting gig, I knew I would always want to work with children. During my time in university, I worked at a house for children with intellectual, mental, and physical disabilities. Some of my favorite experiences with them involved learning the ways they communicate and expanding their ability to tell us their wants and needs. A significant part of my education focused on the importance and impact of family systems for children's development. This content influenced my decision to choose a career that worked with the family system. I hope to use my knowledge and passion to help you and your family, in whatever way that may look like!

Specialized Training:

• BabyNet Part C Credential

• First Aid & CPR Certified

• Therapeutic Options Certified

• safeTALK