Helping Hand
Amy Perino is a skilled occupational therapist currently serving as the Lead Occupational Therapist and Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Helping Hand since February 2019. Prior to this role, Amy gained valuable experience through various fieldwork positions, including a Level 2 Fieldwork Student role in Inpatient Rehab at Swedish Covenant Hospital and in Outpatient Pediatrics at Communication Clubhouse, Inc. Additional fieldwork experiences include placements at The Chicago Lighthouse, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and Virginia Hospital Center. Amy holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Rush University, completed in 2018, and has a background in customer service and admissions support through roles at Augustana College and Kohl's Department Stores.
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Helping Hand
Helping Hand is a non-profit organization serving over 600 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in suburban Cook County and greater Chicagoland communities since 1955. We offer a wide range of person-centered programs and services that enhance the educational, therapeutic, residential, and employment opportunities for those we serve. Our programs and services include a school, progressive employment programs that promote inclusive workplaces, pediatric therapies (occupational and speech/language), high school transition services, Community Living (CILA), and specialized programs with high team member-to-client ratios for seniors with disabilities.