Proven success in academic achievement, behavior
modification, and educational progression
Our Goal: To eliminate barriers to pediatric therapy services access without impacting the quality of service.
From my earliest memories, I have always known that I wanted my profession to align with my passion for helping others. There were days when I was certain I was going to be a nurse and others when I was mentally decorating my office as a nutritionist. That all changed when I began speech therapy at the age of eleven to improve my articulation. I looked forward to my weekly speech therapy sessions of one-on-one attention and lots of fun. As my skills increased, my confidence and respect for the field increased. My heart was set!
While I was in graduate school, my sweet nephew was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of two. Life was altered significantly for our family, as my brother could not complete everyday tasks like grocery shopping, visiting our parents, and having guests due to my nephew’s behaviors and sensitivities. Early and intensive speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ABA autism therapy services have allowed both my nephew and our family to embrace his differences and have unlocked his potential. Nowadays, you can find him riding on his skateboard, playing the piano, reading a book, typing, and bringing tremendous joy, laughter, and love to our family and to everyone who knows him. He’s our superstar!
Sammy Gross, President and Owner of TheraPeds, joined full-time in 2022 after consulting since 2020. His background in finance and customer service, combined with the discipline and perseverance from his All-American collegiate wrestling career, enhances his strategic thinking and business acumen.Growing up, Sammy witnessed the transformative power of early intervention services, inspiring his passion for providing accessible therapeutic care for children. His deep passion for helping and empowering people motivates him to help TheraPeds reach as many kids as possible.When he’s not at work, Sammy loves being active, getting outdoors for walks, spending time with family and friends, and playing the guitar. He especially enjoys time spent with his daughter, Ayla, and their dog, Baker!
I am a friendly and lovable miniature Goldendoodle currently in training to provide therapeutic support to children. In my free time, I love belly rubs, playing retrieve, long walks, playing with other pups, earning treats, the snow, and RUNNING!
