ABOUT US
"I feel called to do this work and bring families together. I view my job as a blessing and I wouldn’t be where I am today without the divine guidance and rich mentorships I’ve received along my own personal journey."
Angie Goudschaal
Angie’s always had a passion for working with children and their families. Upon graduating with her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy in 1998 from Midwestern University, she dove head first into learning everything she could about autism, early childhood development, sensory integration, and parent coaching.
She’s since earned DIR®-Floortime™ expert level certification, has received extensive training in interactive metronome and sensory integration therapies, and received more than a decade of reflective supervision from pioneers in the developmental space.
She began working at Attune, Inc upon its inception in 2002. She became an owner in 2008, and renamed the company to Attune Therapy, Inc in 2013.
“My goal is to support a family’s journey; to help unlock connections and foster the growth of relationships. To me that’s the most important thing I can do. Once I understand where the child and parent are at, I can teach parents the tools they can use to attune with their child.”
Most days, you’ll find Angie providing support to families through her DIR®-Floortime™ approach to Occupational Therapy and Parent Coaching.
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Our Philosophy
We believe early intervention is key to a child’s developmental growth and overall prognosis. Presuming competence and working from a neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach allows us to build the trust and safe space where connection can grow and thrive.
It’s in this place where we can begin working on developmental capacities and start building up capabilities that are individualized and attuned to the child and family’s needs.
About Attune Therapy
For more than 20 years, Attune Therapy has been dedicated to serving families in Hyde Park and all across the Chicagoland area. As a developmental, play-based center, we take the child’s lead and attune to their interests so that we can start developing trust and connection. Each session we focus on creating meaningful exchanges so that we’re working toward developmental progress.
Grounded in the developmental, individualized, relationship-based model (DIR®-Floortime™), we help children and their families looking for support in the treatment of
- Autism
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Other Developmental Challenges
What Parents Have to Say
“I am incredibly grateful for the support and expertise that Angie has provided in working with my kindergartener. She has been an invaluable resource for our family, consistently going above and beyond to address my child’s unique needs. From the very beginning, Angie has shown a deep understanding of my child’s challenges and has tailored her approach to ensure that each session is impactful and meaningful.
“What stands out the most is her willingness to collaborate with me, my child’s school, and other professionals to ensure we are all on the same page. Her communication is clear, thoughtful, and consistent, making it easy for me to stay informed and involved in my child’s progress. She has also made important connections with my child’s educational team, helping to create a cohesive plan that best supports my child’s growth.”
“Through her patience, dedication, and expertise, Angie has made a significant difference in my child’s development, and I am so thankful for all the hard work she’s put into ensuring my child’s success. She’s not just an exceptional therapist, but also a trusted partner in our journey Highly recommend!”