My name is Crystal Turner, and the kiddos affectionately call me Mrs. Crystal. I've been a registered occupational therapist (OT) for over 20 years. My goal is to coach parents, caregivers, and educators in making functional gains in life skills when guiding children and young adults in the ADHD, neurodiverse, gifted and talented (GT), and autistic communities.

A little about me: I've worked in various settings throughout my career. I started in an inpatient rehab hospital and assisted in their Vision Therapy clinic. Subsequently, I transitioned into management for a few years. For the past 14 years, I've focused on what I love most—pediatrics! After working in both outpatient and home health pediatric settings, I began splitting my time between a part-time role at an ABA clinic and a part-time role in a school-based setting. Additionally, I conduct teacher and parent trainings on how OT can provide support in the areas of executive functioning, ADHD, Autism, GT, twice exceptionality, and neurodivergence.

I currently serve on the Board for StandUpLD, a nonprofit support network for parents and educators seeking resources to support and empower children with learning differences.

How would you describe your approach to working with families?

I like to gain insights from parents and children, then work together to find personalized interventions that can really make a difference in everyday life. No issue is too big or too small!

What are you able to accomplish with Kinspire that you couldn’t in a traditional occupational therapy setting?

So much! I can really help with the functional day-to-day challenges that I often don't see in other settings. The ability to communicate efficiently with parents (sometimes in different households), teachers, extended family, and caregivers across all settings on one platform so that we can apply real-life strategies in real time is a game changer!

What is one of your favorite wins when working with a family using the Kinspire model?

Seeing the whole family unit have a calmer household and improved relationships is my favorite win. Recently, I helped a family to really improve meltdowns in the morning while getting out the door to school, and the rest of the day was better for the child both at home and school.