Kristina Stroh ~ Co-Founder and Executive Director

Kristina Stroh is the Co-founder and Executive Director of All The Difference, Inc. Kristina works one on one with children and families teaching Floortime. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Lebanon Valley College in 1993, majoring in Psychology with a double concentration in Developmental and Clinical psychology with additional extensive work in Psychobiology (neuro-biological sciences) and a double Minor in the disciplines of Sociology and Social Work. Kristina has completed additional post graduate work in Therapeutic Social Work with intensive training in Counseling under Supervision. Personally trained by Dr. Stanley Greenspan, M.D. and Jake Greenspan, Kristina holds her mastery certificate in DIR Theory. She is also certified in Therapeutic Listening and is working towards her Interactive Metronome certification. Professional experiences also include: Crisis Intervention Counselor and Certified Mental Health Delegate for the State of Pennsylvania, QMRP for Keystone Health Services of PA, Family Crisis Therapist for the State of Delaware, an expert witness in the Family Court System in Delaware, and a Mom. In addition, Kristina has organized and run a number of trainings, seminars, and conferences for the State of Delaware and for All The Difference, Inc. Kristina’s greatest joy in the professional and personal world is working with children. She strongly believes in the power of learning and strengthening development through play and the relationships built there in.

Jaime Tae ~ Lead Occupational Therapist

Jaime Tae, OTR/L has been an occupational therapist working with children for 11 years. She began with us at All The Difference in March of 2009. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University in 2000 and pursued post-professional graduate studies in Sensory Integration Theory and Practice at Temple University in 2004. Prior to starting at All The Difference, Jaime participated in an intensive mentorship program under the tutelage of Lucy Miller, PhD OTR and Sarah Schoen, PhD OTR at the STAR Center in Denver, Colorado. This mentorship focused on the diagnosis and treatment of sensory processing disorders. Jaime’s professional experiences include, but are not limited to, pediatric outpatient rehabilitation, and school-based therapy services for children with either a diagnosis or classification of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also certified in Therapeutic Listening and as currently working towards her Interactive Metronome certification. As a current member of the All The Difference team Jaime has earned her Mastery Certificate in DIR Theory and receives regular mentoring from Jake Greenspan. Jaime has a passion for working with children; especially those with challenges related to how their systems process different sensations. She sees the value in understanding how these challenges impact a child’s abilities to stay calm and focused, interact with others, and to learn. It is through this understanding that families can begin to make the most effective change in helping their child reach his/her greatest potential.

Caitlin Carroll ~ Floortime and Communication Specialist

Caitlin Carroll is the Floortime and Communication Specialist with All The Difference, Inc. Since 2009 Caitlin has come to love and respect what children bring to each treatment session in regard to their perseverance to overcome and their love of learning through play. Caitlin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida in 2009 and, during the spring of 2010, she earned her Mastery Certificate in DIR Theory. She has also certified in Therapeutic Listening and Interactive Metronome. Caitlin has been trained in Floortime theory and practice by Jake Greenspan. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Speech and Language Pathology. Caitlin has been an integral part of the All The Difference staff for years, working with our fundraising and development office and assisting with grant writing to ensure All The Difference reach a growing subset of children who need additional supports to develop to their full potential. Caitlin also has additional background as a Direct Support Worker for ARC of Alachua County, FL working with adults with developmental disabilities and as a support to children with learning and developmental disabilities through Florida based service systems.

Michelle Desmond Richards~ Social Worker and Floortime Specialist

Michelle Desmond Richards, MSW joined the All The Difference team in January 2011 as a Floortime Specialist and Family Advocate. Michelle earned a Bachelor of Social Work in 2004, and a Master of Social Work in 2006, both from Widener University. Michelle has completed trainings in Play Therapy techniques and has received her DIR Mastery Certificate. She is currently working toward earning her Interactive Metronome certification. Michelle has extensive experience with staff supervision and training working with Elwyn, Ascend Management and Foundation Behavioral Health. Her professional experiences include: individual, group, and family therapy work, crisis intervention, family advocacy, treatment planning, and agency coordination for children/adolescents with a variety of special needs in a residential treatment setting. She has completed needs assessments for adolescents and adults receiving mental health services in the state of Pennsylvania, and has provided Mobile Therapy services for children and adolescents on diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Michelle believes in the resilience of children, and in the importance of using children’s natural language, play, to meet them where they are in their development.

Caitlin McElrath ~ Occupational Therapist

In March of 2011, Caitlin McElrath, M.S. OTR/L became the newest member of our team at All the Difference as an Occupational Therapist. Caitlin graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from University of Delaware and with her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from The Sage Colleges. Throughout her graduate program she worked in various settings including adult acute and rehabilitative care, pediatric outpatient care, as well as school based settings. As an entry level professional, Caitlin’s experience with the pediatric population includes working with children from birth to adolescence with a variety of diagnoses including sensory processing disorder, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum issues and developmental disabilities. In 2008, she received the City of Newark Town Community Service Award for over 300 hours of work with the Easter Seals Early Intervention Program. While at Sage, she worked in both a public school elementary school and private preschool creating organized activity based groups within the classroom environment and providing therapy services to young children with special needs. In addition, from 2008-2010, Caitlin assisted in implementing a Tweens Evening Program in Troy, NY which provided a group based setting for children ages 6-13 to interact with others during sensory based activities. To conclude her educational career, Caitlin completed her fieldwork at Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Jersey where she assessed and treated children aged 0-18 based on their individualized developmental and sensory integration needs. She has also completed both her DIR/Floortime and Theraputic Listening certificates. She is currently working on her Interactive Metronome certification. Caitlin is passionate about her work as an occupational therapist and is dedicated to children and their families. She is excited to beginning career with All the Difference and utilizing the Floortime Model with children to help them develop to their full potential!