Social Engagement

Marci Laurel

Marci is a speech language pathologist with the University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disability Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Programs participating in multi-disciplinary team diagnostic evaluation, school consultation, and training. Marci has practiced in Albuquerque for the past 35 years, providing direct services, consultation, training and student supervision in public school, private practice, and university settings. She has lectured nationally and internationally on topics related to sensory processing and communication, family issues, and autism spectrum disorder. Marci is co-author of several related publications, most recently Our Hearts’ Desire: For Families Navigating the Journey of Sensory Processing Challenges.

Kathleen “Mo” Taylor

Mo is an occupational therapist with a 30-year history of working with children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Mo is part-time faculty at the University of New Mexico Occupational Therapy Department, and has a private practice, Theraplay, LLC, where she provides therapy and consultation for people with ASD, sensory processing disorder, and behavioral differences across the lifespan. Mo facilitates sensory/social groups and consults within the community to help provide appropriate evidence-based supports and accommodations for individuals with ASD in classroom, community, and home settings. She has shared her experiences through trainings around New Mexico, nationally, and internationally. Her career has been devoted to better “real life” outcomes for all individuals.