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Kelly Mahler, MS, OTR/L

Kelly Mahler, MS, OTR/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist in the Central Pennsylvania region. She specializes in the development of self-regulation and social cognition skills. Additionally, Kelly is co-founder of Destination Friendship which is an organization providing fun, community-based opportunities targeted at developing friendship skills in children, adolescents, and teenagers with ASD. Kelly is author of two books: Destination Friendship: Developing Social Skills for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (with Benton, Hollis & Womer) and Hygiene and Related Behaviors for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders: A Fun Curriculum with a Focus on Social Understanding .The latter is winner of Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Medal 2011. She has presented at numerous national, state and local conferences. Kelly resides with her family in York, PA.