
MEET THE OWNER
MEET THE OWNER
My name is Roberta McCall, and I am a licensed occupational therapist with 17 years of experience in the field. I founded RISE inspired by my youngest son, who is autistic. Through our journey, I recognized a profound need in our community for programs that honor and nurture each child's unique strengths and abilities.

​Having personally navigated the challenges and feelings of isolation associated with this journey, I created RISE to support not just the children but their entire families. Our goal is to build a nurturing and empowering space for everyone involved.
qualifications & Training
My specialty in pediatric therapy is grounded in extensive training, certifications and holistic approaches including but not limited to:
SOS Approach to Feeding®: A developmental and sensory-based approach that helps children learn to eat a wider variety of foods through exploration, play, and gradual exposure.
AEIOU - An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding: A holistic method that focuses on Acceptance, Exposure, Independence, Observation, and Understanding to promote comfort, independence, and participation in eating.
Feed the Peds®: A comprehensive training program for feeding therapists that focuses on identifying underlying causes of feeding difficulties and developing individualized, sensory-based treatment plans.
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Beckman Oral Motor®: A structured approach that uses specific oral motor exercises and techniques to improve strength, range of motion, and functional movement patterns needed for safe and efficient eating.
STAR Institute Intensive Mentorship Program: An advanced clinical mentorship in sensory processing and regulation using the STAR model, emphasizing individualized assessment and intervention to support participation, emotional regulation, and functional outcomes in children with sensory processing challenges.
DIR/Floortime®: A relationship-based model that builds emotional connection, regulation, and communication by meeting each child at their developmental level, understanding their individual differences and strengths, and using play to gently stretch moments of learning and growth.
Astronaut Training Program®: A sensory integration protocol designed to improve balance, movement, attention, and body awareness by combining vestibular, auditory, and visual input.
Learning Without Tears® / Handwriting Without Tears®: A multisensory handwriting curriculum that teaches pre-writing and handwriting skills in a fun, developmentally appropriate, and structured way.
Keyboarding Without Tears®: A child-friendly typing program that helps students build keyboarding skills while integrating fine motor, visual-motor, and literacy development.
Therapeutic Listening® – Vital Links: A sound-based intervention that uses specifically modified music to support sensory processing, attention, and regulation.
PEERS® for Adolescents Certified: An evidence-based social skills program that teaches teens how to make and keep friends, handle conflict, and navigate social situations with confidence.
Zones of Regulation® (Leah Kuypers, M.A.Ed., OTR/L): A curriculum that helps children recognize their emotions, understand body cues, and develop self-regulation strategies across different emotional “zones.”
Executive Functioning (Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP): Training focused on building skills for planning, time management, organization, and flexible thinking to improve independence and daily success.
Social Thinking® (Michelle Garcia Winner, M.A., CCC-SLP): A cognitive-based framework that helps children understand their own and others’ thoughts, emotions, and intentions to strengthen social awareness and communication.



