Glenda Fuge

Glenda Fuge, MS, OTR/L graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy from San Jose State University and a Master's Degree in Health Education from San Francisco State University. Her thesis focused on incorporating play as an occupational therapy performance area in pediatrics in an existing occupational therapy program. Professional experience includes working as a staff therapist for Oakland Public Schools, Coordinator of Pediatric Rehabilitation at Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame, California, and Occupational Therapy faculty at San Jose State University where she taught sensory integration theory and supervised senior lab for four years. Currently, Glenda is co-founder of Developmental Pathways for Kids, a private practice in Redwood City, California, where she specializes in Sensory Integration treatment and Integrated Play Groups for children with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral dysfunction and other self-regulation problems. In addition to presenting numerous times at the Autism Society of America's national conference, she travels extensively presenting to teachers, parents, and therapists nationwide. In addition to her professional career, Glenda serves on the Commission on Disabilities for San Mateo County, and most recently, Glenda co-wrote a FEMA grant to develop a comprehensive disabilities training program for firefighters and paramedics. Her book, Pathways to Play is available through AAPC.

Pathways to Play