Laura Scheer, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist and Owner

I’ve been an Occupational Therapist (OT) since 1998 when I graduated from the University of North Dakota. I started my career living and working in South Dakota, providing therapy in long term care as well as hospital-based acute care and in-patient rehabilitation with adults.  In 2005, my family and I moved back to Minnesota where I spent 17 years providing school-based OT services, autism consultation/support, and evaluation for children ages birth to 21.  In addition to my OT degree, I received my Autism Spectrum Disorders Certification in 2005 and in 2006, my Master’s Degree in Special Education. 

I have a wide range of experience in working with children, families, and as a collaborative team member to serve children of all ability levels with a variety of diagnoses including: trisomy 21/Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, brain abnormalities, autism spectrum disorders, prematurity, spina bifida, ADHD/ADD, emotional/behavioral disorders, trauma, seizure disorders, muscle disease, developmental cognitive delays, cortical visual impairments, encephalopathy, and genetic disorders. 

In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my husband, 4 girls, and our dog Cash.  Even though our oldest two are adults, life hasn’t slowed down a bit!  You can find us at softball games or the lake in the summer, tennis and cross country in the fall, and Powder Ridge and wrestling in the winter.  I also spend my time volunteering at our church and scrapbooking with friends.

I’m excited to meet you and your family and am honored to have the opportunity to  work together as we learn new skills, build relationships, and play!

Certifications

  • National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT); licensed in the state of Minnesota

  • CPR and First Aid Certified

  • Permanency and Adoptive Competency Certificate 

  • STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Level 1 Mentorship Program

Additional Training

  • Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention

  • SOS Approach to Feeding

  • Mealtime Works

  • Ready Bodies Learning Minds

  • Handwriting: Learning Without Tears, The Handwriting Clinic,
    Size Matters

  • Reflex Integration

  • Executive Function: Smart But Scattered

  • Sensory Processing/Self-Regulation:  Sensational Brain,
    No Longer a Secret, S’cool Moves, The Zones of Regulation

  • The STARS Program: Strategies for Teaching Based on Autism Research

  • Administration/Interpretation: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Ed. (ADOS-2)

  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

  • Division TEACCH: Structured Teaching

  • Video Modeling

  • Michelle Garcia Winner:  Social Thinking

  • Ross Greene: Rethinking Behavior of Students with ASD

  • “Our son has always had really BIG emotions and at times it was overwhelming. I saw a new business coming to town and had to check it out. I am so glad I did. Laura was incredible with him. She taught him methods to calm his body, tools to use when he needed to get emotions out, and even helped me and his dad with ways to help him at home. She was also always in touch with his teachers at school with what they would work on which helped tremendously there as well. I would make that phone call 100 times over to Above and Beyond to have my son work with Laura again.” 

    — Madisson

  • “Above and Beyond Therapeutic Services is a phenomenal place to get sensory therapy. My son and I traveled 70 miles one way to receive services from Laura at Above and Beyond and it was worth every mile. Laura is extremely knowledgeable, highly relatable, and very gifted at figuring out what tools work for each individual. Laura is fantastic to work with, extremely professional, and highly motivated to helping clients succeed. She not only teaches her clients but parents as well to equip them with the training and tools they need to help their children at home. I highly recommend Above and Beyond Therapeutic Services for your family!” 

    — Mindy

  • "Laura worked with both of my children and truly went above and beyond. More than anyone I’ve seen, Laura worked to meet them where they were at and never saw their inabilities as failures. When one thing didn’t work, there was always another door to open and another idea to try. Just as much as she supported my kids, she supported me in trying new things and by sharing her expertise. She modeled for me that you can’t measure all success in milestones and that the little things truly matter."

    — Kristen

  • "Laura has been my sons occupational therapist for the past 5 years. In that 5 years she has always gone above and beyond for him. Our son hasn’t been dealt the easiest hand in life, but that never stopped Laura from believing in him and pushing him to his fullest potential. Even on the hardest of days, through the pain, sweat and tears; Laura showed up for him. She rooted for him. She knew his potential. The passion Laura has for these kids is unmatched. She is truly one of the best we know and we are so lucky to have found her."

    — Mollie

What's Next?

Schedule a consultation to determine the next steps, which may include:

  • obtaining an order from a physician/primary care provider for an evaluation

  • completing an evaluation, providing results, and developing a treatment plan

  • scheduling/starting services based on that treatment plan