Meet the Specialist : Alle Cauterucci
Therapeutic Support Specialist | Neuroaffirming Play Facilitator | Bay Area
Hi, I’m Alle Cauterucci – A Therapeutic Support Specialist with over a decade of experience. Supporting neurodivergent children in the Bay Area. I provide neuroaffirming, relationship-based care through individualized in-home sessions and facilitated playdates designed to nurture emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and authentic social connection.
Grounded in Floortime® principles and collaborative play-based learning, my work supports children in expressing themselves with confidence on their own terms and in their own time. I meet children where they are, follow their interests, and build on what brings them joy.
Things | Offer
Facilitated Playdates
Facilitated playdates are small-group sessions (typically 2–4 children) that take place in a child’s home or familiar setting. These sessions are designed to support social growth in a low-pressure, joyful way. I facilitate play with a focus on:
- Peer connection and collaboration through shared games, imaginative play, and co-regulation
- Flexible thinking and transitions, supporting children in navigating unexpected changes or new play ideas
- Turn-taking, perspective-taking, and problem-solving in real-time
- Scaffolded social interaction, with just-right support to help each child participate meaningfully without feeling overwhelmed. These sessions are especially helpful for children working on social communication goals or those who benefit from low-stakes, supportive peer exposure.
In-Home Therapeutic Support
My one-on-one in-home sessions are tailored to your child’s needs and interests. Sessions incorporate:
- Sensory-rich activities to support regulation and motor skills
- Symbolic and functional play to promote emotional expression and imagination
- Visual supports, gestural communication, and structured routines to build confidence and clarity
- Integrated goals based on collaboration with speech therapists, OTs, educators, and family members Whether your child is working on communication, regulation, or daily living skills, my sessions are built around their individual profile and capacity for growth.