Empirical Pediatric Therapy is committed to scientific, evidence-based practice. Our team continually draws from empirically-validated, peer-reviewed research to develop and implement therapeutic intervention plans that have been proven to be effective with the populations that we serve. We then collect, graph, and analyze data to monitor and enhance the effectiveness of each child’s program. We share these data with parents, along with recommendations for incorporating therapy plans at home and in the community.

Our staff consist primarily of occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and behavior analysts, although we consult with other medical and educational professionals as needed to ensure high quality programming. 

Our Director

Amy Stango began providing applied behavior analysis services, with a special emphasis on verbal behavior in 1998. She holds a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from Alvernia College, and is a nationally registered occupational therapist. She also holds a masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Amy is experienced in working with children and adolescents with a wide range of exceptionalities, including those who are gifted, have specific learning disabilities, developmental disabilities such as autism or Down syndrome, physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, and other challenges. 

Amy McGinnis Stango
M.S., OTR/L, M.S., BCBA 

Occupational Therapist Behavior Analyst Philadelphia

Philadelphia Pediatric Therapy Services