Maria Welding, OTR/L Community Children’s Department Pediatric Therapies Specialty Occupational Therapy Contact Information Pediatric Therapies (Located in the main hospital.) 2827 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, Montana 59804 P: (406) 327-4050 F: (406) 327-4496 Hours Monday – Friday 8 am – 6 pm Maria Welding, OTR/L Community Children’s Specializes in: Autism spectrum disorder Early intervention (0-3 years) Hand therapy Oral aversion Sensory processing disorder In caring for patients across the lifespan, Maria found her calling in serving the pediatric population. She enjoys working with patients, providing education, using creativity and loves finding that beautiful “ah-ha!” moment when functional outcomes arrive. When not at work, she enjoys hanging out with her cats (Frank and Honey), comedy, woodworking, hiking and maintaining her duties as the “fun aunt” for 6 nieces and nephews. Education Graduate Program Master of Occupational Therapy: Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO