Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann is the CEO of the Grandview Children’s Centre, an independent, non-profit organization that provides specialized programs, support, and outpatient clinical treatment to children with special needs. Their services include occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and preschool outreach programs. Lorraine is experienced in clinical practice transformation, strategic and operational planning, clinical program development, and team building.

Lorraine joins me today to share how Grandview manages and helps children with special needs. She discusses how their company works, the growth they’ve experienced, and how they extend support beyond the walls of their office. She shares her thoughts on the current rate of autism and anxiety in young children and how Grandview is helping families properly identify and address anxiety concerns. Lorraine also discusses their plans for expansion and the kind of legacy she wants to leave behind.

“Our mission at Grandview is to make sure that every child and youth - and their family - are able to live life at their full potential.” - Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann

Today on the Creative Disruption Podcast:

• What a typical day for Lorraine looks like.
• The number of children they serve each year and why they expect their referral rate to double by next year.
• How their business found the funding and government support they currently receive.
• The current rate of autism and the number of autistic children Grandview serves.
• The current rate of anxiety in young children and how Grandview is helping parents and children address this concern.
• How she keeps their employees motivated while working with children with special needs.
• Lorraine’s career trajectory and how she got to where she is today.
• Their plans for expansion and how they plan to move their best practices forward through the expansion of their company.

Connect with Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann:

• Grandview Children's Centre

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