Victorie Steed and Christy Clutter founded Grow Pediatric Therapy and Group Services in 2020 after working together as pediatric occupational therapy practitioners since 2015. Together they have over 20 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience helping special needs children and their families, including specialized training in the following areas:
- Sensory processing
- Feeding therapy (SOS Feeding)
- Handwriting skills (Handwriting Without Tears)
- Behavioral management
- Visual perceptual skills
- Executive function skills
- Dyslexia
- Reflex integration
- Coping strategies
- Mindfulness
- Interoception
Victorie Steed, MS, OTR/L
Victorie Steed is an occupational therapist (OT) and co-founder/co-owner at Grow Pediatric Therapy and Group Services. Victorie completes all of the initial evaluations for children starting occupational therapy services at Grow, and she collaborates closely with the occupational therapy assistants who implement the treatment plans. Victorie pours her heart into each evaluation, and has received many compliments from parents about how her reports are both thorough and understandable. Victorie blends assessment data with parent priorities, and strives to write meaningful, neurodiverse-affirming treatment goals as part of each child’s plan of care. In addition to providing occupational therapy services, Victorie also tends to the ever-growing population of plants in the waiting area.
Victorie graduated from Auburn University in 2011 with a Bachelors in Rehabilitation Services, and received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2013. She moved to Augusta to complete her final fieldwork rotation, and she never left!
Since 2014, Victorie has been working as an occupational therapist with children in the CSRA. She is especially passionate about children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, executive function challenges, and feeding difficulties. Victorie received training in the Sensory Oral Sequential (SOS) Approach to Feeding program in 2016 and became a certified ADHD Rehabilitation Services Provider in 2022.
On the weekends, Victorie enjoys re-watching her favorite shows like The Office or Parks & Rec, listening to podcasts & audiobooks, taking photos for family & friends, walking her dogs, tending to her plants, completing home DIY projects with her husband, and visiting her family in Alabama.
Christy Clutter, B.S. Ed., COTA/L
Christy Clutter is an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) and co-founder/co-owner at Grow Pediatric Therapy and Group Services. Christy provides occupational therapy for children at Grow, and she collaborates closely with the occupational therapist and families to implement treatment plans and achieve goals. As a mother of two neurodiverse children, Christy understands the unique aspects of the special needs parenting journey. Christy remembers how much it meant to have dedicated therapists to help her and her children, and strives to offer the same level of judgement-free support to her families. Christy places a high value on parent education and family involvement in order to bridge the gap between home, school, and clinic.
In 2000, Christy graduated from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and worked as an Early Intervention Support Administrator for the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities in Ohio. In this role, Christy conducted home visits, worked with families to develop Individualized Family Services Plans (IFSPs), and implemented play-based therapy activities to help children meet their goals. Due to her husband’s military career, Christy and her family relocated to the CSRA in 2007.
After having her second child, Christy returned to school and received an Associates of Science in Allied Health from Augusta Technical College. Christy began working as an occupational therapy assistant in 2015 and was promoted to Assistant Director of a thriving multi-disciplinary pediatric clinic in 2016. For decades, Christy has been passionate about children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, challenging behaviors, and sensory processing differences, and she officially became an Autism-Informed Practitioner in 2021. In her “free time,” Christy enjoys spending time in nature, watching true crime shows (and The Office), and enjoying time with her family and pets.
Victorie and Christy began working together at a local pediatric outpatient office in 2015, where they quickly became the “dynamic OT/OTA duo.” While growing together in their knowledge and passion for the field of occupational therapy, they also grew closer as friends. When life flipped upside down during the pandemic, they wanted to continue working together, so they took a leap of faith and decided to start Grow — a place where children, families, and their therapists could grow through life together.
Since 2021, Victorie and Christy have been serving families while simultaneously running a business together. While they are very tired, they have never felt more fulfilled!
Victorie and Christy have both served as fieldwork educators to dozens of OT/OTA students, and currently provide guest lectures/labs related to sensory processing and fine motor development for local OTA programs. They are both incredibly passionate about sharing their knowledge with students and new graduates to help them become confident and effective therapists who can have a meaningful impact on many others.
Magdalena Laurito de Barros, COTA/L
Magdalena Laurito de Barros is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) at Grow Pediatric Therapy and Group Services. Affectionately known by her clients & families as “Ms. Maggie,” she is passionate about helping children develop the skills they need to participate more confidently and independently in their everyday activities. Working hand in hand with Victorie as her supervising occupational therapist, Magdalena carefully follows each child’s individualized plan of care, developed in collaboration with families and caregivers.
She believes that every child has unique strengths, needs, and goals. Through play-based activities and individualized strategies, Magdalena strives to create a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment where children feel encouraged to learn, explore, and grow. She especially values working with bilingual families and enjoys providing services in both English and Spanish to promote communication, strengthen family involvement, and help caregivers carry over therapeutic strategies into the home environment.
Her passion for occupational therapy began in early 2016, when she was first introduced to the profession in South America. In 2020, while living in the Las Vegas area, she decided to pursue her passion and began her Occupational Therapy Assistant education. During her time as a student, Magdalena was actively involved in community outreach, serving as Community Service Chair for her school’s student club. In this role, she sought opportunities to give back by organizing and participating in community service events. She graduated with honors from Pima Medical Institute with her Occupational Therapy Assistant degree. Since graduating, Magdalena has worked with children in both outpatient clinics & the Las Vegas School District.