About Allison

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, and went on to get a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas Medical Center. As soon as I graduated I began building my caseload by contracting with the state of Missouri infant and toddler program. Over the last 10 years I have worked with the infant and toddler program as well as private pay cases with children up to 15 years old. I work with families on practical ways to make positive changes to their lives. I provide hands on direct therapy as well as parent education and consultation. Therapy is individualized to each child and family's specific needs. I prefer to start out with direct in home services and decrease to face to face consultation or internet-based consultation via Skype.

Environmental Enrichment Episode 62

On this episode, I discuss a research study on Environment Enrichment, and how that can be used on a daily basis especially for kids with Autism.

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**Please email me if you want the link for the research study! I have
it in pdf format I can send via email!**

Scientific American Article
Temple Grandin Testimonial


Early Intervention Using a Whole Child Approach Episode 61

On this episode, I discuss how we can view one play activity in different ways.  What therapists are looking for when observing a child play with toys, objects, and just overall interacting with their parents and siblings.

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Interview with Ayelet Marinovich from Strength In Words Episode 60

On this episode, I have an interview with Ayelet Marinovich who is a pediatric speech-language pathologist, parent educator, singer, and mother based in the San Francisco Bay area.  She is the creator of Strength In Words, whose mission is to promote caregiver & baby interaction and support parent education through music, play, sensory experiences, and language-rich environments.  Her website is: https://www.strengthinwords.com

Strength In Words Community LAB: content and community hub for families with infants and toddlers: community.strengthinwords.com

Strength In Words Weekly: a FREE weekly email series about play, specific to your child’s age for parents and caregivers from “expecting” to 36 months (using items already in your home!): bit.ly/siw-weekly

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Weight Bearing Activities with Kids Episode 59

On this episode I discuss what weight bearing means when working with infants and toddlers.  I also talk about what the potential benefits of weight bearing activities are, and give some examples of what those activities look like.

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Early Signs of Autism in Infants and Toddlers Episode 58

On this episode I discuss what some of the early common signs of Autism are in Infants and Toddlers.  I also discuss a research study about trial using parent-mediated video intervention.

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Research Article
Green, J, et al. “Randomised trial of a parent-Mediated intervention for infants at high risk for autism: longitudinal outcomes to age 3 years.” Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines., U.S. National Library of Medicine, Dec. 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28393350.

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Sensory Issues Getting Worse Episode 57

On this episode I discuss why some kids my seem to be having some increased sensory processing issues right now. . .

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Interview with Michelle Emanuel Tummy Time Method Episode 56

On this episode, I have an interview discussion with Michelle Emanuel who developed the Tummy Time Method.
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Hey guys! Now you can click on the link above to see all of the products that I recommend or suggest to parents and professionals!!  I am still adding more so check back every day!