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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.

Fine Motor Skills for 3 Year Olds Episode 79

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On this Episode, I discuss the top 5 Fine Motor Skills that I look for in typical 3 year old development!

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HWT and Head Start Article

Lust, Carol A., and Denise K. Donica. “Effectiveness of a Handwriting Readiness Program in Head Start: A Two-Group Controlled Trial.” American Journal of Occupational Therapy, American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 Sept. 2011, ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1851506&resultClick=3.

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Crawling Episode 78

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On this Episode, I discuss the potential long term benefits of crawling, as well as, the potential long-term issues kids might have in school if they skip the crawling phase as infants.
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Intro and Ending Music by: Nathan Kirch. “Dredgpop2”

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Autism and Early Intervention Services Episode 77

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On this Episode, I discuss what Early Intervention services look like, or should look like, for kids with Autism.

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Glass Straws on Amazon

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I use these straws with my Glass Tumbler also listed on today’s website under Amazon Products!  A great BPA-Free option!


Ello Tidal Glass Tumbler with Lid and Straw on Amazon

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I have been personally using this glass (the blue one) for a few weeks now.  But, I purchased the glass straws also listed on my website today to use with it instead of the plastic straw it comes with.

It is also an Amazon Prime deal today (July 16th, 2018)!! I’m getting another one!


Are BPA Free Products Safe Episode 76

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On this episode, I discuss current research on the health effects of eating and drinking out of BPA and BPA-Free products.

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BPA Free Food Containers

“BPA May Affect the Developing Brain by Disrupting Gene Regulation.” ScienceDaily, ScienceDaily, 25 Feb. 2013, www.sciencedaily.com
/releases/2013/02/130225153122.htm.
Science Daily Article

Environ Health Perspect 121:352–358
(2013). http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1205826 [Online 17 January 2013]
Blake, Mariah, et al. “Those BPA-Free Plastics You Thought Were Safe? Think Again.” Mother Jones, 24 June 2017, www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/03/tritan-certichem-eastman-bpa-free-plastic-safe/.
“Repropedia.” Folliculogenesis | Repropedia, www.repropedia.org/hyperploidy.
CBS News. “FDA Bans BPA from Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups.” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 17 July 2012, www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-bans-bpa-from-baby-bottles-sippy-cups/.
CBS News. “FDA Bans BPA from Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups.” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 17 July 2012, www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-bans-bpa-from-baby-bottles-sippy-cups/.

  1. Bisphenol A Exposure Causes Meiotic Aneuploidy in the Female Mouse

    Hunt, Patricia A. et al.
    Current Biology , Volume 13 , Issue 7 , 546 – 553

    BPA Mice Study

“BPA and BPS (Substitute for BPA) Affect Embryonic Brain Development in Zebrafish: Low Levels of Chemicals Linked to Hyperactivity.” ScienceDaily, ScienceDaily, 12 Jan. 2015, www.sciencedaily.com
/releases/2015/01/150112154606.htm.
Landing, The Soft. “Plastic Drinking Straws (and 6 Better Alternatives).” The Soft Landing®, 15 June 2018, thesoftlanding.com/drinking-straws-getting-to-the-bottom-of-it/.
Gibson, Kate. “Why Won’t McDonald’s Ban Plastic Straws in the U.S.?” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 24 May 2018, www.cbsnews.com/news/why-mcdonalds-wont-ban-plastic-straws/.
Houck, Brenna. “Why the World Is Hating on Plastic Straws Right Now.” Eater, Eater, 12 July 2018, www.eater.com/2018/7/12/17555880/plastic-straws-environment-pollution-banned-alternatives-ocean-sea-turtle-viral-video.
Hinterthuer, Adam. “Just How Harmful Are Bisphenol A Plastics?” Scientific American, 1 Sept. 2008, www.scientificamerican.com/article/just-how-harmful-are-bisphenol-a-plastics/.
Bilbrey, Jenna. “BPA-Free Plastic Containers May Be Just as Hazardous.” Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2014, www.scientificamerican.com/article/bpa-free-plastic-containers-may-be-just-as-hazardous/.

All CEU’s / PDU’s on SALE right now for $10 each!!

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ATTENTION!! All Occupational Therapists and other Professionals who need Continuing Education Units or Professional Development Units. . .

I have decided to place all CEU’s on sale starting today through July 31st, 2018!!

Previously priced at $20 each ——- Now half price at $10 each!!

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