Milestones

Episode 107: Interview with Sarah Collins from the OT is In Podcast. In this Episode I interview Sarah Collins from the OT is In Podcast. We discuss many topics related to Occupational Therapy and the Homeschool Community. Sarah Collins Contact … Continue reading → The post Episode 107: Interview with Sarah Collins from the OT is In Podcast appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

Episode 106: Case study follow up and Early Intervention. My thoughts on the case study presented in the previous episode. Also, my thoughts on Early Intervention as it relates to cases like this one. Pinterest LinkEmail: allison@mymidwesttherapy.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.comMilestones on InstagramMilestones … Continue reading → The post Episode 106: Case study follow up and Early Intervention appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

Hello Everyone!! It only took 2 years. . . but a new Episode of the Amazing Milestones Podcast has been released!! It’s brief, but it’s a start. Check it out. I’ll be getting back to discussing all things Pediatric Occupational … Continue reading → The post Episode 105: It’s Been A While!! appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

In this episode, I discuss a variety of oral motor items that can be helpful for toddlers with sensory processing and positive feeding skills. Amazon Affiliate Link Z-Vibe Travel Kit Jigglers Green Chewy Tube Hollow Teething Tubes Vibrating Toothbrush Pinterest … Continue reading → The post Oral Motor Equipment for Sensory and Feeding – Episode 104 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

On this episode, I discuss how the changing seasons can affect those people with Tactile Sensory Processing Sensitivities. Amazon Affiliate Link Pinterest LinkEmail: allison@mymidwesttherapy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.comMilestones on InstagramMilestones on Twitter Milestones Podcast Website:https://mymidwesttherapy.com/ Intro and Ending Music by: Lance Carter, … Continue reading → The post Tactile Sensory Processing and the Changing Seasons – Episode 103 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

Fine Motor Skill Milestones.  In this episode, I discuss the fine motor skills that I consider to be “milestones” for kids in the ages of birth-three years.  I also present a research study on handwriting interventions with at-risk kindergarteners. Amazon … Continue reading → The post Fine Motor Skill Milestones – Episode 102 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

In this Episode of the Milestones Podcast, Meera Raval, MA, CCC-SLP, BCTS, ACAS,  Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist of Super Speech Solutions, LLC/ Board Certified Telepractice Specialist / Advanced Certified Autism Specialist, joins me in a discussion about speech and language … Continue reading → The post Interview with Meera Raval – Episode 101 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

In this Episode of the Milestones Podcast, I discuss the top 5 things I look for when doing a new Occupational Therapy evaluation with an infant or toddler in the Early Intervention program setting. Amazon Affiliate Link Pinterest LinkEmail: allison@mymidwesttherapy.comFacebook: … Continue reading → The post Top 5 Items for Early Intervention Evaluation – Episode 100 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

On this episode, I address a couple of listener questions on working with clients in-home on your own, and feeding strategies / ideas with kids in pre-K or ECSE (pre-school, or Early Childhood Special Education). Amazon Affiliate Link Pinterest LinkEmail: … Continue reading → The post Listener Q&A – Episode 99 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

On this Episode, I talk with Matthew and Carol Newell, co-founders and directors of The Family Hope Center.  Amazon Affiliate Link Pinterest LinkEmail: allison@mymidwesttherapy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.comMilestones on InstagramMilestones on Twitter Milestones Podcast Website:https://mymidwesttherapy.com/ Intro and Ending Music by: Lance Carter, … Continue reading → The post Interview With Matthew & Carol Newell – Episode 98 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

In this Episode, I talk about Proprioceptive Sensory Processing, and what types of activities you can use to meet the needs of individuals with proprioceptive sensory needs. Pinterest LinkEmail: allison@mymidwesttherapy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.comMilestones on InstagramMilestones on Twitter Milestones Podcast Website:https://mymidwesttherapy.com/ Intro … Continue reading → The post Proprioception – Part 2 – Episode 97 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

In this Episode, I talk about Proprioceptive Sensory Processing, and what that looks like with real life examples. CEU’s Coming Soon! Pinterest LinkEmail: allison@mymidwesttherapy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.comMilestones on InstagramMilestones on Twitter Milestones Podcast Website:https://mymidwesttherapy.com/ Intro and Ending Music by: Lance Carter, … Continue reading → The post Proprioception – Part 1 – Episode 96 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

I discuss the most recent review of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the U.S. by the Center’s for Disease Control (CDC). Pinterest LinkEmail: allison@mymidwesttherapy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.comMilestones on InstagramMilestones on Twitter Milestones Podcast Website:https://mymidwesttherapy.com/ Intro and Ending Music by: Lance Carter, “A … Continue reading → The post Autism Prevalence – Episode 95 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

Click “ADD TO CART” button to purchase CEU’s for this Episode In this Episode of the Milestones Podcast, I talk about the STNR or Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex.  I explain what this reflex looks like, and how it works.  I … Continue reading → The post STNR – Episode 94 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

Hello! This is just a quick message to let you know about an upcoming Q&A event that will be held for Upper Level Patrons on the Milestones Podcast – Patreon page. Sign up now using this link: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com Pinterest … Continue reading → The post Quick Message about Live Q&A Session in December – Episode 93 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

On this Episode of the Milestones Podcast, I give a case study with strategies for working with the child and family on increasing food tolerance, and decreasing sensitivities. Pinterest LinkEmail: allison@mymidwesttherapy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.comMilestones on InstagramMilestones on Twitter Milestones Podcast Website:https://mymidwesttherapy.com/ … Continue reading → The post Case Study for Eating Therapy – Episode 92 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

In this Episode, I discuss specifics of food play – where to begin and how to progress with textures and variety of foods. Pinterest LinkEmail: allison@mymidwesttherapy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.comMilestones on InstagramMilestones on Twitter Milestones Podcast Website:https://mymidwesttherapy.com/ Intro and Ending Music by: … Continue reading → The post Food Play Therapy: Continuation of Infant and Toddler Eating Skills – Episode 91 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

In this Episode, I discuss some issues surrounding Infant and Toddler Eating Skills including making the hand-mouth connection and biting/chewing foods. Chewy Tubing Chewy T’s Baby Safe Feeder Z Vibe Kids Spin Brush Feeding Therapy Mirror Pinterest LinkEmail: allison@mymidwesttherapy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.comPatreon: … Continue reading → The post A Discussion on Infant & Toddler Eating Skills – Episode 90 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

In this episode, I discuss issues related to sleep with infants and toddlers in early intervention settings. Click “Add to Cart” button below to purchase this episode for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) Pinterest LinkEmail: allison@mymidwesttherapy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.comMilestones on InstagramMilestones on … Continue reading → The post Sleep Issues in Early Intervention – Episode 89 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

Many of us had to unexpectedly change from direct in-home Early Intervention services to consultative services via phone or video conferencing. Here is a quick episode discussing some of the ideas and realities that may come with this change in … Continue reading → The post Telehealth Episode 88 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.