Frequency of Early Intervention Therapy – Episode 84

On this Episode, I will discuss factors to help you determine what your frequency of therapy should be for Early Intervention treatments.

Play With Your Food: How to Get Your Toddler to Eat
50% off Autism Parenting Magazine
New Arrivals At Melissa And Doug. Shop Now!
Learning Resources
Like Deals & Promotions? Shop ReallyGoodStuff.com! Click Here!

Milestones Podcast Website:
https://mymidwesttherapy.com/

Pinterest Link
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com
Milestones on Instagram
Milestones on Twitter

Intro and Ending Music by: Nathan Kirch. “Dredgpop2”

Midwest Therapy Associates, Milestones Podcast, and Allison Carter may receive commissions from affiliate links posted on this page at no extra cost to you.

Timing and Intensity Study

OT dosage parameters Study
OT dosage parameters
Gee, Bryan M, et al. “Dosage Parameters in Pediatric Outcome Studies Reported in 9 Peer-Reviewed Occupational Therapy Journals from 2008 to 2014: A Content Analysis.” Rehabilitation Research and Practice, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2016, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4754491/.
ECO information MO
COS information

Infant Sensory Feeding Therapy – Episode 83

On this Episode, I explain what sensory sensitivities and sensory decreased awareness can look like with newborns and infants. I also provide strategies and explanation for ways to support the babies and their caregivers with feeding difficulties from a sensory perspective.

Click the yellow button above to purchase this episode for .5 CEU.

Community Resource Directory

Play With Your Food: How to Get Your Toddler to Eat
50% off Autism Parenting Magazine
New Arrivals At Melissa And Doug. Shop Now!
Learning Resources
Like Deals & Promotions? Shop ReallyGoodStuff.com! Click Here!

Milestones Podcast Website:
https://mymidwesttherapy.com/

Pinterest Link
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com
Milestones on Instagram
Milestones on Twitter

Intro and Ending Music by: Nathan Kirch. “Dredgpop2”

Midwest Therapy Associates, Milestones Podcast, and Allison Carter may receive commissions from affiliate links posted on this page at no extra cost to you.

Low Cognition – Episode 82

On this episode, I discuss ways we can work with kids who have lower cognitive abilities on grasp development and self help skills.

Community Resource Directory

Play With Your Food: How to Get Your Toddler to Eat
50% off Autism Parenting Magazine
New Arrivals At Melissa And Doug. Shop Now!
Learning Resources
Like Deals & Promotions? Shop ReallyGoodStuff.com! Click Here!

Milestones Podcast Website:
https://mymidwesttherapy.com/

Pinterest Link
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com
Milestones on Instagram
Milestones on Twitter

Intro and Ending Music by: Nathan Kirch. “Dredgpop2”

Midwest Therapy Associates, Milestones Podcast, and Allison Carter may receive commissions from affiliate links posted on this page at no extra cost to you.

Auditory Sensory Processing at Home and School – Episode 81

On this Episode, I talk about Auditory Sensory Processing Delays and Sensitivities.  I will explain what this looks like, how it works, and provide examples of home and school situations.

Community Resource Directory

Play With Your Food: How to Get Your Toddler to Eat
50% off Autism Parenting Magazine
New Arrivals At Melissa And Doug. Shop Now!
Learning Resources
Like Deals & Promotions? Shop ReallyGoodStuff.com! Click Here!

Milestones Podcast Website:
https://mymidwesttherapy.com/

Pinterest Link
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com
Milestones on Instagram
Milestones on Twitter

Intro and Ending Music by: Nathan Kirch. “Dredgpop2”

Midwest Therapy Associates, Milestones Podcast, and Allison Carter may receive commissions from affiliate links posted on this page at no extra cost to you.


COTA and OTR Work Relationship – Episode 80

On this episode of the Milestones Podcast, I discuss the roles of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in Occupational Therapy settings.  I also explain the differences between COTA and OTR and what their roles are in the workplace.

CLICK “ADD TO CART” TO PURCHASE TEST FOR .5 CEU




Community Resource Directory

Play With Your Food: How to Get Your Toddler to Eat
50% off Autism Parenting Magazine
New Arrivals At Melissa And Doug. Shop Now!
Learning Resources
Like Deals & Promotions? Shop ReallyGoodStuff.com! Click Here!

Milestones Podcast Website:
https://mymidwesttherapy.com/

Pinterest Link
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com
Milestones on Instagram
Milestones on Twitter

Intro and Ending Music by: Nathan Kirch. “Dredgpop2”

Midwest Therapy Associates, Milestones Podcast, and Allison Carter may receive commissions from affiliate links posted on this page at no extra cost to you.

Pencil Grip Study
Schwellnus, Heidi, et al. “Writing Forces Associated With Four Pencil Grasp Patterns in Grade 4 Children.” American Journal of Occupational Therapy, American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 Mar. 2013, ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1851668&resultClick=3.

“Paraprofessional.” Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paraprofessional.

COTA Name Change
PA, April 1 2017Philadelphia. “COTA: Is a Name Change the Solution?” American Journal of Occupational Therapy, American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 Nov. 1996, ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1865150&resultClick=3.

Entry level OT
“Entry-Level Role Delineation for Registered Occupational Therapists (OTRs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).” American Journal of Occupational Therapy, American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 Dec. 1990, ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1879318&resultClick=3.

KSBHA Regs


Fine Motor Skills for 3 Year Olds Episode 79

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

Click the yellow button below to purchase this episode for .5 CEU.


Community Resource Directory

Play With Your Food: How to Get Your Toddler to Eat
50% off Autism Parenting Magazine
New Arrivals At Melissa And Doug. Shop Now!
Learning Resources
Like Deals & Promotions? Shop ReallyGoodStuff.com! Click Here!

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.

Milestones Podcast Website:
https://mymidwesttherapy.com/

Pinterest Link
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com
Milestones on Instagram
Milestones on Twitter

Intro and Ending Music by: Nathan Kirch. “Dredgpop2”

Midwest Therapy Associates, Milestones Podcast, and Allison Carter may receive commissions from affiliate links posted on this page at no extra cost to you.

Crawling Episode 78

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.
** THERAPISTS ** USE “ADD TO CART” LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE .5 CEU!




Community Resource Directory

Play With Your Food: How to Get Your Toddler to Eat
50% off Autism Parenting Magazine
New Arrivals At Melissa And Doug. Shop Now!
Learning Resources
Like Deals & Promotions? Shop ReallyGoodStuff.com! Click Here!

Milestones Podcast Website:
https://mymidwesttherapy.com/

Pinterest Link
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com
Milestones on Instagram
Milestones on Twitter

Intro and Ending Music by: Nathan Kirch. “Dredgpop2”

Midwest Therapy Associates, Milestones Podcast, and Allison Carter may receive commissions from affiliate links posted on this page at no extra cost to you.


Autism and Early Intervention Services Episode 77

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

Community Resource Directory

Play With Your Food: How to Get Your Toddler to Eat
50% off Autism Parenting Magazine
New Arrivals At Melissa And Doug. Shop Now!
Learning Resources
Like Deals & Promotions? Shop ReallyGoodStuff.com! Click Here!

Milestones Podcast Website:
https://mymidwesttherapy.com/

Pinterest Link
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com
Milestones on Instagram
Milestones on Twitter

Intro and Ending Music by: Nathan Kirch. “Dredgpop2”

Midwest Therapy Associates, Milestones Podcast, and Allison Carter may receive commissions from affiliate links posted on this page at no extra cost to you.


Are BPA Free Products Safe Episode 76

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

Community Resource Directory

Play With Your Food: How to Get Your Toddler to Eat
50% off Autism Parenting Magazine
New Arrivals At Melissa And Doug. Shop Now!
Learning Resources
Like Deals & Promotions? Shop ReallyGoodStuff.com! Click Here!

Milestones Podcast Website:
https://mymidwesttherapy.com/

Pinterest Link
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com
Milestones on Instagram
Milestones on Twitter

Intro and Ending Music by: Nathan Kirch. “Dredgpop2”

Midwest Therapy Associates, Milestones Podcast, and Allison Carter may receive commissions from affiliate links posted on this page at no extra cost to you.

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/.

Sensory Processing Oral Low Awareness with Eating Episode 75

On this episode, I discuss what Oral Sensory Processing with Low Awareness is and how it can affect children’s eating and drinking skills.

** THERAPISTS ** USE “ADD TO CART” LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE .5 CEU!




Community Resource Directory

Play With Your Food: How to Get Your Toddler to Eat
50% off Autism Parenting Magazine
New Arrivals At Melissa And Doug. Shop Now!
Learning Resources
Like Deals & Promotions? Shop ReallyGoodStuff.com! Click Here!

Milestones Podcast Website:
https://mymidwesttherapy.com/

Pinterest Link
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com
Milestones on Instagram
Milestones on Twitter

Intro and Ending Music by: Nathan Kirch. “Dredgpop2”

Midwest Therapy Associates, Milestones Podcast, and Allison Carter may receive commissions from affiliate links posted on this page at no extra cost to you.