About Hands On Play Pediatric Therapy
Our mission at Hands On Play Pediatric Therapy is to provide exceptional care and education to children with developmental delays and disabilities. Our home-based services offer a relaxed and comfortable environment for children to receive occupational therapy. Our experienced therapists use a play-based approach to help children improve their fine motor skills, sensory processing, and overall developmental growth. We work closely with parents and caregivers to ensure our treatment plans are effective and in line with their child's goals and needs.
Meet Our Team
Allie Newton, OT
Emily Wilson, OT
Allie Newton is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children with special needs. As a pediatric occupational therapist Allie has worked in various settings including school based, private clinic, non-profit clinic, daycares and homes. Allie has conducted evaluations and treatment for children with a variety of diagnoses including: Sensory processing disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder ADHD Down Syndrome Hemiplegia Developmental Delay Cerebral Palsy Dyspraxia Difficulties with behavioral modulation and emotional regulation Delays in play and/or social skills Fine Motor Delays Visual Perceptual difficulties Allie is a DIR Floortime certified therapist. DIR Floortime is an intervention that is used to promote an individual's development through a play based approach and emphasizing the child’s interests. DIR values individual differences (neurodiversity) and helping every person achieve their fullest potential using a developmental approach. She also has experience with oral motor feeding techniques and sensory integration/sensory diets. Allie is also specially trained in: Handwriting Without Tears protocol Sensational Brain (sensory processing and self-regulation) The Zones of Regulation protocol. Allie is from the bluegrass state and a graduate from Spalding University in KY with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Allie started off her college years knowing she wanted to work with children and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development. In her freetime she enjoys playing disc golf, baking, crocheting, sewing, and anything craft related! She is excited to work with your family and to use her years of experience, creativity and play-based approaches to help your child reach their highest potential
Emily Wilson is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 1 year of experience as a Licensed Occupational Therapist. While, she is a new clinician, she has had years of experience working with children in a handful of capacities including babysitting, nannying, teaching swim lessons, and being a camp counselor for children with various abilities and needs. As a student, Emily has had experience working in various pediatric settings including a pediatric outpatient clinic, homes, schools, and daycares. Emily has conducted evaluations and/or treatments for children with a variety of diagnoses including: Autism Spectrum Disorder Developmental Delay ADHD Sensory Processing Disorder Fine Motor Delays Difficulties with emotional regulation Visual Perceptual Difficulties At this time, Emily does not have any special certifications, however she hopes to soon become certified in SOS Approach to Feeding, which as an approach that helps children who are picky eaters and children with problematic feeding behaviors by treating the “whole child”, including organ systems, muscles/oral motor, sensory processing, learning, behavior, cognition, development, nutrition, and environment. In addition to this certification, Emily is also interested in becoming certified in Aquatic Therapy. Emily has had some experience with training in The Zones of Regulation and with Handwriting without Tears. Emily is originally from Tennessee and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and continued her education by receiving her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy at Milligan University in Johnson City, TN. She has always had a desire to help and serve people as well as an interest in working with children. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, painting and drawing and making crafts, walking her dog, running, and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to work with your child and your family and use her experience to help your child play, grow, learn, and achieve their highest po
Erin Reynolds, OT
Erin has been an OT for 22 years. She has worked in a variety of adult, geriatric, and pediatric settings. She loves working with children and her specialty throughout all fields is problem solving. She loves helping parents figure out the best way to approach whatever concern or issue is affecting the current season of school or play. Erin has experience in school based therapy, clinic based therapy and also home based care. She loves helping children thrive wherever they are.
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