In recognition of World Autism Acceptance Day (April 2), host Ann Garton welcomes special guests to "The IPCC Podcast":  Megan Hinton, MA, CCC-SLP; Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDT; and Jennifer Petersen, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, C/SI.

Megan Hinton, MA, CCC-SLP
Megan Hinton completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and her Master’s degree at the University of Iowa. She has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for three years and currently works specifically in pediatric therapy with Genesis
Outpatient Pediatric Therapy. Megan returned to her home in the Quad Cities after spending two years in Des Moines. She and her husband enjoy time with their two dogs, and in their free time, they enjoy spending time with family, renovating their home, and experiencing finding good local restaurants.

Katie Powers, DPT, PCS, C/NDT
Katie Powers is a St. Ambrose University Doctor of Physical Therapy program graduate and currently serves in a faculty role in the department. She practices as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy and has worked at the Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center for 14 years. She serves in multiple roles as a volunteer for the American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Pediatrics and the President of a local non-profit organization, Mississippi Bend Trykes. She stays busy teaching dance lessons at a local dance studio and participating in many community activities with her husband and two children.

Jennifer Petersen, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT, C/SI  
Jennifer Petersen completed her BA in Psychology and Master of Occupational Therapy at St. Ambrose University. She graduated with her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. She has specialty certifications in Autism, Neuro-Developmental Treatment in the Management and Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy and other Neuromotor disorders, and holds Advanced Sensory Integration Certification. Jennifer’s current research includes the development of an evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration which assesses and analyzes outcome measures within pediatric practices. Jennifer is currently employed as an Assistant Professor within SAU’s DOT program.

Here are some additional resources you will find of use:

Cari Ebert
https://www.cariebertseminars.com/

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vFSCXfIafaS9deosOjwME?si=10ea577dad7e4406

Autism Society of Iowa
https://autismia.com/

Autism Speaks
https://www.autismspeaks.org/

Autism Society of Iowa
https://autismia.com/

The Autism Program of Illinois
https://tap-illinois.org/

National Autism Association
https://nationalautismassociation.org/

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St. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa, USA.