About us
Alison Skelton, OTR/L
Alison Skelton, OTR/L
As the founder of FUNctional Pediatric Therapy, Alison understands the importance of a client-centered holistically focused approach to occupational therapy. Alison holds a Master's degree from Spalding University in Occupational Therapy. She is registered and licensed in the state of Kansas. Alison has a passion for sensory processing disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, genetic disorders and syndromes.
Alison grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, where she discovered her love of animals, the outdoors, and ultimately occupational therapy. A proud mother of two children who have special needs, she was able to experience occupational therapy from a parent perspective. After realizing the life-changing benefits that were a direct result of occupational therapy, she decided to go back to school and obtain her degree in occupational therapy. Alison and her family recently relocated from Kentucky to the Bonner Springs, KS area.
Our mission
Our mission
FUNctional Pediatric Therapy is an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic that provides occupational, physical and speech therapy. Our mission is to provide our patients with the best research-based, most comprehensive and individualized therapeutic interventions in order to optimize each child's level of functionality. Our practice is focused on providing the most appropriate interventions and "just right" challenges, based upon a child's individualized needs, to ensure that every child is equipped with the skills necessary to grow and develop to their highest potential. At FUNctional pediatric therapy we provide interventions through meaningful play so that each child is intrinsically motivated and will ultimately find success in all that they do. In other words at FUNctional Pediatric Therapy we put the FUN in functional!
The Best Team
The Best Team
Hope Baeza
Hope Baeza
Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathologist
Erin Burkhead
Erin Burkhead
Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathologist
Erin is from Manhattan, Kansas but has been a resident of Basehor for the past 4 years. She attended K-State and graduated with her Master's in Speech Language Pathology (Go K-State!) in 2013. She has a passion for working with both pediatrics and adults. She actually attended speech therapy as a child because of difficulty saying her "r" sound. Erin has been married to her husband, Michael, for 5 years and has a 2 year old son named Bode. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors in her spare time.
Tyler Noll
Tyler Noll
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Megan Martinez
Megan Martinez
Receptionist
Receptionist
Megan is our current receptionist, but also observes therapy sessions. She grew up in Tonganoxie and is currently attending Cleveland University - Kansas City. She plans to become an Occupational Therapy assistant, specializing in pediatrics. In her free time, Megan likes to spend time outdoors with her dog Jackson.
Tara Hood
Tara Hood
Occupational Therapist/Clinical Coordinator
Occupational Therapist/Clinical Coordinator
"I have had the privilege to observe Alison grow as a practitioner in the field of occupational therapy. For her, it's personal. As a parent herself, Alison has the unique ability to advocate for and address your child's needs while relating to the ever-changing role of caregiver to positively impact your child and the entire family"
Tyler Wilson, MSOT, OTR/L
Tyler Wilson, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
"Alison's belief in early intervention and individualized plans for students is unmatched. I've seen first hand her willingness to monitor and adjust interventions according to students' needs and successes. Her strategies are thoughtful and their success is measurable. Students feel comfortable working with her, and she brings out a confidence in kids that is unparalleled."
Lindsay Smith, BSE, MSE
Lindsay Smith, BSE, MSE
Adaptive Special Education Teacher
" Alison was an occupational therapy co-worker with me at Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative in Emporia, Kansas. During my time working with her, I observed that Alison is someone who works incredibly hard to be the best occupational therapist she can be. She strives to use evidence-based practice, she is a great communicator, and cares for all of the patient's and their family's needs. The thing I miss most about Alison is her positive attitude and excellent communication skills. I recommend taking any child with therapy needs to FUNctional Pediatric Therapy to work with Alison!"
Shelby Turney OTD
Shelby Turney OTD
Occupational Therapist
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