Allison is a licensed pediatric speech language pathologist and the owner of Tri-County Therapy. Allison received her undergraduate degree from Columbia College in Speech-Language Pathology. She received her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from the University of South Carolina. Allison is a certified member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), the South Carolina Speech and Hearing Association (SCSHA) and is licensed within the state of South Carolina.Allison has received continuing education in multiple areas to further her skills as a Speech Language Pathologist. Allison has received credentials for becoming an IBCCES Certified Autism Specialist. Allison is also a Certified Lactation Counselor, CLC, assisting mothers and babies who have difficulty with breastfeeding. She has also completed the following coursework/continuing education:Pediatric Swallowing & FeedingPediatric Feeding & Swallowing: The CAN-EAT ApproachA Sensory-Motor Approach to Feeding, Talk ToolsCertified Lactation Counselor Training CourseTongue Tie and Oral Motor Dysfunction: Baby Friendly ExercisesFunctional Assessment and Remediation of TOTs (Tethered Oral Tissues)Oral Placement Therapy: Assessment and Program Plan Development, Talk ToolsPROMPT Level One TrainedEffectively Treat Behaviors in ChildrenIn addition to holding a professional interest in Speech Language Pathology, Allison has two children (2 of 3) with high functioning ASD. Allison loves working with families of similar experiences and guiding them through the challenges of Autism services and supports. Allison has always been a huge advocate for early intervention, and she has seen first-hand the effects that early detection, therapy and intervention have played in her children’s lives.