Sue Allen

Physical Therapist, Partner
I received my undergraduate degree from University of Missouri, Columbia and my graduate degree from Saint Louis University with a master's in pediatric physical therapy. I completed a recent study on the gait of children with Down's Syndrome. I have special emphasis with preterm babies. I believe that intervention must focus on educating the parents to help meet their child's needs. Children will then not only be challenged during therapy, but will benefit every other day of the week.

Kara Wieberg

Physical Therapist
I have my master's from SLU and received my PT Doctorate. I worked for 5 years at United Cerebral Palsy Association. I worked with individuals with C.P. and other developmental delays. I have knowledge in wheelchair seating and adaptation, adaptive equipment, and augmentative communication. I have also performed pediatric home health services for children and young adults ages 0-21.

Christine Billingham

Occupational Therapist
I am CPR certified and have specialized training in assessment and treatment of neonates and preemies, feeding disorders and oral motor skills. I have eight years experience working with children with visual impairments usually in combination with other physical and/ or mental disabilities. Behavior management and sensory motor intervention are integral parts of my basic training in addition to being integral to many of the areas of specialized training in which I have participated.

Darci Garavaglia

Occupational Therapist
I am an Occupational Therapist who believes play is an essential occupation for children. Through play children learn and develop skills for the job of living. Watching a child accomplish their goal and celebrate their success is the purpose of my work. The experience I gained working with my nephew, who has hyposensitivity issues, has been priceless. My nephew is better able to attend/focus in class after working on several sensory integration issues. I have experience with the following diagnoses: prematurity, Autism, PDD, ADD, ADHD, MR, Down Syndrome, CP, Spina Bifida, SCI, and others. I have experience working with mobility needs, home modifications, assistive technology (including computer access), adapt-a-toy workshop, and Getting Kids in Sync. I am a certified provider in Therapeutic Listening (November 2006). I look forward to working with children and their families to enhance PLAY and participation. I put 100 percent into what I do and look forward to working with your family.

Celeste Daiber

M.Ed., NCC, PLPC
I received my undergraduate degree from Drake University in Des Moines IA, and my graduate degree from the University of Missouri; St. Louis with a master’s in counseling, I completed my internship at BJC Behavioral Health, acquiring invaluable experience with many facets of mood disorders and dual diagnoses with a diverse population.

As a professional counselor, I can assist you and your family in learning new skills and new ways of looking at yourself and the world through intervention strategies tailored to meet your individual needs. The result is the experience of a greater sense of control in life and a correspondingly greater degree of satisfaction and sense of well being.  I have been affiliated with First Steps for the past several years. 

Pamela Williams

Speech Language Pathologist
With more than 17 years experience in speech pathology in a variety of settings, I have a wealth of knowledge of early intervention and school based speech therapy with a special interest in caregiver/provider relations.  It's important that the caregiver/provider have a respectful and humble relationship in order for the child to achieve maximum benefit from the services provided. I am available on a PRN basis during the school year, typically Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings with occasional weekend availablity. More flexible during the summer months.