Central Indiana First Steps

Congratulations to the LPCC Friends of First Steps Physician Award winners: Dr. Randall Stoesz, Dr. Rachel Fundenberger, and Dr. Shanna Bowman. These physicians were nominated by families in their practices for their patience, follow through, and responsiveness. Doctors play an integral role in recognizing the need for early intervention services and taking the steps to get children evaluated and enrolled in the First Steps program. Dr. Stoesz, Dr. Fundenberger, and Dr. Bowman exemplify the "best of the best" and we are honored to recognize them for their hard work each and every day! Ascension Franciscan Health Down Syndrome Indiana Carmel Pediatrics

Congratulations to the winners of our "Outstanding Provider Award"! Having skilled, creative, and devoted providers deliver the therapies that help the children in First Steps reach their goals is what makes our program so special! This year's recipients include: Megan Smith (SLP) with K1ds Count Therapy and Autism Services, Jill Norris (PT) with PediPlay, Katelyn Dickson (PT) with Pediatric Specialty Associates, Nalin Suriyanarayanan (PT) with Easterseals Crossroads, Christina Turner (SLP) with St. Joseph Hearing + Speech, Erika Pearson (DT) with Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, Shannon Bothwell (SLP) with Collaborating For Kids, LLC, Angie Kost (OT) with Children's Therapy Connection, Mary Wells (DT) with Accord Children's Therapy, Katelyn Everhart (OT) with Noble, Cheryl Wallace (Blind/Low Vision Specialist) with VIPS, and Amy Peterson (PT) with Talking Time Learning Center.