All Things Sensory by Harkla
343 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 397 ratingsRachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, are two passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who answer your questions related to all things sensory, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care, nutrition, and health, from a therapist’s perspective. Providing raw, honest, fun ideas, and strategies, for parents and families to implement into daily life. Great for those who work with children with sensory processing disorder, special needs, autism, and ADHD. This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. At Harkla, our goal is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives.
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#221 - Is Your Child Aggressive? Try These Sensory Strategies!
September 14, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBWe are your podcast DJs! We had a question from someone on Instagram asking about strategies for a child who becomes aggressive towards themselves and others when they are in a meltdown. We dive into the WHY behind aggressive behaviors and chat about some strategies you can try. We’d love your feedback! Share this episode on Instagram, tag us @allthingsensorypodcast, and let us know your thoughts! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By...
#220 - Understanding Emotional Intelligence and the Connection to the Sensory System
September 07, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBAs COTAs, one of the things we’ve worked on with a lot of our clients is emotional intelligence - the ability to identify one’s emotions (and emotions in others). This is oftentimes VERY difficult for children! But emotional intelligence is a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to self-regulation and social interactions. Today we talk all about the WHY and the HOW, plus we give you our favorite ways to improve emotional intelligence in your child(ren), your clients, or your students! ...
#219 - Tips For When Your Child's Sensory Preferences Don't Match Yours
August 31, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBDoes your child seek out a certain type of sensory input that drives you nuts? Are your sensory preferences the complete opposite of your child’s? If so, this episode is for you! We dive into sensory preferences, what it looks like when your child’s sensory needs create a sense of overstimulation in you, and some tips, tricks, and strategies to help! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Har...
#218 - Easy to Implement After School Sensory Activities
August 24, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBShop our Back to School Sale by clicking THIS link! Save 15% on ALL Harkla products, physical and digital! Sale ends Aug. 29, 2022! At school, a child is exposed to a lot of sensory information as well as they are required to sit and focus for long periods of time and interact socially with their peers. It’s a LOT of work! Many children hold it all together at school but then break down at home - home is their safe space and they feel comfortable enough to melt down. This episode is all...
#217 - Recommended Products for Each of the 8 Senses!
August 17, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBWe don’t typically recommend products but since a lot of you have asked for recommendations, here we go! We dive into products for each of the 8 sensory systems! Some you can purchase and some you can DIY! Check all the links below! Be sure to check the show notes for links and free resources! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special n...
#216 - Activities to Support Interoceptive Processing- Your 8th Sense!
August 10, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBBack in 2018, we did an episode on interoception, one of our hidden senses. Now, 4 years later, we’ve learned a LOT more about this hidden sense and we are sharing it with you in this episode! We dive into what interoceptive dysfunction can look like and our favorite strategies to help. Be sure to check the show notes for links and free resources! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. ...
#215 - 10 Easy DIY Sensory Activities for Kids of All Ages and Abilities
August 03, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBSensory activities don’t have to be expensive! They don’t have to be Pinterest perfect either. Today we’re going to share 10 easy DIY sensory-based activities you can do from the comfort of your own home, at school or in the clinic! Don’t forget - our podcast is now on YouTube!!!! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy an...
#214 - Proprioceptive Dysfunction + Activities to Implement
July 27, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBBack in 2018 we did an episode on the proprioceptive system and now it’s time for a re-do! This episode is all about proprioception - what it is, what it affects during daily life tasks, and a variety of activities and strategies to target the proprioceptive sense! Don’t forget - our podcast is now on YouTube!!!! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help tho...
#213 - The Vestibular System: Dysfunction and Activities to Implement
July 20, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBBack in 2018, we put out an episode on the vestibular system - it’s been 4 years and it’s time for a re-do! In this episode, we dive into all things vestibular. What the vestibular system is, how it works, what dysfunction looks like, and a variety of activities for all ages! Don’t forget - our podcast is now on YouTube!!!! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is...
#212 - Gross Motor Basics + Our Favorite Activities
July 13, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWe’ve done episodes on fine motor skills but this is our first time diving into gross motor skills! There’s a LOT that goes into gross motor skill development, and we’re going to give you all the details plus our favorite gross motor activities! Stay tuned to the end where we answer two listener questions: talking about speech therapy and working on new goals in therapy! Don’t forget - our podcast is now on YouTube!!!! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podc...
#212 - Gross Motor Basics + Our Favorite Activities
July 13, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWe’ve done episodes on fine motor skills but this is our first time diving into gross motor skills! There’s a LOT that goes into gross motor skill development, and we’re going to give you all the details plus our favorite gross motor activities! Stay tuned to the end where we answer two listener questions: talking about speech therapy and working on new goals in therapy! Don’t forget - our podcast is now on YouTube!!!! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podc...
#211 - Sensory Strategies for the Dentist
July 06, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBDoes your child enjoy going to the dentist? Or is it a struggle every time? Or maybe your child hasn’t been to the dentist yet, but you’re nervous because they already show signs of struggling with sensory processing and transitions to new locations. This episode is all about WHY your child might struggle at the dentist - from a sensory perspective of course! Then we dive into a variety of tips, tricks and strategies to help improve success and happiness with going to the dentist. Be s...
#210 - Tips for Middle and High School Students with Brittini from @playtheotway
June 29, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBBrittini Barnes is a pediatric occupational therapist who has been working in the pediatric setting for 6 years. She currently works with middle school and high school students. She also serves on a local Autism Awareness Non-Profit in her small Florida town. She is a wife and a mother to a 4 year old daughter. She loves coming up with low prep/no prep activities that are simple, easy, and impactful to implement into treatment. Over the course of the recent pandemic, she tailored her therapy...
#209 - Sensory Strategies to Prepare the Brain and Body for Learning!
June 22, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThis episode is all about your brain - how your brain learns new things and how you can help improve your child’s success when learning new skills or cognitive tasks. We also dive into how the brain and body work together and we give you our top 10 sensory strategies that you can use to help your child get ready to learn! Don’t forget - our podcast is now on YouTube!!!! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is broug...
#208 - Sensory-Friendly Benefits of Homeschooling with Mickey from @homeschoolingmyboys
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBMickey Richards is a homeschool mama of four boys. Previously, she was a music teacher and now she coaches anxious homeschool mamas with resistant kids and helps them fall back in love with their homeschool. Mickey is a lifelong learner in the school of hard knocks who has discovered the joy of homeschooling amidst the rollercoaster of raising four boys. Her oldest son is autistic and each of her boys have unique needs and learning styles. As a wife, mother, and homeschooling coach, she kno...
#207 - Visual Motor Skills You Need to Know For All Ages!
June 08, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThis episode is all about visual motor - how you coordinate your vision to your movement. We dive into the different daily tasks that require visual motor skills, what it looks like if your child is struggling with visual motor integration, and of course we give you our favorite visual motor activities to try today! Don’t forget - our podcast is now on YouTube!!!! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought t...
#206 - Nature-Based OT and Mindfulness Tips with Kristin from @costalconnectionsot
June 01, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBKristin Palen, OTR/L is an occupational therapist with over 19 years of experience solely in pediatrics. Kristin is the owner of Coastal Connections Pediatric Therapy, in the Outer Banks North Carolina. Her practice provides direct nature based occupational therapy services, early intervention services, virtual parent coaching, nature based resources and masterclasses coming soon. Kristin is a proud mother of two preemies (30 weeks and 36 weeks); and she believes her experience as a preemie...
#205 - Sensory Based Motor Disorder: A Subtype of SPD
May 25, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThere are several subtypes of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and in today’s episode we dive into Sensory Based Motor Disorder. We talk about dyspraxia and postural disorder - what they look like and what you can do to help promote the skills involved! Be sure to check out the links below! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs l...
#204 - Why is Crawling a Beneficial Milestone For Most Children?
May 18, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBFrom a pediatric occupational therapy perspective, crawling is a very important milestone for MOST children. This is today’s topic and we encourage you to think outside the box, dive into the research, and remember that everyone’s experience is unique. Make sure you check out all the links below! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special n...
#203 Money Management for Therapists with Amirra, OTR/L
May 11, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBAmirra is the founder of Marvelous Mirracles and creator of The Mirracle Money Blueprint, an all-in-one comprehensive program designed to kickstart your financial game plan, help you stress less + make more money, and develop strong money management skills in 90 days so that you can start building wealth from your very first paycheck...even if you’re a new grad with no side hustle. Amirra knows what it's like to feel stuck, and she’s here to teach you all the things about money that we never...
#202 - Sensory Strategies for EVERY Classroom
May 04, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBToday’s episode is all about WHY we love sensory strategies for EVERY classroom! The idea is to create an inclusive, sensory friendly classroom that all students can benefit from, while also providing individualized sensory strategies to the students who need a little bit more. Make sure you stay til the end of today’s episode where we answer a listener question! Be sure to check out all of the links below for additional resources! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Ha...
#201 - Exploring the Nutrition + Genetics Component of ASD, SPD, ADHD and More with Dr. Hailey Arnold
April 27, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBDr. Hailey Arnold is a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner; however, she is best described as an entrepreneur. Constantly finding solutions to problems, Dr. Arnold spends her days formulating nutritional products and genetic tests for children of all ages. She is an active clinician, educator, public speaker, and published author. With a passion for neurosensory differences and autoimmunity, Dr. Arnold has created multiple businesses that allow children to get healthy natural...
#200 - Rachel and Jessica's Unique Journeys to OT Entrepreneurship
April 20, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWe’ve gotten asked many times about how and why we started our entrepreneurial journey. So today, we’re diving in! We started out as outpatient pediatric COTAs (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants) and saw a gap in our space. So we took a leap to try to fill that gap (almost 4 years ago!) and thanks to you wonderful listeners, we just reached 200 podcast episodes! We’ve learned a lot along the way and this episode is full of our tips and tricks for success in starting a new busines...
#199 - The 'Covid Regression' in Schools Explained by Kim Wiggins, Pediatric OTR/L
April 13, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBKim Wiggins, OTR/L, is an experienced occupational therapist specializing in the treatment of children since 2001. She is a full-time therapist at a City School District in upstate New York, owner of www.OTKimWiggins.com, and has been a nationally known speaker since 2011. Kim is certified in Mobile Devices for Children with Disabilities, Puzzle Art Therapy, Handwriting Without Tears, Zaner Bloser, The Size Matters Handwriting Program, The Listening Program, and as an Irlen Screener. Be su...
#198 - A Day in the Life of a Pediatric COTA/L
April 06, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWe had someone message us asking what a day in the life of a COTA looks like! We (Rachel and Jessica) are both Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Licensed in the state of Idaho (COTA/L). We worked with children in an outpatient clinic setting for over 7 years and in this episode we share what a “typical” day looked like in the clinic. We also share some tips for fellow therapists! Don’t forget to listen to the end, where we answer a listener question! Be sure to check out the ...
#197 - Is Misophonia Connected to SPD? Interviewing Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout, Director of International Misophonia Research Network
March 30, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBJennifer Jo Brout is the Director of the International Misophonia Research Network. She is a New York State Certified School Psychologist, a Connecticut Professional Licensed Counselor, and holds a Doctorate in School/Clinical-Child Psychology. She is the mother of adult triplets, and is a Misophonia sufferer herself. Disappointed by her own experiences with the state of the field when seeking help for her own child in 1999, Dr. Brout began efforts to establish better research practice, im...
#196 - Skill Breakdown for Toileting- What Are the Underlying Skills Required for this ADL?
March 23, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBSo many children struggle with the process of independence with toileting skills and we’ve talked about it in previous episodes - check out the show notes for those episodes - but today we are going to break down the actual skills required for each step of the toileting process plus give you some activity ideas to address each skill! In OT, we call this an activity analysis: A breakdown of a task into each step that is required Identifies physical requirements Identifies specific skill...
#195 - Sensory Meets Fitness with Matt Sloan, COTA/L
March 16, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBMatt Sloan is a certified occupational therapy assistant specializing in sensory integration therapy. Matt is also a fitness professional, coach, and has worked as a special education teacher and adaptive PE teacher. Matt has been involved in education for over 25 years working with kids and adults of all abilities in a multitude of settings. Matt now runs Sensory Fitness - a program developed to incorporate sensory integration therapy and fitness that is intentional about exercise, games, ...
#194 - The Just Right Challenge for Sensory-Based Activities - Just How Far Should You Push?
March 09, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWe got a question on instagram that we’re going to answer in today’s episode! When doing sensory activities, should I continue the challenging activities or push through them with my child when my child has adverse reactions? Such a great question! We dive into this topic and discuss the ‘just right challenge’ as well as provide some examples of what this looks like for different situations. We give you our fav. tips and tricks for navigating the ‘just right challenge’ as well as answer...
#193 - Primitive Reflex Q&A with a Fellow Occupational Therapist
March 02, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBToday’s episode is a 1-on-2 with a fellow OT where we dive into all things primitive reflexes! We talk about a variety of challenges related to primitive reflexes as well as we really got to nerd out on all the activity ideas! If you’re a therapist working with children, this episode is GOLD! But don’t shy away from this episode if you’re not a therapist - there are some great ideas for kiddos who are struggling with anxiety, how to help kiddos move into a variety of positions that can...
#192 - When Should Children Establish Hand Dominance?
February 23, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn today’s episode we dive into WHY we believe, and why research shows, that establishing hand dominance is vital to success with a variety of daily activities. We also talk about what it looks like if a child is struggling to establish hand dominance and of course, we give you our favorite tips and tricks to help! Stick around to the end to listen to us answer two listener questions! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This...
#191 - Toilet Training Tips for Everyone with Jessica, OTR/L from Rooted in Routine
February 16, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBJessica Irwin is a childhood routine expert, pediatric occupational therapist, and lover of all things child development. She has worked in pediatrics since 2014 in a variety of settings including daycares, preschools, elementary schools, private practice, and pediatric home health. She founded Rooted in Routine in 2019 to help parents learn simple, easy to implement routines for optimal child development at every age. Her approach is largely rooted in going back to the basics to help ...
#190 - 10 Simple Hacks for Handwriting
February 09, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBToday we break down skills necessary for handwriting, and give you our favorite OT-based strategies for improving this skill! The title says 10, but let’s be real - we give you way more! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now. Podcasts: # 17 - Handwriting and Fine Motor Skills # 93 - Self-Inju...
#189 - 5 Do's and Don't's with your Infant & Toddler from an OT Perspective
February 02, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWe want to give you our top tips for infants and toddlers - based on our clinical, professional experiences as well as our personal experiences! Our goal is to share information, no shame involved! Take what works for you and share with anyone you think can benefit! We also answer a couple of listener questions at the end, so stick around! Check out the links below for a bunch of our fav. products, our Free Primitive Reflex Webinar, and our full length course! Be sure to check out the ...
#188 - All About Stuttering with Lauren Brown, SLP and owner of Stutter Free Kids
January 26, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBLauren is a pediatric speech pathologist and has been practicing for over 13 years. She specializes in childhood stuttering and is the owner of Stutter Free Kids. Lauren takes an integrative approach to stuttering that both treats directly but also teaches how to support greater fluency through play, connection, brain care and managing high sensitivity, which is common among children who stutter. Lauren believes strongly in early intervention and advocates for a 'support and see' approach...
#187 - What it Means to "Meet the Sensory Threshold"
January 19, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBMeeting the sensory threshold is the first step in helping a child feel more regulated. But do you know what that means?! If not, this episode will give you all the details on what, why, and how! If so, this is a great episode to refresh and send to everyone you know! We also answer 2 listener questions, so stick around to the end! Also, check out the links below for even more amazing content, articles mentioned in the episode, and MORE! Links YouTube Video - What is the Sensory ...
#187 - What it Means to "Meet the Sensory Threshold"
January 19, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBMeeting the sensory threshold is the first step in helping a child feel more regulated. But do you know what that means?! If not, this episode will give you all the details on what, why, and how! If so, this is a great episode to refresh and send to everyone you know! We also answer 2 listener questions, so stick around to the end! Also, check out the links below for even more amazing content, articles mentioned in the episode, and MORE! Links YouTube Video - What is the Sensory ...
#186 - A Unique Approach to Speech Therapy with Kian McBurnie, SLP-CCC, a PROMPT Certified, Long Island Therapist
January 12, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBKian McBurnie is a Speech Language Therapist from Long Island, NY (SLP-CCC, PROMPT Certified). She graduated in 2012 and has experience with students 3-21 years old across settings such as homecare, a school for the Deaf, and various school districts. She is PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Phonetic Motor Targets) Certified and passionate about all things motor. Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to...
#185 - The Power of Pausing to Improve Processing Skills
January 05, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBYou may have heard us talk about this before, but we truly believe in the power of the pause. What does that even mean? When working with children who have sensory processing challenges or other developmental disabilities, a pause can have a huge effect on a lot of things. We dive into WHY a pause can be so beneficial as well as provide some interesting articles that discuss this topic. And stay tuned to the end where we answer 2 listener questions! Be sure to check out the show no...
#184 - Sensory Strategies to Make Toothbrushing Easier
December 29, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBToothbrushing is a skill that every child learns - but why do some children struggle more than others when it comes to brushing their teeth? We break down the WHY behind a variety of challenges related to toothbrushing - specifically from a sensory perspective but also looking at the specific skills required. Then we give you our favorite tips and tricks to try at home! We also answer two listener questions at the end, so make sure you stick around! Be sure to check out the show notes...
#183 - Picky Eating with Jenny Best, Founder of Solid Starts
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBJenny Best, Founder and CEO of Solid Starts A mom of three, including twin toddlers, Jenny is a baby-led weaning expert and food and farming enthusiast on a mission to make it easier for parents to introduce real food to their babies. Prior to launching Solid Starts, Jenny led global communications at One Acre Fund and Slow Food USA and served many years in the NYC government. Before that she was a professional ballerina with the New York City Ballet. Be sure to check out the show notes ...
#182 - Tips to Help a Child with Auditory Hypersensitivity / Auditory Over-Responsiveness
December 08, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBToday, we’re talking about auditory hypersensitivity. We explain the auditory system, what it is, and how it works, before moving on to discuss the various signs that might indicate that your child has auditory sensitivities, and the adverse reactions you might see. We share some helpful tips on how to support your child with auditory hypersensitivity. We also answer listener questions at the end of the episode! Want you question answered on the podcast? Send us a DM on Instagram @allthi...
BONUS - 10 Tips for a Successful Sensory Holiday
December 03, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.17 MBThe holidays can be stressful - changes in routine, lots of different sights, sounds, and activities, new and different foods, etc. So we’re here to give you our 10 favorite sensory strategies to help make your holiday season a little bit easier. We talk about visual schedules, sensory diets, and using your own sensory strategies! We also made a fun YouTube video and a Free Holiday Sensory Survival Guide! So make sure to check out the links below! Happy holidays from Rach, Jess, and th...
#181 - 8 Myths About Sensory Processing Disorder
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBThis week on the All Things Sensory podcast, we bring you our very own version of Myth Busters, SPD edition! Listen in as we discuss and debunk eight common myths about Sensory Processing Disorder. Tuning in, you’ll find out what you can say to someone who might not believe that SPD even exists, or if someone criticizes your parenting style because your child is ‘overreacting’. We discuss everything from whether autism and ADHD are linked to SPD and the importance of teaching kids coping mec...
#180 - Grateful for a Different Perspective
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MBSince it’s the week of Thanksgiving, we are talking about all the things we’re thankful for. A few weeks ago, we asked you to share with us on Instagram what you’re grateful for, and what you love most about your sensory child, or yourself, if you’re a little on the neuro-diverse side. We got some amazing responses. We talk about how sensory kids look at the world with a different perspective, and how they teach us to do the same. One of our listeners has recently been diagnosed with autism ...
#179 - What is Dyslexia and Strategies That Will Make a Difference with Lori Benson Adams, MEd
November 17, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBLori Benson Adams, MEd, is an educational intervention specialist and owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions in Atlanta, Georgia. She has over 35 years of experience with students who experience sensory, learning, behavioral, and executive function challenges. Lori presents nationally to audiences of parents, therapists, and educators. She is known for her immediately practical information and wealth of knowledge and resources. Lori Benson Adams answers our questions about what dyslexia ...
#178 - Motion Sickness Toolkit From a Sensory Perspective
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBMotion sickness is caused when your brain can't make sense of the information sent from your eyes, ears, and body. Many of us have experienced motion sickness at some point in our lives and many of us experience it frequently. This episode is full of helpful tips and tricks related to motion sickness! We talk about using a variety of sensory strategies including olfactory strategies, oral motor and gustatory strategies, and of course proprioceptive strategies. We also chat about the ve...
#177 - Sensory Strategies for Birthday Parties
November 03, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBYou don't have to be sensory sensitive to feel the effects of a lively children's party, but that amount of sensory input may not be just fun and games for your kiddo. Perhaps they might experience some dysregulation before, during, or hours or days afterward. In this episode, we dive into the huge amount of stimuli that make up the party experience (and there are a lot), and outline the variety of ways these could be affecting your child. Then we talk about some strategies and communica...
#176 - Everything You Need to Know About Neuroplasticity with Dr. Karen Pryor
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBOur brain is an amazing thing and much of how it works is still being discovered. Today’s guest teaches us how using neuroplasticity, we can rewire processing for completely separate senses to overcome difficulty in sensory processing. Dr. Karen Pryor, author of Ten Fingers Ten Toes Twenty Things Everyone Needs to Know: Neuroplasticity for Children, talks to us about why she wrote this book, and how she uses neuroplasticity to overcome challenges. Karen is both a doctor of physical thera...
#175 - Empathizing with Individuals Who Have Sensory Differences
October 20, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBHaving empathy in everyday life is important, but it's also crucial for creating a supportive connection with your child. What is empathy and how can we use it? We talk about the process of empathizing, and discuss the benefits for you and connecting with your loved ones, while keeping shame and anger at bay. From dealing with a sensory meltdown to other moms who aren't going through what you are, empathy provides us with tools to raise the emotional intelligence of everyone in the room. An...