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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#174 - Brainstorming Session with a School Based OT
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBSomething special happens when a conversation unfolds as a brainstorm between friends. That’s exactly what we do during this episode, with Nicky, a school-based OT with a background in in-patient rehabilitation. We talk about how to identify behavior and sensory related problems, and how going to the sensory room and taking a movement break can serve as useful strategies to help kiddos get back into their bodies. We talk through the role of teachers in facilitating helpful exercises for chil...
#173 - What is Overflow and Why is it Important to Know About?
October 06, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBHave you ever found yourself sticking your tongue out while concentrating on an activity, like cutting something or backing up your car? That’s called overflow, or overflow-associated movements. Although many of us do it, sometimes overflow can be a cause for concern. In today’s episode, we define what overflow is and give some examples of how it can present itself. You’ll hear about when this would be visible during an OT session, along with what some red flags would be. Overflow itself i...
#172 - Diving into Trauma and What You Can Do to Make a Difference with Jerrod Brown, PhD
September 29, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBOn today’s episode, our guest, Jerrod Brown, talks to us about all things trauma: why it’s imperative for everyone to understand its role, the wide range of forms it takes in children and caregivers, and how the same traumatic experiences can impact people completely differently. We discuss how experiencing trauma without the necessary support robs people of joy, energy, and creativity. You’ll also hear how trauma affects executive function, and why it’s dangerous not to take trauma into a...
#171 - Tactile Processing and Tolerating Clothing Textures
September 22, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIf your child has tactile hypersensitivities, chances are they struggle with some area of getting dressed or wearing certain clothes. We’re going to talk specifically about how tactile processing affects getting dressed. Our bodies and brains are designed to filter out the unnecessary input of the feeling of wearing clothes, but for people who don’t have a well-modulated tactile system, they can’t filter it out. We break down the signs that your child may be struggling with tactile processin...
#170 - A Conversation Around Parenting & Neurodiversity with Megan from On The Hard Days
September 15, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBRaise your hand if you’re raising a neurodiverse child. Now, raise your hand if this experience has ever made you question your abilities as a parent. You are not alone! Even if it feels that way sometimes. When you finally talk to another parent who gets it, it can be a powerfully validating experience, which is why today’s guest has created a special resource for moms raising out-of-the-box kids, where they can find support and encouragement from others who are going through the same thi...
#169 - Sensory Strategies for Kids Who Struggle With Haircuts
September 08, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHaircuts can be challenging, even for those who don’t have sensory processing challenges! From prepping kiddos for the overstimulating environment of the salon to taking along some preferred sensory activities to help them override the noxious stimuli of light touch or vibrating clippers, there are so many ways to make this process a bit easier, but one of the biggest takeaways from this episode is teaching parents, caregivers, and therapists how to communicate with and support the child t...
#168 - Virtual Happy Hour with OT Entrepreneurs Alexi and Marlee from SENSE-ational Spaces
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBWe are excited to offer 10% off of the base package fees for the first 10 people to book by September 30, 2021 using our special promotional code: ALLTHINGS10 - just got to the SENSE-ational Spaces website, linked below! Imagine your home, or the school you work in, has a dedicated space for children with sensory needs or a purposeful space for children without special needs. SENSE-ational Spaces is the company looking to meet this increasingly pressing need. The company’s founders, Alexi ...
#167 - Facilitating Free Play! Our Favorite Tips, Tricks and Strategies!
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn today we dive into the benefits and uses of free play! Discover what it means to engage in free play and how to facilitate it in easy, fun activities with your kids. Learn about the skills children can develop during free play, from an increased attention span to building the capacity to negotiate with other children. We break down why a combination of structured play and free play is great for your child’s development as well as some tips on how to find a balance. Later, we discuss w...
#166 - Education + Sensory with Kirstie Wishart, Founder of Starfish in NSW, Australia
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWe are joined by a very special guest from Australia! Kirstie Wishart is a teacher, sensory educator, educational consultant, and founder of the Starfish Store, an education sensory and specialized store based in NSW, Australia. Starfish offers one-on-one tutoring for people of all ages who struggle with learning disabilities. They also carry Harkla products! She talks about raising four sons, one of whom is dyslexic, while working in special education. You’ll hear Kirstie break down how she...
#165 - A Deeper Look at Sensory Milestones & Red Flags to Note
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThe developmental milestones in the first 12 months of life are widely spoken about, but there are equally important, yet often overlooked, sensory milestones to be aware of. In today's episode, Rachel and Jessica explore the different sensory systems: auditory, visual, tactile, and more! We hear about the key developmental markers of each of these systems, along with some red flags to look out for. Rachel and Jessica also share some easy-to-implement activities for each of the sensory...
#164 - A Sensory Friendly Bed for Children and Adults of All Ages and Abilities, with Caleb Polley, CEO and Founder
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBEveryone knows the feeling of exhaustion that follows a few nights of poor sleep. For children and adults with sensory processing disorder, lack of sleep is a frequently occurring phenomenon which negatively affects the whole human ecosystem that surrounds them. Through gaining an understanding of his own sensory quirks, as well as his close friendship with a boy with Down Syndrome, Caleb Polley was inspired to found Cubby Beds, a company that makes medical beds of a very special kind. Y...
#163 - A Look into Daily Sensory Processing for Adults + We're Sharing Top Secret Information!
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBSurprise, surprise: all living human beings have a sensory system! You may have known that, but did you know that almost everything you experience in your daily life has sensory input of some kind? The simple act of waking up in the morning can entail the use of all eight of your senses, from auditory to tactile to vestibular. In today’s episode, you’ll receive a rundown of some of the countless sensory inputs that your system is receiving throughout a typical day. Some people’s sensor...
#162 - The Vision Behind This Inclusive Sports League - 2.0 with Gabriel Moreno, Founder of Game Changers Idaho
July 21, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBToday we are welcoming back the very first guest we ever had on this podcast, Gabriel Moreno! The world is suffering from a loneliness epidemic, and through Game Changers Idaho, Gabe is on a mission to remedy this by providing a sense of belonging through various sports programs. His optimism and enthusiasm are infectious and his mission “to find those who seek to spread goodness so that others may be fulfilled” is one that we can fully get behind. Gabe explains what Game Changers is, ho...
#161 - Finding the Underlying Cause of Challenges by Looking at the Whole Child
July 14, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThere are a multitude of factors that impact children’s abilities to thrive in their daily lives. In this episode, Rachel and Jessica run through a few of the main ones; nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and primitive reflexes. They share some useful advice for therapists and parents regarding how to help their children maximize benefits and minimize harm, one step at a time. The overall theme is the importance of focusing on the body as a whole, and addressing underlying ca...
#160 - Living in Rhythm with Jorge Ochoa, OTR/L, from TamboRhythms
July 07, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBWhat does it mean to live life in rhythm? Rhythm is something that is all around us, it’s in seasons of the year, heartbeats of our bodies, modulations of our speech, it’s even in our breath. In today’s episode we get together with Jorge Ochoa to talk about his work as an Occupational Therapist and musician and how he has been able to combine them by establishing TamboRhythms. Jorge recounts the many ways that drumming benefits young children, from having a positive effect on one's mood ...
#159 - Tips for Oral Seekers! If You Don't Know If Your Child Seeks Oral Input, Listen Up!
June 30, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB“Why does my child chew on everything to the point of soaking their shirt and ruining objects?” - “How do I help a child who grinds their teeth constantly?” - “Will my child grow out of oral seeking tendencies?” If you have asked yourself any of these questions, then today’s episode is for you! Today we tackle the subject of oral seeking. We get a lot of questions from parents whose kiddos seek oral input. Today we break this down! From chewing/sucking non-food items to grinding teeth, ove...
#158 - A Holistic Approach to Psychology with Dr. Lori Baudino, BC-DMT
June 23, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBOur episode today is all about a holistic approach to psychology! To help us broach this extensive subject, we got together with Dr. Lori Baudino to unpack the intricacies of the mind-body connection. Dr. Baudino is a licensed clinical psychologist, a board-certified dance movement therapist, and a mother of two. She shares what she has learned from her work as a psychologist from working with children in private practice, as well as in a hospital setting for over a decade. Lori expands ...
#157 - What is Constructional Praxis and Why is it Such an Important Skill?
June 16, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBDid you know Amazon's big sale, Prime Day is next week, June 21st and 22nd? While small, family-owned businesses like ours can sell products on Amazon, Amazon takes a big chunk of each sale from us. So, while Amazon has its sale next week, we're going to have our own sale at Harkla called (Anti) Prime Day where we'll have a big discount equal to the amount Amazon takes from us on sales. Click here to be notified of our biggest sale this summer: https://harkla.co/prime In today’s episode,...
#156 - Hand Eye Body Coordination with the Expert Dr. Jacob Weiss
June 09, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBThis episode is all about hand-eye-body coordination! To help us unpack this exciting and important subject, we have none other than Dr. Jacob Weiss, who is the Director of the HandEyeBody Academy! We talk about how he got started, his magical history as a professional juggler, and unpack how hand-eye coordination can be utilized for different contexts and issues. Jacob also situates his work in the realm of similar strategies, commenting on Bal-A-Vis-X specifically, and the founding pri...
#155 - Sensory Tips for Traveling With Kids
June 02, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBTraveling can be quite challenging, so it's time to revisit this topic as the world is opening back up again and there are more opportunities to travel. Here we give you some helpful advice on how to put together sensory diets to help your kiddos feel successful during times of travel, and tips, tricks, and strategies to make your life and your child's lives just a little bit easier. You’ll hear about what a sensory diet is and how it can be used to help both kids and adults cope with tr...
#155 - Sensory Tips for Traveling With Kids
June 02, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBTraveling can be quite challenging, so it's time to revisit this topic as the world is opening back up again and there are more opportunities to travel. Here we give you some helpful advice on how to put together sensory diets to help your kiddos feel successful during times of travel, and tips, tricks, and strategies to make your life and your child's lives just a little bit easier. You’ll hear about what a sensory diet is and how it can be used to help both kids and adults cope with tr...
#154 Normal is Boring with Kristi Brewer: Autism Mom, Weightlifter, & Advocate
May 26, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThere is still so much to learn and share in the world of autism, parenting, and just pushing forward the conversation around difference. We are happy to welcome Kristi Brewer today, who is very difficult to put into a box! She is a mother to two daughters, weightlifter, CPA, business-owner, and all-around powerhouse for positive progress. Kristi admits when her second daughter was diagnosed with Autism she felt very overwhelmed and scared due to her ignorance on the subject. Kristi ex...
#153 - What Do I Do After My Child Gets a Diagnosis?
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBReceiving a diagnosis for your child can elicit a wide range of emotions, and that is completely normal. In today’s episode, your hosts Rachel and Jessica, dive into ways to deal with your own feelings around the diagnosis, as well as the best things that you can do for your child once they have been diagnosed. The discussion dives into the importance of doing your research and finding a community; this can be found in online or offline groups. It just depends on what resonates with you....
Bonus Episode - Connection Between Tongue Ties and ADHD with Melanie Henstrom, IBCLC
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThis is an extra special bonus episode with an incredible lactation consultant, infant massage instructor, and postpartum doula, Melanie Henstrom, on the subject of all things tongue-tie! Melanie lives and works in Boise, Idaho, specializing in teaching prenatal breastfeeding, educating professionals on tongue tie, and how to better support the breastfeeding dyad. This podcast is illuminating and potentially life-changing! Melanie shares her professional and personal journey with issues ...
Bonus Episode - Connection Between Tongue Ties and ADHD with Melanie Henstrom, IBCLC
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThis is an extra special bonus episode with an incredible lactation consultant, infant massage instructor, and postpartum doula, Melanie Henstrom, on the subject of all things tongue-tie! Melanie lives and works in Boise, Idaho, specializing in teaching prenatal breastfeeding, educating professionals on tongue tie, and how to better support the breastfeeding dyad. This podcast is illuminating and potentially life-changing! Melanie shares her professional and personal journey with issues ...
#152 - Finding Optimal Health with Dr. Zink, Airway Dental Medicine
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBToday’s guest, Dr. Sam Zink, is a dentist who focuses on airway dental medicine. Dr. Zink’s practice is rooted in the belief that all dentistry should support and enhance an optimal airway. In today’s episode, Dr. Zink shares how having his three sons struggle with upper airway resistance syndrome drew him into this specialization. We hear about why tongue and lip ties often go undiagnosed and the importance of finding a team that understands what it takes to diagnose and treat these iss...
#151 - Disciplining a Sensory Kiddo 2.0
May 05, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBBack in episode 16, we talked about disciplining a sensory kiddo and it has remained one of our most listened-to episodes. So, we thought we would revisit the topic and incorporate some new ideas. Discipline is a tricky topic, and it presents challenges even without a sensory difficulty or diagnosis, so we are here to share what we think works best. We walk through a case study in a classroom setting, unpacking the child's response to being overstimulated and overwhelmed. It appears that...
#150 Aquatic Therapy with Nicole, OTR/L & Owner of Lullaby Waters
April 28, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBAquatic therapy can be used as a treatment modality for Occupational Therapy and comes with a range of benefits for both adults and children. Today we sit with Nicole Nickell, an Occupational Therapist and founder of Lullaby Waters. In this episode, we take a deep dive into aquatic therapy and what makes it so impactful. We talk to Nicole about the genesis of Lullaby Waters, as we discover how her love for water-based therapy evolved from a stint at St. Luke's Rehab Institute. We then t...
#149 - The Palmar Grasp Reflex
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBToday’s episode is about another primitive reflex: the palmar grasp reflex. Primitive reflexes impact so many things! Be sure to check out our 5-episode series on primitive reflexes (#100-104), as we continue our mission to get this information out there to everyone! The palmar grasp reflex happens when pressure is put on an infant’s palm & they reflexively curl their fingers to grasp whatever is in their palm. You’ll hear about all things related to palmar grasp reflex, including 3 ke...
#148 - Is Cranial Sacral Therapy VooDoo or Healing? An Interview With Sonya and Lynnelle
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBWhether it's your first or fifth child, today’s guests are here to help! Every child has successes and challenges, and every family needs support, regardless of whether or not those families include members with special needs. Tuning in, you’ll hear from Sonya Abegglen and Lynnelle King from the Family Seasons Postpartum Clinic, where they offer pre- and postnatal education, advanced lactation care, specialized bodywork, parenting resources, and – the topic of this episode – craniosacral t...
#147 - Tips for Improving Body Awareness, Mid-Range Control and Force Modulation!
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBLife can be challenging if you’re struggling with knowing where your body is in space. Some of your kiddos might be facing daily challenges if they lack body awareness, mid-range control, or force modulation, so today’s episode is all about these skills and tips for improving them. These three “skills” act like a little triad that you have to think about when you are addressing these challenges with a client (as a therapist), or if you are a parent and you are trying to figure out what t...
#147 Tips for Improving Body Awareness, Mid-Range Control and Force Modulation!
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBLife can be challenging if you’re struggling with knowing where your body is in space. Some of your kiddos might be facing daily challenges if they lack body awareness, mid-range control, or force modulation, so today’s episode is all about these skills and tips for improving them. These three “skills” act like a little triad that you have to think about when you are addressing these challenges with a client (as a therapist), or if you are a parent and you are trying to figure out what t...
#146 - All Things Essential Oils with Erin from @thesupernaturalproject_
March 31, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThe topic of essential oils gives rise to varying opinions & reactions, & to help us understand this often misunderstood topic, we invited our friend Erin Owings, who runs The Supernatural Project, to have a discussion! As the mother to two children who have struggled with Laryngomalacia, which can greatly inhibit a baby's ability to breathe, Erin discovered the power of essential oils out of necessity, to help her children thrive. The immense difference that a few simple products made h...
#145 - Your Guide to Navigating the Pediatrician's Office
March 24, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBToday’s show is all about speaking to your pediatrician about the different developmental stages of your child when they are between the ages of three months and one year old. Your hosts, Jessica and Rachel, are both mothers, so they are speaking from experience, and the episode is full of their personal stories. Rachel and Jessica want all new parents to know that decisions regarding your child’s health are entirely up to you! Don’t feel bad to ask as many questions as you need to, ask ...
#145 - Your Guide to Navigating the Pediatrician's Office
March 24, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBToday’s show is all about speaking to your pediatrician about the different developmental stages of your child when they are between the ages of three months and one year old. Your hosts, Jessica and Rachel, are both mothers, so they are speaking from experience, and the episode is full of their personal stories. Rachel and Jessica want all new parents to know that decisions regarding your child’s health are entirely up to you! Don’t feel bad to ask as many questions as you need to, ask ...
#144 - Blymiller Update: FMT, PANDAS and Health & Wellness with Angela and Shawn
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBRaising a child with Level 3 autism and a combined diagnosis of PANDAS can be a challenge for parent and child. Today we welcome back the Blymillers. We first interviewed Angela and Shawn 122 episodes ago! Much has changed since then. In this show, we check in with these super-parents to find out how their five-and-a-half-year-old boy, Theo, is responding to his various therapies, and to hear some of the lessons they have learned. We hear how Angela and Shawn have refined their priorities,...
#143 - Teach The Skill, Not The Goal
March 10, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBAs parents, therapists, and teachers, we have specific goals we want our kids to be able to achieve, whether it’s something like brushing their teeth at home, drinking water from an open cup, or working on their handwriting. What we don’t always think about are those underlying skills that we need them to establish before they can actually work on and achieve those specific goals. Today, on All Things Sensory, we are going to talk about how to address those underlying skills for specific...
Trailer - What We're About & Where to Start!
March 05, 2021 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.67 MBWelcome to All Things Sensory by Harkla! This trailer is a great place to start if you're new to the show! We cover: Who we (Rachel & Jessica) are What our background is as Certified Occupational Therapists What are our most popular episodes Who Harkla is If you're looking to go deeper on any of the shows, we always include show notes and transcripts as Harkla.co/Podcast. If you want to connect with us more, make sure to follow up on Instagram! Podcast Listeners Save at Harkla.co: ...
#142 - Interview with Sonia Story: Why Movement is Essential for Development
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIn our early stages of development, we all have a template in our brains that guides how we move. And the movements we make based on that guide are called innate rhythmic movements. This set of movements helps us go from being defenseless babies to developing skills like walking, speaking, and even coping with stress. Today’s guest is Sonia Story, an expert in innate rhythmic movements and the creator of the Brain and Sensory Foundations course, and she joins us to help us learn more about...
BONUS: We’ve Got Big News for the Podcast!
March 01, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBWe've got BIG NEWS to announce to everyone during this podcast episode! We're joining the Harkla Team as in-house content creators, experts, and podcast hosts! This means we're changing the name of the podcast to All Things Sensory by Harkla! Like we mention in the episode, to celebrate we're having a big sale on all of our Harkla products: One month free to the Harkla Sensory Club (which was The Sensory Project Club) 25% off all of our digital courses 15% off Harkla Therapy Products an...
#141 - Honest Strategies to Combat Sibling Rivalry
February 24, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWe are often asked about how to deal with fighting between siblings and how to help them get along better. First off, it’s always useful to remember that fighting is a natural and inevitable part of life between children, and it’s just a matter of making sure that the difficulties that do arise are within a reasonable limit and are not dangerous. When a child has sensory challenges, these kinds of conflicts can be exacerbated and in some cases may be harder to deal with; sensory processi...
#140 - Interview with OT Entrepreneur Reema Naim from OT Studios LA
February 17, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBA career in occupational therapy can take on many different characteristics and trajectories. Our guest today, Reema Naim, is a great example of this and she shares her unique path and how she built a business and lifestyle around her passions and strengths. We hear from Reema about her early forays into the world of health and the different exploratory steps she took before settling into the role of an OT. Reema was able to open her own clinic, and since then has increasingly pursued work...
#139 - Easy Ways to Incorporate Speech Into Play for All Ages
February 10, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBFacilitating speech for your child or the child you care for can be loads of fun, and in today’s episode, hosts Rachel and Jessica cover a whole bunch of activities that can incorporate language into daily tasks. While we don’t focus specifically on language development - but rather verbiage - some of these tasks may help your child with enunciation, so there should be something for everyone! We kick off the show by diving into our first exercise: sequencing through singing. We talk abou...
#138 - Learning More About ABA with Whitney - @thespectrumcompass
February 03, 2021 16:30 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBWelcome to episode 138! This episode is sponsored by Harkla Co. Learn more about why we LOVE this company HERE! Use the Code: “sensory” for a 10% discount on everything in their shop! This week’s episode is an incredible conversation with Whitney Sarnowski. Whitney spent the first few years after graduating with her undergraduate degree - in special educations and a minor in primary education - teaching children with Autism. In her third year of teaching, she decided to pursue her ME...
#137 - Sleep 2.0: Sensory Strategies for Better Sleep Quality!
January 27, 2021 16:30 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBBack in 2018, we released our third podcast episode all about bedtime and sleep. This episode is an updated version of that episode - Sleep 2.0! Get ready for a discussion on WHY many children struggle to get a good night’s sleep as well as our fav tips, tricks, and strategies to help the entire family feel successful with bedtime. This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through hi...
#136 - Balancing Screen Time & Play Time with Rachel McFedries
January 20, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis episode is an incredible conversation with Rachel McFedries - Rachel is passionate about helping parents of children ages birth - 7 years balance screen time and play time. Because parenting these days can feel overwhelming and energy-draining, screens can become the “easy” answer. As a result, some children are experiencing more screen time than ever before. Rachel’s passion began 4 years ago with the birth of her third child - she was really struggling to limit screen time for her o...
#135 - Why We Love the Draw a Person Test for More Than Testing Purposes!
January 13, 2021 16:30 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBHave you ever had your child, client, or student draw a picture of a person, or of themself? Did you know that the drawing can tell you a lot about the child’s understanding of their body and environment? That’s what this episode is all about! And of course, stay tuned ‘til the end to hear tips, tricks, and strategies to help improve body awareness, spatial relations, and more! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast ...
#135 - Why We Love the Draw a Person Test for More Than Testing Purposes!
January 13, 2021 16:30 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBHave you ever had your child, client, or student draw a picture of a person, or of themself? Did you know that the drawing can tell you a lot about the child’s understanding of their body and environment? That’s what this episode is all about! And of course, stay tuned ‘til the end to hear tips, tricks, and strategies to help improve body awareness, spatial relations, and more! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast ...
#134 - Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, and Infant Development with Baby Begin!
January 06, 2021 16:30 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBToday we have an incredible conversation with Jennifer Barnard, an Occupational Therapist who is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of plagiocephaly without a helmet, while treating torticollis quickly and effectively. You can hear the passion in her voice so make sure you check out her website and start following her on Instagram after listening to today's episode! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is br...
#133 - Treatment Planning Made Easy With These Simple Therapy Hacks!
December 30, 2020 16:30 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBToday’s episode is in answer to a listener question about treatment planning - how to plan and set up treatment activities for a variety of kiddos, at a variety of levels, to address a variety of goals. Get ready to take notes as Rachel & Jessica break down how to set up an obstacle course activity and how to easily modify each step. They also provide you with several of their favorite games that can be used. This is an episode for therapists and parents alike! Be sure to check out the show...