This interview with the OccuPLAYtional Therapist, Kelsie Olds, is an absolute treat. We cover the realities, practicalities and benefits of child-led therapy, the integration of play in therapeutic practices, push-in vs pull out services, balancing the conflicts that arise from staying true to your core values as a therapist with meeting your service requirements and so much more

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04:45 A uniquely rich learning environment

13:32 Regcognising and addressing underlying difficultes

22:46 Finding the best learning opportunities

27:44 Whose actually my client?

31:26 The magic of a trust and values based approach

37:34 Navigating School Systems and Advocating for Child-Led Therapy

>> 39:13 Be Informed

>> 41:20 Value the team

>> 42:21 Keeping the child at the center

44:38 Push in vs Pull out

50:53 Gaining Respect and Buy-In from Teachers

52:58 Understanding motor skill levels through play vs standardized testing

59:32 Stop asking questions

01:04:27 Everybody is unique and we are all the same

01:08:54 Neurodiverse Conversations and Activism

01:11:06 Interoception