<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2435492/fan_mail/new">Send us a Text or Voicemail</a>Sensory activity schedules—often called sensory diets—are used every day in school-based therapy, but how strong is the evidence behind them? In this episode, we review a recent systematic review that examined whether sensory activity schedules improve classroom participation for students with sensory processing differences. We unpack what the research found about its effect on school performance and share six practical ingredients therapists can use to build more effective sensory activity schedules. We share our own thoughts in the Research Review and encourage you to read the original article too.Latifi, K., Patterson, K., Rider, J. V., & Lau, C. (2026). Impact of sensory activity schedules on school performance of students with sensory processing differences: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80(1), 8001185060.<a href='https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.051334'> https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.051334</a>Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful!✏️  Sign up for our newsletter by <a href='https://forms.gle/Zu47siire24D1Dir8'>clicking here.</a>📧  Email us a question or comment at <a href='mailto:IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com'>IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com</a>👉  Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play

Send us a Text or Voicemail Sensory activity schedules—often called sensory diets—are used every day in school-based therapy, but how strong is the evidence behind them? In this episode, we review a recent systematic review that examined whether sensory activity schedules improve classroom participation for students with sensory processing differences. We unpack what the research found about its effect on school performance and share six practical ingredients therapists can use to build more effective sensory activity schedules. We share our own thoughts in the Research Review and encourage you to read the original article too. Latifi, K., Patterson, K., Rider, J. V., & Lau, C. (2026). Impact of sensory activity schedules on school performance of students with sensory processing differences: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80(1), 8001185060. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.051334 Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful! ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter by clicking here. 📧 Email us a question or comment at IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com 👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2435492/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us a Text or Voicemail</a>Sensory activity schedules—often called sensory diets—are used every day in school-based therapy, but how strong is the evidence behind them? In this episode, we review a recent systematic review that examined whether sensory activity schedules improve classroom participation for students with sensory processing differences. We unpack what the research found about its effect on school performance and share six practical ingredients therapists can use to build more effective sensory activity schedules.&nbsp;We share our own thoughts in the Research Review and encourage you to read the original article too.Latifi, K., Patterson, K., Rider, J. V., &amp; Lau, C. (2026). Impact of sensory activity schedules on school performance of students with sensory processing differences: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80(1), 8001185060.<a href="https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.051334" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.051334</a>Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful!✏️&nbsp; Sign up for our newsletter by <a href="https://forms.gle/Zu47siire24D1Dir8" rel="noopener noreferrer">clicking here.</a>📧&nbsp; Email us a question or comment at <a href="mailto:IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com</a>👉&nbsp; Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play &nbsp;

Ep. 57 Sensory Activity Schedules

Welcome to Ideas at Play, the go-to podcast for busy pediatric occupational therapy professionals! Whether you're in school-based settings, early intervention, or outpatient practice, we bring you evidence-based strategies, practical tips, and engaging discussions to support your OT practice with children, teens, and young adults. Each episode features:<ul><li>A deep dive into recent pediatric OT research and how to apply it.</li><li>"Nailed It or Failed It," where we share what’s working—and what isn’t—in our pediatric OT practice.</li><li>Real-world examples and listener questions about all things pediatric occupational therapy.</li><li>Shout outs to People, Places, and Products that fill our occupational therapy hearts</li></ul> Join the hosts, Michele Alaniz, OTD, OTR/L, BCP and Lacy Wright, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, as we explore innovative OT ideas, share professional insights, and help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends in pediatric occupational therapy. Subscribe now and unlock actionable strategies to help the children you serve thrive! Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful!✏️ Sign up for our newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/Zu47siire24D1Dir8">https://forms.gle/2aceiDDHBq6LR5TV6.</a>📧 Email us a question or comment at <a href="mailto:IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com">IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com</a>👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play Keywords: occupational therapy, OT, pediatric occupational therapy, evidence based practice, peds OT

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Welcome to Ideas at Play, the go-to podcast for busy pediatric occupational therapy professionals! Whether you're in school-based settings, early intervention, or outpatient practice, we bring you evidence-based strategies, practical tips, and engaging discussions to support your OT practice with children, teens, and young adults. Each episode features:A deep dive into recent pediatric OT research and how to apply it."Nailed It or Failed It," where we share what’s working—and what isn’t—in our pediatric OT practice.Real-world examples and listener questions about all things pediatric occupational therapy.Shout outs to People, Places, and Products that fill our occupational therapy hearts Join the hosts, Michele Alaniz, OTD, OTR/L, BCP and Lacy Wright, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, as we explore innovative OT ideas, share professional insights, and help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends in pediatric occupational therapy. Subscribe now and unlock actionable strategies to help the children you serve thrive! Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful! ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter https://forms.gle/2aceiDDHBq6LR5TV6. 📧 Email us a question or comment at IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com 👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play Keywords: occupational therapy, OT, pediatric occupational therapy, evidence based practice, peds OT

Welcome to Ideas at Play, the go-to podcast for busy pediatric occupational therapy professionals! Whether you're in school-based settings, early intervention, or outpatient practice, we bring you evidence-based strategies, practical tips, and engaging discussions to support your OT practice with children, teens, and young adults. Each episode features:<ul><li>A deep dive into recent pediatric OT research and how to apply it.</li><li>"Nailed It or Failed It," where we share what’s working—and what isn’t—in our pediatric OT practice.</li><li>Real-world examples and listener questions about all things pediatric occupational therapy.</li><li>Shout outs to People, Places, and Products that fill our occupational therapy hearts</li></ul> Join the hosts, Michele Alaniz, OTD, OTR/L, BCP and Lacy Wright, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, as we explore innovative OT ideas, share professional insights, and help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends in pediatric occupational therapy. Subscribe now and unlock actionable strategies to help the children you serve thrive! Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful!✏️ Sign up for our newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/Zu47siire24D1Dir8" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://forms.gle/2aceiDDHBq6LR5TV6.</a>📧 Email us a question or comment at <a href="mailto:IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com</a>👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play Keywords: occupational therapy, OT, pediatric occupational therapy, evidence based practice, peds OT

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