Genetic screening is more important than people realize. In this live interview you will learn how your patients will benefit from a genetic screening, how they can overcome obstacles in getting screened, when they should get screened and how Invitae can help your patients receive the support they need. This interview is intended for Pediatric PT, OTs and SLPs however is beneficial for any therapist, healthcare professional or individual that wants to know what options their patients have or what they personally have. This audio is from a LIVE interview on 5/7/2021. I hope you enjoy and learn from this amazing interview. It is one of the most important interviews I have done. I want to thank Kathryn Valdez and Molly Stetler for joining me to talk about this very important topic. If you are a therapist catching this podcast, don't forget to join the Pediatric PT, OT and SLP Telehealth Group on FB. Link to the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/264775747869636/

P.S.

I wanted to edit something I said. Some dx may actually affect how we go about exercises. My point was that their goals won't dramatically change and to reduce the fear caregivers may have in sharing dx.

Thank you for listening, 

Marlene PT 

Potty training is hard! As a therapist I am not always sure what the best advice is to give parents that are potty training their kids. In this interview with author and COTA, Tasha Powers she will talk about potty training children with Autism. While the interview is geared towards Autism these strategies are helpful for any child. This interview is not only helpful to therapists coaching parents but for parents! Tasha will also talk about her new book, The Holy Grail of Potty Training along with free resources she has made and placed in a digital toolbox! You can access these free resources and purchase her book at: 

https://www.pottytraining4autism.com/ottoolbox45030007?fbclid=IwAR2lmLNm_t9m3k48C1_KpiNYkx3stJW62kjEkXPzMKyhOWrSMfovn2rN_P8

The youtube video of this interview can be seen at: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR0Jh86OEgpdHZITsmK3lO1DmZMeRTwJrAU90cmn2v8niWWZYJxC8lBIXuE&v=QsN6ieS40zg&feature=youtu.be

Is NUTRITION the missing link when therapists treat patients with ASD, SPD, or other behavior deficits? If we addressed Nutrition would our patients have better functional outcomes? Would our patients demonstrate improvements in participation and focusing on activities? Elisa Rocks RDN taught me a lot during this interview. I feel that Nutrition is an area that I have not addressed with most of my patients and should have been. I strive to look at the whole person when treating my patients but I haven't been because I was not asking about what they are eating. Thank you Elisa for providing us with a look into the role that Nutrition plays with this population. This footage belongs to Whole Motion Therapy and Wellness, PLLC. See the interview at: https://youtu.be/eiRl8eHadw0

Hear what strategies Dr. Katie Gatica PT, DPT uses to have a successful telehealth session. She has been a telehealth provider since 2015! She currently practices telehealth and coaches other therapists to become strong telehealth practitioners. Check out the video and gain confidence by learning strategies you can use today! Recorded 4-25-2020. 

Check out the video for this at:  https://youtu.be/7Yp6yO3zfUM

This is an interview with Texas Attorney Samuel R. Morales regarding what should be in a contract to keep you and your business safe. By the end of this video, you will have a better understanding of the provisions that are needed to make a contract valid. This if for educational purposes only. Please seek legal advice from your Attorney regarding your contracts, in your state.

Catch the video version at: https://youtu.be/ZPrE5MJf5-o

You have to check out my interview with Dr. Bethaney Nielsen PT, DPT on her experience with hosting virtual Pediatric Wellness Classes! She shares what she has learned and gives tips on what you should know to start your own. She also shares her journey in transitioning to telehealth and virtual services and the impact it has made for her and her partner and OT, Cassie Kleinfelder

 Enjoy your coffee, Dr. Marlene Mireles PT, DPT