Rambling with ReYu

This week Bean and Nancy sat down to talk about activity based therapy and the equipment we use.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast.

Disclaimer

The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

This week Bean and Nancy sat down to talk about lifts and transfers.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast.

Disclaimer

The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

This week Bean and Nancy sat down to motor imagery in the context of neurorecovery.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast.

Disclaimer

The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

This week Bean and Nancy sat down to discuss goals in the context of neurorecovery.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast.

Disclaimer

The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

This week Bean and Nancy sat down to discuss what an activity based therapy session entails.

Tune in to learn a bit more about:

What does a typical session look like?

Typical duration? How many times a week should I come?

What should I wear?

Do I need shoes?

What if I have a pressure sore?

What if I have bad nerve pain that day?

What if I can't move on my own?

Do we have lifts? How do we transfer?

What happens after the session?

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast.

Disclaimer

The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

This week we sat down with Brian Hnatiw and Kendra Erhardt to chat about travelling abroad. 

Tune in to learn a bit more about: 

What was the process like going through the airport and boarding the plane?

How well versed were the staff in using the aisle chair? What was that process like?

What if you have to use the washroom during the flight?

Were there any barriers to travel that you noticed?

How accommodating was everyone?

Were you viewed differently?

Top tips / Any advice for those wanting to travel?

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast.

Disclaimer

The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

This week Nancy and Bean talk about Setbacks: What are they? What can they affect? Why can they happen? 

Tune in to learn a bit more about why we don't believe plateaus should happen and if they do happen what does it mean?

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast.

Disclaimer

The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

ADDITIONAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

This week we talk about full potential with two of or children's specialists, Brooklyn and Nancy.

We talk about:

What is cognition? What does it look like?

Does cognition look the same in every child?

How is cognitive age different from chronological age? Why is this distinction important to consider when discussing cognition?

Can every child comprehend their environment? Why or why not?

How is this different than assuming they can understand what we are asking of them? Is it different?

Is there such a ceiling?

What can limit developing / increasing cognition?

How can parents, caregivers, etc facilitate autonomy and growth in the home environment? 

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast.

Disclaimer

The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

This week we talk about full potential with two of or children's specialists, Tegan and Nancy.

We talk about:

What is potential? What is full potential? Is their a difference?

Why does it matter?

Who should dictate potential for a child?

What is our role as a specialist with regards to potential?

Can attitude limit potential?

Are there diagnoses that have an impact on full potential?

Do expectations impact potential?

How do you pull more out of a child within a session to strive for full potential?

Any advice for therapists working with kids and recognizing potential?

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast.

Disclaimer

The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

This week we talk about Non Speaking Communication with Speech Language Pathologist Jodi Sommer and one of ReYu's moms Meranda Doll.

We talk about:

- the many different ways humans communicate

- the difference between non-verbal and non-speaking

- how to speak to people who are non-speaking

- and so much more!

Meranda is the founder of Mindfully Inclusive which was created from her desire to advocate for inclusion in her community, specifically for children with disabilities. In 2017, she became a mom to a beautiful boy with a rare genetic disorder with her husband, Drew. Entering the world of special needs parenting required her to enter a whole new world, stepping away from her previous career and focusing all her efforts on ensuring her son lives his best life. In 2020, she expanded her family after giving birth to a baby girl, Violet. Meranda wishes to bring mindfulness and inclusion in homes through educational ‘inclusive’ toolkits that help spark joy and discussion for those with and without disabilities.

For more information on Meranda and Mindfully Inclusive go to www.mindfullyinclusive.ca

Jodi Sommer is the Director at From Play to Words and has been working as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in the Edmonton area for over ten years. She has been active in both the autism and Down syndrome community throughout this time, offering both individual and group consultative services. Jodi has worked in Early Education classrooms and provided consultative services to a number of school districts and preschool settings.

Jodi is highly sought after for her motor speech therapy approach, PROMPT. Jodi is one of 40 Certified PROMPT Instructors in the world, and one of three in Canada, and travels to teach other SLPs about motor speech treatment. She provides parent training and practice in small increments that build on each other and can be completed easily in daily activities, reducing the stress of additional homework on already busy families.

Therapy at From Play to Words is silly, loud and fun! It is a "You can do it! Let me help you!" environment. Jodi is constantly building on client's strengths to increase skills across the Cognitive-Linguistic, Physical-Sensory and Social-Emotional domains.

To learn more about Jodi and From Play To Words head over to www.fromplaytowords.com

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast.

Disclaimer

The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.