Sensational Path

“One of the primary roles of pediatric occupational therapy practitioners is to support children’s participation in play as a means of establishing health and well-being.” Laura Park Figueroa

Alvin’s handle on instagram is OT.outside.the.box and he definitely lives up to that name. He is a relatively new grad and is full of creative ideas that help his clients achieve their OT goals. He is employed by Outdoor Kids OT and shared how taking OT out into nature can support the child’s goals and participation in play. You'll learn about the benefits of OT in nature and the CONTIGO approach developed by Laura Park FIgueroa.

When the lights go out, the brain starts working; cleaning, organizing, categorizing and integrating information from the day. Children with heightened sensory sensitivity show more disruptions in sleep. In this podcast, Liz Crowley, Little Sleep Coach shares her top sleep tips, and common myths about sleep. You’ll want to listen to learn about sleep environments, wake cycles, and signs that your child is ready to sleep or nap. Liz has a valuable resource of 5 signs your baby is ready to drop a nap.

An interview with Lindsey Rowe Parker, author of Wiggles Stomps and Squeezes Calm my Jitters Down. This book validates the unique sensory experiences of children with sensory processing issues and makes you think about your own sensory experiences as well. Check out the show notes for links to Lindsey's reading guide and activity book, as well as the link to order your own copy.

We have 8 senses, vision, smell, taste, sound, touch, proprioception, vestibular and interoception. Our senses give us information about our body and our environment. In this episode I’m talking about interception our internal sensation, our “gut feelings” and why it’s so important.

In this episode I interviewed Angelique Doyle, giggle guru to learn about laughter yoga.

She helps adults find playfulness and coaches laughter yoga as away to relieve stress and grief.

She creates a safe space to connect with others and laugh.

In this episode I talked with Kelly Beins about sensory diets and why they don't work. Kelly shared her knowledge and experience around sensory diets and why she now uses the term Sensory Support Plan. If you are an OT looking to build your capacity for clinical reasoning make sure you listen right to the end to hear about Kelly's big announcement.

Do you have a child who wets the bed? I contacted Lindsay to get information on where I could refer a child (my child) and quickly learned that she is a wealth of knowledge in pelvic health and pediatric incontinence issues. In this episode you’ll learn about pediatric pelvic health, what a pediatric exam includes and how it differs from adult examination. I learned so much about how to help my son and the children I work with. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did.

Betty White, the Sensory bus is no longer a big white bus. She got a makeover and she looks amazing. But it's what's inside that really counts. In this episode we go back to when I first got the bus and talk about the whole transformation, the wonders that make up the sensory bus and what might be in store for the bus "down the road" (no pun intended).

This mini training was taken from a Facebook event I offered January 1-3, 2021 to give you a taste of what I talk about in the Roots of Behaviour online course starting January 11.

What is the behaviour your're seeing, and what is your goal around that behaviour?

What is the function of the behaviour?

What are the underlying sensory issues or the sensory contributions (triggers, and sensory needs).

This episode contains highlights from Season 1, featuring our most listened to episodes.

Episode 22 Zoe Mailloux talked about the importance of a comprehensive sensory assessment.

Episode 11: Alex Lopicollo shares his knowledge and experience in creating and using sensory spaces.