Special Needs in Motion

As parents we want our children to advocate, to reach their full potential.  But advocacy is a process and learning how to choose comes first. Listen to our 30th episode with Aviva Weiss, mom, occupational therapist and CEO of Fun and Function talk about choices, advocacy, regulation and finding solutions. You won’t be disappointed!

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Looking for the perfect toy for a child with special needs? What toys will you be buying this season? Not sure ?  This episode has been therapist selected and toy approved! An interview with Rachel Williams, DPT and owner of Sandy Toes Pediatric Physical Therapy. Learn about what kinds of toys are "open-ended," best for floor play, standing or sharing. We all love toys, but you might want to hear this one before you go out and shop! #2020holidaytoyguide #2020holidayseason #specialneedsinmotion #sandytoespt #specialneedsparenting #pediatricphysicaltherapy 

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Part 2 of our Holiday Toys Series! An interview with Helene Prokesch, the executive director of Lekotek of Georgia (a non profit toy lending and special needs organization) and Teresa Shartar, OTR/L (occupational therapist) that will help you understand the value in using toys and technology to bridge families and special needs communities. Learn about creating community through exploration, inclusion and independence that are outcomes of using toys and technology to promote play.  Both ladies bring a multitude of special needs experiences to Special Needs in Motion podcast. 

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Part 1 of our Holiday Toy Series! Learn all about making toys for children with special needs! An engaging Interview with Debbie Kissel, product developer, environmental scanner, grandma extraordinaire, and artist. Debbie and I discuss making toys for the special needs market and for home. Safety tips, great ideas and inspiration included! 

This episode sponsored and a pizza was delivered to a Special Needs Family!

Would you like to sponsor an episode? Please contact us at [email protected]! Every sponsored episode provides a pizza for a special needs family! Pizza for Special People!

#specialneeds #specialneedsinmotion #toysforspecialneeds #specialneedstoys #christmas2020 #specialneedsfamily #parenting #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #pediatricphysicaltherapy #adaptedtoys 

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This interview (with Christopher Modlesky, Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Kinesiology at University of Georgia and Galvin Colquitt, EdD, CAPE, CSCS Professor at Georgia Southern University) will enlighten you on the potential effects of using vibration with ambulatory children diagnosed with cerebral palsy. But what’s so impressive is the community that is being bridged with this research! For more information and to cheer them on, please click here! Would you like to sponsor an episode? Please contact us at [email protected]! Every sponsored episode provides a pizza for a special needs family! Pizza for Special People!

#specialneeds #cerebralpalsy #cerebralpalsyresearch #vibrationplates #kinesiology #pediatricphysicaltherapy

Have you thought about using a trampoline to achieve therapy goals? Work on posture, reduce hypertonicity, improve hypotonia and more with Rebound Therapy. This interview with Jenn Evans owner of Therabounce will enlighten you and provide an informative interview on the what, how and why of using trampolines in your practice. 

TheraBounce is the first organization in Ontario to offer Rebound Therapy and Flexi-Bounce Therapy to children and adults with a range of abilities and needs. Rebound Therapy and Flexi-Bounce Therapy make use of a trampoline or rebounder to provide therapeutic exercise, activities, and recreation. TheraBounce was founded in 2019 by Jenn Evans. Jenn was introduced to Rebound Therapy while completing her Master’s degree in Physiotherapy in Leeds, England. While in Leeds, Jenn became involved with a charity called SNAPS (Special Needs and Parents Support) which delivers Rebound Therapy and hydrotherapy to children with disabilities. Jenn fell in love with Rebound Therapy as she saw the benefits first-hand week in and week out. She was inspired to pursue official training in Rebound Therapy and completed her Rebound Therapy Practitioner qualification through Rebound Therapy International Ltd. In addition to SNAPS, Jenn was exposed to Rebound Therapy while on placement in an Adult Learning Disability service. Following these experiences, Jenn recognized that Rebound Therapy can benefit individuals of all ages and abilities. Jenn is now one of two Rebound Therapy Tutors in Canada and is aiming to grow Rebound Therapy both nationally and internationally!

Want to reach Jenn? Go to Therabounce!

Want to sponsor an episode and reach hundreds of therapist and special needs listeners? Contact Ilana ([email protected]) or Special Needs in Motion 

#specialneeds # specialneedsparenting #reboundtherapy #jennevans #pediatricphysicaltherapy #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #specialneedsinmotio

Learn about the magic of every day movement and joining families at their rhythm. Therapy works when you meet a child in their joy. This is a delightful interview with Andrea Santman, PT, DPT (CEO and founder) and Taryn Rosner OTR ( director) of the Moco Movement Center in Kensington Maryland. #pediatric physical therapy #pedicatric occuapational therapy #playtherapy #learntomove #specialneeds #specialneedsinmotion 

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