Spirited Conversations - Engaging and Elevating Pediatric OT

Have a listen as we reflect with Tracy on the 2022 PVI Gathering & Unyte Safe and Sound Summit. We discuss many things Polyvagal (big thanks to Dr. Stephen Porges!). Our journey takes us most deeply into co-regulation and some new ways of integrating this concept with Tracy's insights!

The Summit is currently still available for online access (live recordings). So to anticipate that for all those who want to know you can find it here:
https://web.cvent.com/event/836a907a-9b07-4503-8069-934a100e49db/summary

Full disclosure we do not get any kick backs from directing you to the site.

SEED and DFX are both looking for Occupational Therapists to join our teams!
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Join us for this episode as Tracy describes the treatment process for a young woman with gravitational insecurity. 

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This episode was inspired by a lister!

Most of us have had this quandary in our learning as professionals - how to think about reflexes holistically, do they even matter and what to do when we see them in treatment?

We dive into the neurology of some of the reflexes and discuss them from a Sensory Integrative perspective, why they may or may not be present and how they can impact on functional performance.

We love learning as much as you do and if you have questions, send them our way! [email protected]


References:
Shelly Lane and Anita Bundy's - Sensory Integration Theory and Practice 3rd Edition.

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Show notes on our website (coming soon):
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"We have to give predictability to allow for flexibility, and we have to give rhythm to allow for a-rhythm" - Tracy Murnan Stackhouse 2022

This episode Cory highlights how becoming a parent has changed her appreciation for predictability, rhythm and routine. Tracy links these principles to their influence on our nervous systems and whole gang speaks to how predictability, rhythm and routine influence their treatment sessions. 

No show notes for this episode, just a good discussion between great friends. 

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This Episode we continue with our case from episode 3. Michelle walks us through the next surprising steps of the treatment journey and how she followed the child’s lead to new and wonderful places, like ADLs! Tracy highlights Michelle’s use of Dan Seigal’s 4 E’s of cognition and offers many pearls for us to ponder. We hope you enjoy!

As always show notes can be found at::
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You can access training for the Spirit course online here:
https://dfxlearningjourneys.thinkific.com/courses/thespiritofpediatrictherapy

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In this discussion we talk through the tension we have as therapists to step through our list of activities  for each session and the need of the child to have us adapt in sessions moment-to-moment in order to create the essential ingredients for neurodevelopment to unfold. 

Enjoy!

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This episode we explore the neurological and developmental concept of imitation. 
We dive into how it unfolds developmentally in a social context and how it supports the process of praxis. We even get into the concept of ‘perfectionism’ from a sensory integrative framework.

As always show notes can be found at::
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You can access training for the Spirit course online here:
https://dfxlearningjourneys.thinkific.com/courses/thespiritofpediatrictherapy

Enjoy!

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This episode continues on from episode 10 in exploring executive functions in treatment. We wander across a few different topics throughout including praxis, complex processing and motor skill development. 

Show notes for episode 10 continue to be relevant for episode 11. You can access these here:
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You can access training for the Spirit course online here: 
https://dfxlearningjourneys.thinkific.com/courses/thespiritofpediatrictherapy

Enjoy!

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On the 11th of January our profession lost a wonderful colleague, who had an incredible influence  on so many lives around the world, particularly those of us in the field of paediatric OT.  Given Tracy and Gen’s beautiful friendship and Gen’s influence on each of us, we are sharing a few stories to celebrate her life.

If you want to find out more about Gen, her Sensory Tools website is a good place to start: https://sensorytools.net/blogs/news/about-genevieve-jereb-o-t

Music for this episode by Gen:
‘Starfish’ - Jumpin’ Jellybeans 
‘Do The Monkey’ - Say G’day
‘Push My Blues Away’ - Jumpin’ Jellybeans

May there always been a little Gen in our Spirited Conversations.

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Wow we've made it to episode 10! This episode brings us another case discussion. We explore how executive functioning (EF) and effortful control (EC) - particularly inhibition, start to emerge in treatment for our young man. 

Tracy references a mind map  from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) which we've attached in our show notes here: 
https://www.spiritedconversationspodcast.com/basic-01 

As always you can access training for the Spirit course online here: 
https://dfxlearningjourneys.thinkific.com/courses/thespiritofpediatrictherapy

Enjoy!

Show notes on our website (coming soon):
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Want to do the SpIRiT Course? You can find it here:
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