The Integration Station

The Integration Station continues its Q&A format. We take your questions, share some knowledge and try to find the fun in what we are learning.

In this episode Michael and Eleanor discuss what really is Dyspraxia and what works to support it, how to explore picky eating in a supported manner and what is w-sitting and what does it mean? 

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The Integration Station continues its Q&A format. We take your questions, share some knowledge and try to find the fun in what we are learning.

In this episode Michael and Eleanor discuss the pros and cons of certain classroom sensory tools and items, including the beloved Disc-O-Seat! They also spend time outlining what are some ways that children can obtain needed regulation during a school day during the primary and high school years.

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The Integration Station continues its Q&A format. We take your questions, share some knowledge and try to find the fun in what we are learning.

In this episode Michael and  Eleanor briefly discuss thoughts on why OTs are often asked to work on handwriting and the importance of foundation skills in effective handwriting, how to think through a situation where your child has different sensory needs to your own and why big feelings may occur at a drop off to early learning and school, and what to do to support. 

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The Integration Station continues its Q&A format. We take your questions, share some knowledge and try to find the fun in what we are learning.

In this episode Michael and  Eleanor briefly discuss thoughts on screen time and younger children, the challenges and where it could be okay, how to work through impulsivity and does it change? and what might be happening for a young person having big emotions after school. 

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The Integration Station returns with a Q&A format! We take your questions, share some knowledge and try to find the fun in what we are learning.

In this episode Michael is joined by OTFC Director, Eleanor, to briefly discuss thoughts how OTs can assist with identifying skills required for the workforce, the role of OT in supporting young people with ADHD and what a continence care plan is and how OTs can assist. 

If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better! 

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We have been on quite a hiatus, however the Integration Station is looking to return for a Fourth Season in the coming weeks. We are previewing this with a brief chat between two of our excellent OTs, Siena and Tyson, who talk on R U OK? Day about supporting the well being of children in tricky period 7-10 years of age. 

We look forward to providing more content for you all and giving further insight into the world of OT and how to support your children.

If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better! 

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Maria Aarts is in Australia for the first time in 6 years and joins us for part two of a two part series to discuss the Marte Meo Approach. In part two, Maria outlines the scope of Marte Meo in a variety of settings, her love of cooking, life with 13 siblings and an introduction to Italia Parletta and how Marte Meo is a way of life. 

A special thank you to Licensed Marte Meo Supervisor Italia Parletta for organising the interview. For those interested in Marte Meo training in Adelaide, please contact Italia at [email protected] 

Some resources were discussed in the episode and have been listed below:

Marte Meo International 

https://www.martemeo.com/en/

Inaugural Words Matter Conference 

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychoanalysis/events/2024/apr/words-matter-impact-and-prevention-childhood-verbal-abuse

Ayres' Sensory Integration Approach

https://www.cl-asi.org

If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better! 

 If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

Maria Aarts is in Australia for the first time in 6 years and joins us for a two part series to discuss the Marte Meo Approach. In part one, Maria discusses the approach, how it came to be and what her training offers others. 

A special thank you to Licensed Marte Meo Supervisor Italia Parletta for organising the interview. For those interested in Marte Meo training in Adelaide, please contact Italia at [email protected] 

Some resources were discussed in the episode and have been listed below:

Marte Meo International 

https://www.martemeo.com/en/

Inaugural Words Matter Conference 

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychoanalysis/events/2024/apr/words-matter-impact-and-prevention-childhood-verbal-abuse

Ayres' Sensory Integration Approach

https://www.cl-asi.org

If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better! 

 If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

We return for a third season of the Integration Station with Michael hosting music therapist Natalie Oliveri. Natalie gives us an insight into how music therapy supports clients, how to change mood with music and even sings an original song live! 

Natalie mentions her business, some research and also an interesting phenomenon, the iso-principle, with the links to these listed below.

Creative Therapy 

https://www.creativetherapyadelaide.com.au

The iso-principle 

https://www.creativetherapyadelaide.com.au/music-to-alter-your-mood-iso/

If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better! 

 If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

In the season finale, Michael and Dino chat to Becky Blake - tutor, mentor, mother and musician. Having a lived experience of ADHD, Becky discusses the benefits of a brain that is wired differently and how it assists her in her music and teaching. 

Becky gives the listeners an insight into her family life growing up in country Australia and how it shaped her interest in music, how ADHD has supported her creativity and the importance of an effective work life balance - including time to entertain others! 

Becky's website 

https://beckyblake.com.au

If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better! 

 If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected]