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Occupational Therapist and Sleep Specialist Annie O'Connell joins Michael and Dino to discuss how good sleep is one of the biggest factors in quality of life. 

In second  part of this two-part interview, Annie discusses how the sensory world impacts sleep some other sleep tips, her upcoming sleep training and a sleep quiz. 

Some resources discussed by Annie in the episode:

Australian sleep health foundation

https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au
 

'A clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep: Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Problems' by Jodi Mindell and Judith Owens 

https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Pediatric-Sleep-Management/dp/1451193009/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678507322&refinements=p_27%3AJodi+A.+Mindell%3BJudith+A.+Owens&s=books&sr=1-1

Podcast: Why we sleep by Matthew walker

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WtITGcwwZYQZHVJGciMJp

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Occupational Therapist and Sleep Specialist Annie O'Connell joins Michael and Dino to discuss how good sleep is one of the biggest factors in quality of life. 

In the first part of this two-part interview, Annie discusses the three main components of sleep, explains melatonin and it's role in sleep, how waterbeds led her to specialise in sleep and answers the most important question, how good are siestas?!

Some resources discussed by Annie in the episode:

Australian sleep health foundation

https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au
 

'A clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep: Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Problems' by Jodi Mindell and Judith Owens 

https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Pediatric-Sleep-Management/dp/1451193009/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678507322&refinements=p_27%3AJodi+A.+Mindell%3BJudith+A.+Owens&s=books&sr=1-1

Podcast: Why we sleep by Matthew walker

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WtITGcwwZYQZHVJGciMJp

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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Nutritional Biochemist, Dr Libby Weaver, joins Michael and Dino to discuss her approach to health, food and wellbeing. 

Libby discusses her three pillared approach exploring the interplay between nutrition, emotions and biochemistry. Libby also enlightens us on her family history and how she got into nutrition, her research on the gut and children with ASD, the role language can have on food choices, what are 'healthiest' fast food options and how hot chips are the best guilty pleasure!   

Dr Libby's website 

https://www.drlibby.com/about-dr-libby/

Bio Blends

https://www.bioblends.com

Shake off Sugar 

https://shop.drlibby.com/go/shake-off-sugar?v=13b249c5dfa9

Dr Weaver's reference list (for interested readers)

https://www.drlibby.com/additional-references/

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Dr Melaine Turner, or Mel to her clients, is a one of Adelaide's few Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. I the first part, Mel discusses more about her personal life and her time leading up to medicine. In this second part with Mel, she discusses more about her clinical work, the concerns over screen time use trends, challenges facing children in guardianship care and the process involved in supporting the transition from adolescent to adult psychiatry. 

Dr Turner's Practice 

https://mcpp.com.au

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In this episode Michael and Dino are joined by counsellor Alana Lenart. Alana reveals how she moved from her long career in aviation to counselling as a result of her lived experience with her autistic son. 

Alana discusses her journey and how counselling has allowed her to support families in ways she felt were missing when she was going through a similar experience. Alana has collaborated with Emily Bourke (Assistant Minister for Autism) and has advocated for families of neurodiverse children within Adelaide and rurally. 

Alana's story gives incredible insight into how life experiences can shape and reshape a person

https://www.alanalenart.com.au

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In this episode we are fortunate enough to speak to Dr Smith Roley for a second time.

Dr Smith Roley is an occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience in paediatric practice. She has been at the forefront of Ayres’ Sensory Integration research and clinical practice for many years and along with Dr Zoe Mailloux, is a founding partner of CLASI (Collaborative for Leadership in Sensory Integration) and first-generation student of Dr Jean Ayres. With CLASI, she is providing a sensory integration certificate education program, offered in many countries around the world.

In this chat, we cover the current state of the EASI (Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration), recent data on trends in  sensorimotor development, the impact of funding models on accessing care and whether or not Susanne likes cheese...

Throughout this chat, and in Susanne's last chat, she makes reference to aspects of SI research and the role of her organisation, CLASI. Links to some of these areas can be found here.

Understanding the Nature of Sensory Integration with Diverse Populations 

https://www.proedaust.com.au/understanding-the-nature-of-sensory-integration-with-diverse-populations-1

Newell Kephart – brief biography 

https://www.csun.edu/~vcoao0el/webct/de361s114_folder/N.%20Kephart%20J%20Spec%20Educ-1979-Articles-218-9.pdf

ISIC Program 

https://www.cl-asi.org/program

International Council for Education in Ayres Sensory Integration 

https://www.ice-asi.org

CLASI

https://www.cl-asi.org

Previous Podcast with Dr Susanne Smith Roley - OT school house

https://www.otschoolhouse.com/single-post/sensory-63) 

ASI 2020 Vision 

https://sites.google.com/site/2020asivision/home

2019 Article by Lane et al. on the Neural foundations in Ayres Sensory Integration 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334103176_Neural_Foundations_of_Ayres_Sensory_IntegrationR

A selection of current evidence-based research regarding the use of Ayres' Sensory Integration for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

Bodison, S. C., & Parham, L. D. (2018). Specific sensory techniques and sensory environmental modifications for children and youth with sensory integration difficulties: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72, 7201190040.https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.029413

Bodison, S. C. (2015). Developmental dyspraxia and the play skills of children with autism. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69, 6905185060. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.017954

Hume, K., Steinbrenner, J.R., Odom, S.L., Morin, K.L., Nowell, S.W., Tomaszewski, B., Szendrey, S., McIntyre, N.S., Yucesoy‑Ozkan, S. Savage, M.N. (2020). Evidence‑Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism: Third Addieeration Review.Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04844-2

Lamash, L., Grady-Dominguez, P., Mailloux, Z., Parham, L. D., Schaaf, R. C., Smith Roley, S., & Gal, E. (2022). Brief Report—EASI Praxis tests: Age trends and internal consistency.American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76, 7602345020.https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.049145

Odom, S.L., Hall, L.J., Morin, K.L., Kraemer, B.R., Hume, K.A., McIntyre, N.S., Nowell, S.W., Steinbrenner, J.R., Tomaszewski, B., Sam, A.M., DaWalt, L. (2021). Educational Interventions for Children and Youth with Autism: A 40‑Year Perspective.Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-04990-1

Omairi, C. (2022). Effect of occupational therapy using Ayres Sensory Integration®: A randomized trial. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/76/4/7604205160/23325/Occupational-Therapy-Using-Ayres-Sensory

Pfeiffer, B., Frolek Clark, G., & Arbesman, M. (2018). Effectiveness of cognitive and occupation-based interventions for children with challenges in sensory processing and integration: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72, 7201190020. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.028233

Schaaf, R. C. (2011). Interventions that address sensory dysfunction for individuals with autism spectrum disorders: Preliminary evidence for the superiority of sensory integration compared to other sensory approaches. In B.Reichow, P.Doehring, D. V.Cichetti, & F. R.Volkmar (Eds.), Evidence-based practices and treatments for children with autism (pp. 245–273). New York: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6975-0_9

Schaaf, R. C., Benevides, T., Mailloux, Z., Faller, P., Hunt, J., van Hooydonk, E., . . . Kelly, D. (2014). An intervention for sensory difficulties in children with autism: A randomized trial. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44, 1493–1506. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1983-8

Schoen, S.A., Lane, S.J., Mailloux, A., May-Benson, T., Parham, L.D., Smith Roley, S. & Schaaf, R.C. (2018). A Systematic Review of Ayres Sensory Integration Intervention for Children with Autism. Autism Research, 1-14_._ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aur.2046

Smith Roley, S., Mailloux, Z., Parham, L. D., Schaaf, R. C., Lane, C. J., & Cermak, S. (2015). Sensory integration and praxis patterns in children with autism. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69, 6901220010. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.012476

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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Dr Melaine Turner discusses her upbringing, school life, undertaking a medical exam with a one year old and answering a quick Psychiatrists quiz!

Dr Turner's Practice 

https://mcpp.com.au

Chinese musical instrument: The Erhu

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erhu

For the younger generation, who may not be as familiar with some of Dr Turner's references... 

Holly Hobbie

https://wallpapercave.com/holly-hobbie-wallpapers

Bonanza 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonanza

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In this episode Michael talks with Dr Ben Sellar, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the University of South Australia. Ben gives insights on the UniSA degree, the role of occupation and what that means in OT, play and development and the role of screen time for children growing up in a technological moment. 

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Ben references some material in the discussion, with some links below:

Ian Bogost

https://bogost.com

Article: Risky Play and Children's Safety (Brussoni et al., 2012)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3499858/

Nature Deficit Disorder 

https://richardlouv.com/blog/what-is-nature-deficit-disorder/

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In this episode we will hear from Cathy Sires, the Principal of St Patrick’s Special School in Dulwich. 

From Principal positions in rural South Australia in Maree and Nepabunna Aboriginal Schools, to the last 6 years at St Patrick's, Cathy shares her story and the importance of Special Schools. Cathy has been a passionate and strong leader in education for children with additional needs and gives some great insight into her teaching experience, personal life and how the children and young people she works with everyday give her inspiration.  

https://theconversation.com/why-do-students-with-disability-go-to-special-schools-when-research-tells-us-they-do-better-in-the-mainstream-system-184652

based on royal commission hearing on 7th June 

https://www.smh.com.au/education/push-for-special-schools-to-be-phased-out-under-inclusive-education-plan-20220428-p5agxd.html

Phasing out of special schools 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbANTGyuOp4

Crunchy granola suite

https://conversationsonkft.weebly.com/uploads/1/9/4/1/19412239/c._sires_2015_leading_educational_change.pdf

Cathy's work on the Co-Principal model  

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Thomas provides an engaging insight into his experiences growing up as a young person on the spectrum. 

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We hope to have a Q+A episode in the future, so please send any questions you’d like discussed to [email protected]

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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