The Sensory Corner

On today's FINALE EPISODE podcast of the Sensory Corner, we'll be speaking to guest Occupational Therapists OT Alvin (@ot.outside.the.box) & OT Ivana (@ot.amigos) on the topic of Open Ended PLay and why you should be integrating it into your child's everyday routine.

Look Open Ended Play is widely talked about topic, on Parent forums and Pinterest Blogs, however no one ever truly dives deep into what are it's benefits and how exactly do you organize it for your child, either at home or in practice! 

PLay in general while so simple, is actually believe it or not, a hard thing to coordinate with your child. It's so important as it is their main occupation to truly grow and develop. However in today's day and age, especially with COVID, I'm sure you have exhausted your stock piles of toys and saved Pinterest Post Ideas for at home activities.

Alvin and Ivana, will be teaching you guys how to repurpose household items and normal objects for open ended play, what are the benefits behind it, and if you don't have enough time, how you can use their newest Sensory Box Line Up for Open Ended Play!

Senso Minds will be partnering with Sensational Connections - so for a limited time every sensory box order will come with a free Chew Necklace Pack - you can get 10% off too by using the code "SENSO10"! Buy your sensory box here at https://sensationalconnections.com/

On today's podcast of the Sensory Corner, we'll be speaking to guest Occupational Therapist, Emily Deller ( @emilymarie_ot ), an Intervention Occupational Therapist will going into the topic of Mental Health. yes, you got it, anxiety, stress, the whole 9 yards and how it impacts Neurodiverse children!

⁠Look when it comes to Anxiety & Stress especially, in the community, I've realized we skirt around the conversation or briefly mention it. However, mental health is a such a universal topic and is something which will and does impact every single individual⁠. It can tasking, draining and exhausting. So imagine being a child of whom doesn't have the sensory processes in place to truly asses and experience the situation around them. And also the fact children lack the experience and executive functioning to truly cope and deal with mental health - it truly does shed light on the importance of this conversation!

In today's podcast Emily will discussing what are the mental health (anxiety & stress) red flags which may arise in your child in the wake of sensory issues. But more so how exactly do we address and support children pushing through mental health struggles as well.⁠

If you liked today's Podcast, feel free to shoot us a message or Emily Deller via her Instagram @emilymarie_ot!

On today's podcast of the Sensory Corner, we'll be speaking to guest Occupational Therapist, Olivia Cheng, an Intervention Occupational Therapist will going into the topic of Sensory Processing Disorder. Okay we get it, it seems like this word is a huge buzzword and the subject matter of Sensory Processing Issues has been beaten to death.

However in today's podcast, we won't go into the nitty gritty definitions of SPD and the Sensory Systems, but more so key Red Flags you parents can keep an eye out when recognizing Sensory Issues in your child. While we're not saying you yourself parents can make a sound diagnosis of your child, but the more aware you can be of certain signs can help you connect your child with a professional earlier on in their developement.

This Podcast isn't a be all or end all of SPD knowledge, however it will provide you with a better understanding and a framework to better listen to your child in a different way. Sensory Needs are communicated differently - often times through behaviour. Understanding the benefits of addressing and tending to these behaviours and consequences of ignoring them will better guide you, Sensory Parents out there, in your journeys to raising your Sensory Child.!

If you liked today's Podcast, feel free to shoot us a message or Olivia Cheng via her Instagram @ot_liv!

On today's episode of The Sensory Corner, we'll be speaking with Guest SLP, Shannon Briggs and talking about little quick tips you can integrate into your everyday communication with your child to help them develop their Speech & Language. We somewhat covered these topics in past episodes however, you guys asked for it and Shannon will be dishing out 10 robust Speech tips from the Hanen & Early Start Denver Model.

These strategies are very subtle changes however will tackle common issues we see in Parent-child communication. Look we get it, you're not an SLP, and whenever you hear that you need help develop your child's speech at home outside of the clinic, that can seem daunting.  From ensuring that you are setting you child up for natural conversation, developing their awareness to social cues, and diversifying their sentence structure is a very tall feet. But after this podcast, hopefully you will gain a bit of a better understanding on how to talk to you child and help develop their speech and language in a reasonable and less overwhelming manner!

Shannon Briggs is a Speech-Language Pathology graduate student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. 

Be sure to give her a follow on her Instagram The SLP Corner & check out her Blog. Also be sure to tune into her Podcast (The SLP Corner) & follow her Facebook Page

On today's episode of The Sensory Corner, we'll be speaking with Occupational Therapist, Andrea Doumar (ot_room) about how can create a makeshift obstacle course in your home. Especially nowadays with the quarantine, with children being cooped up, with increased screen time, physical activity  while of utmost importance. Yet getting that physical activity in an engaging way has proved several parents not only in our community but in general several problems and issues.

We're not going to go into a talk about how your child needs physical activity and how it's healthy for them - I hope we all are on the same page on the fact physical activity is a non-negotiable for good health. But more so, Andrea will be talking about the benefits from a Child Development standpoint, how crucial certain types of Gross Motor Movement can have on a child's progress to hitting various developmental milestones. More so, because parents everywhere have been forced to be their own teachers and OT's in a sense, we'll be giving  easy tips on how to create your own obstacle course at home!

On today's episode of The Sensory Corner, we'll be speaking with Occupational Therapist, Rebecca Burgess (@beckyb.ot). She'll be going over what exactly is an Occupational Balance for parents. Occupations aren't just unique to children - they apply to all individuals such that they can push through their lives. However as parents, especially those with Sensory or Special Needs Parents, they often time forget about these occupations for themselves.

Figuring out how to find that balance and truly live one's life while still being an active parent is an art form. Becky will be helping us with this and will give her expertise as OT, providing key strategies and tips on how to maintain that balance of being. a Sensory Parent and Sensory driven human!

Take notes, message us and Rebecca with your questions and/or comments, leave us a review on iTunes, and enjoy!

On today's podcast of the Sensory Corner, we'll be speaking to guest Occupational Therapist, Candace Peterson, based out of Detroit, Michigan and the founder of Nurture OT. For all the parents tuning in, you know if your child has Sensory Issues or Special Needs, they may be a picky eater. Not all, children will be, however picky eating is a common occurrence and can make mealtime an extremely stressful experience.

On today's episode we'll be deep diving into why your child may be a picky eater, and talking about tons of strategies you can implement at home to increase your child's diet repertoire. For parents we know that there are several consequences with a limited diet, ranging from lack of nutrients and fiber,  low energy, and even poor muscle oral motor development. The list is endless and we believe this Podcast is super important!

For any parents interested in supporting your Picky Eater, Candace is hosting a class session to guide parents with sensory picky eaters throughout their feeding journeys. For more information message Candace at @Nurture_ot to secure a seat. Spots are limited to keep class sizes low!

On today's podcast of the Sensory Corner, we'll be speaking to guest Occupational Therapist, Andrea Doumar (@ot_room) - we'll be going over specific strategies you - yes both parents and OT's alike - can implement to help  engage children in table top activities. From coloring, to writing these are functional and staple activities children will be bound to do at home and at school. Or in this case, at home doing school work.

However, little adjustments and changes can go a long way not only in terms of your child's development but also their engagement. Going deeper into topics of positioning and gross motor movement and development, we'll be understanding why these adjustments can help your child so that for all the savvy parents & OT's out there, can best use this podcast to get a bit creative with your programming!

Andrea can be found on Instagram via @ot_room and has tons of DIY at home activities you can do with your children. If you have any questions feel free to shoot her question on Instagram!

On today's podcast of the Sensory Corner, we'll be speaking to guest Speech Language Pathologist, Alisa Sonnenberg (@sunnydayspeech) - We'll be going over what exactly are SLP's, how they can your child, and how they usually operate within their therapy regimens. Just like OT's, SLP's in the general public's eyes aren't as well known or understood. As a result, several parents and their children miss out on key services and fall through the cracks, running into Speech & Language Delays later in their development.

Alisa will be breaking down what exactly Parents should look out for in their child to ensure that they can take appropriate measure to engage the  specialists, such as an SLP early on in their child's development. More so, how can you best work with your SLP to ensure that you child can hit all of their speech and language milestones!

On today's episode of The Sensory Corner, we'll be speaking with Occupational Therapist, Rebecca Burgess (@beckyb.ot)  on what the difference is between what aspiring OT's learn in their Masters Programs versus what they will encounter in the workforce. Rebecca, while only out of school for 8 months, jumped straight into a full time OT position, and has had a growing paediatric caseload - so it's safe to say she's earned her stripes as an OT.

She'll be reflecting on her time as an OT Student, highlighting what was applicable from her studies, what wasn't applicable, things to expect going into the field, and what she learned on the job. As we learn about  the OT curriculum and the OT Profession  we'll be picking out key tips and tricks Sensory & Special Needs Parents can implement to best support their children!

Take notes, message us and Rebecca with your questions and/or comments, leave us a review on iTunes, and enjoy!