In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden welcomes guest, Rachel Beaver, occupational therapist and Pediatric Developmental Therapy Purple Team member, as they discuss "Sensory Awareness." Rachel was recently the presenter at a community forum regarding sensory awareness where she presented the keynote address titled "Tigger or Eeyore: Sensory Awareness and Finding Balance between the Extremes." Throughout "Sensory Awareness", Rachel gives listeners valuable insights as she gives an overview of her address. In Part 1, Haden and Rachel discuss sensory processing, sensory integration, define sensory processing disorders, as well as begin to look at the subtypes of sensory processing disorders. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today, and check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com!

In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden is joined by special guests Debbie Hume, Director of Special Needs Ministry at Manna Church, and Alyson Nance, Pediatric Developmental Therapy Project Manager, to discuss "Manna Church's Special Needs Ministry." Pediatric Developmental Therapy has recently had the opportunity to partner with Manna Church and their Very Important Kids (V.I.K.) Special Needs Ministry. This is a great ministry with a mission to embrace children in the special needs community with love and acceptance. Throughout this episode, Haden, Debbie, and Alyson discuss the sensory rooms being set up at each of Manna's five campuses, special needs training & educational offerings regularly hosted by Manna Church, as well as the V.I.K.'s growing Respite Care ministry. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today, and check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com!

In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden is joined by special guests Debbie Hume, Director of Special Need Ministry at Manna Church, and Alyson Nance, Pediatric Developmental Therapy Project Manager, to discuss "Manna Church's Special Needs Ministry." Pediatric Developmental Therapy has recently had the opportunity to partner with Manna Church and their Very Important Kids (V.I.K.) Special Needs Ministry. This is a great ministry with a mission to embrace children in the special needs community with love and acceptance. Throughout this episode, Haden, Debbie, and Alyson discuss the history and vision of the V.I.K., the special "Shadow Buddy" system offered to children at Manna Church, and how Pediatric Developmental Therapy has been able to partner to support this ministry. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today, and check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com!

Haden is joined by returning guest, Jill Dejak of Longleaf Academy in Southern Pines, NC, to discuss Longleaf's upcoming Summer Academy program. Longleaf Academy is a private day school for children with language based learning disabilities. They host a Summer Academy every year to outreach to communities so children who don't attend their school have the opportunity to receive vital reading instruction. Pediatric Developmental Therapy is excited to be partnering with Longleaf Academy to host a Summer Academy at our Oliver Street location in Fayetteville, NC. Join Haden and Jill as they discuss this incredible program that is changing lives in "Summer Academy." Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today!

Summertime is upon us, and with it the summer vacation season! As families go on vacation throughout these months, the usual routine is altered and, all too often, home therapy programs and exercises are left by the wayside. Every year, pediatric therapists are confronted with the challenge of presenting creative home programs that maximize carryover and ensure a patients continued growth throughout the vacation season. In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden presents listeners with great therapy ideas for one of the summer's most popular vacation destinations...the beach. Throughout the episode, Haden reviews some of our most favorite toys for therapy that are great for the beach. These toys are great for speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy! Enjoy listening to "Therapeutic Toys and Ideas for the Beach". Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today!

In this episode of The Working Therapist podcast, Haden is joined by guests Roberta Nole, MA, Physical Therapist, and Certified Pedorthist, Dr. Louis DeCaro, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, as well as Kjirsti Myles, Pediatric Developmental Therapy Purple Team Lead and Physical Therapist to continue our discussion on one of our favorite orthotic manufacturers, Nolaro24. Nolaro24 is an orthotic company that is changing podiatric medicine by standardizing and prescriptionizing the orthotics industry through their QUADRASTEPS and littleSTEPS Systems of orthotics. Throughout this episode, Roberta Nole, Nolaro24's President and Chief Product Developer, and Dr. DeCaro, Nolaro24's Director of Medical Relations, discuss their QUADRASTEP System of orthotics, functional foot-typing, and the importance of early intervention for lifelong foot health. We hope you enjoy "Nolaro24: Part 2". Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com today!

In this episode of The Working Therapist podcast, Haden is joined by guests Roberta Nole, MA, Physical Therapist, and Certified Pedorthist, Dr. Louis DeCaro, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, as well as Kjirsti Myles, Pediatric Developmental Therapy Purple Team Lead and Physical Therapist to discuss one of our favorite orthotic manufacturers, Nolaro24. Nolaro24 is an orthotic company that is changing podiatric medicine by standardizing and prescriptionizing the orthotics industry through their QUADRASTEPS and littleSTEPS Systems of orthotics. Throughout this episode, Roberta Nole, Nolaro24's President and Chief Product Developer, and Dr. DeCaro, Nolaro24's Director of Medical Relations, discuss the development of these products, the implications they are having in the field of foot health, as well as highlight their pediatric orthotic line, the littleSTEPS System. We hope you enjoy "Nolaro24: Part 1". Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to check out the links in the show notes at wwww.theworkingtherapist.com today!

In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden welcomes returning guest, Kjirsti Myles, Pediatric Developmental Therapy Purple Team Lead and physical therapist, as they discuss "What's in a Name." As therapists we are trained to detect and identify the deficit. It is easy, though, to allow our training and busy schedules to desensitize us to the individuality of the patients we treat on a daily basis. This often manifests itself as we label patients solely by their diagnosis. Throughout this episode, Haden and Kjirsti bring light to the factors that cause this desensitization, as well as give insight into how to avoid it. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today!

In this episode of The Working Therapist podcast, Haden delivers a timely talk to therapists everywhere titled "Preventing Burn Out". In the busiest seasons of delivering therapy even the most dedicated therapists can begin to experience "burn out." Where does burn out come from, though? More importantly, can it be avoided? Join Haden in this podcast as she gives helpful insight into how to avoid the pit falls that distract you from your passion. Looking for more therapy resources? Check out www.pediatricdt.com today!

In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden welcomes returning guest Kjirsti Myles to discuss the "Do's and Don'ts of Taping." Taping is a great modality for muscle facilitation and joint alignment. However, too often pediatric physical and occupational therapists shy away from taping due to the fact that they don't know where to start or which tapes to use. Throughout this episode, Kjirsti guides listeners through the basics of taping so therapists can begin to use this treatment modality to help their children continue to advance in therapy. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today!