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All Things Sensory by Harkla
Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS is a passionate pediatric therapy practitioner who answers your questions related to all things sensory, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care, nutrition, and health, from a therapist’s perspective. Providing raw, honest, fun ideas, and strategies, for parents and families to implement into daily life. Great for those who work with children with sensory processing disorder, special needs, autism, and ADHD. This podcast is brought to you by Harkla, where our…
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- All Things Sensory by Harkla
#188 - All About Stuttering with Lauren Brown, SLP and owner of Stutter Free Kids
Lauren is a pediatric speech pathologist and has been practicing for over 13 years. She specializes in childhood stuttering and is the owner of Stutter Free…
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#187 - What it Means to "Meet the Sensory Threshold"
Meeting the sensory threshold is the first step in helping a child feel more regulated. But do you know what that means?!If not, this episode will give you all…
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#186 - A Unique Approach to Speech Therapy with Kian McBurnie, SLP-CCC, a PROMPT Certified, Long Island Therapist
Kian McBurnie is a Speech Language Therapist from Long Island, NY (SLP-CCC, PROMPT Certified). She graduated in 2012 and has experience with students 3-21…
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#185 - The Power of Pausing to Improve Processing Skills
You may have heard us talk about this before, but we truly believe in the power of the pause. What does that even mean? When working with children who have…
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#184 - Sensory Strategies to Make Toothbrushing Easier
Toothbrushing is a skill that every child learns - but why do some children struggle more than others when it comes to brushing their teeth?We break down the…
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#183 - Picky Eating with Jenny Best, Founder of Solid Starts
Jenny Best, Founder and CEO of Solid StartsA mom of three, including twin toddlers, Jenny is a baby-led weaning expert and food and farming enthusiast on a…
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#182 - Tips to Help a Child with Auditory Hypersensitivity / Auditory Over-Responsiveness
Today, we’re talking about auditory hypersensitivity. We explain the auditory system, what it is, and how it works, before moving on to discuss the various…
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BONUS - 10 Tips for a Successful Sensory Holiday
The holidays can be stressful - changes in routine, lots of different sights, sounds, and activities, new and different foods, etc. So we’re here to give you…
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#181 - 8 Myths About Sensory Processing Disorder
This week on the All Things Sensory podcast, we bring you our very own version of Myth Busters, SPD edition! Listen in as we discuss and debunk eight common…
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#180 - Grateful for a Different Perspective
Since it’s the week of Thanksgiving, we are talking about all the things we’re thankful for. A few weeks ago, we asked you to share with us on Instagram what…
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#179 - What is Dyslexia and Strategies That Will Make a Difference with Lori Benson Adams, MEd
Lori Benson Adams, MEd, is an educational intervention specialist and owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions in Atlanta, Georgia. She has over 35 years of…
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#178 - Motion Sickness Toolkit From a Sensory Perspective
Motion sickness is caused when your brain can't make sense of the information sent from your eyes, ears, and body. Many of us have experienced motion sickness…
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#177 - Sensory Strategies for Birthday Parties
You don't have to be sensory sensitive to feel the effects of a lively children's party, but that amount of sensory input may not be just fun and games for…
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#176 - Everything You Need to Know About Neuroplasticity with Dr. Karen Pryor
Our brain is an amazing thing and much of how it works is still being discovered. Today’s guest teaches us how using neuroplasticity, we can rewire processing…
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#175 - Empathizing with Individuals Who Have Sensory Differences
Having empathy in everyday life is important, but it's also crucial for creating a supportive connection with your child. What is empathy and how can we use…
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#174 - Brainstorming Session with a School Based OT
Something special happens when a conversation unfolds as a brainstorm between friends. That’s exactly what we do during this episode, with Nicky, a…
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#173 - What is Overflow and Why is it Important to Know About?
Have you ever found yourself sticking your tongue out while concentrating on an activity, like cutting something or backing up your car? That’s called…
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#172 - Diving into Trauma and What You Can Do to Make a Difference with Jerrod Brown, PhD
On today’s episode, our guest, Jerrod Brown, talks to us about all things trauma: why it’s imperative for everyone to understand its role, the wide range of…
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#171 - Tactile Processing and Tolerating Clothing Textures
If your child has tactile hypersensitivities, chances are they struggle with some area of getting dressed or wearing certain clothes. We’re going to talk…
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#170 - A Conversation Around Parenting & Neurodiversity with Megan from On The Hard Days
Raise your hand if you’re raising a neurodiverse child. Now, raise your hand if this experience has ever made you question your abilities as a parent. You are…
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#169 - Sensory Strategies for Kids Who Struggle With Haircuts
Haircuts can be challenging, even for those who don’t have sensory processing challenges! From prepping kiddos for the overstimulating environment of the salon…
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#168 - Virtual Happy Hour with OT Entrepreneurs Alexi and Marlee from SENSE-ational Spaces
We are excited to offer 10% off of the base package fees for the first 10 people to book by September 30, 2021 using our special promotional code: ALLTHINGS10…
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#167 - Facilitating Free Play! Our Favorite Tips, Tricks and Strategies!
In today we dive into the benefits and uses of free play! Discover what it means to engage in free play and how to facilitate it in easy, fun activities with…
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#166 - Education + Sensory with Kirstie Wishart, Founder of Starfish in NSW, Australia
We are joined by a very special guest from Australia! Kirstie Wishart is a teacher, sensory educator, educational consultant, and founder of the Starfish…
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#165 - A Deeper Look at Sensory Milestones & Red Flags to Note
The developmental milestones in the first 12 months of life are widely spoken about, but there are equally important, yet often overlooked, sensory milestones…
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#164 - A Sensory Friendly Bed for Children and Adults of All Ages and Abilities, with Caleb Polley, CEO and Founder
Everyone knows the feeling of exhaustion that follows a few nights of poor sleep. For children and adults with sensory processing disorder, lack of sleep is a…
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#163 - A Look into Daily Sensory Processing for Adults + We're Sharing Top Secret Information!
Surprise, surprise: all living human beings have a sensory system! You may have known that, but did you know that almost everything you experience in your…
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#162 - The Vision Behind This Inclusive Sports League - 2.0 with Gabriel Moreno, Founder of Game Changers Idaho
Today we are welcoming back the very first guest we ever had on this podcast, Gabriel Moreno! The world is suffering from a loneliness epidemic, and through…
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#161 - Finding the Underlying Cause of Challenges by Looking at the Whole Child
There are a multitude of factors that impact children’s abilities to thrive in their daily lives. In this episode, Rachel and Jessica run through a few of the…
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#160 - Living in Rhythm with Jorge Ochoa, OTR/L, from TamboRhythms
What does it mean to live life in rhythm? Rhythm is something that is all around us, it’s in seasons of the year, heartbeats of our bodies, modulations of our…
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#159 - Tips for Oral Seekers! If You Don't Know If Your Child Seeks Oral Input, Listen Up!
“Why does my child chew on everything to the point of soaking their shirt and ruining objects?” - “How do I help a child who grinds their teeth constantly?” -…
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#158 - A Holistic Approach to Psychology with Dr. Lori Baudino, BC-DMT
Our episode today is all about a holistic approach to psychology! To help us broach this extensive subject, we got together with Dr. Lori Baudino to unpack the…
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#157 - What is Constructional Praxis and Why is it Such an Important Skill?
Did you know Amazon's big sale, Prime Day is next week, June 21st and 22nd?While small, family-owned businesses like ours can sell products on Amazon, Amazon…
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#156 - Hand Eye Body Coordination with the Expert Dr. Jacob Weiss
This episode is all about hand-eye-body coordination! To help us unpack this exciting and important subject, we have none other than Dr. Jacob Weiss, who is…
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#155 - Sensory Tips for Traveling With Kids
Traveling can be quite challenging, so it's time to revisit this topic as the world is opening back up again and there are more opportunities to travel. Here…
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#154 Normal is Boring with Kristi Brewer: Autism Mom, Weightlifter, & Advocate
There is still so much to learn and share in the world of autism, parenting, and just pushing forward the conversation around difference. We are happy to…
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#153 - What Do I Do After My Child Gets a Diagnosis?
Receiving a diagnosis for your child can elicit a wide range of emotions, and that is completely normal. In today’s episode, your hosts Rachel and Jessica…
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Bonus Episode - Connection Between Tongue Ties and ADHD with Melanie Henstrom, IBCLC
This is an extra special bonus episode with an incredible lactation consultant, infant massage instructor, and postpartum doula, Melanie Henstrom, on the…
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#152 - Finding Optimal Health with Dr. Zink, Airway Dental Medicine
Today’s guest, Dr. Sam Zink, is a dentist who focuses on airway dental medicine. Dr. Zink’s practice is rooted in the belief that all dentistry should support…
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#151 - Disciplining a Sensory Kiddo 2.0
Back in episode 16, we talked about disciplining a sensory kiddo and it has remained one of our most listened-to episodes. So, we thought we would revisit the…
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#150 Aquatic Therapy with Nicole, OTR/L & Owner of Lullaby Waters
Aquatic therapy can be used as a treatment modality for Occupational Therapy and comes with a range of benefits for both adults and children. Today we sit with…
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#149 - The Palmar Grasp Reflex
Today’s episode is about another primitive reflex: the palmar grasp reflex. Primitive reflexes impact so many things! Be sure to check out our 5-episode series…
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#148 - Is Cranial Sacral Therapy VooDoo or Healing? An Interview With Sonya and Lynnelle
Whether it's your first or fifth child, today’s guests are here to help! Every child has successes and challenges, and every family needs support, regardless…
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#147 - Tips for Improving Body Awareness, Mid-Range Control and Force Modulation!
Life can be challenging if you’re struggling with knowing where your body is in space. Some of your kiddos might be facing daily challenges if they lack body…
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#146 - All Things Essential Oils with Erin from @thesupernaturalproject_
The topic of essential oils gives rise to varying opinions & reactions, & to help us understand this often misunderstood topic, we invited our friend Erin…
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#145 - Your Guide to Navigating the Pediatrician's Office
Today’s show is all about speaking to your pediatrician about the different developmental stages of your child when they are between the ages of three months…
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#144 - Blymiller Update: FMT, PANDAS and Health & Wellness with Angela and Shawn
Raising a child with Level 3 autism and a combined diagnosis of PANDAS can be a challenge for parent and child. Today we welcome back the Blymillers. We first…
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#143 - Teach The Skill, Not The Goal
As parents, therapists, and teachers, we have specific goals we want our kids to be able to achieve, whether it’s something like brushing their teeth at home…
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Trailer - What We're About & Where to Start!
Welcome to All Things Sensory by Harkla! This trailer is a great place to start if you're new to the show! We cover:Who we (Rachel & Jessica) areWhat our…
All Things Sensory by Harkla#142 - Interview with Sonia Story: Why Movement is Essential for Development
In our early stages of development, we all have a template in our brains that guides how we move. And the movements we make based on that guide are called…
All Things Sensory by HarklaBONUS: We’ve Got Big News for the Podcast!
We've got BIG NEWS to announce to everyone during this podcast episode!We're joining the Harkla Team as in-house content creators, experts, and podcast hosts!…
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#141 - Honest Strategies to Combat Sibling Rivalry
We are often asked about how to deal with fighting between siblings and how to help them get along better. First off, it’s always useful to remember that…
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#140 - Interview with OT Entrepreneur Reema Naim from OT Studios LA
A career in occupational therapy can take on many different characteristics and trajectories. Our guest today, Reema Naim, is a great example of this and she…
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#139 - Easy Ways to Incorporate Speech Into Play for All Ages
Facilitating speech for your child or the child you care for can be loads of fun, and in today’s episode, hosts Rachel and Jessica cover a whole bunch of…
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#138 - Learning More About ABA with Whitney - @thespectrumcompass
Welcome to episode 138! This episode is sponsored by Harkla Co. Learn more about why we LOVE this company HERE! Use the Code: “sensory” for a 10% discount on…
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#137 - Sleep 2.0: Sensory Strategies for Better Sleep Quality!
Back in 2018, we released our third podcast episode all about bedtime and sleep. This episode is an updated version of that episode - Sleep 2.0! Get ready for…
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#136 - Balancing Screen Time & Play Time with Rachel McFedries
This episode is an incredible conversation with Rachel McFedries - Rachel is passionate about helping parents of children ages birth - 7 years balance screen…
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#135 - Why We Love the Draw a Person Test for More Than Testing Purposes!
Have you ever had your child, client, or student draw a picture of a person, or of themself? Did you know that the drawing can tell you a lot about the child’s…
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#134 - Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, and Infant Development with Baby Begin!
Today we have an incredible conversation with Jennifer Barnard, an Occupational Therapist who is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of plagiocephaly…
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#133 - Treatment Planning Made Easy With These Simple Therapy Hacks!
Today’s episode is in answer to a listener question about treatment planning - how to plan and set up treatment activities for a variety of kiddos, at a…