

All Things Sensory by Harkla
Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L
Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, are two passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who answer 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. At Harkla, our goal is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives.
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Oct 12, 2022 • 28min
#225 - ADHD Tips, Tricks and Information
Diving into what ADHD is - from a diagnostic perspective and our clinical experience. Then jumping into some strategies, including neurofeedback, changing the environment, working on executive functioning, and MORE! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensor...

Oct 5, 2022 • 33min
#224 - Everything You Need to Know About Sensory Diets!
We have an episode on sensory diets - episode 39 from 2019 … it’s time for an update!Sensory diets are the series of sensory activities and strategies that you use to help meet your sensory needs and feel regulated throughout the day! This episode dives into the research as well as how to create a sensory diet for your child! Be sure to check out the links below! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brough...

Sep 28, 2022 • 26min
#223 - Tips for Implementing Sensory Strategies with Pre-Verbal Children
We received a question on Instagram about what sensory strategies we would recommend to help a child who has lower cognitive abilities or who is non-speaking or pre-verbal.We’ve had many, many clients who had learning disabilities, used AAC devices because they didn’t communicate verbally, or who struggled overall with communication - expressive and receptive. In this episode, we’re going to draw from our own personal experiences as well as research! Be sure to check out the show notes o...

Sep 21, 2022 • 14min
#222 - How to Advocate for Your Child's Sensory Differences
We received a question about how to best explain to others that your child has sensory needs and differences to those who just don’t understand it. Or to those who think your child is misbehaved.So, we’re diving into this topic - how to explain and advocate for your child’s sensory differences! We talk about some verbiage to use, we provide you with a free download (link below!), and just an overall quick pep talk to remind you that YOU are your child’s BEST advocate!Be sure to check out the ...

Sep 14, 2022 • 21min
#221 - Is Your Child Aggressive? Try These Sensory Strategies!
We are your podcast DJs! We had a question from someone on Instagram asking about strategies for a child who becomes aggressive towards themselves and others when they are in a meltdown. We dive into the WHY behind aggressive behaviors and chat about some strategies you can try. We’d love your feedback! Share this episode on Instagram, tag us @allthingsensorypodcast, and let us know your thoughts! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brough...

Sep 7, 2022 • 23min
#220 - Understanding Emotional Intelligence and the Connection to the Sensory System
Learn about the importance of emotional intelligence in children and strategies to develop emotional regulation skills. Explore programs like the Zones of Regulation and How Does Your Engine Run, and discover the connection between emotional intelligence and the sensory system. Find out about games and resources for improving emotional intelligence.

Aug 31, 2022 • 17min
#219 - Tips For When Your Child's Sensory Preferences Don't Match Yours
Does your child seek out a certain type of sensory input that drives you nuts? Are your sensory preferences the complete opposite of your child’s? If so, this episode is for you! We dive into sensory preferences, what it looks like when your child’s sensory needs create a sense of overstimulation in you, and some tips, tricks, and strategies to help! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought t...

Aug 24, 2022 • 23min
#218 - Easy to Implement After School Sensory Activities
Shop our Back to School Sale by clicking THIS link! Save 15% on ALL Harkla products, physical and digital! Sale ends Aug. 29, 2022! At school, a child is exposed to a lot of sensory information as well as they are required to sit and focus for long periods of time and interact socially with their peers. It’s a LOT of work! Many children hold it all together at school but then break down at home - home is their safe space and they feel comfortable enough to melt down.This episode is ...

Aug 17, 2022 • 29min
#217 - Recommended Products for Each of the 8 Senses!
This podcast discusses recommended products for each of the 8 sensory systems. They cover sensory products for the vestibular and proprioceptive systems, activities and tools for the auditory system, games for logic, reasoning, and visual perception, and recommended products for visual processing skills and oral motor skills. They also explore the benefits of targeting multiple sensory systems.

Aug 10, 2022 • 20min
#216 - Activities to Support Interoceptive Processing- Your 8th Sense!
In this podcast, the hosts discuss interoceptive processing and its impact on sensory processing disorder, anxiety, and depression. They share personal experiences and explore activities, such as visual schedules and primitive reflex integration, to support interoception. The connection between the vestibular and interoceptive systems is also discussed, along with the importance of social stories and emotional regulation programs. Additionally, listeners learn about emotional regulation techniques, mindfulness practices, and resources for teaching children. Check the show notes for more information and discounts on sensory products.


