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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Feb 2, 2022 • 35min
#189 - 5 Do's and Don't's with your Infant & Toddler from an OT Perspective
We want to give you our top tips for infants and toddlers - based on our clinical, professional experiences as well as our personal experiences! Our goal is to share information, no shame involved! Take what works for you and share with anyone you think can benefit! We also answer a couple of listener questions at the end, so stick around! Check out the links below for a bunch of our fav. products, our Free Primitive Reflex Webinar, and our full length course! Be sure to check ...
Jan 26, 2022 • 52min
#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 Kids.Lauren takes an integrative approach to stuttering that both treats directly but also teaches how to support greater fluency through play, connection, brain care and managing high sensitivity, which is common among children who stutter. Lauren believes strongly in early intervention and advocates for a 'support and see' approach...
Jan 19, 2022 • 25min
#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 the details on what, why, and how! If so, this is a great episode to refresh and send to everyone you know! We also answer 2 listener questions, so stick around to the end! Also, check out the links below for even more amazing content, articles mentioned in the episode, and MORE! LinksYouTube Video - What is th...
Jan 12, 2022 • 41min
#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 years old across settings such as homecare, a school for the Deaf, and various school districts. She is PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Phonetic Motor Targets) Certified and passionate about all things motor.Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to y...
Jan 5, 2022 • 26min
#185 - The Power of Pausing to Improve Processing Skills
The podcast discusses the power of pausing when working with children who have sensory processing challenges or other developmental disabilities. It explores how pausing can improve processing skills, boost confidence, and reduce pressure. The hosts also answer listener questions and provide tips on incorporating pauses into conversations with preschoolers. Additionally, they discuss strategies for regulating body temperature and speculate on the role of medical conditions or challenges in this process.
Dec 29, 2021 • 27min
#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 WHY behind a variety of challenges related to toothbrushing - specifically from a sensory perspective but also looking at the specific skills required.Then we give you our favorite tips and tricks to try at home! We also answer two listener questions at the end, so make sure you stick around! Be sure to check out the show note...
Dec 15, 2021 • 59min
#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 mission to make it easier for parents to introduce real food to their babies.Prior to launching Solid Starts, Jenny led global communications at One Acre Fund and Slow Food USA and served many years in the NYC government. Before that she was a professional ballerina with the New York City Ballet. Be sure to check out the show notes on...
Dec 8, 2021 • 29min
#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 signs that might indicate that your child has auditory sensitivities, and the adverse reactions you might see.We share some helpful tips on how to support your child with auditory hypersensitivity. We also answer listener questions at the end of the episode! Want you question answered on the podcast? Send us a DM on Instagram @allthingssen...
Dec 3, 2021 • 12min
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 our 10 favorite sensory strategies to help make your holiday season a little bit easier.We talk about visual schedules, sensory diets, and using your own sensory strategies!We also made a fun YouTube video and a Free Holiday Sensory Survival Guide! So make sure to check out the links below! Happy holidays from Rach, Jess, and t...
Dec 1, 2021 • 26min
#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 myths about Sensory Processing Disorder. Tuning in, you’ll find out what you can say to someone who might not believe that SPD even exists, or if someone criticizes your parenting style because your child is ‘overreacting’. We discuss everything from whether autism and ADHD are linked to SPD and the importance of teaching kids coping mech...
