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 10, 2021 • 30min
#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 activities that can incorporate language into daily tasks. While we don’t focus specifically on language development - but rather verbiage - some of these tasks may help your child with enunciation, so there should be something for everyone! We kick off the show by diving into our first exercise: sequencing through singing. We talk...
Feb 3, 2021 • 57min
#138 - Learning More About ABA with Whitney - @thespectrumcompass
Former special education teacher Whitney Sarnowski discusses ABA therapy for children with Autism. The episode covers the importance of early intervention, breaking down misconceptions about ABA, personal experiences in special education, choosing the right therapy, different placement options, and the benefits of ABA for children.
Jan 27, 2021 • 35min
#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 a discussion on WHY many children struggle to get a good night’s sleep as well as our fav tips, tricks, and strategies to help the entire family feel successful with bedtime. This 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 thr...
Jan 20, 2021 • 1h 2min
#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 time and play time. Because parenting these days can feel overwhelming and energy-draining, screens can become the “easy” answer. As a result, some children are experiencing more screen time than ever before. Rachel’s passion began 4 years ago with the birth of her third child - she was really struggling to limit screen time for her...
Jan 13, 2021 • 30min
#135 - Why We Love the Draw a Person Test for More Than Testing Purposes!
Learn how drawings can provide insights into a child's development. Discover games and activities to improve body awareness. Understand the importance of teaching children about their bodies. Plus, get a discount on Harkla sensory products.
Jan 6, 2021 • 57min
#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 without a helmet, while treating torticollis quickly and effectively. You can hear the passion in her voice so make sure you check out her website and start following her on Instagram after listening to today's episode! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is...
Dec 30, 2020 • 27min
#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 variety of levels, to address a variety of goals. Get ready to take notes as Rachel & Jessica break down how to set up an obstacle course activity and how to easily modify each step. They also provide you with several of their favorite games that can be used. This is an episode for therapists and parents alike!Be sure to check out the sho...
Dec 16, 2020 • 57min
#132 - Picky Eating Strategies with McKenzie from @playingatyourplate
Today’s conversation is with McKenzie Hoffman, M.A., CCC-SLP, a Speech Pathologist who began her career in the NICU as well as providing feeding therapy in a pediatric outpatient clinic. Her passion led her to create a feeding program, as well as her Instagram account - @playingatyourplate - where she helps families feed their children in a positive and holistic way. Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to...
Dec 9, 2020 • 35min
#131 - Rachel and Jessica's Birth Stories & the Connection Between Birth + Child Development
This episode is all about birth stories - Rachel and Jessica talk about their sons and how different their experiences were. No judgement, no criticism. Just stories. Can you relate?!Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This 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 sensory products, child development c...
Dec 2, 2020 • 60min
#130 - Advocating for Your Child with Stefanie from @afriendforlillybug
Get ready for an AMAZING conversation with Stefanie, proud Mama to the incredible Lilly. She shares her journey with her daughter and her daughter’s Autism Service Dog, Indy, in this episode as well as on Instagram. After listening to this conversation, make sure you follow Stefanie and Lilly, reach out to them, and show them some love! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast. Brought To You By Harkla This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our ...
