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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Jul 22, 2020 • 45min
#110 - We are Answering Your Sensory Questions Today!
We love getting questions from our listeners - we are officially podcast DJs! In today’s episode, we talk about finding the right daycare or school for your child, the Fear Paralysis Reflex, talking with teachers about sensory diets, deep pressure hugs, core strength, addressing low muscle tone through PT or OT, mask wearing, documentation, and more! If you’d like us to answer your question on the podcast, send us a message on Instagram @thesensoryprojectshow or email us at &...
Jul 15, 2020 • 57min
#109 - A New Way of Therapy, with Carol Garner-Houston, OTR/L and Co-Founder of Brain Harmony
We are always looking for new types of therapy, new treatment ideas and modalities, and today we are talking with Carol, the co-founder of Brain Harmony. Brain Harmony is a private medical care company that uses the neuroplasticity of the brain to provide the most powerful and proven therapy to help children and adults with learning and performance difficulties. Listen in as Carol explains the benefits and we chat about a different approach to standard therapy. LIN...
Jul 8, 2020 • 28min
#108 - Muscle Tone vs. Muscle Strength
Learn the difference between muscle strength and muscle tone in this episode. The hosts discuss strategies to improve muscle tone, signs of low muscle tone, and the importance of rest and empathy for children with low muscle tone.
Jul 1, 2020 • 46min
#107 - Interactive Metronome with April Christopherson, OTR/L
April Christopherson, OTR/L, an experienced occupational therapist, discusses the Interactive Metronome program, its benefits in improving cognition and motor skills, and the option of completing it at home. She also explores using the program with children who have sensory sensitivities and shares insights on preparing NICU babies for the outside world. Additionally, the importance of supporting and educating parents during quarantine is emphasized.
Jun 24, 2020 • 27min
#106 - Improving Your Therapeutic Use of Self and Why It's Such an Important Part of Therapy
If you are a therapist, you have probably heard the term “therapeutic use of self.” Do you know what it means? Do you understand how to implement it into your daily treatments? Today, we talk about what that term actually means and how you can focus on improving your ability to use it, in order to provide better treatments for your clients. Parents and family members - this is a great episode to learn more about what therapists SHOULD be doing during treatment sessions. Do you...
Jun 17, 2020 • 52min
#105 - Under the Radar Therapies with Jo-Anne Weltman
This episode features Jo-Anne Weltman, a physiotherapist with 29 years of experience in pediatrics. They discuss various under the radar therapies for children, including suit therapy, Theratox, reflex integration therapy, and therapeutic taping. They emphasize the importance of collaboration, individualizing treatment, and advocating for children's therapy. The episode also touches on sensory processing issues and the benefits of allowing children to explore and engage in movement and sensory input.
Jun 12, 2020 • 16min
#104 - Primitive Reflex Series: The Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex
In celebration of reaching 100 podcast episodes, Rach & Jess are diving into primitive reflexes with a 5 day series. Within these 5 episodes, you will hear information on the top 5 primitive reflexes that they, as Occupational Therapy Assistants, work with when treating within the pediatric population. The Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex, the STNR, is believed to help integrate the TLR reflex as well as develops the upper and lower body coordination. Listen in for all the details...
Jun 11, 2020 • 10min
#103 - Primitive Reflex Series: The Spinal Galant Reflex
In celebration of reaching 100 podcast episodes, Rach & Jess are diving into primitive reflexes with a 5 day series. Within these 5 episodes, you will hear information on the top 5 primitive reflexes that they, as Occupational Therapy Assistants, work with when treating within the pediatric population. The Spinal Galant Reflex is believed to assist in the birthing process and may even contribute to bed wetting after the age of 5. Listen in for all the details and stay tuned for the ...
Jun 10, 2020 • 11min
#102 - Primitive Reflex Series: Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex
In celebration of reaching 100 podcast episodes, Rach & Jess are diving into primitive reflexes with a 5 day series. Within these 5 episodes, you will hear information on the top 5 primitive reflexes that they, as Occupational Therapy Assistants, work with when treating within the pediatric population. The Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex, the ATNR, is essential for hand-eye coordination and helps develop various aspects of bilateral integration. Listen in for all details and stay tun...
Jun 9, 2020 • 11min
#101 - Primitive Reflex Series: The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
In celebration of reaching 100 podcast episodes, Rach & Jess are diving into primitive reflexes with a 5 day series. Within these 5 episodes, you will hear information on the top 5 primitive reflexes that they, as Occupational Therapy Assistants, work with when treating within the pediatric population. The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex, the TLR, is the primitive reflex that facilitates head control. It also has an impact on muscle tone. Listen in for all the details and stay tuned for the nex...
