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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Dec 4, 2019 • 43min
#73 - Vestibular Integration with Kali Jacobs, OTR/L
In this episode, Rachel and Jessica chat with Kali Jacobs, an Occupational Therapist in Toronto. She specializes in Vestibular Integration so get ready to take notes because she drops some seriously valuable info in today’s interview! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS SMILE Therapy For Kids Cuevas Medek Exercise- CME The Listening Program (TLP) - Advanced Brain TechBe sure to check out the show notes ...
Nov 27, 2019 • 33min
#72 - Ditch the Traditional Gift Guide
In this episode, Rachel and Jessica challenge the idea of a “gift guide.” What if, instead of giving your child(ren) toys for Christmas, you gift EXPERIENCES? Listen in as they talk about the why, the how, and the what. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Round Therapy Ball Peanut Therapy Ball Yoga Half Ball (Bosu) Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You ...
Nov 20, 2019 • 1h 17min
#71 - Finding Joy with Multiple Children & Therapies
In this episode, Rachel and Jessica sit down with Karen, a mother of multiple children who have benefited from several different types of therapies. Not only is Karen an incredible story teller, but she is relatable and passionate. Listen in as she talks about her children and her journey. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS The Out-of-Sync Child Game Changers Idaho Advanced Vision Therapy in Boise, Ida...
Nov 13, 2019 • 20min
#70 - Parenting a Child with PTSD
Today, Rachel and Jessica discuss a topic that is not typically brought up in everyday conversation - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Why? Because it’s not just soldiers who can suffer from this potentially debilitating diagnosis - parents and caregivers of children with special needs can also suffer from PTSD. Rachel and Jessica dive into what PTSD can look like as well as the WHY behind it. They also share some tips for getting help. Share this episode with someone who might benefit!...
Nov 6, 2019 • 1h 3min
#69 - Demystifying Sleep Training with The Sleep Fairy
Today, Rachel and Jessica chat with The Sleep Fairy, The Bedtime Whisperer - Krista. She is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and her passion is helping families get their babies and toddlers sleeping through the night. Her goal is to empower families worldwide and she has so much passion for what she does! Dive into this episode and get ready to take notes! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTSKrista at My Sleep Fairy Be sure to check out the show notes on our...
Oct 30, 2019 • 25min
#68 - Tips and Tricks for Using Weighted Products Efficiently
Today, Rachel and Jessica give you all the info on weighted items - vests, blankets, and lap pads. They talk about how much weight to use as well as other tips and tricks to help your child successfully utilize these tools to feel calm, cool, and collected!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 ac...
Oct 23, 2019 • 29min
#67 - Early Warning Signs of Sensory Processing Challenges
Today, Rachel and Jessica discuss the various “early warning signs” when it comes to Sensory Processing Disorder. It’s important to note that if a child exhibits one of the signs as discussed, this does not mean the child “has” SPD - it simply means there is a potential for a “different” sensory response. As always, make sure you do your own research and listen to your intuition. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTSEarly Warning Signs - Infancy-12 months Early Warn...
Oct 16, 2019 • 45min
#66 - Part 2 with Amber Grant: Parenting Children with Different Abilities, Mom Guilt, and Guardianship
Today, Rachel and Jessica dive deep into tough topics with Amber Grant. Amber is passionate about helping her boys thrive in their everyday lives as well as helping others! This interview was so insightful and ended up lasting for nearly 2 hours! Make sure you've listened to Part 1! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS iCan Shine Programs (including iCan Bike) Rainbow Trainers - Adaptive BikesHost an iCan Bike CampBe sure to check out the show notes on our blo...
Oct 9, 2019 • 51min
#66 - Autism and Cerebral Palsy: an Interview with Amber Grant: Part 1
Today, Rachel and Jessica talk with the mother of two amazing boys - Amber Grant. Amber is passionate about helping her boys thrive in their everyday lives as well as helping others! This interview was so insightful and ended up lasting for nearly 2 hours! This is Part 1 so be sure to tune in next week for Part 2! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES / LINKS / RECOMMENDED PRODUCTSiCan Shine Programs (including iCan Bike) Rainbow Trainers - Adaptive Bikes Host an iCan Bike ...
Oct 2, 2019 • 33min
#65 - Multi-Sensory Processing 101
Rachel and Jessica explore the topic of multi-sensory processing, discussing its importance in adaptive responses and strategies to improve processing abilities. They also share their favorite multi-sensory activities and provide visual handouts for download. Specific activities targeting reflexes, upper body strength, and functional skills are discussed, along with the benefits of setting goals and providing video feedback.
