
Spirited Conversations
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We are on a mission to build the collective knowledge of pediatric occupational therapists and fellow human beings alike. This podcast was conceived to include you in our SpIRiTed conversations. These discussions have kept us engaged and had an unmeasurable impact on us as therapists. We want to share our regular clinical conversations with others, not knowing all the answers, but allowing..
Spirited Conversations
4M ago
In this insightful episode, we explore the transformative role of play and playfulness in paediatric occupational therapy from multiple ..read more
Spirited Conversations
4M ago
In this episode, we dive into the principles of adaptive responses and just right challenges as laid out by Jean Ayres in sensory ..read more
Spirited Conversations
4M ago
In this episode, we dive into the principle of following a child's lead in various therapeutic approaches such as DIR floor time, and ..read more
Spirited Conversations
1y ago
In this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the concept of sensory modulation, focusing on what we term as over responsive behaviour. We describe in detail the reasons behind over responsiveness, how we can understand it better, and the strategies we can use to work with children demonstrating these behaviours. Our discussion brings in multifaceted perspectives stemming from neuroscience, psychology, and therapeutic treatments that can help children with diverse sensory needs.
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The Science and Art of Sensory Modulation:
Sensory modulation refers to the brain's management of ..read more
Spirited Conversations
1y ago
This episode we discuss the importance of the somatosensory system in forming our sense of self through our relationships and how it shapes neurodevelopment. We explore how individuals who have not experienced secure attachment early in life may struggle with somatosensory amplification and somatization later on. We chat about the role of touch in creating a sense of safety and connection, and how sensory integrative processing can impact overall wellness. If you’re curious about the need to balance and respect boundaries while providing positive somatosensory experiences for individuals with ..read more
Spirited Conversations
1y ago
This episode we discuss the importance of the somatosensory system in forming our sense of self through our relationships and how it shapes neurodevelopment. We explore how individuals who have not experienced secure attachment early in life may struggle with somatosensory amplification and somatization later on. We chat about the role of touch in creating a sense of safety and connection, and how sensory integrative processing can impact overall wellness. If you’re curious about the need to balance and respect boundaries while providing positive somatosensory experiences for individuals with ..read more
Spirited Conversations
1y ago
Here is the journal article Tracy referred to in this episode the direct link and the PDF is attached here as well: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05964-2
See our Full Transcript Below:
Cory Dundon: All righty, I wanted to shout out to some listeners who have been sending us questions, we love that. And, um, we appreciate people getting, getting involved and being interested and wanting to learn. We'll do our best to come around to those questions, um, as we're able. We talked about, well, we tried not to talk about Praxis in the last episode.
Uh, we did kind of get there in the e ..read more
Spirited Conversations
1y ago
This episode is all about somatosensory processing. Our Transcript gets a little wonky right at the end - we had some tech issues! But for those of you who enjoy the transcript, here it is!
[00:00:00] Michelle:Hello my friends. I can't wait to, uh, have another deep dive with you today, we are talking about some matter sensory uh, processing.We are going to try not to move too fast into Praxis
[00:00:15] So how we are gonna do that because Yeah, Cory, don't ask a praxis question to at least 40 minutes.
[00:00:23] Okay. So we're gonna try not, um, to go to Praxis too fast. Obviously, there's hu ..read more
Spirited Conversations
2y ago
"The vestibular system is like the grand integrator and in that it does connect to our sensory systems, it connects to our vagal circuitry. So in that it's connecting to basic regulation functions, our basic physiological functions, but then it also is connecting to our body schema and the envelope of our somatic sensation that holds our sense of our bodies in space connects to the visual system in really direct and specific ways. The auditory system in really direct and specific ways."
TRANSCRIPT
Cory: Yay. Welcome back 2023. We are here. We are very excited to be back, to be having these ama ..read more