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 b ...
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The At Peace Parents Podcast is your source for all things related to understanding, supporting, accommodating, and advocating for your demand avoidant or PDA child. It will completely transform the way you think about your PDA child's brain, behavior, and parenting, and support you in finding your path to more peace and stability in the home. For more information see www.atpeaceparents.com
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The Lancet Respiratory Medicine publishes a range of article types in respiratory medicine and critical care. These include Original Research, Reviews, Personal Views, Comments, and News articles. Topics include but are not limited to asthma, COPD, tobacco control, critical care, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, sarcoidosis, mesothelioma, sleep medicine, and respiratory infections.
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A podcast for parents who need help navigating the muddy waters of feeding their kids. From starting solids to picky eating and body image concerns, join me for real life, down to earth conversations about how to nourish our kids. I may be a pediatric dietitian, but I'm also a mom, dealing with the same day-to-day craziness and joy of motherhood as my listeners. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh, and you’ll be inspired!
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The Informed Patient is Upstate Medical University's podcast on health, science and medicine, featuring experts from Central New York's only academic medical center.
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Introducing the "Mind, Body, Work Podcast," your essential audio companion from the team behind Workplace Wellbeing Professional. Designed for wellbeing professionals, health and safety managers, and occupational health specialists, our podcast delves into the topics that matter—from mental health and nutrition to remote working and legal protections. Listen in for actionable insights and expert perspectives to advance your workplace wellbeing initiatives. It's your go-to source for staying ...
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Welcome to Gab and Gro, where parents and professionals come together to explore all things pediatric growth and development! From communication and motor skills to social-emotional learning and everyday milestones, we dive into expert insights, practical tips, and real-life experiences to help kids thrive. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or therapist, join us for engaging conversations that support children in reaching their full potential. Let’s learn, laugh, and grow together!
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Hypermobility Happy Hour is the first podcast exclusively dedicated to discussing hypermobility conditions including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Guests on the Hypermobility Happy Hour have included world renowned physicians, patient advocates, researchers, and individuals living with hypermobility. Listen in as we examine a wide range of topics, including treatment options for hypermobility disorders and ways to improve the doctor-patient relationship. The information provided on thi ...
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Welcome to The OT Life: A careers podcast from the OTs of Cygnet Health Care. We created The OT Life for OTs around the country who are interested in hearing from people who share the same passion for Occupational Therapy.We chat all things OT from our opinions about the profession, our role in health and social care, stories and experiences, and career advice.This is the place to help you make the most of the profession you love.https://join.cygnethealth.co.uk/ot-life/
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Welcome to the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast! Dive into our ever-growing series of 27 episodes that explore the fascinating world of your senses, tackling sensory sensitivity, sensory overload, and practical sensory-friendly solutions for daily life. Each episode is a blend of expert insights, personal stories, and actionable advice, designed to inspire and empower. What sets us apart? Our episodes feature international luminaries like occupational therapist and researcher Dr. Winnie Du ...
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EJIL: The Podcast! aims to provide in-depth, expert and accessible discussion of international law issues in contemporary international and national affairs. It features the Editors of the European Journal of International Law and of its blog, EJIL: Talk! The podcast is produced by the European Journal of Law with support from staff at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.
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This is the EspecIallY "SpeciAl" SpeeCh?!, where we explore the dynamics of speech pathology and feature individuals sharing their journey navigating all things related to speech.
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This a podcast produced by, for and with the amazing nurses and health professionals of the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital community. Our purpose is to inspire, educate and connect our local and global healthcare community as we collectively move from surviving to thriving in our personal and professional lives.
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THE SHELF CONVERSATION is a podcast created by Kwame Osei Owusu, a clinical pharmacist, a speaker and a mental health advocate. Throughout his seven (7) years of active advocating on social media and online conference talks, Kwame sits down to make it interactive with other experts to hold a conversation on mental health through SHELF. * Speaking about Mental Health and associated Disorders: Emphasising that mental health is a normal part of overall health and encouraging people to share the ...
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Episode 33: Owning the Future? International Law and Technology as a Critical Project
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47:44International law operates in a world of rapid technological transformation. From the battlefield to the border, from online content moderation to open-source investigation, from humanitarianism to development, from counterterrorism to migration management, practices of central concern to international lawyers are progressively altered by the intro…
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Are health care institutions prepared for immigration enforcement actions?
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15:28Interview with Rachel Fabi, PhDBy Amber Smith
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#358 - Our Must-Have Sensory Tools for Autistic Children
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26:23In this episode, we’re diving into our all-time favorite sensory tools to support autistic children. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, these go-to items can help create a more regulated and sensory-friendly environment! We’ll share why tools like noise-canceling headphones, a sensory corner, weighted items, Ark Therapeutic chewy toys…
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Interview with Hesham Masoud, MDBy Amber Smith
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Ep. 110 - Speech Dude and I Talk School Accommodations for PDA Children and Teens
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1:13:22In this episode I spoke with Chris Wegner - AKA "Speech Dude" - a speech language pathologist with extensive experience accommodating PDA teens in a public school. I loved our conversation, and I hope you will too! We talked about: Practical ways to communicate about PDA in a public school setting (in this case a high school). How to write PDA-spec…
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Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? Fertility is a hot topic, so let's talk about some of the best ways to support fertility through nutrition and lifestyle factors. On this week's episode, we talk about the fertility diet study done by Harvard Health, some healthful guidelines around optimizing fertility, and some of the most important nutrients …
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Sensory Series: Gabbing about the Tactile System
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33:55In this episode of Gab and Gro, Allegra (SLP) and Amanda (OT) break down the tactile system—what it is, why it matters, and how it affects your child’s everyday experiences. From brushing teeth to putting on socks, the way kids process touch can shape how they handle daily routines. You’ll learn about two key parts of the tactile system: modulation…
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AI's use in mental health care offers promise and risk
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18:41Interview with Serife Tekin, PhDBy Amber Smith
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#357 - What It Really Takes to Be a Great OT Practitioner
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17:53Shop our Autism Acceptance Month Sale! https://harkla.co/pages/aam-sale What really makes a great occupational therapy practitioner? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the key qualities that set exceptional OTs apart—beyond just clinical skills. We’ll chat about: The importance of lifelong learning and continuing education Why collaboration with…
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Occupational therapy helps restore one's essential abilities
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17:03Interview with occupational therapists Alexis Antoniou and Paige CourbatBy Amber Smith
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Opioid use disorder's treatments may include prescriptions, psychotherapy, support groups
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26:18Interview with nurse practitioner Theresa BaxterBy Amber Smith
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Ep. 109 - My Conversation with Physician and Founder of All Brains Belong, Dr. Mel Houser
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58:06Dr. Mel Houser, MD, shares stories from her childhood, career as a doctor, and work reimagining healthcare and community at All Brains Belong in Vermont. PDA Autistic herself, I hope you'll find her insights as interesting, helpful and hopeful as I did. Mentioned in this episode: Paradigm Shift Program Want me to coach you as you learn and practice…
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Feeding Therapy for Problem Eaters with Katie Tower, Occupational Therapist
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43:31Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? This week we are joined by Occupational Therapist and Feeding Therapist Katie Tower. Katie joins us to talk everything feeding and occupational therapy. Katie answers all of our questions about SOS feeding therapy, common feeding difficulties, and she gives her advice for parents of children who struggle to eat.…
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Water-based physical therapy can ease pain, movement
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15:48Interview with Ryan Martin, DPT, and Morgan Phillips, DPTBy Amber Smith
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Children with kidney disease may require transplants
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28:00Interview with Scott Schurman, MDBy Amber Smith
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Interview with Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MDBy Amber Smith
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Virtual nurses will assist in hospital admissions, discharges
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14:00Interview with Kathy Berardi, RNBy Amber Smith
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#356 - How Retained Primitive Reflexes Impact Daily Life for Autistic Children
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23:08Shop our Autism Acceptance Month Sale! https://harkla.co/pages/aam-sale What are Primitive Reflexes? https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs/what-are-primitive-reflexes?_pos=1&_sid=91f65780c&_ss=r We’re diving deep into the connection between retained primitive reflexes and autism. You'll learn what these reflexes are, why they might stick around lon…
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Ep. 108 - 10 Tips to Improve Connection and Communication with your PDA Child or Teen
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28:22The thing that underpins so much of how we support and accommodate our PDA children and teens - and thereby lower their nervous system activation so they can thrive - is our connection with them. And this connection can get very, very strained. Especially if they're in burnout, which often means we are, too. In this episode I share ten tips to impr…
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Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? One of the most common questions Jen gets in her appointments is guidance on how to make a smoothie more nutritious, and what are good smoothie combinations. This episode is your complete guide to smoothie inspiration and how to make a nutritious and delicious smoothie. Additional resources: Find Jen’s cookbook …
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Some states allow people to be sterilized against their will
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20:41Interview Jennifer James, PhD, of the University of California, San FranciscoBy Amber Smith
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Upstate lab can test a tick to see whether it carries a disease
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15:32Interview with Saravanan Thangamani, PhDBy Amber Smith
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14. Gabbing about OMDs Across the Lifespan: How Tongue Ties Affect Swallowing
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33:03Pediatric speech-language pathologist Allegra and occupational therapist Amanda continue exploring the world of orofacial myology disorders, with a special focus on tongue ties and its impact on feeding and swallowing in children. Join us as we discuss how tongue tie affects early development, feeding challenges, and overall wellness. Each episode …
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High-tech center helps patients avoid delays at hospital
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12:15Interview with nurse Kyle ChoquetteBy Amber Smith
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#355 - OT Isn’t Just Arts and Crafts (and Other Myths We’re Busting!)
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21:17Shop our OT Month SALE! Ends April 14th, 2025! https://harkla.co/pages/ot-month-sale Sign up for our FREE live webinar on April 16th, 2025! https://harkla.co/pages/classroom-sensory-strategies-webinar-registration-2025 We’re setting the record straight on some of the most common myths about occupational therapy! From the idea that OTs just help peo…
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Ep. 107 - 20 Things I'd Tell Myself About My PDA Child's Restrictive Eating
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38:55Five years ago, when my son barely ate anything, and I feared he would end up with a feeding tube, and none of the traditional therapies worked, these are the 20 things I wish someone would have said to me, because I was freaking out! I hope they are as helpful to you now as I know they would have been for me back then. Mentioned in this episode: P…
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Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? The gluten-free casein-free diet is a diet that was created to help manage gastrointestinal and behavioral symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder. The research, however, behind this diet isn’t strong enough to truly determine if it is worth the restrictive nature of a diet like this. Putting your chil…
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Deputy Editor of The Lancet Respiratory Medicine Ari Colosio discusses the critical findings of a new epidemiological study on pulmonary embolism in children and adolescents with Simon Wolf from the University Hospital of Zurich.By The Lancet
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#354 - The Power of OT: Helping Autistic Children Navigate Life
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27:05Shop our OT Month SALE! Ends April 14th, 2025! https://harkla.co/pages/ot-month-sale Happy OT Month and Autism Acceptance Month! In this episode of All Things Sensory, we’re diving into the incredible role Occupational Therapy (OT) plays in supporting autistic children. Whether you’re an OT, parent, educator, or just curious about how OT can make a…
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Suzetrigine aims to deliver non-addictive, non-opioid pain relief
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20:59Interview with Vandana Sharma, MDBy Amber Smith
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Ep. 106 - Screens and Your PDA Child or Teen
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44:31I dive deep on screens in this episode - to give you every bit of information you need to make decisions you can feel confident in concerning screens and screen limits. I talk through how formal studies on screen time handle PDA children (spoiler - they don't) and share what I've seen working with over 1,000 families who have all handled screen lim…
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Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? We are continuing our seasonal produce and recipe inspiration series with a spring produce list and some fun recipes to embrace what’s in season right now! Additional Resources: Check out the USDA seasonal produce guide here: https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/resources/nutrition-education-materials/seasonal-produce-gu…
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Babies can be trained to sleep consistently
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24:13Interview with Zafer Soultan, MDBy Amber Smith
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Physical activity can help women before, during menopause
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15:49Interview with Carol Sames, PhDBy Amber Smith
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How an adult with special needs lives and copes
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27:43Interview with Michael Gordon, PhDBy Amber Smith
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