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    All Things Sensory by Harkla

    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.
    enRachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L307 Episodes

    Episodes (307)

    #298 - 10 Therapeutic Activities With a Yoga Ball

    #298 - 10 Therapeutic Activities With a Yoga Ball

    Get ready for an episode full of simple, straightforward activities using one piece of equipment - a yoga/therapy ball!

    We dive into the benefits of this single piece of equipment, why you should have one in your home and multiple in your clinic and school, and then we jump right into our 10 favorite activities using a yoga ball!

    Some of these activities can be done independently while others will need some assistance. These activities can be done with a variety of ages and modified to fit a variety of needs.

    Get ready for some new activity ideas that you can try TODAY!

    Check out our Gross Motor Skills Activity Skills Course - an entire video library of therapeutic activities using simple pieces of equipment (yoga/therapy ball, Bosu, hula hoop, and scooter board) that you can use immediately!

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3

    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram



    #297 - How to Build Literacy Skills and a Love for Reading

    #297 - How to Build Literacy Skills and a Love for Reading

    Sami Carrick is a Child Development & Certified Reading Specialist (M.Ed) who shares (research based) tips for busy parents to take a proactive approach to learning and reading in schools by building a really strong foundation in the younger years and really looking at the whole child. She believes that we can prevent a lot of learning struggles and help kids thrive by making some simple improvements in the younger years.

    Follow Sami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnyseedco/

    Sami’s Website: https://sunnyseedco.com/

    How to Teach Sight Words Freebie

    Understanding Phonemic Awareness

    Understanding Dyslexia

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3
     
    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla Website
    Harkla YouTube
    Harkla Instagram
    Headsprout
    Yoto
    Handwriting Without Tears


    All Things Sensory by Harkla
    enFebruary 28, 2024

    #296 - The Pyramid of Learning

    #296 - The Pyramid of Learning

    What is the Pyramid of Learning and why is it important?

    Williams and Shellenberger (1996) formulated this pyramid of learning and it highlights how sensory integration processing relates to the child’s learning process.

    This simple visual aide explains how academic learning, daily living activities (like brushing your teeth and getting dressed), even how your child behaves; it all grows and develops from a strong sensory foundation.

    https://www.smartpediatrics.com/post/understandingsensoryprocessing

    We dive into WHAT the Pyramid of Learning is, we talk about the different levels and how they build upon each other, and we talk about what you as a therapist, parent, or educator can do to help the children in your life develop and thrive while using the Pyramid of Learning as a framework!

    Sensory Diet Digital Course

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3

    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram
    The Beauty of Building Rapport
    Treatment Planning Made Easy
    6 Ocular Motor Activities
    The Listening Program
    PESI Course - Yoga for Kids


    All Things Sensory by Harkla
    enFebruary 21, 2024

    #295 - Hypermobile Joints- What Are They and How Can You Provide Support?

    #295 - Hypermobile Joints- What Are They and How Can You Provide Support?

    What are hypermobile joints? Who can they affect? What are the functional implications?

    We dive into these questions, the research, and some information that will be helpful if your child or your clients have hypermobile joints. We also talk about some of the challenges that can be associated with hypermobility.

    Things like strength training, swimming, nutrition, and finding the right footwear are just a few of the strategies we talk about.

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3
     
    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram
    Muscle Tone vs. Muscle Strength
    About Joint Hypermobility
    Prevalence of Joint Hypermobility in Children
    DCD and Joint Hypermobility
    Mind Pump Fitness
    HyperVibe


    All Things Sensory by Harkla
    enFebruary 14, 2024

    #294 - A Primitive Reflex Integration Success Story You Don't Want to Miss!

    #294 - A Primitive Reflex Integration Success Story You Don't Want to Miss!

    We are so excited to introduce you to Jill Gockel, mom of 5, who left the corporate world at the end of 2016 to stay at home with her kids. In addition to raising her 5 kids, she also invests in real estate, has an online business, & is a continual learner.

    Our conversation with Jill centers around primitive reflexes. She explains how she first learned about primitive reflexes and the results she and her family have seen since going through our digital course.

    Learn more about our primitive reflex digital course: https://harkla.co/products/primitive-reflexes-course

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3
     
    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla Website
    Harkla YouTube
    Harkla Instagram
    The Symphony of Reflexes


    All Things Sensory by Harkla
    enFebruary 07, 2024

    #293 - Sensory Processing Red Flags in Infants and Toddlers

    #293 - Sensory Processing Red Flags in Infants and Toddlers

    What are some things that we often see in infants, toddlers, and school age children that indicate sensory processing challenges?

    We list out our top sensory processing red flags for infants, including colic, missed milestones, and challenges with feeding.

    We then list out our top sensory processing red flags for toddlers which include avoiding playground equipment, covering ears for everyday noises, and avoiding messy play.

    Finally, we provide our top sensory concerns for school age children, including any of the previously mentioned challenges plus big emotional outbursts and difficulty with reading at age level.

    And of course we leave you with our tips and strategies at the end!

    Free Sensory Webinar
    Free Infant and Toddler Webinar

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3

    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram
    Does Everybody Have Sensory Quirks?
    8 Myths About SPD
    Breaking Down Sensory Modulation Disorder
    Will My Child Grow Out of SPD?
    All Things Sensory Diets
    Everything You Need to Know About Sensory Diets
    Sensory Diet for Low Registration



    #292 - Eloping: The Why and How for Kids Who Run Away

    #292 - Eloping: The Why and How for Kids Who Run Away

    What is eloping? When we’re in therapy talking about eloping, it’s when the child runs. They run away from the task, they run away from the situation, or even run out of the building. There can be a variety of reasons for elopement - we dive into these reasons PLUS specific strategies for each potential reason, including: sensory strategies to help calm the nervous system, building rapport and providing positive reinforcement, using visuals, and more!

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3
     
    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.


    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram
    Ep. 256 Fight-Flight-Freeze
    Ep. 187 Meeting the Sensory Threshold
    Ep. 4 Using Visual Schedules
    Ep. 223 Strategies for Pre-Verbal Children
    Ep. 74 Building Rapport


    #291 - Answering Your Sensory Questions!

    #291 - Answering Your Sensory Questions!

    We are your podcast DJs and today’s episode is answering YOUR questions!

    We talk about challenges between young siblings, a 4-year-old Autistic sensory seeker, a sensory-seeking toddler who struggles at bedtime, strategies for a 2-year-old Autistic sensory seeker who will be traveling, and adopted children who are struggling due to drug exposure in utero!

    Some of the ideas we talk about for these questions are: using emotional regulation tools and sensory stories to advocate for needs; asking your child’s OT for specific sensory diet activities; creating a personalized bedtime sensory diet routine; going outside and creating a sensory corner; and more!

    Free Sensory Diet Webinar
    AOTA Sensory Diet Digital Course
    Free Classroom Webinar

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 

    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram
    How to Build a Calm Down Corner
    The Zones of Regulation
    How to Know if Your OT is Right for You
    Sensory Friendly Bedtime Routines
    Improving Sleep for Sensory Seekers
    Prenatal Exposure to Opioids 


    #290 - Nutrition for Neurodivergent Children with the Autism Dietician

    #290 - Nutrition for Neurodivergent Children with the Autism Dietician

    Brittyn Coleman is a Registered Dietitian, Autism Nutrition Expert, and the Founder of the Nourishing Autism Collective. She helps parents of children with autism to nourish their kids confidently in a gradual, sustainable way. Through her practice, she has been able to support thousands of parents to expand their child’s diet in a sensory-friendly way and help them get the nutrients they need to feel their best and thrive.

    Download FREE Nutrition Guide: https://autismdietitian.ck.page/guide

    Join Brittyn’s community at: https://www.nourishingautism.co

    Brittyn’s Website: https://www.autismdietitian.com/

    Follow Brittyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autismdietitian/

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3

    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla Website
    Harkla YouTube
    Harkla Instagram


    #289 - Help! My Child is Behind on Their Milestones- What Do I Do??

    #289 - Help! My Child is Behind on Their Milestones- What Do I Do??

    Developmental delays can happen for a variety of reasons- there’s no one to blame and you are not doing anything wrong!

    We’re going to share some of the typical developmental milestones so you can identify if your little one is on track or a little behind, what you can do to support their development, and who to reach out to and get more help from.

    We dive into gross motor, fine motor, oral and feeding, speech, emotional, and social milestones. We also give you 2 activities to add into the daily routine within each category!

    Infant and Toddler Sensory Development Digital Course

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3
     
    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram
    Developmental Milestone Chart
    Our Fav. Products for Infants and Toddlers
    Everything You Need to Know About Infant Reflexes
    5 Play Activities for Babies


    #288 - Primitive Reflexes: The Basics - Our Free Webinar

    #288 - Primitive Reflexes: The Basics - Our Free Webinar

    What are primitive reflexes? Why are they important? What are the signs of retained primitive reflexes? How can you help a child who has retained primitive reflexes

    Listen in and get the answers to these questions, and more!

    WATCH The Primitive Reflex Webinar and get access to the FREE downloads!

    Dive into the FULL digital course, Assessment and Integration of Primitive Reflexes for Improved Independence in Daily Activities

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3

    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram



    All Things Sensory by Harkla
    enDecember 27, 2023

    #287- 5 Steps to Creating a Sensory Circuit

    #287- 5 Steps to Creating a Sensory Circuit

    What is a sensory circuit? We use this term to describe an obstacle course that is used for a sensory diet routine.

    A sensory circuit can be used in the clinic as a way to meet your client's sensory threshold. It can be used at home as your child's daily sensory diet routine as well!

    We break down how to create an effective sensory circuit using 5 steps: identify the child’s sensory preferences; create a visual support / tool; add a vestibular and a proprioceptive activity; add 1 or 2 more sensory components; and finally, add a goal.

    Try a sensory circuit today!

    Check out our Holiday Sensory Survival Guide, on sale NOW!

    Shop and Save During Our Digital Course SALE - Save 20% on ANY Digital Course, Dec. 15 - Dec. 22, 2023. harkla.co/pages/digital-courses-holiday-sale

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3

    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram
    Ep. 187 What it Means to Meet the Sensory Threshold
    YouTube: Parenting a Sensory Seeker
    YouTube: Parenting a Highly Sensitive Child
    Free Sensory Checklist in Description of YouTube Videos
    Freebies Page for To-Do Done Visual
    YouTube: 5 Multisensory Activities
    Multi Sensory Activity Course
    Crazy Caterpillar Game (Walmart)


    All Things Sensory by Harkla
    enDecember 20, 2023

    #286 - Listener Question: Integrating Primitive Reflexes in the School Setting 2x Per Week

    #286 - Listener Question: Integrating Primitive Reflexes in the School Setting 2x Per Week

    Check out our Holiday Sensory Survival Guide, on sale NOW!

    Shop During Harkla’s Christmas SALE! Save 15% on ANY order! Shop and Save Until Dec. 14, 2023! harkla.co/pages/christmas-sale

    Shop and Save During Our Digital Course SALE - Save 20% on ANY Digital Course, Dec. 15 - Dec. 22, 2023. harkla.co/pages/digital-courses-holiday-sale

    Primitive Reflex Digital Course

    Today’s episode is answering a question that we received from a student inside of our Primitive Reflex Digital Course. This person is an OT working in the schools and wants to know if it’s beneficial to complete primitive reflex exercises once or twice a week. We chat about the pros and cons, as well as other ways to incorporate primitive reflexes into the classroom.

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3

    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.


    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram



    All Things Sensory by Harkla
    enDecember 13, 2023

    #285 - Tips for Improving Organization of Behavior

    #285 - Tips for Improving Organization of Behavior

    Check out our Holiday Sensory Survival Guide, on sale NOW!

    Shop During Harkla’s Christmas SALE! Save 15% on ANY order! Shop and Save Until Dec. 14, 2023! harkla.co/pages/christmas-sale

    In this episode, we explore the fascinating topic of organization of behavior in children and how occupational therapy can play a crucial role in addressing these challenges - and how parents can use the same strategies at home!

    We start by talking about how to identify sensory preferences, then jump into using specific sensory activities to meet sensory needs.

    We also give tips for adding emotions into the sensory activities, practicing specific sensory strategies for when the child feels disorganized and dysregulated, and finally we touch on how to use the strategies in different situations.

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3

    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channnel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram
    Free Social Story Template
    Sensory Diet Digital Course
    What it Means to Meet the Sensory Threshold
    Teaching Self Regulation with Sensory Strategies
    Learn About the Zones of Regulation
    Zones of Regulation
    Article: Organization of Behavior



    All Things Sensory by Harkla
    enDecember 06, 2023

    #284 - OT Tips for Navigating Menstruation

    #284 - OT Tips for Navigating Menstruation

    Check out our Holiday Sensory Survival Guide, on sale NOW!

    Shop During Harkla’s 12 Days of Christmas SALE! Save 12% on ANY order! Shop and Save Until Dec. 12, 2023! https://harkla.co/pages/12-days

    Answering a listener’s question in today’s episode:

    “I’d love it if you guys could dedicate an episode to all things relating to PERIODS.

    As my daughter is 11, I’m staring down the road and see this major life event looming in our near future.

    From fear of menstrual blood, practical info for pad wear and hygiene, underwear, social stories, etc. I would love all the info I can get as I want to help my daughter transition this and other puberty milestones to the best of my ability.”

    This episode is full of tips and tricks for anyone navigating menstruation!

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3

    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram
    Ep. 119 Tackling Embarrassing Teen Hygiene Tasks
    The Listening Program
    The Safe and Sound Protocol
    Sonia Story - Move Play Thrive
    Saalt Period Underwear


    All Things Sensory by Harkla
    enNovember 29, 2023

    #283 - Strategies to Help When You're Parenting in Survival Mode

    #283 - Strategies to Help When You're Parenting in Survival Mode

    Check out our Holiday Sensory Survival Guide, on sale NOW!

    Shop During the Harkla Holiday Sale and Save 20% on ANY Order!

    Nov. 20-27, 2023

    Shop here - https://harkla.co/pages/holiday-sale

    This episode is all about parenting while in survival mode. If you’re a parent who feels like every day is a struggle, or if you’re a professional working with families, this episode is for you!

    Listen in as we discuss practical tips and techniques for preserving your sanity during demanding times. Discover effective ways to prioritize self-care, find support networks, and seek help when needed.

    Through this episode, we hope to inspire and uplift parents who may be struggling with their own survival mode. Find solace in the fact that you're not alone, and that there is a community of parents who understand and empathize with your journey.

    Make sure to check out all of our links below!

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3
     
    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram
    Peaceful Parenting Tips
    The Overstimulated Parent’s Guide
    Learning to be a Kind Parent
    Sensory Overload in Adults


    All Things Sensory by Harkla
    enNovember 22, 2023

    #282 - Creating the Most Effective Visual Supports with Tara Phillips, MS, CCC-SLP

    #282 - Creating the Most Effective Visual Supports with Tara Phillips, MS, CCC-SLP

    Tara Phillips is a speech/language pathologist and has run her own communication based classroom for 25 years. She was at the early elementary level for the first part of her career, and at the early childhood level for the last 10 years.

    Tara earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communicative Disorders at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Her minor was in Early Childhood Education. After working exclusively with autistic children at the elementary level for several years, she went on to obtain an Autism Certificate from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

    Check out Tara’s Podcast
    Tara’s Instagram
    Tara’s Facebook
    https://autismlittlelearners.com
    www.autismlittlelearners.com/visuals

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3

    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla Website
    Harkla YouTube
    Harkla Instagram


    All Things Sensory by Harkla
    enNovember 15, 2023

    #281 - Why We Decided NOT to Get Our Masters in OT

    #281 - Why We Decided NOT to Get Our Masters in OT

    Today we answer your questions!

    First question: help for a 2.5 year old Down Syndrome child who drools constantly.

    Second question: why did we decide not to get our masters in OT.

    Third question: help for a 5 year old boy who displays a “humping” behavior.

    Fourth question: help with potty training in an outpatient pediatric clinic.

    We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3

    Looking for more in-depth help? Sign up for 2-on-1 Mentoring With Us!!

    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

    Links
    All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
    Harkla YouTube Channel
    Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
    Harkla Instagram
    Ep. 159 - Tips for Oral Seekers
    YouTube - 5 Strategies for Oral Seekers
    ARK Therapeutic Z-Vibe
    HoMedics Mini Massager
    Free Social Story Template
    Ep. 191 - Tips for Toilet Training
    YouTube - Strategies for Toileting and Potty Training
    Ep. 41 - All Things Poo
    Ep. 216 - Activities for Interoception


    All Things Sensory by Harkla
    enNovember 08, 2023

    #280 - 5 Functional Activities to do with a Platform Swing

    #280 - 5 Functional Activities to do with a Platform Swing

    Occupational therapists have long recognized the benefits of incorporating sensory swings into therapy sessions. Platform swings, in particular, offer an unstable surface that challenges a child's body positioning, promoting improved motor planning, balance, coordination, and righting reactions.

    By engaging with a platform swing, children with sensory processing disorders can experience sensory integration and processing, leading to enhanced sensory regulation. These swings are specifically designed to assist children in developing essential skills for daily life occupations, such as self-care and handwriting.

    During this episode, we dive into the reasons why occupational therapists choose to incorporate platform swings into their therapy sessions. We discuss 5 activities and techniques used to maximize the therapeutic benefits of these swings.

    Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this episode will provide valuable insights into the power of platform swings!

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    #279 - New Sensory Strategies for a Mom Who's Tried it All [A Mentoring Session]

    #279 - New Sensory Strategies for a Mom Who's Tried it All [A Mentoring Session]

    Today’s episode is a LIVE call with a 2-1 mentoring client! The family provided us with details ahead of time, scheduled the session, and we jumped right into a brainstorming session!

    If you found this episode helpful, let us know!

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    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 courses.

    Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

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