sensory diet

In this episode, Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill join me to talk about all things sensory processing disorder.

Rachel, COTA/L, AC and Jessica, COTA/L are two passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and the hosts of the popular podcast, All Things Sensory. Their podcast, digital courses, YouTube, and blog on Harkla.co covers topics related to sensory processing disorder, special needs, parenting, and topics related to child development and health.

We talk about:

• [4:00] Who Rachel and Jessica are

• [6:15] What is sensory processing disorder?

• [8:15] Our 3 hidden senses

• [11:20] Sensory challenges that come with going to the bathroom

• [13:35] Triggers with taking a bath 

• [16:11] Common triggers you may not know are sensory challenges

• [17:45] Oral seeking

• [19:15] Picky eating

• [26:30] Sensory integration and OT evaluation

• [29:30] Adopting a sensory diet

• [34:20] Noticing what your child needs

• [37:30] Tips for parents who struggle getting kids dressed

• [41:50] Knowing this isn’t a choice your kids are making

• [45:05] Advice to their younger parent selves
  
  

With over 9 years of clinical experience, Rachel and Jessica are on a mission to help parents, educators, and therapists raise strong and confident children, no matter their abilities. They are passionate about taking clinical topics (such as Sensory Processing Disorder, primitive reflexes, sensory diets, and more) and breaking them down in a way that is actionable for anyone to benefit from.

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Pediatric occupational therapist Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L shares how parents can build their ‘sensory smarts’ and identify our children’s sensory needs. We’re talking about self-regulation, early signs of sensory processing differences, why we should all get dancing in the kitchen, and how to get through hairwashing with fewer tears. We also talk about creative ways to help our kids release all that pent up energy. Wanna go for a monster walk, anyone? (We'll explain). Lindsey Biel and Nance Peske are co-authors of the NAPPA Gold Award and iParenting Media Award winning book Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues, with its revised and updated issue out this week!  

x Ellie 

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Guest Bio: Lindsey Biel is an occupational therapist with a private practice in New York City where she evaluates and treats children, adolescents, and young adults with sensory processing issues, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, physical disabilities and other challenges. She is co-author of the award-winning Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues, with a foreword by Temple Grandin- with a brand new, expanded edition available in stores and online.  She is also the author of Sensory Processing Challenges: Effective Clinical Work with Kids & Teens which is targeted to clinicians. Lindsey teaches workshops for parents, teachers, therapists and others across the country. Visit her website at www.sensorysmarts.com for more information. 

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