Senseez vibrating pillows for kids with sensory processing disorder that benefit from the vibration as a means of deep pressure stimulation. Helps with body awareness and calming sensations.
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Pillow Pets Glow Animals
One option for visual stimulation and calming at night for toddlers or kids with sensory processing issues that prevents them from falling asleep.
Interoception for Sensory Processing Disorder Episode 26
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On this episode I talk about what Interoception is, how the brain processes sensory information within the body, and some strategies to help with this.
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Interoceptive Sensory Processing
Child Development
Occupational Therapy
Visual Cues / Visual Timer
Lead Exposure in Infants and Toddlers Episode 24 Child Development
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On this episode I discuss issues with lead exposure to infants and toddlers. Lead poisoning even at low levels of lead exposure can cause a lower IQ and behavioral problems as well as other health concerns.
How you can reduce the amount of lead exposure in your home and family environment as well.
Research Article: Lead in food
https://www.edf.org
“Lead in food: A hidden health threat.” Environmental Defense Fund, www.edf.org/health/lead-food-hidden-health-threat. Accessed 6 Sept. 2017.
FDA Sites:
https://www.fda.gov
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https://www.fda.gov
US lead contamination:
http://www.cnn.com
Brita Filter Information:
https://www.brita.com
Berkey Filter Information:
http://www.berkeyfilters.com
Organic standards for land:
https://www.thebalance.com
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Child Development
Special Needs
Occupational Therapy
Big Berkey Water Filter and Purification System
INCLUDES: Big Berkey stainless steel housing (Upper, Lower & Lid), 2 Black Berkey Filters, 2 Fluoride Elements, 2 Hole Plugs, 1 knob, 1 easy flow spigot, and 1 set of easy to follow assembly instructions. When drinking water that’s been filtered using a Berkey purifier, you can rest assured that your water is clean and safe for consumption. In fact, Black Berkey purifier elements are far more powerful compared to competitors’ water filters. When tested Berkey water filter elements removed 100% of pathogens, allowing them to be classified as purifiers rather than simply filters. The included two (white) Berkey fluoride filters attach to the bottom of the Berkey Purifiers and hang in the lower chamber. Berkey fluoride filters reduce the amount of fluoride in your water UP TO 95%. Each Fluoride filter has a lifespan of 1,000 gallons and each purifier can filter up to 3,000 gallons. The Big Berkey is constructed from High Grade 304 Stainless Steel, and can accommodate up to four Berkey Purification elements and four Fluoride filters, however only two of each are included with this package.
Parents of Kids with Sensory Processing Disorders Episode 23
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On this episode, I discuss possible issues parents of kids with sensory processing disorders face in finding a diagnosis and getting their pediatrician and others on board.
If you are in the Phoenix, AZ area a listener gave me the contact information for a place that can evaluate your child for sensory processing disorder. Here is the link for their website: https://www.kidzspottherapy.com
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Research Study:
Hall, Leah, and Jane Case-Smith. “The Effect of Sound-Based Intervention on Children With Sensory Processing Disorders and Visual–Motor Delays.” American Journal of Occupational Therapy, American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 Mar. 2007, ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1866939. Accessed 6 Sept. 2017.
http://ajot.aota.org
SPD Debate:
http://www.slate.com
SPD Star Institute:
https://www.spdstar.org
AAP Pediatrician Guidelines:
https://www.medpagetoday.com
Child Development
Sensory Processing Disorder
Occupational Therapy
Therapeutic Listening Program
Cerebral Palsy in Premature Infants Episode 22 Child Development
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On this episode I discuss the risk of developing Cerebral Palsy in infants that are born prematurely or preterm. How cerebral palsy occurs is explained, as well as, what to look for in infants who are at risk for developing cerebral palsy.
Research Article:
Thygesen SK, Olsen M, Østergaard JR, etal. Respiratory distress syndrome in moderately late and late preterm infants and risk of cerebral palsy: a population-based cohort study. BMJOpen 2016; 6 : e011643. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011643.
http://bmjopen.bmj.com
Respiratory Distress Syndrome of the Newborn
https://www.thoracic.org
Early Signs of Cerebral Palsy:
https://www.abclawcenters.com
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Cerebral Palsy
Child Development
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Premature Infants
Table Top Scissors for One Handed Use
These table top scissors are great for kids who want to use scissors but have a difficult time holding both the paper and the scissors at the same time, and in a coordinated manner. The kids can hold the paper up in place at the scissors, and just push down on the lever to make them cut. A great tool which can help them be independent with a difficult fine motor task.
One handed button hook
These are handy little devices for those people who have trouble managing buttons on your clothing using two hands! It will help pull the buttons through each button hole in your shirt using only one hand to get it done.
Occupational Therapy in Early Intervention Episode 20 Child Development
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On this episode I discuss what Occupational Therapy means and how we work with infants and toddlers. Differences between OT and OTA are explained. The hopeful future of this podcast is laid out for you!
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KU Occupational Therapy: http://www.kumc.edu
OT Practice Act – AOTA: https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/Advocacy/State/Resources/PracticeAct/Model Definition of OT Practice Adopted 41411.pdf
OT Statistics in Europe: http://www.coteceurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2016-COTEC-Summary-of-the-OT-profession-in-Europe.pdf
OT in Germany: https://www.dve.info/
OT in Norway: http://www.ergoterapeutene.org/
OT in Ireland: https://www.aoti.ie/Default.aspx
European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education: http://enothe.eu/
OT in Singapore: https://www.saot.org.sg/
OT in Japan: http://www.jaot.or.jp/
United Arab Emirates OT Statistics: http://www.payscale.com
OT Salaries: https://www.bls.gov/
OT Careers: http://money.usnews.com
Special Needs
Early Intervention
Child Development
Pediatric Occupational Therapy