Child-Led Therapy with Kelsie Olds for Occupational and Physical Therapists wiredON Development Interviews

This interview with the OccuPLAYtional Therapist, Kelsie Olds, is an absolute treat. We cover the realities, practicalities and benefits of child-led therapy, the integration of play in therapeutic practices, push-in vs pull out services, balancing the conflicts that arise from staying true to your core values as a therapist with meeting your service requirements and so much more


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04:45 A uniquely rich learning environment


13:32 Regcognising and addressing underlying difficultes


22:46 Finding the best learning opportunities


27:44 Whose actually my client?


31:26 The magic of a trust and values based approach


37:34 Navigating School Systems and Advocating for Child-Led Therapy


>> 39:13 Be Informed


>> 41:20 Value the team


>> 42:21 Keeping the child at the center


44:38 Push in vs Pull out


50:53 Gaining Respect and Buy-In from Teachers


52:58 Understanding motor skill levels through play vs standardized testing


59:32 Stop asking questions


01:04:27 Everybody is unique and we are all the same


01:08:54 Neurodiverse Conversations and Activism


01:11:06 Interoception