Sensory Friendly Solutions

Christel Seeberger
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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 Dunn, best-selling author Carol Stock Kranowitz, and the world-renowned autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin. We also amplify the voices of parents, individuals with lived sensory experiences, and innovators who’ve created sensory-friendly solutions that truly work. But there’s more—our audio conference content takes a deep dive into specialized topics, including Sensory Friendly Dentistry and Sensory Friendly Travel, offering fresh perspectives on areas that impact everyday life. At the helm of the podcast is Christel Seeberger, Founder and CEO of Sensory Friendly Solutions. With a 30-year career as an occupational therapist and her own lived experience of sensory sensitivity and overload due to adult-onset hearing loss, Christel brings unique insights and a passionate drive to make the world more sensory-friendly for all. Join us for enlightening discussions, transformative ideas, and real-world solutions. Let’s work together to make life more sensory-friendly—because small changes create big differences!

  1. 09/11/2021 · BONUS

    Reflections on Sensory Friendly Dentistry

    In this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference join Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they reflect on their audio conference experience.  Wrap up your audio conference experience with occupational therapy students Chelsea Bloom and Stephanie London as they summarize the most important lessons learned and take "back to your dental practice" messages. Epsiode Guide: 0:00 - Welcome & Host Introductions 0:25 - Maureen Bennie Conversation Reflection 2:34 - Megan Gallant & Cindy Green Conversation Reflection 3:50 - Laura Swinburne Conversation Reflection 4:54 - Dr. Peter Halford Conversation Refection 5:15 - Dr. Rachel Korman Conversation Reflection 6:15 - Final Thoughts Sign up for the Sensory Friendly Solutions newsletter to receive sensory-friendly tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox. Connect with us on any of our social platforms: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

    8 min

  2. 09/05/2021

    Care and compassion overcome challenges with Dr. Peter Halford, periodontist

    In this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry  Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the oral health expertise of Dr. Peter Halford. Listen to Dr. Peter Halford, periodontist as he shares insights gleaned from his practice.  You will feel informed and excited to practice dentistry in a way that makes the most challenging interventions a positive experience for patients by creating a family-like atmosphere. Episode Guide: 0:00 - Welcome & Host Introductions 0:28 - Welcome Dr. Peter Halford 1:26 - Dr. Halford thinks about Barriers to Oral Healthcare 2:08 - Dr. Halford provides his experiences with patients that have sensory-sensitivities 5:50 - Accommodating appointments for the patients 6:30 - Making the patient feel comfortable 7:20 - Pictograms & explaining procedures 10:16 - Dr. Halford talks about a patient experience to sensitivity to a dental implant 11:47 - Modernization of Periodontics 13:27 - Dr. Peter Halford reflects on what he knows now as an experienced dentist 15:05 - Dr. Halford's Philosophy as a Dentist 16:10 - Tools Dr. Halford uses to make patients comfortable 16:40 - Treating older adults and the challenges that arise 18:34 - Strategies for treating older adults 20:30 - Understanding the patient and where they are coming from 21:50 - Dr. Halford talks about utilizing technology 22:53 - The challenges of X-Rays. 24:12 -  Dr. Peter Halford talks about the importance of taking your time 24:52 - Thank you, Dr. Peter Halford! Sign up for the Sensory Friendly Solutions newsletter to receive sensory-friendly tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox. Connect with us on any of our social platforms: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

    28 min

  3. 09/05/2021

    Avoiding the dentist is a reality with Cindi Green and Megan Gallant

    In this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry  Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they take engage in an insightful conversation with two special guests, Cindi Green and Megan Gallant.  Hear from Cindi Green, Executive Director of Autism Resources Miramichi, and parent Megan Gallant as they share insights about the simple steps that make the sensory experience of dental care a match for each patient and would empower parents to make oral hygiene possible. Episode Guide: 0:00 - Welcome & Host Introductions 0:20 - Welcome Cindi Green and Megan Gallant 0:43 - Cindi Green - executive director at Autism Resources Miramichi 1:56 - Megan Gallant - Mother of four children 2:40 - Cindi discusses dentistry and the challenges for children with autism 4:20 - Barriers to the oral health care 5:47 - Megan shares her experiences with bringing her children to the the dentist 6:55 - The Impact of COVID-19 7:37 - Oral care at home 9:45 - Resources provided by Autism Resources Miramichi 12:51 - Megan shares what her daughters need to be set up for success 15:39 - Education & Awareness for staff 16:20 - Common misconceptions 20:00 - Megan discusses her children's sensitivities 21:00 - Cindi shares her own experiences at the dentist 24:28 - Megan's tips for other parents 27:08 - The social story 30:37 - Supporting siblings at the dentist 34:00 - Creating a trusting relationship 36:40 - Megan's hope for the future of sensory-friendly dentistry. 37:22 - Cindi's take-home message for listeners 39:16 Thank you, Megan & Cindi! Sign up for the Sensory Friendly Solutions newsletter to receive sensory-friendly tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox. Connect with us on any of our social platforms: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

    43 min

  4. 08/26/2021

    You can make a difference with Dr. Rachel Korman, dentist

    In this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they have an insightful conversation with Dr. Rachel Korman.  Discover the joy of dentistry with new graduate and current pediatric resident, Dr. Rachel Korman.  She speaks about her passion for finding ways to make dental care accessible, inclusive and welcoming and the purposeful way she has included that in the launch of her career. Epsiode Guide: 0:00 - Welcome & Host Introductions 0:24 - Welcome Dr. Rachel Korman 2:00 - Dr. Rachel Korman's education on sensory sensitivities 5:15 - Dr. Korman talks about the barriers to oral care 6:17 - Strategies Dr. Korman learned from school, and the education gaps. 10:49 - The biggest sensory challenges at the dentist 13:52 - Breaking down the tasks 15:07 - Dr. Rachel Korman discusses the Oral Health Total Health event 17:48 - Dr. Rachel Korman's thoughts on teaching oral health care to children 21:09 - Laura's advice to parents 24:52 - Accommodations for special needs patients 26:46 - Texture sensitivities 28:39 - The biggest barriers in oral health care 31:55 - Modernization of clinics and the affects of oral health care 34:00 - Utilizing technology 36:20 - Knee to Knee Exam 40:03 - Dr. Rachel Korman's vision for the rest of her career 43:14 - Thank you, Dr. Rachel Korman Sign up for the Sensory Friendly Solutions newsletter to receive sensory-friendly tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox. Connect with us on any of our social platforms: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

    47 min

  5. 08/25/2021

    Always make patients feel comfortable with Laura Swinburne, dental hygienist

    In this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry  Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of special guest Laura Swinburne.  Learn practiced strategies from the first-hand, and varied experiences, of dental hygienist Laura Swinburne. Her priority is to make everyone feel comfortable in the dental chair and she delivers that experience with customized dental care. Laura's Book Nook  - Instagram: @laurasbooknook - Facebook : @LaurasUsborneBookNook Episode Guide: 0:00 - Welcome & Host Introductions 0:28 - Welcome Laura Swinburne 2:46 - Working with children with sensory-challenges 4:05 - Oral health Challenges for children with sensory-sensitivities 5:20 - Laura's use of knowledge from being an ABA Therapist 7:28 - Barriers that exist for people with sensory sensitivities 8:19 - Tips to help break these barriers 11:28 - Laura's perspective on dental care as a parent 15:19 - Positive Reinforcement 17:50 - Periodontist Clinic 21:32 - Barriers and strategies at different ages 23:30 - The ideal dental health care team 27:45 - Communication within the dental team 29:40 - Making notes of patient preferences 30:54 - Modernization of clinics and the effect on patients 32:57 - Improving dental experiences 34:20 - Reducing wait times 36:30 - Laura's take-home message to patients and parents 40:45 - How to find Laura and some of her educational resources 42:49 - Thank you, Laura Swinburne! Sign up for the Sensory Friendly Solutions newsletter to receive sensory-friendly tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox. Connect with us on any of our social platforms: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

    46 min

  6. 08/25/2021

    Positive dentistry from childhood to adulthood with Maureen Bennie

    In this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry  Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of Maureen Bennie, parent and autism advocate. Build a toolbox of strategies for your practice.  Listen to Maureen, Bennie, Autism Awareness Centre Founder, and parent to 2 autistic adults, as she shares her extensive knowledge. Understand the barriers experienced by autistic persons to dental care and learn how to overcome them, in a positive, proactive way. Episode Guide: 0:00 - Welcome & Host Introductions 0:29 - Introducing Maureen Bennie 0:58 - Autism Awareness Center 2:58 - Making the dentist environment predictable 4:00 - Oral Motor Friendliness 6:30 - Choosing the right dentist environment 7:16 - Utilizing consistency & routine 12:00 - Dentist Sensitivities 15:02 - Advice to dental offices looking to become more sensory-friendly 19:15 - Anesthetic at the dentist 22:58 - Barriers to sensory-friendly dental offices 25:34 - Pre-appointment questionnaires 27:23 - Each patient is different 30:05 - COVID-19 and the impact on the dentist experience 34:19 - Separation Anxiety 37:05 - Open communication with patients 40:35 - COVID-19 Setbacks 42:51 - Low arousal approach 47:32 - Take home messages for dental practice and parents 52:30 - Thank you, Maureen Bennie! Sign up for the Sensory Friendly Solutions newsletter to receive sensory-friendly tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox. Connect with us on any of our social platforms: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

    56 min

  7. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference

    Join the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference  Calling on dentists, orthodontists, periodontists and your teams!  Learn why creating a sensory-friendly experience for your patients is a game-changer for your practice.  Get a full range of steps you can start tomorrow and build on in the future. Listen to exclusive podcast conversations, for free, with leaders in dentistry and most importantly from parents who explain how and why simple sensory-friendly changes make all the difference in dental care for their children. Children who also then become your adult patients. These changes are important for patients of any age. Get the tips and strategies that will make your dental practice stand out for patients.   These conference podcast episodes were recorded in 2021, so you will hear references to COVID-19. We know that dentistry and the oral health of patients were impacted by the pandemic. This free audio conference is our way of helping dentists, orthodontists and periodontists and their teams, in turn, help their patients access dental care that meets their needs.   Dental health is a key to a person’s overall health and well-being.  And a return to good health and well-being is important for everyone. The content shared in this audio conference is relevant at any time. In this conference, you will learn. Easy to implement tips that make your dentist, orthodontist or periodontist practice more sensory-friendly. for your patients. Your staff will thank you too!  Strategies to adapt to the different senses. Each of the eight senses (see, hear, taste, touch, smell, movement, balance, interoception) can be challenged during dental care. Learn how to reduce the "noise" for each sense, one step at a time, and create a positive experience for your patients. Understand how making small changes has a large impact on making your patients comfortable. Learn how to attract and retain the large and growing group of people who have sensory sensitivity or who experience sensory overload as your patients. Sign up for the Sensory Friendly Solutions newsletter to receive sensory-friendly tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox. Connect with us on any of our social platforms: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

    4 min

  8. 07/27/2021

    Matching tours and travelers: John Simon and Mona Crowley

    In this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving  Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of John Simon, Kefi Travel, and mature traveller Mona Crowley.  Join a conversation about delivering travel and tours that are attractive to experienced and mature travellers.  This episode also has a special host, broadcaster Trish Hamilton. Episode Guide 0:24 Welcome, John & Mona! 0:40 Kefi Travel 1:40 Free time on Kefi Tours 2:35 Approaching each trip individually 3:06 John & Mona meet on the streets of Dublin 4:13 How Mona likes to travel 5:06 Mona prepares for the mode of travel ahead of her trip 5:45 Putting in the sensory aspect into travel 8:07 Sensory-friendly travel 9:20 Finding what interests clients 10:09 Supporting small local hotels 12:23 Mona's best trip experience 14:10  Avoiding some of the busier destinations 16:40 COVID-19 and the impact on travel 20:16 What Mona looks for in a restaurant 20:55 A restaurant experience in Greece 23:00 The ideal hotel accommodation 25:42 Doing your homework  26:48 Making a tour fit with travelers 29:05 Mona's tips to travellers 30:40 Making travellers comfortable 32:06 John recommends slower-paced destinations 34:49 Mona's next trip 38:58 Thank you, Mona and John! Sign up for the Sensory Friendly Solutions newsletter to receive sensory-friendly tips and strategies delivered straight to your inbox. Connect with us on any of our social platforms: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

    42 min
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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 Dunn, best-selling author Carol Stock Kranowitz, and the world-renowned autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin. We also amplify the voices of parents, individuals with lived sensory experiences, and innovators who’ve created sensory-friendly solutions that truly work. But there’s more—our audio conference content takes a deep dive into specialized topics, including Sensory Friendly Dentistry and Sensory Friendly Travel, offering fresh perspectives on areas that impact everyday life. At the helm of the podcast is Christel Seeberger, Founder and CEO of Sensory Friendly Solutions. With a 30-year career as an occupational therapist and her own lived experience of sensory sensitivity and overload due to adult-onset hearing loss, Christel brings unique insights and a passionate drive to make the world more sensory-friendly for all. Join us for enlightening discussions, transformative ideas, and real-world solutions. Let’s work together to make life more sensory-friendly—because small changes create big differences!

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