284 episodes
All Things Sensory by Harkla Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L
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4.9 • 379 Ratings
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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.
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#275 - Alternative Strategies for ADHD with Dr. David Nowell
David D. Nowell, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist in private practice in Northborough, Massachusetts. He offers consultations to patients on an inpatient rehabilitation unit and is an adjunct instructor in neuropsychology to graduate students in the Clark University psychology program.
Dr. Nowell speaks internationally to clinicians on such topics as executive functioning and non-medication management of ADHD. He is passionate about motivation and deep happiness and helping his clients distinguish the essential from non-essential in their lives. When he’s out of the office, you’ll probably find him exploring the outdoors.
www.DrNowell.com
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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.
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Harkla Website
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Book - The Wandering Mind
Book - Hunt Gather Parent -
#274 - Our 5 Favorite Scooter Board Activities
The scooter board is a common therapeutic tool used in just about every clinic and school. It’s a simple, effective tool that targets a ton of underlying skills. Because it’s one of our favorite pieces of equipment to use in a treatment session, we decided to dedicate an entire episode to it!
We are giving you 5 fun, therapeutic activities using a scooter board that you should try including into your next treatment session! Be sure to modify as needed to meet your client’s needs!
Parents! This episode is also great for YOU! Try some of these activities with your child and add them into the daily sensory diet routine!
Scooter Board (Amazon)
Gross Motor Skills Activity Course
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Skylight Calendar - Use Code SENSORY for $30 off your purchase
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
Episode 194 The Just Right Challenge -
#273 - Helping an SLP Implement Sensory Strategies into Speech Sessions
This episode is perfect for any therapist working with children, not just SLPs! Adding sensory into a treatment session does not have to be difficult. In fact, it can be fairly simple and so effective! Sensory activities help a child meet their sensory needs and feel more regulated, which in turn helps with cognitive development!
We dive into HOW to identify a child’s sensory preferences, different sensory circuits to include into the treatment plan, and a variety of free resources to learn more!
Try some of the sensory activities we talk about and let us know the changes you notice!
Make sure to check out all of our links below!
Skylight Calendar - Use Code SENSORY for $30 off your purchase
Sensory Diet Digital Course
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
Sensational Brain Sensory Checklist
Episode 139 Incorporate Speech into Play
Homedics Handheld Mini Massager
What is the Sensory Threshold?
5 Ways to Use a Sensory Bins -
#272 - Developing a Sensory-Based Treatment Session
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of sensory-based treatment sessions. Join us as we explore the concept of sensory integration and how it can be incorporated into various therapeutic interventions. Whether you're a therapist, educator, or simply curious about the power of sensory experiences, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips for developing effective sensory-based treatment sessions.
Make sure to check out all of our links below!
Skylight Calendar - Use Code SENSORY for $30 off your purchase
Sensory Diet Digital Course
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!!
All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
Harkla YouTube Channel
Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
Harkla Instagram
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
5 Books Every Parent and Therapist Should Read
Episode 246: What are Preparatory Activities?
Episode 187: What it Means to Meet the Sensory Threshold
Build an Obstacle Course in 5 Steps
Episode 220: Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Sensational Brain View On-Demand Webinars -
#271 - Strategies for Teens Who Self-Harm
Today’s episode is a brainstorming session in response to a listener question. We talk about different forms of therapy, different strategies for the family at home, as well as tips and tricks for therapists who work with teens who might be struggling with depression and self harm.
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
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
Episode 256 Fight-Flight-Freeze
Free Sensory Checklists for Adults, Teens, and Children
Game Changers Idaho
Interest Checklist
Sensational Brain Webinar: Self Injurious Behaviors -
#270 - Creating a Regulated Classroom Starts with YOU!
Check out our digital course - Improving Focus and Behavior in the Classroom!
Emily Read Daniels is author and creator of The Regulated Classroom©, a former school counselor, and a proud soccer mum. Daniels is an internationally recognized trauma specialist and trainer in the trauma-informed schools movement and has served thousands through in-person and virtual professional development training, workshops, conferences, webinars, and keynote addresses.
Daniels and her work have been featured in the Associated Press, Fox News, ABC News, Los Angeles Times, and NPR. Daniels holds an M.Ed. in School Counseling, an MBA in Organizational and Environmental Sustainability, and is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors). She continually refines her understanding of the applied science of trauma through training in varied modalities including Somatic Experiencing, SMART (Sensory-Motor Arousal Therapy), trauma-informed sensory modulation, Reiki, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
Follow Emily on Instagram @theregulatedclassroom
Website: regulatedclassroom.com
Classroom Co-Regulation Toolkit
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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
Customer Reviews
A great resource for parents and therapists
As an OT myself, I am always learning something new from all things sensory. This podcast is a great resource for parents and other members of the team, and a better understanding of sensory. the delivery of information is digestible and informative without containing confusing jargon so everybody can truly benefit.
Radiants kindness and full of knowledge
I come from a biased perspective as I’m part of the team but the hosts Rachel and Jessica radiant genuine kindness in their advice and are very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this show for anyone this is interested in helping there neurodivergent child.
Beyond Helpful!
I am very new to this SPD journey and am needing help fast to help my daughter as I just discovered what is going on with her. I love this podcast so much because you keep each episode just the right length, the free resources I just discovered are SO AMAZING & helpful-just what I need at this time. You are both inviting, educated, kind, and pleasing to listen to and as an overwhelmed mom not knowing where to begin I thank you from bottom of heart for this podcast and have and will be sharing with others. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help and understand my kiddo right here and now before trying to get evaluated. Thank you ladies!!!