25 episodes
The Integration Station Dino Mennillo, Michael Crisci
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Your go to Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration podcast run by the Occupational Therapy For Children (OTFC) Group.
Hosted by Dino Mennillo, Clinical Director of the OTFC Group and Michael Crisci, Clinical Manager of OTFC Plus, The Integration Station strives to support and empower parents, caregivers and therapists involved with the neurodivergent community and connect listeners from around the globe to explore and celebrate the role of Ayres Sensory Integration and Occupational Therapy.
The Integration Station will join guests to discuss a bit about their professional and personal life, share stories and engage in conversations to provide an insight into the people we are fortunate to meet everyday. We also hope to provide a platform for families to share their journeys supporting young people living with disability.
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Part 2 of The Aarts and Science of Marte Meo with Maria Aarts
Maria Aarts is in Australia for the first time in 6 years and joins us for part two of a two part series to discuss the Marte Meo Approach. In part two, Maria outlines the scope of Marte Meo in a variety of settings, her love of cooking, life with 13 siblings and an introduction to Italia Parletta and how Marte Meo is a way of life.
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The Aarts and Science of Marte Meo with Maria Aarts
Maria Aarts is in Australia for the first time in 6 years and joins us for a two part series to discuss the Marte Meo Approach. In part one, Maria outlines the approach, how it came to be and what her training offers others.
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Singing the song of music therapy with Natalie Oliveri
We return for a third season of the Integration Station with Michael hosting music therapist Natalie Oliveri. Natalie gives us an insight into how music therapy supports clients, how to change mood with music and even sings an original song live!
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A diamond tiara or nothing at all: the neurodiverse brain with Becky Blake
In the season finale, Michael and Dino chat to Becky Blake - tutor, mentor, mother and musician. Having a lived experience of ADHD, Becky discusses the benefits of a brain that is wired differently and how it assists her in her music and teaching.
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'Still sleepy, but awake': Annie O'Connell's sleep wisdom, Pt.2
Annie Part 2: This is the second part of Occupational Therapist and Sleep Specialist Annie O'Connell's chat with Michael and Dino revealing how the sensory world impacts sleep, some other sleep tips, her upcoming sleep training and a sleep quiz.
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'Sleepy but awake': Annie O'Connell's sleep wisdom, Pt.1
Annie Part 1: Occupational Therapist and Sleep Specialist Annie O'Connell joins Michael and Dino to discuss how good sleep is one of the biggest factors in quality of life.