Reflex Integration Through Play

Kokeb McDonald, OTR/L
  • 5.0 (3)
  • 医学
  • 一周一更

Welcome to the Reflex Integration Through Play (RITP) Podcast, your go-to resource for empowering therapists, educators, and parents with effective strategies to support children’s development. This podcast bridges the gap between science and play, offering actionable tools to create measurable, trackable, and repeatable treatment plans that make a real difference.

  1. How to Identify If A Child Needs Reflex Integration | Ep 39

    3天前

    How to Identify If A Child Needs Reflex Integration | Ep 39

    In this episode, we dive into how to recognize retained primitive reflexes and what they mean for your child’s development. You’ll learn to: 🧠 Discover the foundation of reflex integration and how it supports your child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development through the RITP for Parents approach.📘 Learn how understanding primitive reflexes can empower parents to build effective at-home therapy programs. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to At-Home Program Series 00:27 Understanding Your Child's Developmental Challenges 01:05 Collaborating with Specialists 02:03 Key Areas to Observe in Your Child 06:14 Connecting Observations to Reflex Patterns 10:53 Final Thoughts and Next Steps 🎯 Resources Mentioned: 25% OFF:📘 Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise book series🔗 Learn more: ritp.info/books📱 RITP App – home and school tools for therapists and families🔗 Download the app: ritp.info/app 📌 Resources & Links Learn more about the Reflex Integration Through Play Certification program: https://ritp.info/certificationPrevious episodes and resources: RITP Podcast

    11 分钟
  2. How to Tell if Your Child Has Retained Primitive Reflexes | Ep 38

    11月3日

    How to Tell if Your Child Has Retained Primitive Reflexes | Ep 38

    In this episode, we dive into how to recognize retained primitive reflexes and what they mean for your child’s development. You’ll learn to: 🔍 Identify common signs that a child may have retained reflexes, from poor posture to sensory sensitivities.🧠 Understand why these reflexes sometimes stay active and how they impact learning, attention, and behavior.📘 Explore holistic factors that contribute to reflex retention, such as birth experiences, skipped milestones, and limited movement opportunities.🎯 Learn practical ways to observe and collect information to share with your therapist for a more accurate evaluation.🤝 Discover how play-based activities can support reflex integration at home and in therapy.🌟 See how integrating reflexes helps children (and adults) move with more confidence, coordination, and emotional balance. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Reflex Integration 00:15 Understanding Primitive Reflexes 01:58 Identifying Retained Reflexes 03:51 Observing and Collecting Data on Student Behavior 05:43 Parental Guidance and Data Collection 07:02 RITP Resources and Programs 08:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 🎯 Resources Mentioned: 25% OFF:📘 Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise book series🔗 Learn more: ritp.info/books📱 RITP App – home and school tools for therapists and families🔗 Download the app: ritp.info/app 📌 Resources & Links Learn more about the Reflex Integration Through Play Certification program: https://ritp.info/certificationPrevious episodes and resources: RITP Podcast

    9 分钟
  3. How Teachers Can Support Reflex Integration in the Classroom | Ep 37

    10月26日

    How Teachers Can Support Reflex Integration in the Classroom | Ep 37

    In this episode, we dive into how teachers can support students with reflex integration in the classroom. You’ll learn to: 🔍 Identify signs of retained reflexes, such as difficulty sitting still and poor posture.🧠 Discover practical strategies to enhance learning and behavior through simple classroom activities.📘 Explore the Reflex Integration Through Play (RITP) school program, which provides structured, easy-to-implement activities that promote brain-body connection.🎯 Understand how these methods improve focus, behavior, and overall student development.🤝 Recognize the importance of movement breaks and collaboration with occupational therapists.🌟 See how integrating reflex-based activities benefits all students — not just those with identified challenges. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Reflex Patterns and Child Development00:44 Identifying Signs of Retained Reflexes in Students03:06 Challenges in the Classroom Due to Retained Reflexes04:26 Observing and Collecting Data on Student Behavior05:49 Impact of Reflex Retention on Behavior and Academics09:24 Classroom-Friendly Activities for Reflex Integration14:29 Implementing Reflex Integration Programs in Schools17:50 Collaboration Between Teachers and Therapists21:38 Encouragement and Resources for Teachers26:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 🎯 Resources Mentioned: ✏️ Reflex Integration Through Play at School: https://ritp.info/school📘 Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise book series🔗 Learn more: www.integratingreflexes.com📱 RITP App – home and school tools for therapists and families🔗 Download the app: ritp.info/app Learn more about the Reflex Integration Through Play™ Certification program: https://ritp.info/certification Previous episodes and resources: RITP Podcast

    26 分钟
  4. Reflex Integration Home Program for Parents | How to Implement Effective Exercises to Boost Child Development | Ep 36

    10月20日

    Reflex Integration Home Program for Parents | How to Implement Effective Exercises to Boost Child Development | Ep 36

    Learn how to create a simple, effective, and play-based home program that strengthens your child’s motor, sensory, and emotional development. Discover practical tips for parents to turn everyday routines into opportunities for growth, connection, and joy.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why home programs are essential for lasting progress• How repetition and play strengthen brain-body connections• Simple daily movement routines parents can easily implement• Step-by-step strategies for building consistency and engagement• How the RITP Books and App make home practice easy, fun, and effectiveWhether you’re a parent, therapist, or educator, this episode will empower you to make small, consistent changes that lead to big developmental wins. Because when parents lead with play, children thrive.🎯 Resources Mentioned:📘 Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise book series🔗 Learn more: www.integratingreflexes.com📱 RITP App – home and school tools for therapists and families🔗 Download the app: ritp.info/app

    25 分钟
  5. How Play-Based Reflex Integration Helped My Child Thrive at Home, School & Socially | Ep 35

    9月21日

    How Play-Based Reflex Integration Helped My Child Thrive at Home, School & Socially | Ep 35

    Watch how play, patience, and RITP is helping a little boy grow into a confident, curious, and strong young man!Today Sarah Wen shares her journey as the mother of 4-year-old Robert, who faced challenges with motor planning, muscle tone, and emotional regulation, with Kokeb. Through Reflex Integration Through Play™ (RITP), Sarah found a supportive, play-based approach that helped Robert build strength, confidence, and independence. From learning to ride a bike to thriving in social settings and even managing daily routines with joy, Robert’s transformation has reshaped his entire family dynamic. Sarah highlights the power of incorporating exercises into everyday life, the role of the RITP app in keeping consistency and motivation high, and the peace that comes from seeing her son flourish.Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or educator, this testimony shines a light on how RITP can make an incredible difference for children struggling with retained reflexes, motor planning delays, or emotional regulation.Episode Highlights 00:00 Meet Sarah Wen and her son Robert01:00 Early challenges: torticollis, plagiocephaly, weak muscle tone, and emotional regulation struggles02:30 How motor planning delays affected confidence and social life04:00 First impressions and hesitation about RITP05:00 How a school OT introduced the family to reflex integration therapy06:00 Play-based therapy using cars and favorite toys to motivate Robert07:00 The RITP app: making home exercises fun and manageable09:00 Building exercises into daily routines (bedtime, reading, hallway games)10:00 Overcoming initial reluctance with sticker charts and progress motivation12:00 Breakthroughs: independence, bike riding, better sleep, trying new activities14:00 Emotional, physical, social, and academic improvements16:00 Transformation in family dynamics and home life17:00 Positive feedback from teachers, peers, and grandparents18:00 Reduced parental stress and healthier family rhythms19:00 Sarah’s encouragement to other parents considering RITP20:00 Final reflections: three words that describe Robert now Learn more about the Reflex Integration Through Play™️ Certification program at https://ritp.info/certificationPrevious episodes and resources: RITP Podcast 👩🏽‍🎓 FOR THERAPISTS 👨🏼‍🎓For pediatric OTs and service providers, our 5-step Reflex Integration Through Play™️ program will give you the knowledge, tools, and experience to confidently help your clients reach their developmental goals with less stress, while having more fun. https://ritp.info/therapists👩‍👧‍👦 FOR PARENTS 👨‍👧‍👧Working to integrate reflexes at home? Get the 7 Steps to an At-Home Therapy Program for free in your inbox. https://ritp.info/7-steps📱RITP Reference App📱Check out our Reflex Integration Through Play mobile app, with all our exercises, including videos!https://ritp.info/app📚BOOKS📚 https://amzn.to/3R1hoE5Our best-selling Reflex Integration Through Play book series is available now!✅ Moro Reflex✅ Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex ✅ Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex ✅ Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex ✅ Spinal Galant Reflex🌟COMMUNITY🌟 Connect with us inside our FREE Facebook group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/1629371470539695

    22 分钟
  6. A Collaboration between RITP and SJSU – Bringing Specialized Training for OT Students | Ep 34

    9月14日

    A Collaboration between RITP and SJSU – Bringing Specialized Training for OT Students | Ep 34

    With Guest: Dr. Courtney Boitano, San José State University Reflex Integration Through Play™ is moving from clinics to classrooms—and now to the university level! In this episode, Kokeb and Dr. Courtney Boitano share how RITP is shaping future occupational therapists with hands-on, play-based training that bridges the gap between theory and practice. Dr. Boitano - OT, professor, and capstone coordinator at San José State University - talks about integrating reflex-based, play-centered training into OT education. She shares her journey from pediatric practice to academia, how she discovered RITP, and why giving OT students hands-on experience with reflex integration creates the “missing link” between theory and practice. Together, they discuss piloting a bridge program for students, the importance of observation skills, and how reflex integration through play transforms not only classrooms but also therapy outcomes for children and families. Whether you’re an OT student, educator, or seasoned therapist, this episode highlights how collaboration is reshaping the future of occupational therapy. Dr. Courtney Boitano has been a practicing OT since 2007. She is currently the capstone coordinator at San Jose State University in San Jose, California. Her primary practice area is pediatrics and school-based practice. She is also the owner of OT Outside and works with children in private schools and in their homes. Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Courtney Boitano and her background in pediatrics and academia 03:00 – Why reflex integration wasn’t taught in traditional OT programs 04:00 – How Kokeb’s OT Schoolhouse interview led to this partnership 06:30 – SJSU students using RITP books and games in real sessions 08:00 – Making reflex integration practical and functional for clients 13:30 – Creating a “bridge program” to mentor new OTs after graduation 17:00 – Building student confidence with mentorship and applied learning 18:30 – Shifting OT perspectives on reflex integration as functional, play-based practice 21:00 – Why results matter: transforming skepticism into support 23:00 – Reflexes as the missing link in treatment planning 25:00 – Post-pandemic challenges in pediatrics and the value of group/social therapy 26:30 – Advice for OT students and professors: the power of observation and hands-on learning 🎓 Learn more about Reflex Integration Through Play™ Certification: https://ritp.info/certification 🌐 Connect with Dr. Courtney Boitano - San José State University OT Program https://www.otoutside.com/ 📘 RITP Reflex Integration Book & Game: https://ritp.info/resources

    26 分钟
  7. Reflex Integration Through Play™: Real Results Shared by a Parent | Ep 33

    9月7日

    Reflex Integration Through Play™: Real Results Shared by a Parent | Ep 33

    What if just six months of playful therapy could transform your child’s focus, strength, and even their spine? In this inspiring parent interview, you’ll hear how Reflex Integration Through Play™ (RITP) has changed one family’s life. In this heartfelt episode, Kokeb speaks with Jeanine Allen, a disability attorney and devoted mom, who shares her powerful story of walking alongside her daughter’s journey with Reflex Integration Through Play™ (RITP). Diagnosed with a rare chromosome deletion, autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, and motor challenges, Jeanine’s daughter faced overwhelming obstacles in daily life—from feeding difficulties and poor balance to limited communication and social engagement. Through the support of an RITP-certified occupational therapist and consistent practice with the RITP app, Jeanine witnessed life-changing improvements. Within weeks, her daughter began focusing better, following multi-step instructions, and even engaging socially with peers. Over six months, her physical strength, emotional calm, and academic participation grew dramatically—surprising even her medical specialists with changes that “should not have happened.” Jeanine’s testimony offers hope and encouragement to parents navigating similar challenges, highlighting how RITP’s playful, structured approach can unlock new levels of growth and independence for children with complex needs. Episode Highlights: 0:00 – Meet Jeanine Allen, disability attorney and parent of an RITP child 1:00 – Her daughter’s rare genetic condition and early medical challenges 2:00 – Daily struggles with feeding, mobility, communication, and independence 3:45 – Discovering RITP through occupational therapy 4:30 – Breaking down exercises (like snow angels) into achievable steps 5:00 – Remarkable spinal changes confirmed by orthopedics 6:00 – Improvements in listening, responding, and following directions 7:00 – Using the RITP app daily at home to build consistency 8:30 – Emotional growth: reduced anxiety, more peace, classroom focus 9:30 – Physical milestones: climbing stairs, stronger grip, improved balance 10:30 – Academic and social gains—peer play, group tasks, classroom engagement 12:00 – Rapid results noticed by teachers, therapists, and riding instructors 14:00 – How the therapist tailored sessions with compassion and teamwork 15:30 – Parent stress relief and greater confidence at home 16:30 – Transformation in three words: Focused, Stronger, Less Anxious 17:00 – Why Jeanine encourages all parents to try RITP 👉 Learn more about the Reflex Integration Through Play™ Certification program here: https://ritp.info/certification 👉 Explore the RITP App for guided exercises and video demonstrations.

    19 分钟
  8. Functional OT and Reflex Integration Skills | Ep 32

    8月31日

    Functional OT and Reflex Integration Skills | Ep 32

    Are you struggling to connect reflex integration with real-life therapy goals? In this episode, Kokeb unpacks how to connect reflex integration work with meaningful functional goals in occupational therapy. While many therapists can identify retained reflex patterns, translating that knowledge into daily treatment sessions can feel overwhelming. Kokeb shares practical strategies for linking reflex patterns to functional outcomes, following developmental progressions, using done-for-you home and school programs, and embedding reflex work into purposeful play. She also highlights the importance of clinical observation, so therapists can better assess how reflexes impact movement and participation. Whether you’re working on handwriting, fine motor development, or social play, this episode will help you create treatment plans that are measurable, trackable, and truly functional. Episode Highlights - 00:00 – The challenge of bridging reflex integration with functional therapy goals01:00 – Why reflex goals alone don’t meet functional needs02:00 – Linking reflex patterns (e.g., palmar grasp) to functional outcomes like handwriting03:00 – Using developmental milestones as a treatment framework04:00 – The importance of revisiting foundational skills for lasting growth05:00 – How the RITP app and done-for-you programs support therapists, parents, and schools06:30 – Embedding reflex work into purposeful play-based sessions08:00 – Making therapy engaging through obstacle courses and child-led play09:00 – Building stronger clinical observation skills to identify reflex patterns in natural play11:00 – How to create treatment plans that are measurable, repeatable, and trackable 👉 Learn more about the Reflex Integration Through Play™ Certification Program - https://ritp.info/certification 👉 Explore the RITP App & Done-for-You Programs - https://ritp.info/app 👩🏽‍🎓 FOR THERAPISTS 👨🏼‍🎓 For pediatric OTs and service providers, our 5-step Reflex Integration Through Play™️ program will give you the knowledge, tools, and experience to confidently help your clients reach their developmental goals with less stress, while having more fun. https://ritp.info/therapists 👩‍👧‍👦 FOR PARENTS 👨‍👧‍👧 Working to integrate reflexes at home? ⁠Get the 7 Steps to an At-Home Therapy Program for free in your inbox⁠. https://ritp.info/7-steps 📱RITP Reference App📱 Check out our Reflex Integration Through Play mobile app, with all our exercises, including videos! ⁠https://ritp.info/app⁠ 📚BOOKS📚 Our best-selling Reflex Integration Through Play book series is available now: ⁠https://amzn.to/3R1hoE5⁠ !✅ Moro Reflex ✅ Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex ✅ Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex ✅ Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex ✅ Spinal Galant Reflex 🌟COMMUNITY🌟 Connect with us inside our FREE Facebook group ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1629371470539695⁠ ReflexIntegration #OccupationalTherapy #PediatricOT #FunctionalSkills #ChildDevelopment #Reflexes #TherapistTips #ReflexIntegrationThroughPlay #RITP #PediatricTherapy SUBSCRIBE to our channel to receive free occupational therapy resources.

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Welcome to the Reflex Integration Through Play (RITP) Podcast, your go-to resource for empowering therapists, educators, and parents with effective strategies to support children’s development. This podcast bridges the gap between science and play, offering actionable tools to create measurable, trackable, and repeatable treatment plans that make a real difference.

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