Spark a Movement The Pediatric Movement Center

In this week's episode, we're joined by Heather Lindsay to discuss what recreational therapy is, the different forms it can take, and the positive benefits that come from the experiance. 

In this episode, our listeners can learn all about the programs and services offered by the Arc of Frederick county and ways that employers and volunteers can get involved! 

For pediatric cancer month we're joined by guest Shannon Berk of Justin Power Kids. Shannon is a physical therapist and co-founder of Just in Power Kids. She joins us today episode to discuss pediatric cancer, their foundation, and mission with Just in Power Kids. Just in Power kids was founded together with her husband Justin when their love of service and psychotherapy came together. With the foundation they find creative ways to help families in areas most people overlook like covering things like travel expenses and parking during their child's treatment. Just in Power Kids also uses holistic eastern therapy methods to treat the whole body. Justin Power Kids looks to incorporate eastern methods with western medicine.

The podcast concludes with a short interview with Holly whose son is in the Just in Power Kids program. She talks how Justin and Shannon come alongside her and provide care. In conventional ways like providing therapeutic treatment as well as just providing and visiting on certain holidays. She discusses how they really became a second family to them.

In today’s episode, we are going to learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy, often referred to as SMA through the eyes of a local family. We'll also be discussing resources available to families affected by an SMA diagnosis, specifically the Fighting for Kaiden Foundation.

In this episode Chloe chats with Christina Ruben, a speech therapist who has spent her career working in both school and outpatient therapy settings, who explains what an IEP is, the IEP process and the collaboration that happens to set children up for success.

In this episode we are joined by Stephanie Baldwin, an Occupational Therapist at Pediatric Movement Center. She shares some key points about dysregulation (which is poorly regulated emotional response), indicators of sensory seeking, and some useful tips to use at home.