Tag: sensory

HBH 42: Big Feelings And Self Regulation with Katie Crosby

Today we are talking about one of the most important topics I think we can cover – big feelings and self regulation! It doesn’t matter what age or stage your child is at, this podcast is going to be relevant. I’m super excited to be speaking with Katie Crosby – an Occupational Therapist based in… Continue reading HBH 42: Big Feelings And Self Regulation with Katie Crosby

HBH 40: Sensory Processing Disorder – The Lived Experience with Allison Davies

Today we are talking all about sensory processing disorder and I am thrilled to be talking to Allison Davies on this topic! Allison is a Neurologic Music Therapist, educator, advocate and speaker. She has 15 years experience working as both a therapist and educator in childhood intervention and aged care, and specialises in anxiety and… Continue reading HBH 40: Sensory Processing Disorder – The Lived Experience with Allison Davies

HBH 37: Making Sense Of SPD

So what really is SPD?  Today we dive deep into Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), what it can look like and what you can do to help your child. We uncover the different subtypes of SPD; sensory modulation disorder, sensory-based motor disorder and sensory discrimination disorder.  I’m chatting with two energetic and insightful Occupational Therapy Assistants… Continue reading HBH 37: Making Sense Of SPD

HBH 31: Making School A Success with Sue Larkey

Today we are soaking up all the practical advice and insights into how to make school a success, with the amazing Sue Larkey. We dive into anxiety, transitions, adjustments for tests, sensory tools and SO MUCH MORE! I have subscribed to Sue’s newsletter 7 years ago when I had my first pediatric caseload at a… Continue reading HBH 31: Making School A Success with Sue Larkey

HBH 22: Teenage Life On The Spectrum

Today we are viewing autism through the lens of a teen on the spectrum. Clay Lewis is 16, girl crazy, car mad, loathes school and lives for music. Just your typical teenager. He’s also on the autism spectrum and is just realising he’s a person his peers want to get to know. Clay has his… Continue reading HBH 22: Teenage Life On The Spectrum

HBH 11: The Out-Of-Sync Child & Sensory Processing Strategies

Sensory processing can be a huge piece of the autism puzzle and when you can understand why certain behaviours may be occurring, instead of reacting to the behaviour you can bring a sense of understanding, offer strategies and learn to appreciate the difference. Carol Stock Kranowitz is the author of the best selling book, The… Continue reading HBH 11: The Out-Of-Sync Child & Sensory Processing Strategies

HBH 6: All About Resources For Children With Autism

You’re in for a super practical podcast today! I chat with Tarryn an Occupational Therapist and Renee a Speech Pathologist, who developed the online resource store ‘My Diffability Australia’. Tarryn and Renee teamed up to develop the online store as a direct result of working with families and recognising that many stores were selling products… Continue reading HBH 6: All About Resources For Children With Autism

MUM 077: Natalie Van Gelder ” Baby Sensory and The Importance of Play

So great to have Natalie on the show discussing this vital topi and sharing all about The Baby Sensory Program. We touch on so many aspects in this interview, those that affect new babies and their new parents and why these parents need to put attention to developing their child’s  awareness and experience with the… Continue reading MUM 077: Natalie Van Gelder ” Baby Sensory and The Importance of Play