067 – Sensory Processing and Reflex Integration

02/20/20 • 70 min

Sensory processing is something that is not uncommon to hear spoken about in OT circles but unless you're on the coalface of its application it can seem a little like the therapist is playing games. I am well versed in Sensory Modulation in mental health but I wanted to learn a bit more about the basics of sensory processing in paediatrics. Kara Rice runs a private practice that specialises in brain development and sensory integration. She was amazing and taught me so much! I really loved how she framed sensory integration not as a standalone modality but in the context of the impact it has on behaviours and reactions.....on OCCUPATIONAL ENGAGEMENT!! This was VERY exciting for me. Learning about primitive reflect integration was also very exciting for me as it's not something I've ever been exposed to before. If, like me, you have an interest in learning the basics of sensory processing and what an OT does in this space than this is definitely the episode for you! website: www.brainconnextherapy.com IG: /brainconnextherapy FB: /brainconnextherapy Keep occupied Brock [email protected] @brockcookOT

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066 – The Dark Side of Therapy Memes

This is most definitely a passionate plea from me to you guys. Firstly, I love memes. I think so many of them are amazingly clever and incredibly funny. Therapy-related memes, however, are a thorn in my side. Firstly, 99.99% of them are not remotely funny. I’m really sorry to break it to you guys but therapeutic relationships are rarely funny and trying to make light of them comes across as soooo forced and often offensive. And this is where today’s episode comes from. I’ve spoken many times about the impact public portrayal of OT has on our profession. In my opinion, I can see how condoning some of these memes could be doing us damage. The meme above is the inspiration for this episode. It was a short video of a person falling out of a wheelchair after going off a step. The comment, as can be seen by my comment, is the main part that really got to me. I encourage you to keep an open mind, have a listen to hear my opinion and come up with your own opinion on the matter. Keep occupied [email protected]@brockcookOT

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068 – Passion and Content Creation with OT Miri

We explore content creation and exchanged hints and tips for OT's to not only find their creative talent but also to dive into sharing it with the world.