All Things Sensory by Harkla
Amanda Mathers, OTR/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS
Amanda Mathers, OTR/L, and Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS, are two passionate pediatric therapy practitioners who answer your questions related to all things sensory, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care, nutrition, and health, from a therapist’s perspective. Providing raw, honest, fun ideas, and strategies, for parents and families to implement into daily life. Great for those who work with children with sensory processing disorder, special needs, autism, and ADHD. This podcast is brought to you by Harkla, where our goal is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives
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Nov 9, 2022 • 26min
#229 - Sensory Overload in Daycare- What You Can Do to Help
We had a question come through on Instagram about how to help a child with sensory overload in the daycare setting - so we’re diving into WHY daycares can be overstimulating and what you can do about it!Whether you’re a parent or caregiver, working in a daycare or preschool setting, or a therapist - this episode has tips and tricks for everyone! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Ou...
Oct 26, 2022 • 43min
#227 - Integrative Pediatrics with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh
Joel Warsh - aka DrJoel Gator - is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed degrees in Kinesiology, Psychology and Epidemiology, and Community Health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills ...
Oct 19, 2022 • 21min
#226 - Teaching Your Child to Self-Regulate Using Sensory Strategies
We talk a LOT about how to help YOU - the adult - identify your child’s (or your client’s) sensory needs / preferences. But what about teaching kids how to become independent with identifying and meeting their sensory needs? That’s what today’s episode is all about! Diving into WHY it’s important to teach our kids about their emotions, their sensory needs, and how it’s all connected. Plus we give you our favorite tips and tricks! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at H...
Oct 12, 2022 • 28min
#225 - ADHD Tips, Tricks and Information
Diving into what ADHD is - from a diagnostic perspective and our clinical experience. Then jumping into some strategies, including neurofeedback, changing the environment, working on executive functioning, and MORE! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensor...
Oct 5, 2022 • 33min
#224 - Everything You Need to Know About Sensory Diets!
We have an episode on sensory diets - episode 39 from 2019 … it’s time for an update!Sensory diets are the series of sensory activities and strategies that you use to help meet your sensory needs and feel regulated throughout the day! This episode dives into the research as well as how to create a sensory diet for your child! Be sure to check out the links below! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brough...
Sep 28, 2022 • 26min
#223 - Tips for Implementing Sensory Strategies with Pre-Verbal Children
We received a question on Instagram about what sensory strategies we would recommend to help a child who has lower cognitive abilities or who is non-speaking or pre-verbal.We’ve had many, many clients who had learning disabilities, used AAC devices because they didn’t communicate verbally, or who struggled overall with communication - expressive and receptive. In this episode, we’re going to draw from our own personal experiences as well as research! Be sure to check out the show notes o...
Sep 21, 2022 • 14min
#222 - How to Advocate for Your Child's Sensory Differences
We received a question about how to best explain to others that your child has sensory needs and differences to those who just don’t understand it. Or to those who think your child is misbehaved.So, we’re diving into this topic - how to explain and advocate for your child’s sensory differences! We talk about some verbiage to use, we provide you with a free download (link below!), and just an overall quick pep talk to remind you that YOU are your child’s BEST advocate!Be sure to check out the ...
Sep 14, 2022 • 21min
#221 - Is Your Child Aggressive? Try These Sensory Strategies!
We are your podcast DJs! We had a question from someone on Instagram asking about strategies for a child who becomes aggressive towards themselves and others when they are in a meltdown. We dive into the WHY behind aggressive behaviors and chat about some strategies you can try. We’d love your feedback! Share this episode on Instagram, tag us @allthingsensorypodcast, and let us know your thoughts! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brough...
Sep 7, 2022 • 23min
#220 - Understanding Emotional Intelligence and the Connection to the Sensory System
Learn about the importance of emotional intelligence in children and strategies to develop emotional regulation skills. Explore programs like the Zones of Regulation and How Does Your Engine Run, and discover the connection between emotional intelligence and the sensory system. Find out about games and resources for improving emotional intelligence.
Aug 31, 2022 • 17min
#219 - Tips For When Your Child's Sensory Preferences Don't Match Yours
Does your child seek out a certain type of sensory input that drives you nuts? Are your sensory preferences the complete opposite of your child’s? If so, this episode is for you! We dive into sensory preferences, what it looks like when your child’s sensory needs create a sense of overstimulation in you, and some tips, tricks, and strategies to help! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought t...
