All Things Sensory by Harkla

Mickey Richards is a homeschool mama of four boys. Previously, she was a music teacher and now she coaches anxious homeschool mamas with resistant kids and helps them fall back in love with their homeschool.Mickey is a lifelong learner in the school of hard knocks who has discovered the joy of homeschooling amidst the rollercoaster of raising four boys. Her oldest son is autistic and each of her boys have unique needs and learning styles. As a wife, mother, and homeschooling coach, she knows ...

This podcast episode discusses the importance of visual motor skills and provides tips to improve them. They explore activities for children, highlight a website for visual and ocular motor skills, and emphasize the significance of making these skills fun and engaging.

Kristin Palen, OTR/L is an occupational therapist with over 19 years of experience solely in pediatrics. Kristin is the owner of Coastal Connections Pediatric Therapy, in the Outer Banks North Carolina. Her practice provides direct nature based occupational therapy services, early intervention services, virtual parent coaching, nature based resources and masterclasses coming soon.Kristin is a proud mother of two preemies (30 weeks and 36 weeks); and she believes her experience as a preemie mo...

There are several subtypes of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and in today’s episode we dive into Sensory Based Motor Disorder. We talk about dyspraxia and postural disorder - what they look like and what you can do to help promote the skills involved!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 brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special n...

From a pediatric occupational therapy perspective, crawling is a very important milestone for MOST children. This is today’s topic and we encourage you to think outside the box, dive into the research, and remember that everyone’s experience is unique. Make sure you check out all 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 brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those wit...

Amirra is the founder of Marvelous Mirracles and creator of The Mirracle Money Blueprint, an all-in-one comprehensive program designed to kickstart your financial game plan, help you stress less + make more money, and develop strong money management skills in 90 days so that you can start building wealth from your very first paycheck...even if you’re a new grad with no side hustle. Amirra knows what it's like to feel stuck, and she’s here to teach you all the things about money that we never ...

Learn about the importance of sensory strategies in every classroom, including creating sensory breaks and setting up a sensory corner. Discover the benefits of sensory tools for adults and students and how to address loudness and sensory needs. Explore alternative sensory activities for communication and get information on a new course and discount code.

Dr. Hailey Arnold, an entrepreneur and functional medicine practitioner, discusses the connection between nutrition, genetics, and neurodiversity. She highlights the importance of specific nutrients for individuals with ADHD and autism and explores the impact of genetic variations. The relationship between moms with Hashimoto's and children on the autism spectrum is also explored. The role of the H&M T gene and histamine in ADHD symptoms is discussed, along with optimizing nutrition and lifestyle for a healthy pregnancy. The hosts discuss their motivation for empowering parents and promote Dr. Hailey Arnold's resources.

Two occupational therapy assistants share their unique journeys to entrepreneurship, discussing the importance of finding one's 'why', starting a business and building a brand, starting a podcast, building a successful partnership, and the importance of pivoting in the journey to OT entrepreneurship.

Kim Wiggins, OTR/L, is an experienced occupational therapist specializing in the treatment of children since 2001. She is a full-time therapist at a City School District in upstate New York, owner of www.OTKimWiggins.com, and has been a nationally known speaker since 2011. Kim is certified in Mobile Devices for Children with Disabilities, Puzzle Art Therapy, Handwriting Without Tears, Zaner Bloser, The Size Matters Handwriting Program, The Listening Program, and as an Irlen Screener. Be ...