The Integration Station
Michael Crisci, Eleanor White
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S5E39 Paediatrician AMA - Dr Shubashni Maharaj
For our final podcast of the year, we're joined Dr. Subashni Maharaj, a neonatal paediatrician specialising in developmental, behavioural, and learning impairments. Subashni’s goal is to equip…
S5E38 Impulsivity & Attention Seeking Behaviour in ADHD Children: Explained
Michael walks us through an audience question about ADHD and impulsivity and how you can manage it using a few simple tricks! ReferencesStop, Think, Do - Lindy Peterson…
S5E37 Repetitive Play for ASD Clients, How to Explain What OT's Do
Michael and Eleanor unpack how you can support an ASD client who only engages in repetitive play, and ways you can join them to foster connection for your toolkit. Plus, do you have a friend who's…
S5E36 The Benefits of Risky Play & Job Advice for New Grads
Are playgrounds too safe? Michael and Eleanor unpack why risky play is so beneficial for your young person, plus we tell you everything you need to know as a new grad looking to apply for jobs next…
S5E35 Demystifying NDIS Parental Responsibilities
Michael and Eleanor clarify what the "reasonable expectations of parents" guidelines for parents accessing the NDIS to help distinguish what the NDIS will likely fund versus what is considered a…
S5E34 Finding Predictability in the Unpredictable Environment of OSHC, The Limitations of “Just Right” Language
Imagine an environment where everything is always changing, the educators are different, and the transitions are tricky. This week, Eleanor & Michael unpack how we can support a young person to…
S5E33 5 Tips To Help Your Young Person Move House
We're not removalists, we're OT's! And that means we're going to teach you how to find the fun in moving house and how you can best support your young person in doing so. Michael and Eleanor cover…
S5E32 R U OK Day: The Power of Holding Space
Today is R U OK Day. Michael and Eleanor walk you through how to ask R U OK with the people who are closest to you, the power of pausing while holding space, and how sharing a hug can help make…
S5E31 What is an Engine Chart & Chew Toy Alternatives
Eleanor and Micheal unpack Engine Charts vs Zones of Regulation, what they are, and how you can use them therapeutically in the clinic. Eleanor brought her engine chart to show you how she models…
S5E30 Supporting Tricky Transitions, Using Language That Creates Buy In
This week Michael and Eleanor unpack a question about managing tricky moments during transition time and what that looks like for a young person, adn they unpack what it's like to be on the receiving…
S5E29 Is It The Diagnosis Or The Person? NDIS Thriving Kids Announcement, Working With Low Muscle Tone Clients
This week, we're unpacking the Thriving Kids Program announcement, workshopping how you can manage difficult conversations when someone separates the person from the diagnosis, and managing clients…
S5E28 ODD vs PDA - What's the Difference?
Michael and Eleanor unpack Pathological Demand Avoidance and Oppositional Defiance Disorder and, walk you through the differences, how to manage the challenges, and useful resources to help build…
S5E27 12 Ways To Communicate With Neurodivergent Youth
Michael shares his top strategies for communicating with neurodivergent young people - insights that go beyond the therapy room. Whether you're a health professional, educator, student, AHA or just…
S5E26 Managing Hormonal Changes in Adolescents With Autism
How do you respond to a young person who says, “If I could change one thing about myself, I’d take away my autism?”This week on The Integration Station, Michael shares an emotional moment with a…
S5E25 Bedtime Routines for Sensory Avoidant Profiles, Deep Breathing Activities for High Emotions
This week, Michael and Eleanor answer your questions about bedtime routines for sensory avoidant profiles and activities for high emotions and provide fun ways to incorporate deep breathing…
S5E24 Balancing Tradition and Innovation: AI in Clinical Practice
This week, Michael and Eleanor delve into the fascinating and complex topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential implications on the future of reading, writing, and occupational…
S5E23 The PINCH Model & The Cascading Effects of Sensory Development
This week, Michael and Eleanor explain The PINCH Method.It's a way to help an ADHD brain stay engaged and motivated by creating interest-based motivation in a task.Research has shown that when tasks…
S5E22 The Importance of Therapeutic Rapport & Rapid Fire Regulation
How important is rapport to delivering outcomes for clients? Michael and Eleanor provide the evidence as to why it's so important in the clinic, plus we fire off some rapid fire regulation activities…
S5E21 Ivan Hardcastle on Parenting With The Tools You Have
This week, we cross to Twin Falls, Idaho and chat with parent coach and sensory integration Occupational Therapist Ivan Hardcastle. We cover how to use sensory integration with families and in the…
S5E20 Back to School: Completing a Grade 11 Stage 2 Child Studies Assignment
This week, we dust off the backpack, polish up our shoes, and go back to grade 11 as we answer a student who asked if we could help them finish their Stage 2 Child Studies assignment. The questions…
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