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Beyond Behavior: Sensory Processing, Pediatric OT & Aging in Place with Amy Marchant

Beyond Behavior: Sensory Processing, Pediatric OT & Aging in Place with Amy Marchant

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What if your child's behavior is actually telling you something? Or what if a few simple changes to your home today could help you stay independent for years to come?This week, I'm sitting down with my friend Amy Marchant, occupational therapist and owner of Equipt Kids and LiveEquipt, to talk about how occupational therapy can make everyday life a little easier, whether you're raising a young child or planning for the years ahead.We start with pediatric occupational therapy and take a closer look at sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor planning, and why some of the behaviors we see in children may have more going on beneath the surface.Then we switch gears and talk about aging in place, home accessibility, and how thoughtful home modifications can help adults and individuals with disabilities maintain their independence. And no, your home doesn't have to look like a hospital!Here's what we're talking about:Sensory processing and regulation: What it means when a child is overresponsive or underresponsive to sensory input, and how that might show up in everyday life.Looking beyond behavior: Why difficulty getting dressed, avoiding certain activities, or struggling to sit still may involve more than simply refusing to cooperate.Motor planning and coordination: How challenges with balance, movement, and sequencing can affect a child's daily routines.Play-based occupational therapy: What a pediatric OT evaluation looks like and why play is such an important part of the process.Aging in place and home modifications: Practical ways to make a home safer, more accessible, and easier to navigate without sacrificing comfort or style.Planning ahead: Why it's worth thinking about accessibility before an injury, fall, or major health change makes modifications necessary.Equipment, insurance, and financial considerations: How an occupational therapist can help families navigate adaptive equipment, documentation, and available resources.Amy also shares the unexpected career change that led her to build her businesses and how her faith played a meaningful role in that journey.One thing I hope you'll take away from this conversation is that independence looks different for everyone, and sometimes the smallest changes can make a big difference.Whether you're a parent wondering if your child might benefit from occupational therapy, an adult thinking about your future, or someone caring for an aging loved one, I think you'll find something helpful in this conversation.So pull up a seat, and let's get into it!Resources mentioned in this episode:Amy's free pediatric occupational therapy checklist: https://hellolivequipt.myflodesk.com/e75r7te09tEquipped Kids: https://www.livequipt.comLiveEquipped: https://www.livequipt.comConnect with Amy: https://www.instagram.com/livequipt/If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the podcast and share it with someone who might find it helpful!Connect with AmandaA Little Something Extra for Our Listeners!We've created a FREE interactive Root Cause Resource Library to help you make sense of some of the things we talk about here on the podcast. Inside, you'll find practical checklists and resources covering topics like sleep, oral habits, and more—all organized in one easy-to-use place.https://saltandlightspeech.myflodesk.com/rootcauseguideStay connected with Root Cause Conversations!Still curious? Good. We like curious people around here. Join the Root Cause Conversations email community for the things we can’t always fit into an episode.Pull up a chair & join us → https://saltandlightspeech.myflodesk.com/phhol2p41iWebsite: https://www.saltandlight-slp.com/Navigating Tongue Ties e-book: https://saltandlightspeech.myflodesk.com/tonguetieebookThe RCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therootcauseco/Salt & Light Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightspeechtherapy/
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