In this episode, Caitlin and Jackie are joined by guest speaker Shadia Hancock (they/them), owner and founder of Autism Actually.

Shadia joins the PiP team to share their lived experience of sensory processing differences, reflecting on how their sensory preferences have shaped participation throughout their life. They discuss the supports and strategies that have been instrumental in enabling participation, and offer thoughtful reflections on how clinicians can continue to support children with sensory processing differences in neurodiversity-affirming ways.

Shadia is the proud owner and founder of Autism Actually and enjoys presenting and consultancy. They are a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology with Honours, as well as a Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training. Shadia has professional interests in autism, multimodal communication supports, animal-assisted services, and language.

Shadia was formally identified as Autistic at the age of three and later identified with ADHD at 23. They are proudly queer and enjoy discussing the intersectionality of Autism and the LGBTQIA+ community. As an Autistic person with experience accessing therapeutic supports, Shadia is passionate about sharing how to view Autism from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective.

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This podcast is brought to you by Kid Link Occupational Therapy.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live here in Mitcham, Victoria. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and recognize their ongoing connection to the land, waterways, and culture. As we support children and families, we are inspired by the wisdom and care that First Nations peoples have shown for generations.

Music by Daniel Pavey

Produced by Michael Daniels

Relevant Episode Links:

• Autism Actually: https://www.autismactually.com.au/

• Autism Actually Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autismactuallyau

• Yvonne Mann, assistance dog and therapy dog trainer, owner of Busimann’s Dog Training: https://www.busimannsdogtraining.com.au/.

• Lisa Robinson, owner and founder of Assistance Paws Australia: https://assistancepaws.com/index.html.

• Autism LEVEL UP!: https://www.autismlevelup.com/
  

In this episode, Gabs, Keely and Jackie talk about Kristin Neff’s work on self-compassion. They explore the 3 components of self-compassion and why it is important for clinicians.

They also explore why it differs to self-esteem and how to start fostering more of it to support your sustainability as a clinician. Join them as they share some personal insights as clinicians and people.

Be sure to follow us on instagram @pip.cast

This podcast is brought to you by Kid Link Occupational Therapy.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live here in Mitcham, Victoria. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and recognize their ongoing connection to the land, waterways, and culture. As we support children and families, we are inspired by the wisdom and care that First Nations peoples have shown for generations.

Music by Daniel Pavey

Produced by Michael Daniels

Relevant Episode Links:

Self-compassion test: https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-test/

What is self-compassion: https://self-compassion.org/what-is-self-compassion/

In this episode, Caity, Mikayla, and Jackie dive into clinical reasoning; what it is, why it matters, and how it evolves over time.

They unpack the enablers and barriers to developing clinical reasoning and explore differences between reasoning, problem-solving, and knowledge acquisition. They share their tips for strengthening your own clinical reasoning skills and why AI will never replace us.

Be sure to follow us on instagram @pip.cast

This podcast is brought to you by Kid Link Occupational Therapy.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live here in Mitcham, Victoria. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and recognize their ongoing connection to the land, waterways, and culture. As we support children and families, we are inspired by the wisdom and care that First Nations peoples have shown for generations.

Music by Daniel Pavey

Produced by Michael Daniels

Relevant Episode Links:

Adam Grant - Think Again

In this episode, Jackie, Gabs and Georgia unpack the complexities of setting neurodiversity-affirming play goals.

They explore what play really is, why play-based therapy isn’t always truly play, and how to distinguish affirming goals from those that may unintentionally miss the mark. The episode wraps up with practical reflections and helpful resources for clinicians.

Be sure to follow us on instagram @pip.cast

This podcast is brought to you by Kid Link Occupational Therapy.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live here in Mitcham, Victoria. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and recognize their ongoing connection to the land, waterways, and culture. As we support children and families, we are inspired by the wisdom and care that First Nations peoples have shown for generations.

Music by Daniel Pavey

Produced by Michael Daniels

In this episode, Caitlin is joined by Em and Josh to chat about the complex nature of taking on students, and what makes a successful and sustainable student program.

Join them as they chat about their perspectives on the challenges and benefits of taking on students, share practical tips for making a student placement successful, and share their thoughts on why student placements matter in the OT profession.

Be sure to follow us on instagram @pip.cast

This podcast is brought to you by Kid Link Occupational Therapy.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live here in Mitcham, Victoria. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and recognize their ongoing connection to the land, waterways, and culture. As we support children and families, we are inspired by the wisdom and care that First Nations peoples have shown for generations.

Music by Daniel Pavey

Produced by Michael Daniels

Relevant Episode Links:

Link to Episode 22 - The Learned Skill of Giving Feedback: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kDnHqtM9Jn60XJseaXCGi?si=a02bf7c2abf24ed0

In this episode, Georgia, Gabs and Caity wrap up the year with a light-hearted reflection on things we as OT’s may recommend to our clients that we may not always do for ourselves.

From executive functioning strategies and mindfulness to not completing stretches that their osteo prescribed, join them as they candidly explore the challenges of not always practicing what we preach.

Be sure to follow us on instagram @pip.cast

This podcast is brought to you by Kid Link Occupational Therapy.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live here in Mitcham, Victoria. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and recognize their ongoing connection to the land, waterways, and culture. As we support children and families, we are inspired by the wisdom and care that First Nations peoples have shown for generations.

Music by Daniel Pavey

Produced by Michael Daniels

How we feel app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/how-we-feel/id1562706384

Officeworks: https://www.officeworks.com.au

In this episode, Jackie is joined by Chelsea and Eliza from the Kid Link admin team to chat about their perspective providing front facing and behind the scenes support in a paediatric OT practice.

Together they discuss the daily realities of managing a busy clinic, why quality admin support is essential for practice success, and practical tips for building a strong clinician-admin partnership.

Be sure to follow us on instagram @pip.cast

This podcast is brought to you by Kid Link Occupational Therapy.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live here in Mitcham, Victoria. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and recognize their ongoing connection to the land, waterways, and culture. As we support children and families, we are inspired by the wisdom and care that First Nations peoples have shown for generations.

Music by Daniel Pavey

Produced by Michael Daniels

In this episode, Jackie is joined by Danni and Georgia to explore the transformative power of reflection when supporting caregivers on their parenting journey.

They unpack why reflection is essential for meaningful change when working collaboratively with parents in a family-centred practice.

Be sure to follow us on instagram @pip.cast

This podcast is brought to you by Kid Link Occupational Therapy.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live here in Mitcham, Victoria. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and recognize their ongoing connection to the land, waterways, and culture. As we support children and families, we are inspired by the wisdom and care that First Nations peoples have shown for generations.

Music by Daniel Pavey

Produced by Michael Daniels