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  • The OT is IN podcast merges the worlds of education and occupational therapy to empower families like yours. Sarah Collins, your host, an occupational therapist and homeschooling parent of 3 ranging in age from elementary to high school. Sarah Collins has experienced occupational therapy by supporting families for over 15 years but also through seeking out support for her own children- so, she's right there in the trenches with you. Though there is not one right way to educate your child, there is a lot to consider when individualizing an education. The goal of this podcast is to explain some of the "why" behind what an occupational therapist is thinking so you can artfully apply it to your own family especially with executive functioning, handwriting, and sensory processing. Each episode will be packed with practical tips, expert interviews, and real-life stories aimed at helping you create a supportive learning environment for your child.
    2024
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  • From Morning to Night: Incorporating Social Emotional Learning in Homeschool
    2024/05/16

    Navigating the world of homeschooling can be as rewarding as it is challenging, particularly when it comes to incorporating social emotional learning (SEL) into the daily curriculum. In the latest episode of our podcast, "The OT is in," we had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Sautter, an expert in social emotional learning and a speech pathologist who specializes in supporting neurodivergent children. This episode is a resource goldmine for homeschooling parents looking to seamlessly integrate social emotional learning into their daily routines.

    In this episode you'll hear about:

    • Importance of Social Emotional Learning in everyday activities and routines.
    • Elizabeth’s resources are targeted primarily to parents of neurodivergent children.
    • Integration of social emotional learning in natural routines.
    • The connection between bodily sensations and emotional states.
    • The relationship between the interoceptive system and the management of social and personal responses.
    • Specific social emotional learning strategies and tools like the PACE acronym.
    • Integration of social emotional learning into regular activities such as meals, play, and travel.
    • Elizabeth’s book and its structure, focusing on different settings like home, community, holidays, and bridging home with school.
    • The use of literature and storytelling to teach emotional identification and empathy.
    • Activities and tasks from the book aimed at enhancing social emotional learning.
    • Utilizing journals and coloring books to foster mindfulness and gratitude.
    • Practical exercises for families to incorporate mindfulness in daily routines.
    • Common parental concerns about prioritizing daily tasks and integrating social emotional learning effectively.
    • How caregivers can use Elizabeth’s tools to assess and respond to emotional cues in children.

    Links and Resources From Today's Show

    • Fundamentals of Social-Emotional Learning
    • Bridges Learning System
    • What To Do When Your Child Is Having A Hard Time: Nurturing Neurodiversity, Morning, Noon and Night
    • Social and Emotional Learning Resources from Elizabeth Sautter
    • Practical Activities to Boost Executive Functioning for Kids and Teens
    • Adding Art to your Homeschool
    • Adding Literature to Lunchtime

    Connect with Sarah Collins

    • Follow Sarah on Instagram @homeschoolOT
    • Join the Facebook Group: Homeschool and Occupational Therapy with Sarah Collins, homeschoolOT
    • Visit the Homeschool OT Website

    Connect with our guest, Elizabeth Sautter

    Elizabeth A. Sautter, MA, CCC, is a speech-language pathologist/social emotional expert, speaker, author, and trainer. She is the author of Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick! Practical activities to help your child manage emotions, navigate social situations & reduce anxiety, along with many other resources, including an online course and community for parents. Elizabeth collaborates with the Zones of Regulation team as a trainer and is a co-author of the Zones children’s books, card decks, and games. She is also part of the EveryDay Regulation team with the focus on providing neurodiversity affirming resources for whole body regulation. She loves to connect on Instagram @elizabeth.sautter , Facebook ElizabethSautterMACCCSLP or via her website: ElizabethSautter.com

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  • Outdoor Activities to Develop Interoception in Children with Guest Caroline Santangelo
    2024/05/09
    In this episode, I chat with Caroline Santangelo, an occupational therapist who specializes in nature-based therapy for children in Pennsylvania. We dive into the world of interoception and explore how nature can help children develop self-awareness. Caroline shares practical insights on how movement, sensory experiences, and outdoor activities can enhance interoceptive awareness in children. She emphasizes the importance of facilitating conversations and providing language to help children articulate their internal experiences. Our discussion also touches on the benefits of nature in simplifying the learning process and promoting interoception. Tune in to discover how the power of the outdoors can influence the development of interoception in children. In this episode you'll hear about: Starfish Occupational Therapy's approach to developing children's grit, grace, character, confidence, and knowledgeUsing the outdoor environment for sensory-rich experiences and organic interceptive awarenessImpacting interoception through movement and internal body signals activationStarting Conversations with Children about Interoception including using open-ended questions like "What do you notice?" and "How do you feel?"Describing experiences to model language and providing visual feedback to help children internalize inputDiscussion on how external stimuli in nature can affect internal awarenessExamples of how different individuals experience the same stimuli differentlySuggestions for simple outdoor activities to promote movement, proprioceptive input, and vestibular movementEmphasizing the lifelong journey of learning and developmentHow nature's simplicity allows individuals to understand internal body signals and interception Links and Resources From Today's Show The Interoception Curriculum: A Step-by-Step Guide to Developing Mindful Self-RegulationThe Body Check Ring: Printable Cards, Activity Booklet, and Online Mini-CourseThe Interoception Curriculum in The Homeschool Setting with a Homeschooling MomBuilding Interoception Awareness: Questions to AskIntegrating Interoception and Language Arts in Your HomeschoolSensory Balanced Homeschool Focus Group Connect with Sarah Collins Follow Sarah on Instagram @homeschoolOTJoin the Facebook Group: Homeschool and Occupational Therapy with Sarah Collins, homeschoolOTVisit the Homeschool OT Website Connect with Caroline Santangelo Caroline is the owner of Starfish Occupational Therapy, PLLC a private nature-based occupational therapy practice for children in the Philadelphia region. Combining comprehensive neurology-based approaches with outdoor therapy, individual and small group sessions promote children's development in sensory processing, coordination, ocular motor skills, regulation, and daily living skills. Natural healing strategies and techniques for children with chronic pain conditions and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome are offered. Sessions are focused on fostering children’s Grit, Grace, Character, Confidence and Knowledge, all representing the five arms of the starfish. Let’s find the root cause for healing and get back to the basics all while splashing in the creek and building tree forts! Specifically, Caroline is Certified in the CONTIGO Nature Therapy approach and is currently in the process of obtaining her Pediatric Functional Vision Rehabilitation Certification. Caroline has expertise in pediatric chronic pain techniques and daily management. She also has pediatric occupational therapy experience in early intervention, outpatient, acute care, and horse therapy settings. Caroline loves the beach, her golden retriever, and hiking! Caroline hopes to travel all 50 states with only 8 left to visit! Starfish Occupational Therapy WebsiteLike Starfish Occupational Therapy on FacebookFollow Starfish Occupational Therapy on Instagram
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  • Beyond the Five Senses: Understanding Your Child's Interoceptive World with Cara Kosinski
    2024/05/02

    In this episode, you'll learn how play-based learning isn't just fun—it's also an essential tool to help children connect with their internal world. Our guest, Cara Koscinski, offers her expertise as an occupational therapist and a homeschooling mother to provide practical strategies for recognizing and addressing interoceptive cues before the onset of a meltdown.

    Additionally, discover the challenges and joys of homeschooling as Cara and I discuss the balance between structure and the flexibility necessary for children to thrive emotionally and academically. For those homeschooling parents and all intrigued by the complexity of human emotions and body awareness, this episode is full of value.

    In this episode you'll hear about:

    • Impact of Excessive Stimulation on Children
    • Interoception and Emotional Management
    • Cara Kosinski's book, "Interoception: How I Feel Sensing the World from the Inside Out"
    • The Role of Play-based Learning in Interoception
    • Challenges and Rewards of Homeschooling
    • Strategies for Teaching Interoception
    • Understanding Subjective Experiences and Behavioral Cues
    • Integrating Interests and Descriptors in Learning
    • Incorporating Sensory Experiences in the Learning Process
    • Discussion on the Ease of Teaching Interoception
    • Personal Experience with Screen Time and Behavioral Impact
    • Cara Kosinski's Background and Expertise
    • Interoception as a Growing Field of Research
    • Parental Guidance for Supporting Children's Interoceptive Awareness

    Links and Resources From Today's Show

    • Learning about Interoception and Language Arts Together
    • Questions to use to teach Interoception Awareness
    • Interoception: How I Feel: Sensing My World from the Inside Out
    • What Is Interoception and How Does It Impact Those With Autism?
    • Playing Video Games is Associated with Reduced Awareness of Bodily Sensations
    • Visit Cara's website

    Connect with Sarah Collins

    • Follow Sarah on Instagram @homeschoolOT
    • Join the Facebook Group: Homeschool and Occupational Therapy with Sarah Collins, homeschoolOT
    • Visit the Homeschool OT Website

    Connect with our Guest

    Dr. Koscinski earned her post-professional Doctorate in occupational therapy in 2019 at Rocky Mountain University and a master’s degree in OT from Duquesne University in 1997. She obtained her certification as an Autism Specialist from the International Board of Credentialing. Cara is a former lead of the Clinical Applications in Pediatrics Courses for MOT and OTD students at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and serves as a capstone mentor for multiple universities.

    Dr. Koscinski enjoys presenting keynote and breakout sessions at state and national conferences on topics of executive function, interoception, behavior, and regulation. As the mother of two adult autistic sons, Cara can appreciate the unique perspective of the caregiver. She has published six books for caregivers and therapists and has written chapters in multiple others. Cara’s newest book detailing her Train Model of executive function, will be released in spring of 2024. As the owner of the largest pediatric occupational therapy group on Facebook, she encourages occupational therapy practitioners to connect, learn, and share with over 50,000 members across the globe.

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    35 分

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The OT is IN podcast merges the worlds of education and occupational therapy to empower families like yours. Sarah Collins, your host, an occupational therapist and homeschooling parent of 3 ranging in age from elementary to high school. Sarah Collins has experienced occupational therapy by supporting families for over 15 years but also through seeking out support for her own children- so, she's right there in the trenches with you. Though there is not one right way to educate your child, there is a lot to consider when individualizing an education. The goal of this podcast is to explain some of the "why" behind what an occupational therapist is thinking so you can artfully apply it to your own family especially with executive functioning, handwriting, and sensory processing. Each episode will be packed with practical tips, expert interviews, and real-life stories aimed at helping you create a supportive learning environment for your child.
2024

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