Today’s episode is an “interview” with Jessica! We’re chatting all about Gestalt Language Processing, using AAC in occupational therapy sessions, collaborating with speech therapists, transitions with non-speaking / pre-verbal clients, and more!

Although Jessica is not an expert in language and communication, she works closely with an SLP who has extensive experience in GLP specifically. Everything she shares is from her personal and professional experiences. She knows that she has more to learn in this area and is always looking for new ways to help her clients!

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Episode 266 Gestalt Language Processing

Have you ever wondered why we always recommend obstacle courses for kids during therapy and at home?

It’s because they have so many benefits!

Today’s episode is all about WHY obstacle courses are so beneficial and how to set up obstacle courses for all children!

We talk about our favorite equipment pieces to use, how to identify the number of steps in the obstacle course, how to add a function-based play component, how to add different transitions into it, and MORE!

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This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, & child development courses.

Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

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Primitive Reflex Digital Course
Reflex Integration Memory Game
Should I? Shouldn’t I? Social Thinking Game
Super Duper Learning Games
7 Activities with Hula Hoops

In this episode, we are answering your questions. We talk about strategies for helping an 8 year old with toileting skills, toddler sleep challenges, games that help with teaching the Zones of Regulation, how to help a 4 year old wake up easier, tips for parents who are ‘touched out’ with their sensory seeking child, and ideas for a toddler who seems extra clumsy.

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This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, & child development courses.

Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

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Skill Breakdown for Toileting
Toilet Training Tips for Everyone
All Things Poo
Demystifying Sleep Training
Sensory Strategies for Better Sleep Quality
Sleep Genius - Advanced Brain Technologies
The Zones of Regulation - Shop
Vital Neuro
Interview with the Co-Founder of Vital Neuro
Infant and Toddler Webinar

Alex Doman is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, psychoacoustic music producer, and TEDx speaker with more than thirty years of experience in neurotechnology. His mission is to help others achieve their optimal potential and become the best version of themselves.

The third generation in a family of pioneers dedicated to improving people's brain performance for over seventy-five years, Alex founded Advanced Brain Technologies and co-founded Sleep Genius and Vital Neuro. Doman’s production credits are extensive, guiding teams who’ve created cutting-edge solutions that have helped millions of people worldwide including among others; The Listening Program® music listening therapy and audio streaming service, and Sleep Genius™ which achieved the #1 global Health & Fitness app in the App Store. He and his colleagues at Vital Neuro are on a mission to change people's minds for the better through their patented EEG-driven method, Neuroguided Performance Training.

Alex’s bestselling book Healing at the Speed of Sound® is published in five languages and was one of Apple’s Top 10 Enhanced Books of the Year. He’s contributed articles to scientific journals, magazines, and books, and is host of the Advanced Brain Podcast with guests including NY Times bestselling authors, health personalities, and other thought leaders. He has been interviewed for; NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, Today, NPR Marketplace, Wall Street Journal, Self, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Fast Company, MoneyWatch, ESPN Radio, Hearing Health Magazine, top podcasts and, other media. A global keynote speaker, Alex has been on stages in Europe, Asia, Australia, North and South America and is listed as one of the 50 important human behavior experts to watch.

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This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, & child development courses.

Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

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https://vitalneuro.com/THESENSORYPROJECT

We received a question from an OT practitioner working in the schools: What are some simple proprioceptive activities that I can do with my students that don’t require a lot of space or equipment?

Tune in for a discussion all about proprioception and get some new ideas for using heavy work and deep pressure in the school setting.

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This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, & child development courses.

Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

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How to Use the Harkla Weighted Compression Vest
Mini Trampoline
10 Activities with a Mini Trampoline
Free Heavy Work Handout
Sensational Brain - Heavy Work for Teens and Children in School

Jewelisa Blanks, a respected public speaker and seasoned educator, has devoted her professional life to empowering teachers and students. A proud graduate of The Ohio State University, Jewelisa spent over seven years serving in the public education sector, fostering a deep understanding of the field over her ten years of educational experience.

Leveraging her knowledge and experience, she has drawn on cutting-edge emotional health research to affect meaningful change within the education system. Feeling the call for greater impact, Jewelisa transitioned into a full-time educational consultant role, where she continues to collaborate with administrators and district leaders nationwide.

She is committed to restoring the whole educator and child by educating teachers on the power of sensory-informed practices and their direct connection to social-emotional learning. Her reach now extends to over 1,500 schools across the United States, and she has trained more than 5,000 educators in her innovative methodologies. Jewelisa's dedication and influence continue to reshape education and student well-being in schools nationwide.

Follow Jewelisa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shopgiftsofjoy/

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www.jewelisablanks.com

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This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, & child development courses.

Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

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CASEL - Social Emotional Learning
Understanding Emotional Intelligence and the Connection to the Sensory System

We are answering questions that we’ve received inside our primitive reflex digital course, Assessment And Integration Of Primitive Reflexes For Improved Independence In Daily Activities.

One of our favorite things about our digital course is that you can ask questions inside the course, start discussions, and get feedback!

In today’s episode, we talk about how to base a treatment plan and goals around retained primitive reflexes, how to test for reflexes when the child struggles with following instructions, the difference between ADHD and retained primitive reflexes, how to prioritize the reflexes during integration, and more!

Tune in for the full conversation!

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This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, & child development courses.

Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

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Primitive Reflex YouTube Library
Free Primitive Reflex Webinar

Dr. Jade Dandy is an Idaho native and fell in love with Naturopathic medicine at a young age. She graduated from National University of Natural Medicine (NUMN) in 2015. Focusing on chronic illness, she earned her Doctorates in Natural Medicine as well as Masters of Science in Integrative Medicine Research. Dr. Dandy is an advocate for her patients’ health journey, integrating western medicine with time-tested natural medicine to bring patients back to optimal health. It is her strong belief that it is everyone’s birthright to live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Dandy is also an avid gardener and a hot springs hunter.

The Healing Hut

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This podcast is brought to you by Harkla. Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, & child development courses.

Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.

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Book: ADHD 2.0
Book: The Myth of Normal
Book: Dirty Genes
Book: Hunt, Gather, Parent
Polyvagal Theory