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Rebekah Springs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#T1450) practicing in Portland, OR. She specializes in working with neurodivergent children and parents. She is trained in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and in DIR/Floortime therapy, a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to working with children, especially those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensory processing differences. The work that Rebekah does with individuals, families, and parent-child relationships is influenced by interpersonal neurobiology and current research on attachment theory and mind-body integration.

She loves supporting parents and families as they confront new diagnoses or work through new challenges that come with each stage of development. She’s also an entrepreneur and mom of two– Rebekah owns The Real Work, a small child therapy collective, started a parent support community for parents of neurodivergent kids, and recently acquired a nature-based Pediatric Occupational Therapy Business, Thrive Outside, which she will be growing as well. In her free time she enjoys backpacking, trail running, and playing outdoors with her partner and kids.

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Website: https://www.rebekahsprings.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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Sensory Diet Digital Course SALE Starts October 16, 2023

October is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Awareness Month.

SPD is a condition that affects how the brain processes and responds to sensory information from the environment and the body.

Individuals with SPD may have difficulty regulating and interpreting sensory input, such as touch, sound, taste, smell, and movement. This can lead to challenges in daily life, affecting their ability to engage in activities, interact with others, and navigate their surroundings.

SPD can occur in both children and adults and is often seen in conjunction with other conditions such as autism,, ADHD, or developmental delays.

It is important to note that SPD is not officially recognized as a standalone diagnosis in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), but it is commonly acknowledged and studied within the field of occupational therapy and sensory integration.

In this episode, we dive into 10 facts about SPD, including what type of disorder it is, who can struggle with it, comorbidities, 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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Sensational Kids (book)
STAR Institute
Sensational Brain Sensory Checklists
Ep 248 Will My Child Grow out of SPD?
Ep 13 Should I Get My Child a Diagnosis?
Ep 231 Sensory Integration Basics

Today’s episode answers a listener's question - “Why does my 2-year-old say everything is hot? Is this a sensory thing or a weird phase?”

We dive into the different phases toddlers can go through, gestalt language processing, fun activities that identify temperatures, and strategies for interoception.

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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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Ep. 266 Gestalt Language Processiing
Ep. 216 Activities to Support Interoceptive Processing
Wilbarger Therapy Brush (Amazon)
The Listening Program

David D. Nowell, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist in private practice in Northborough, Massachusetts. He offers consultations to patients on an inpatient rehabilitation unit and is an adjunct instructor in neuropsychology to graduate students in the Clark University psychology program.

Dr. Nowell speaks internationally to clinicians on such topics as executive functioning and non-medication management of ADHD. He is passionate about motivation and deep happiness and helping his clients distinguish the essential from non-essential in their lives. When he’s out of the office, you’ll probably find him exploring the outdoors.

www.DrNowell.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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Book - The Wandering Mind
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The scooter board is a common therapeutic tool used in just about every clinic and school. It’s a simple, effective tool that targets a ton of underlying skills. Because it’s one of our favorite pieces of equipment to use in a treatment session, we decided to dedicate an entire episode to it!

We are giving you 5 fun, therapeutic activities using a scooter board that you should try including into your next treatment session! Be sure to modify as needed to meet your client’s needs!

Parents! This episode is also great for YOU! Try some of these activities with your child and add them into the daily sensory diet routine!

Scooter Board (Amazon)

Gross Motor Skills Activity Course

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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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Episode 194 The Just Right Challenge

This episode is perfect for any therapist working with children, not just SLPs! Adding sensory into a treatment session does not have to be difficult. In fact, it can be fairly simple and so effective! Sensory activities help a child meet their sensory needs and feel more regulated, which in turn helps with cognitive development!

We dive into HOW to identify a child’s sensory preferences, different sensory circuits to include into the treatment plan, and a variety of free resources to learn more!

Try some of the sensory activities we talk about and let us know the changes you notice!

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Skylight Calendar - Use Code SENSORY for $30 off your purchase

Sensory Diet Digital Course

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Brought To You By Harkla

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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All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram
Harkla YouTube Channel
Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
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Sensational Brain Sensory Checklist
Episode 139 Incorporate Speech into Play
Homedics Handheld Mini Massager
What is the Sensory Threshold?
5 Ways to Use a Sensory Bins

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of sensory-based treatment sessions. Join us as we explore the concept of sensory integration and how it can be incorporated into various therapeutic interventions. Whether you're a therapist, educator, or simply curious about the power of sensory experiences, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips for developing effective sensory-based treatment sessions.

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Skylight Calendar - Use Code SENSORY for $30 off your purchase

Sensory Diet Digital Course

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Brought To You By Harkla

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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5 Books Every Parent and Therapist Should Read
Episode 246: What are Preparatory Activities?
Episode 187: What it Means to Meet the Sensory Threshold
Build an Obstacle Course in 5 Steps
Episode 220: Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Sensational Brain View On-Demand Webinars

Today’s episode is a brainstorming session in response to a listener question. We talk about different forms of therapy, different strategies for the family at home, as well as tips and tricks for therapists who work with teens who might be struggling with depression and self harm.

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Brought To You By Harkla

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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Harkla YouTube Channel
Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
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Episode 256 Fight-Flight-Freeze
Free Sensory Checklists for Adults, Teens, and Children
Game Changers Idaho
Interest Checklist
Sensational Brain Webinar: Self Injurious Behaviors

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Emily Read Daniels is author and creator of The Regulated Classroom©, a former school counselor, and a proud soccer mum. Daniels is an internationally recognized trauma specialist and trainer in the trauma-informed schools movement and has served thousands through in-person and virtual professional development training, workshops, conferences, webinars, and keynote addresses.

Daniels and her work have been featured in the Associated Press, Fox News, ABC News, Los Angeles Times, and NPR. Daniels holds an M.Ed. in School Counseling, an MBA in Organizational and Environmental Sustainability, and is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) through NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors). She continually refines her understanding of the applied science of trauma through training in varied modalities including Somatic Experiencing, SMART (Sensory-Motor Arousal Therapy), trauma-informed sensory modulation, Reiki, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.

Follow Emily on Instagram @theregulatedclassroom

Website: regulatedclassroom.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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We are OBSESSED with primitive reflexes! Why? Because they are the foundation to higher level motor and cognitive skills! When primitive reflexes are retained in older children, they can cause a whole host of problems - and we want to help with this!

This episode provides you with the basics, but if you want more, check out all of our links below!

NEW Primitive Reflex Digital Course - now AOTA approved for CEU!

Download the Free Primitive Reflex Checklist

All of our Primitive Reflex Content

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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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Harkla YouTube Channel
Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!
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