Child-Led Therapy with Kelsie Olds for Occupational and Physical Therapists

This interview with the OccuPLAYtional Therapist, Kelsie Olds, is an absolute treat. We cover the realities, practicalities and benefits of child-led therapy, the integration of play in therapeutic practices, push-in vs pull out services, balancing the conflicts that arise from staying true to your core values as a therapist with meeting your service requirements and so much more For links and resources, visit https://www.wiredondevelopment.com 04:45 A uniquely rich learning environment 13:32 Regcognising and addressing underlying difficultes 22:46 Finding the best learning opportunities 27:44 Whose actually my client? 31:26 The magic of a trust and values based approach 37:34 Navigating School Systems and Advocating for Child-Led Therapy >> 39:13 Be Informed >> 41:20 Value the team >> 42:21 Keeping the child at the center 44:38 Push in vs Pull out 50:53 Gaining Respect and Buy-In from Teachers 52:58 Understanding motor skill levels through play vs standardized testing 59:32 Stop asking questions 01:04:27 Everybody is unique and we are all the same 01:08:54 Neurodiverse Conversations and Activism 01:11:06 Interoception