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The Integration Station
by Michael Crisci, Eleanor White
Your go to Child and Adolescent Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration Podcast run by Occupational Therapy for Children. Hosted by Child and Adolescent OT, Michael Crisci & Clincal Director Eleanor White, The Integration Station's Q&A format takes your questions, share some knowledge and tries to find the fun in what learning how to support the young people in our lives. Guests will join us to share their thoughts and knowledge and build a greater awareness of how OT fits in the everyday.
Episodes
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Paediatrician AMA - Dr Shubashni Maharaj
For our final podcast of the year, we're joined Dr. Subashni Maharaj, a neonatal paediatrician specialising in developmental, behavioural, and learning impairments. Subashni’s goal is to equip families with the skills and self-assurance required to support their kids through every stage of life…
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Impulsivity & Attention Seeking Behaviour in ADHD Children: Explained
Michael walks us through an audience question about ADHD and impulsivity and how you can manage it using a few simple tricks! References Stop, Think, Do - Lindy Peterson https://www.stopthinkdo.com/ Motivation Assessment Scale Template:...
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Repetitive Play for ASD Clients, How to Explain What OT's Do
Michael and Eleanor unpack how you can support an ASD client who only engages in repetitive play, and ways you can join them to foster connection for your toolkit. Plus, do you have a friend who's always asking you what OT's actually do? We've got the exact way you can frame it so they understand...
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The Benefits of Risky Play & Job Advice for New Grads
Are playgrounds too safe? Michael and Eleanor unpack why risky play is so beneficial for your young person, plus we tell you everything you need to know as a new grad looking to apply for jobs next year. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Therapy Activity of The Week 07:45 Regulation Activity of The Week 10:58…
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Demystifying NDIS Parental Responsibilities
Michael and Eleanor clarify what the "reasonable expectations of parents" guidelines for parents accessing the NDIS to help distinguish what the NDIS will likely fund versus what is considered a normal part of parenting. Michael and Eleanor clarify what the "reasonable expectations of parents"...
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Finding Predictability in the Unpredictable Environment of OSHC, The Limitations of “Just Right” Language
Imagine an environment where everything is always changing, the educators are different, and the transitions are tricky. This week, Eleanor & Michael unpack how we can support a young person to navigate out-of-school hours care (OSH), plus we discuss some audience feedback on the limitations of...
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5 Tips To Help Your Young Person Move House
We're not removalists, we're OT's! And that means we're going to teach you how to find the fun in moving house and how you can best support your young person in doing so. Michael and Eleanor cover the importance of maintaining routines amidst the chaos, how to emotionally support your young…
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R U OK Day: The Power of Holding Space
Today is R U OK Day. Michael and Eleanor walk you through how to ask R U OK with the people who are closest to you, the power of pausing while holding space, and how sharing a hug can help make someone's day infinitely better. If this episode brings anything up for you or if you need crisis...
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What is an Engine Chart & Chew Toy Alternatives
Eleanor and Micheal unpack Engine Charts vs Zones of Regulation, what they are, and how you can use them therapeutically in the clinic. Eleanor brought her engine chart to show you how she models hers with her clients, and tell you how to help start these conversations with the young people…
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Supporting Tricky Transitions, Using Language That Creates Buy In
This week Michael and Eleanor unpack a question about managing tricky moments during transition time and what that looks like for a young person, adn they unpack what it's like to be on the receiving end of someone saying, "your job must be so rewarding." Plus, all the regular segments to help…
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Is It The Diagnosis Or The Person? NDIS Thriving Kids Announcement, Working With Low Muscle Tone Clients
This week, we're unpacking the Thriving Kids Program announcement, workshopping how you can manage difficult conversations when someone separates the person from the diagnosis, and managing clients with low muscle tone. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from…
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ODD vs PDA - What's the Difference?
Michael and Eleanor unpack Pathological Demand Avoidance and Oppositional Defiance Disorder and, walk you through the differences, how to manage the challenges, and useful resources to help build your toolkit. Resources: Helping Autistic Teens to Manage Their Anxiety - Dr. Theresa Kidd -...
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12 Ways To Communicate With Neurodivergent Youth
Michael shares his top strategies for communicating with neurodivergent young people - insights that go beyond the therapy room. Whether you're a health professional, educator, student, AHA or just want to foster more inclusive conversations in everyday life, this podcast is for you. If you liked...
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Managing Hormonal Changes in Adolescents With Autism
How do you respond to a young person who says, “If I could change one thing about myself, I’d take away my autism?” This week on The Integration Station, Michael shares an emotional moment with a young client, and how another young person offered his own strategies to help reframe that feeling,...
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Bedtime Routines for Sensory Avoidant Profiles, Deep Breathing Activities for High Emotions
This week, Michael and Eleanor answer your questions about bedtime routines for sensory avoidant profiles and activities for high emotions and provide fun ways to incorporate deep breathing activities for moments of high emotion. Plus all of our regular segments and with a laugh along the way. If...
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Balancing Tradition and Innovation: AI in Clinical Practice
This week, Michael and Eleanor delve into the fascinating and complex topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential implications on the future of reading, writing, and occupational therapy. We also unpack practical applications of AI in clinical practice, emphasising the need for…
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The PINCH Model & The Cascading Effects of Sensory Development
This week, Michael and Eleanor explain The PINCH Method. It's a way to help an ADHD brain stay engaged and motivated by creating interest-based motivation in a task. Research has shown that when tasks are infused with emotional relevance or immediate payoff, people with ADHD perform significantly...
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The Importance of Therapeutic Rapport & Rapid Fire Regulation
How important is rapport to delivering outcomes for clients? Michael and Eleanor provide the evidence as to why it's so important in the clinic, plus we fire off some rapid fire regulation activities for the home and school and walk you through what ATAR you need to get into OT. If you liked...
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Ivan Hardcastle on Parenting With The Tools You Have
This week, we cross to Twin Falls, Idaho and chat with parent coach and sensory integration Occupational Therapist Ivan Hardcastle. We cover how to use sensory integration with families and in the school setting, as well as how to coregulate and manage yourself as a parent and a professional.…
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Back to School: Completing a Grade 11 Stage 2 Child Studies Assignment
This week, we dust off the backpack, polish up our shoes, and go back to grade 11 as we answer a student who asked if we could help them finish their Stage 2 Child Studies assignment. The questions were so insightful, we thought we'd answer them in full on the podcast. Here's what we'll be…
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Is Your Child a Dandelion or an Orchid, Following Instructions & Control, Tiredness & Regulation
Is your child a dandelion or an orchid? This week Eleanor unpacks the child development theory that helps you understand what your child might need to thrive. Plus we unpack why a young person may not want to follow instructions unless they are in control, and if your young person can be tired…
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Primitive Reflexes 101
Welcome to the episode about all about Primitive Reflexes. This week, Michael and Eleanor cover what primitive reflexes are, why they matter, and how to work on them in therapy. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,...
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When Parents Aren't on Board With Therapy and Reasonable Parental Expectations (according to the NDIS)
This week, Michael and Eleanor take a parent focus and unpack what to do when you have one parent who understands the process of OT and the other doesn't and how you can proactively manage expectations while working towards a goal that everyone can understand. We also cover what are reasonable...
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Occupational Therapy 101
This week on the Integration Station, Michael takes us back to basics. We unpack what occupational therapy really is. He'll be covering: - Purpose of Pediatric Occupational Therapy - Common Areas of Focus - Developmental Approaches - Sensory Integration (SI) Therapy - Cognitive Approaches - Motor...
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Regulation Strategies For The Classroom & Dysregulation When Riding a Bike
This week, Michael and Eleanor return to the Q&A format, answering all of your question submissions. This week we're back in the classroom to provide some tips for regulation in the classroom and unpack how riding a bike can dysregulate or overstimulate a young person and why. If you liked...
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The SENSES Model
SENSES model has been developed through many years of applying the theory and practice of Ayres Sensory Integration, mental health supports and functional skill development in clinic with diverse populations. From children to adults, the SENSES model is exploring a client centred and strengths...
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Managing Self-Loathing, Audio Sensitivity at School Behavior & Comfort Item for Young People
It's been a while since we answered your questions and this week we have some really pertinent topics to discuss. We unpack how you can manage self-loathing for your young person, why someone would want to run away when the bell rings, and why comfort items for a young person are so important. If...
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CampCast - CampEVOLVE Edition.
We're back! This week we're breaking format to take you to CampEVOLVE where Eleanor & Michael hand the microphones over to our clients. CampEVOLVE is an intensive, therapeutically informed camp experience. Our overnight and day programs are designed to help young people improve their skills while...
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Children & Adolescent Mental Health Conference - Wrap
Last week, we travelled all the way up to the Gold Coast for the annual Children and Adolescent Mental Health Conference #CAMH25 to hear from industry experts on how we can all aim to provide better outcomes for the young people in our lives. On this week's episode, Michael welcomes Dino back to...
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The Default Mode Network, Neuroaffirming Language & The Double Empathy Problem
This week we discover what Milton's double empathy problem is and how it can affect the young people in our lives and we learn all about the default mode network. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni...
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Sensory Integration for the Neurodiverse Population - The Research
This week we field your questions asking more about Sensory Integration for the neurodiverse population and walk you through some strategies to help your young person get to sleep from an OT lens! If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with...
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Exploring an Adult ADHD Diagnosis - A Conversation with Siena
It's Neurodiversity Month all this month on The Integration Station. This week we have the privilege of sitting down with one of our OT's Siena to talk about receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult. After noticing that some OT activities she was providing her clients were also working for her,...
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Celebrating Neurodiversity Month - What is Neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity Week is coming up on March 17th-23rd and we thought it was appropriate to celebrate neurodiversity for the entire month of March. To kick it off, we define neurodiversity and what we can do to include more neuroaffirming language in our day-to-day life. If you liked something we...
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Why do children lie & unpacking the research of ASI® & ADHD
This week we're unpacking why children lie and how to manage it and we answer your question about the research of ASI® and ADHD. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people...
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Baby Sensory vs ASI® - What's the difference?
What's all this sensory stuff about? Is sensory play ASI“? What's the difference? Michael and Eleanor unpack all this and more and how and when you might access both of these approaches. Spoiler alert: We love both! If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening…
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What are Functional Capacity Assessments? Applying Executive Function in ASI®
This week we delve into the history of Functional Capacity Assessments and why their outcomes, and how ASI® helps our young friends with their executive function. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni...
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Working with Non-Verbal Clients & Reinforcement Behaviour Explained
This week we take a look at the best way we can support non-speaking and non-verbal clients, and unpack what reinforcement behaviour is. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The…
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A Lesson In Stress Management - Michelle Mennillo
This week, we take the back seat and let our CEO Michelle Mennillo to walk us through a lesson in Stress Management. Michelle has spent the past 20 years building OTFC and leads a team of 80+ people, and has set a new standard for care and innovation within Occupational Therapy across Australia....
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The National Autism Strategy, Back To School Tips & Humour in Therapy
This week we cover the recently released National Autism Strategy and get how it will practically help the community, cover some strategies to manage the back to school routines, and ask the question - is there room for humour in therapy? References: The National Autism Strategy Humour in Therapy…
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Helping young people listen to their body, Stimming & Regulation.
We're back for season 5 in 2025. We take the questions that have been sent in by our audience about interception and helping your young person to stim and regulate at home. Plus some brand new segments discussing the Therapy/Regulation Activity of the Week to help you find the fun at home. If you...
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Holiday Activities, Generalised Learning for Sensory Integration, Increasing Interoceptive Awareness
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Michael and Edie have popped into the studio to facilitate your questions about fun activities you can do at home outside of therapy, how to generalise sensory integration in the real world, and tips on how to increase interoceptive awareness for you…
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NDIS Funding Changes to Music Therapy, Therapressure Brushing, Harm in ABA
This week Edie joins Michael to unpack questions about other therapies outside of the ASI® scope. We cover funding changes in the NDIS regarding music therapy, what the Willbarger Protocol is and where you might study it, and cover an OT's concern about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Links:...
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Personal Space Bubbles, Highly Sensitive Kids & School Refusal
This week Michael is joined by our Parkside Clinical Lead, Edie! We dive into your questions about how to teach your young person about personal space, supporting highly sensitive kids, and discuss tips to manage school refusal. Resources: Nell Harris - Social Storybooks...
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Audio Sensitivity, Sensory vs Attention Difficulties, My Young Person Doesn't Like Therapy
Michael and Eleanor unpack a few questions from our parents like why do children with auditory sensitivities tend to make a lot of noise themselves, what the difference between sensory vs attention difficulties are, and how to manage a conversation with your young person if they're not liking...
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Teeth Grinding, Core Strength, How To Choose The Right School
Back to regular programming this week with Eleanor and Michael tackling a few questions asked by our parents in our OT sessions. We delve into why teeth grinding could mean you need oral regulation, go through some core control activities that your young person won't even know they're working and...
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Dr Susanne Smith Roley - The Future of Sensory Integration Q&A
This special episode sees Dr Susanne Smith Roley host a Q&A session at our Parkside Clinic. Susanne is an occupational therapist with more than 30 years of experience in paediatrics. She obtained her BS in OT at Indiana University, her MS in Allied Health Sciences at Boston University and her OTD...
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Early Intervention, Disengaging At School, Body Socks
Michael and Eleanor run through your questions about early intervention criteria, managing challenges at school, and how to use a body sock to regulate your young person. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni...
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Handling big emotions, Handwriting Assessments, ISIC 2024 Wrap
The Integration Station continues its Q&A format. We take your questions, share some knowledge and try to find the fun in what we are learning. In this episode Michael is joined by OTFC Clinical Director, Eleanor, to unpack all things ISIC, drill down on handwriting assessments, and what to say...
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Global Developmental Delay, Figdet Toys, High School Transitions
The Integration Station continues its Q&A format. We take your questions, share some knowledge and try to find the fun in what we are learning. In this episode Michael is joined by OTFC Director, Eleanor, to unpack all things Global Developmental Delay, Fidget Toys and, High School Transitions.…
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Dyspraxia Picky Eating, W Sitting Position - What does is mean?
The Integration Station continues its Q&A format. We take your questions, share some knowledge and try to find the fun in what we are learning. In this episode Michael and Eleanor discuss what really is Dyspraxia and what works to support it, how to explore picky eating in a supported manner and...
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Your go to Child and Adolescent Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration Podcast run by Occupational Therapy for Children. Hosted by Child and Adolescent OT, Michael Crisci & Clincal Director Eleanor White, The Integration Station's Q&A format takes your questions, share some knowledge and tries to find the fun in what learning how to support the young people in our lives. Guests will join us to share their thoughts and knowledge and build a greater awareness of how OT fits in the everyday.
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