The Integration Station

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 all while she tries to strike a balance between running her clinic at the Ashford Hospital in Adelaide and her role as a working Mum. Thank you for joining us over the course of the year, and we'll be back in 2026. 00:00 Intro01:29 Understanding the Role of a Neonatal Paediatrician04:57 The Newborn Journey: From Womb to World07:04 Postnatal Care and Parental Support08:49 Addressing Developmental Concerns09:41 Holistic Approach to Pediatric Care22:07 Neurodivergent Children: Challenges and Support31:31 Parental Self-Care and Co-Regulation32:41 Understanding Developmental Milestones33:46 Communication Strategies for Neurodivergent Children37:19 Holistic Approach to Pediatric Care40:16 Navigating Paediatric Referrals and Consultations 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

Michael walks us through an audience question about ADHD and impulsivity and how you can manage it using a few simple tricks! ReferencesStop, Think, Do - Lindy Peterson https://www.stopthinkdo.com/ Motivation Assessment Scale Template: https://www.carepatron.com/files/motivation-assessment-scale.pdf ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction--from Childhood through Adulthood - https://www.amazon.com.au/ADHD-2-0-Essential-Strategies-Distraction/dp/0399178732 *Disclaimer: We do not earn any commission or sales from any affiliate links; we only aim to provide the most relevant and up-to-date information where possible.   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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 the whole picture about the profession.  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 The Benefits of Risky Play 29:35 Job Advice for New Grads 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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" guidelines for parents accessing the NDIS to help distinguish what the NDIS will likely fund versus what is considered a normal part of parenting. 00:00 Intro 01:49 Therapy Activity of The Week 10:58 Regulation Strategy of The Week 18:56 Defining NDIS Parental Supports 20:37 What are Reasonable Parental Expectations 23:12 What are not Reasonable Parental Expectations 25:18 Examples 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 "Just Right" language.   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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 person, and how to give them control by getting them involved in the process!   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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 support, here is a list of resources/services that can help: Lifeline 13 14 13 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800R U OK - https://www.ruok.org.au/ 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 you're working with. Plus, we provide a few alternatives to chew toys for someone who might seek oral input to regulate. References: Zones of Regulation https://zonesofregulation.com/ The Alert Program° https://alertprogram.com/   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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 you find the fun in learning how to support the young people in your life.   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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 - https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/dr-theresa-kidds-bookYellow Lady Bugs -https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/Reframing Autism - https://reframingautism.org.au/ PDA Society - https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/ABOUT AUTISM AND PATHOLOGICAL DEMAND AVOIDANCE (PDA) PROFILE (SA Gov) - https://www.education.sa.gov.au/docs/support-and-inclusion/practice-guidance/About-autism-and-pathological-demand-avoidance-PDA-profile.pdfThe Declarative Language Handbook - Linda K Murphy - https://www.declarativelanguage.com/about-declarative-language-handbook  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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, plus all your regular segments.   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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 consent, privacy, and maintaining professional responsibility with AI integration in the clinical space as well as AI's role in supporting diverse learning methods.  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 better when novelty, urgency, and rewards are motivating factors.And we also unpack the Cascading Effects of Sensory Development, a model helps change the way we approach sensory issues for young people with autism. Plus a few giggles and our regular segments in between  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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. 00:00 Intro 03:31 Therapy Activity of The Week 09:26 Regulation Strategy of The Week 14:09 What drew you to OT? 18:05 Using sI to support families 23:23 Applying sensory integration at home 25:16 What does parent coaching as an OT look like? 30:05 Managing parents who might not be on board 32:33 Introducing coregulation at home 36:04 The rock amongst the waves 38:42 How has being a parent of neurodiverse children helped you as an OT? 47:01 How do you take care of yourself? 52:25 Advice for parents   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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 tackling this week: What role does play-based therapy have in helping children on the autism spectrum build social skills and emotional awareness?How do occupational therapists tailor strategies to meet the unique emotional needs of individual children with autism?What are some key challenges you face in supporting social development in children within this age group?In your experience, what are the most common social and emotional challenges faced by children with autism in early childhood?How does occupational therapy specifically target these challenges in children aged 3 to 8?How can occupational therapy improve a child’s ability to form relationships with peers and adults? + much more.  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 and regulated at the same time.  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 expectations for caring for your young person according to the NDIS guidelines and what that might look like for your family/young person. Plus our regular segments are back to build your OT tool kit!  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 Learning and Neurodevelopmental Approaches- How Therapy is Delivered- Funding and Access- Example Activities + so much more.  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 based approach to therapy, using an occupational lens. We know that we are sensory beings, so the SENSES model uses this to guide others to understand how they can use their sensory systems to change how they are feeling and what they can do on a day-to-day basis. This episode covers the ins and outs of the SENSES model, what it means, how it was developed and how it can be applied to diverse needs. From Sensory Integration to Support and Socialisaiton, the SENSES model aims to bring a Neuroaffirming model to Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice.    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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 interacting with their environment and peers in a meaningful way.And you're about hear all about it on our very first CampCast.   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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 the podcast. They unpack the key takeaways from the conference, the importance of sensory rooms, and how to manage social media and it's effect on young people's sense of identity and mental health. #occupationaltherapy #podcast #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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, Siena decided to explore the diagnosis process. We talk about how she manages her role as an Occupational Therapist with ADHD and how she supports herself to manage her client load, day-to-day tasks, and how this has helped provide more impactful care to herself and her clients. 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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. But Michelle’s story goes beyond professional achievements. Like many, she has battled self-doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. Refusing to let these struggles define her, she embraced the hard work of growth, self-awareness, and resilience. This week Michelle shares her insights and proven strategies to help professionals unlock their limitless potential, embrace their true selves, and leave an indelible mark on the world.It's something different from our format, but equally as impactful and informative for you to take into your week hopefully having found new insight to show up in life the way you want to.  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 & How to Use It:https://www.mentalhealthacademy.com.au/blog/the-role-of-humour-in-therapy-when-and-how-to-use-it  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 young person.  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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: Singing The Song of Music Therapyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5T0KdyqELbaUAOcuCRCics?si=aTDhCQoSTxS8XyrChh7pawKeep Music Therapy NDIS Funded - Change.org https://www.change.org/p/keep-music-therapy-as-an-ndis-funded-therapeutic-support  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 https://nellharris.com/mybooks Dr. Becky School Refusal: https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/ Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with, nor do we earn any commission from, any of the services or products mentioned. Our aim is to provide useful information to help you find the fun in raising the young people in your lives.  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 therapy. 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!   If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 how to work towards choosing the right school for 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 classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!   If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 at University of Southern California. She is in private practice in Orange County in Southern California and co-founder of the Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI). She is an internationally recognised author and lecturer on the theory and application of sensory integration and managed to generously donate her time to feild some questions from our staff. Here she covers everything from managing burnout, the future of Sensory Integration, ASI® & autism, testing Adults using the EASI assessment and so much more. So grab a pen and paper (or keyboard/computer), and get ready to take notes from insights from one of the pioneers of ASI®. 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!   If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!   If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 when managing big emotions after a young person comes home from school.References: Effectiveness of paediatric occupational therapy for children with disabilities: A systematic review https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1440-1630.12573 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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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.   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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

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 what is w-sitting and what does it mean?  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 who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected]