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Incorporating Movement and Sensory in the Classroom
FromThe OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners
Incorporating Movement and Sensory in the Classroom
FromThe OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
May 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Ready to talk All Things Sensory?In this episode of the OT Schoolhouse podcast, Jayson interviews Rachel Harrington, COTA/L AC, and Jessica Hill, COTA/L, about incorporating movement and sensory activities in the classroom and at home. We discuss sensory diets, fidgets, primitive reflexes, and other strategies for supporting children with sensory needs. Jessica and Rachel also share practical tips for teachers, parents, and caregivers on how to create a sensory-friendly environment and promote self-regulation.Just hit play!Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learn how sensory diets can help children regulate their sensory input throughout the day.Learn how fidgets can be a helpful tool for children who need to move or have tactile stimulation.Identify how primitive reflexes can impact a child's development and should be addressed through movement activities.Learn how you can help teachers to incorporate movement breaks into their lessons to help students stay focused.Resources:The All Things Sensory PodcastHarkla.co The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz (Affiliate link)Primitive Reflex Integration Course by Rachel Harrington Click here to view the full show notesThanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast brought to you by the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Community for school-based OTPs. In OTS Collab, we use community-powered professional development to learn together and implement strategies together. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episode at OTSchoolhouse.comSee you in the next episode!
Released:
May 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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