At forest school, we often talk about how nature play is so important for our sensory development, but did you know that many of the developmental and behavioural challenges we see in children stem from our nervous system? In today's episode we scratch the surface of sensory integration, sensory processing and retained reflexes with Occupational Therapists, Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill. ?  Rachel and Jess shareAbout primitive reflexesAbout retaining reflexes What we can do at home to help thisWhy we need sensory integration and the integration of primitive reflexesThe kinds of things would you notice in your child if they had retained primitive reflexesThe retained reflexes that are seen commonly in a classroomAbout sensory processing disordersExercises, Strategies, and Tips to Help with SPDSome of the myths around sensory processingAbout diagnosis and how to identify themHow nature helps in integrating the sensesAbout sensory dietsThat parents may notice their own bodies, behaviours or patterns and find out that they too have a sensory processing disorderAbout working with families that have children with opposing sensory processing disorders?  Opt In for a FREE Downloadable?  Links and ResourcesPersonal WebsiteInstagram:@harkla_family@allthingssensorypodcastYoutube VideosBecome a Primitive Reflex Expert USE CODE: SENSORY for 10% first purchase at harkla.co? Guest DetailsRachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC, CPRCS and Jessica Hill, COTA/L, CPRCS are passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Certified Primitive Reflex Clinic Specialists who host of the popular podcast, All Things Sensory by Harkla. Their podcast, digital courses, YouTube, and blog on Harkla.co covers topics related to sensory processing disorder, special needs, parenting, and topics related to child development and health.With over 9 years of clinical experience, Rachel and Jessica are on a mission to help parents, educators, and therapists raise strong and confident children, no matter their abilities. They get excited about taking clinical topics (such as Sensory Processing Disorder, primitive reflexes, and sensory diets) and helping us to reframe the way that we see children, how we can help them get their needs met and spreading the word about the importance of sensory integration. Wildlings Forest School Contact DetailsWebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutube PinterestLinked In? Did You Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed this episode and the Raising Wildlings podcast generally, we have a favour. Please take two minutes to subscribe, and to write a rating and a review. You can do that on Apple Podcasts right now by clicking here. If you are an Android user, you can follow the podcast on Spotify here and Google Podcasts