Answering a listener question today - Will my child grow out of sensory processing disorder?SPD is a neurological disorder that affects how your brain interprets sensory information. SPD can affect one or more of the eight senses. You might be over-responsive to one type of input while simultaneously being under-responsive to another. Learn more about SPD H ... Show More
Mar 11
#399 - Meet Amanda! Our New Co-Host & Occupational Therapist at Harkla
Today’s episode is a special one because we’re introducing someone new to the podcast. If you’ve been listening for a while, you know our mission has always been to support families, therapists, and educators with practical, real-life strategies rooted in occupational therapy.As ... Show More
16m 45s
Sep 2024
The Highly Sensitive Person and Sensory Processing Dis-Order
<p dir="ltr">For highly sensitive people (HSPs), the intensity of the world often feels magnified. Their heightened sensitivity makes them highly empathetic and deeply attuned to others' emotions. This allows them to form meaningful, compassionate connections. However, it can als ... Show More
51m 28s
Nov 2024
Is Your Child’s Whinnying Driving You Crazy?
<p>EP:117 Hey there! 👋 In this episode, I’m diving into a topic I know so many of us can relate to: why certain noises—like our kids’ whining—feel SO triggering.</p>
<p>I share my personal experience with my colicky, high-needs son, Charlie, and unpack the science behind why tho ... Show More
23m 38s
<p><strong>How do you talk to your toddler when they meltdown? What can we say to hold space for our littles in the moment?</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, I share <strong>how to talk to kids during a tantrum</strong>. I talk about <strong>what to say and how to spea ... Show More