Do you ever wonder how much our early reflexes impact our physical, cognitive, and emotional development? What about the importance of reflex integration and rhythmic movements in shaping these abilities? In this episode, Sonia Story sheds light on these intriguing connections and explains why reflex integration is critical for a child's growth and developm ... Show More
Nov 17
How switching to a workload model can transform your school-based OT practice
<p>Dive into groundbreaking research on the transition from caseload to workload models in school-based OT with Stanbridge University MOT students Jalen, Michelle, Jared, and Ari. Their nationwide survey revealed striking results: practitioners using a workload model reported sig ... Show More
52m 51s
Oct 20
Realistic Strategies to Build Work Skills for High School and Transition-Aged Students
<p>Matthew Husband, OTD, OTR/L shares his innovative "Get to Work" program, an after-school initiative providing realistic work experiences for high school students who could succeed in employment with the right supports. The program follows a monthly pattern with on-ca ... Show More
1h 4m
Dec 2023
FINAL EPISODE: Farewell Putting the Pieces Together - Merging with Leading Collaborative Response
In episode 50 of Putting the Pieces Together, the FINAL episode, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis reflect on the growth of Jigsaw Learning and Collaborative Response as their own advice is taken: from getting started with podcasting to share a message to taking aim by refining the focu ... Show More
27m 41s
Jun 2023
How Emotions & Social Factors Impact Learning | Dr. Immordino-Yang
In this episode, my guest is Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, EdD, professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California and director of the Center for Affective Neuroscience, Development, Learning and Education, who has done groundbreaking resear ... Show More
2h 37m
Mar 2022
Activate Your Brain for Greater Physical & Mental Strength with Anat Baniel
<p>How can you use movement to activate your brain for greater mental strength, energy, flexibility, and clarity?</p> <p>One of the best ways to enhance learning is by disrupting the monotonous drag of long study sessions and rote memorization. Moving your body is one way to help ... Show More
20m 38s