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Put on Your Sensory Goggles with Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill
Send us Fan Mail 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 share About 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 Resources Personal Website Instagram: @harkla_family @allthingssensorypodcast Youtube Videos Become a Primitive Reflex Expert USE CODE: SENSORY for 10% first purchase at harkla.co 👉 Guest Details Rachel 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 Details Website Facebook Welcome back to Raising Wildlings — where we explore raising brave, resilient, curious kids who feel at home outdoors. If you're an educator ready to bring more nature play and child-led learning into your Early Years program, our Bush Kindy Professional Development Workshops are for you. You'll walk away with practical tools, risk-benefit strategies, and the confidence to take learning outside in a way that's safe, meaningful, and genuinely exciting for You know this podcast is just a small part of what we do at Wildlings Forest School. So if you want to find out more about our range of programs for children, our professional development workshops for educators, our free downloadables, blogs or our online store, just head to wildlingsforestschool.com. It's all there waiting for you. Come and join the village.
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