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Put on Your Sensory Goggles with Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill
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 Other ways we can help you: Want to learn the game-changing soft skills you'll need while leading group activities with fire, water and tools? Catch Our FREE Mini Training On The First Steps You Must Take To Lead A Forest School Program Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)
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