Supporting Play, Parenthood & Neurodiversity
These podcasts with Dr. Rashad all share a common theme of improving therapy practices, making them more inclusive, effective, and sensitive to cultural and individual needs. They focus on enhancing support for neurodivergent children and advocating for underrepresented groups.
When children are overwhelmed, it’s important to think about regulation. Think of Regulation as an ability to respond to the ongoing demands of experience. So in addition to a child’s ability to process the eight senses, a child’s regulation can also be impacted by: Examples of Dysregulation Delayed Meltdowns You may see them coming, or…
Autism and sensory processing difficulties overlap but are not the same. Did you know this? It is common for Autistic individuals to have sensory processing differences that impact daily tasks and activities. However, not all children (and adults) with SPD (sensory processing disorder) are autistic. So there is some overlap, but it’s not the same!…
Here’s the thing when it comes to honoring all play. Toys are designed for fun and development! And fun is subjective. Toys are meant for: LaughterJoyCreativityConnectionExploration There’s not just one way to honor play! If you’re ever stuck on where you fit into honoring all play, especially for neurodivergent children, look at these areas below….
Five Anti-Racist Considerations to Look Within Your Therapy Practice – All Year Long Representation Matters in treatment media positive & relevant ways (puzzles, crafts, pretend play, videos, art) and in evaluation tools. Consider the therapy materials you have. How can they reflect the population you treat? What messages do your clients receive from the materials…
What to do when kids need to chew? Or perhaps you notice that everything goes directly in their mouth! Learn strategies on oral seeking habits with children and how it relates to occupational therapy. What is oral seeking? This is a phrase used to describe someone who benefits from strong sensations in their mouth, whether…
