The Benefits of Risky Play & Job Advice for New Grads

Michael and Eleanor unpack how you can support an ASD client who only engages in repetitive play, and ways you can join them to foster connection for your toolkit. Plus, do you have a friend who's always asking you what OT's actually do? We've got the exact way you can frame it so they understand the whole picture about the profession.  If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

Are playgrounds too safe? Michael and Eleanor unpack why risky play is so beneficial for your young person, plus we tell you everything you need to know as a new grad looking to apply for jobs next year. 00:00 Intro 01:45 Therapy Activity of The Week 07:45 Regulation Activity of The Week 10:58 The Benefits of Risky Play 29:35 Job Advice for New Grads If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

Michael and Eleanor clarify what the "reasonable expectations of parents" guidelines for parents accessing the NDIS to help distinguish what the NDIS will likely fund versus what is considered a normal part of parenting. Michael and Eleanor clarify what the "reasonable expectations of parents" guidelines for parents accessing the NDIS to help distinguish what the NDIS will likely fund versus what is considered a normal part of parenting. 00:00 Intro 01:49 Therapy Activity of The Week 10:58 Regulation Strategy of The Week 18:56 Defining NDIS Parental Supports 20:37 What are Reasonable Parental Expectations 23:12 What are not Reasonable Parental Expectations 25:18 Examples If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

Imagine an environment where everything is always changing, the educators are different, and the transitions are tricky. This week, Eleanor & Michael unpack how we can support a young person to navigate out-of-school hours care (OSH), plus we discuss some audience feedback on the limitations of "Just Right" language.   If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

We're not removalists, we're OT's! And that means we're going to teach you how to find the fun in moving house and how you can best support your young person in doing so. Michael and Eleanor cover the importance of maintaining routines amidst the chaos, how to emotionally support your young person, and how to give them control by getting them involved in the process!   If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

Today is R U OK Day. Michael and Eleanor walk you through how to ask R U OK with the people who are closest to you, the power of pausing while holding space, and how sharing a hug can help make someone's day infinitely better. If this episode brings anything up for you or if you need crisis support, here is a list of resources/services that can help: Lifeline 13 14 13 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800R U OK - https://www.ruok.org.au/ If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

Eleanor and Micheal unpack Engine Charts vs Zones of Regulation, what they are, and how you can use them therapeutically in the clinic. Eleanor brought her engine chart to show you how she models hers with her clients, and tell you how to help start these conversations with the young people you're working with. Plus, we provide a few alternatives to chew toys for someone who might seek oral input to regulate. References: Zones of Regulation https://zonesofregulation.com/ The Alert Program° https://alertprogram.com/   If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

This week Michael and Eleanor unpack a question about managing tricky moments during transition time and what that looks like for a young person, adn they unpack what it's like to be on the receiving end of someone saying, "your job must be so rewarding." Plus, all the regular segments to help you find the fun in learning how to support the young people in your life.   If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

This week, we're unpacking the Thriving Kids Program announcement, workshopping how you can manage difficult conversations when someone separates the person from the diagnosis, and managing clients with low muscle tone.  If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected] 

Michael and Eleanor unpack Pathological Demand Avoidance and Oppositional Defiance Disorder and, walk you through the differences, how to manage the challenges, and useful resources to help build your toolkit. Resources: Helping Autistic Teens to Manage Their Anxiety - Dr. Theresa Kidd - https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/dr-theresa-kidds-bookYellow Lady Bugs -https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/Reframing Autism - https://reframingautism.org.au/ PDA Society - https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/ABOUT AUTISM AND PATHOLOGICAL DEMAND AVOIDANCE (PDA) PROFILE (SA Gov) - https://www.education.sa.gov.au/docs/support-and-inclusion/practice-guidance/About-autism-and-pathological-demand-avoidance-PDA-profile.pdfThe Declarative Language Handbook - Linda K Murphy - https://www.declarativelanguage.com/about-declarative-language-handbook  If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!  If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email [email protected]