The Real OTs of Early Intervention

Summary: Today we’re gonna have a little fun and share a few of our favorite stories that we have experienced as occupational therapists working in early intervention. To be honest, sometimes our job can be really tough, but it is the progress and positive things that happen that can really make our day, our week and even our year. Listen in to hear these stories and the impact they still have on us today.Episode Notes: Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: Danielle’s favorite storyAmirra’s favorite storySarah’s favorite storyContact: Website: https://therealots.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.comDanielle: https://danielledelorenzo.comSarah: https://ot4lyfe.comShow Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Mindfulness in mOTion

Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: Do you love or hate addressing feeding in early intervention?Feeding is more than just the act of food to mouthDanielle’s story with feeding as a neurodivergent child and now adultNavigating mealtime routinesTaking our own sensory systems into accountChild & family ledThe feeding intervention processMentioned ResourcesSOS Approach to FeedingThe Developmental Feeding ChecklistIFSP episodeFeeding In Early Intervention: The BasicsContact: Website: https://therealots.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.comDanielle: https://danielledelorenzo.comSarah: https://ot4lyfe.comShow Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Marvelous Mirracles OT

Danielle discusses:What is Interdependence?Understanding the Interdependent nature and connectedness of Doing, Being, Becoming, and BelongingHow society views interdependenceVoice clip from Jacklyn Googins on InterdependenceWe as OTs can help shift that narrative and evolve supports to be guided with an interdependence model as the frameworkVoice clip from Greg Boheler on InterdependenceRethinking self-regulation goals and shifting towards co-regulation outcomesHow we can support and integrate interdependence as Early Intervention Professionals and its importanceSpecial Guests & Mentioned Resources:Jacklyn Googins and Greg Boheler are the Co-Founders ofB3 CoffeeA non-profit that provides community integrated social and vocational opportunities for people of all abilities. Using the way coffee brings people together, we aim to influence change toward a more inclusive and equitable world. www.b3coffee.orgInsta & FB: @ b3coffee  OTs for NeurodiversityA social media movement and advocacy platform dedicated to advancing a neurodiversity paradigm within the profession of occupational therapy.Insta: @neurodiversity_otFB: OTs for NeurodiversityContact [email protected]@gmail.com Articles mentioned in podcastHitch, D., Pépin, G., & Stagnitti, K. (2014). In the footsteps of Wilcock, part two: The interdependent nature of doing, being, becoming, and belonging. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 28(3), 247-263.Collins, B. (2017). Independence: proposing an initial framework for occupational therapy. Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy, 24(6), 398-409.Contact: Website: https://therealots.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.comDanielle: https://danielledelorenzo.comSarah: https://ot4lyfe.comOT 4 LyfeMornings With an OT MomMarvelous Mirracles OTMindfulness In Motion

Amirra discusses: The source behind her passion for the NICU Her NICU related capstone project and research areas during OT school How she gained clinical experiences in the NICU as a student  The long term implications and impact of a NICU hospitalization Why she ultimately decided to pursue the EI setting instead of the NICUHow having background experience in the NICU has impacted her practice in EI Mentioned Resources2021 March of Dimes Report CardNote: Amirra mentioned that the preterm birth rate among black women is 49%, please see above for newly released report indicating this number has now increased to 51% as of November 2021  NICU levelsExploring Elements of the NICU EnvironmentRacial Disparities in the Neonatal ICUContact: Website: https://therealots.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.comDanielle: https://danielledelorenzo.com

Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: Why is early intervention important?Importance versus urgency Meeting the family where they are at Strengths- based approachCommunication about why it’s important to work on certain skillsShowing the parent what early intervention is through play Stigma in early intervention and other considerations that parents might be on the fenceContact: Website: https://therealots.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.comDanielle: https://danielledelorenzo.comSarah: https://ot4lyfe.comShow Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by: Mornings With an OT Mom.

Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: How it all startedThe EI community EI-curious Messages we’ve received Podcast statsWhat’s next for the real OTsMentioned ResourcesMindfulness and Movement in the Early YearsEarly Intervention DiagnosesWhy We Love Early InterventionContact: Website: https://therealots.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.comDanielle: https://danielledelorenzo.comSarah: https://ot4lyfe.com

Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: The importance of thinking outside the boxMindset versus treatment planningShifting the mindset to what is early intervention and why are we hereComing up with ideas to be used in therapyLearning to grade up and grade downIt is not about the objectsConsidering the family routinesExpansion of playMentioned ResourcesAll We Do is Play and Other EI MythsTransitioning to EI episodeContact: Website: https://therealots.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.comDanielle: https://danielledelorenzo.comSarah: https://ot4lyfe.comShow Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by OT 4 Lyfe 

Sarah discusses: PregnancyKnowledge on developmentGenetic testingResiliency of babiesEmergency surgery while pregnantLabor and DeliveryImportant of supportHonoring birth storiesPostpartumHealing journeyTurning off our therapy brainThe biggest thing I’ve learned Mentioned ResourcesPregnancy, Perspective, and an Emergency ProcedureAll We Do is Play and Other EI Myths3 Things to Say to Caregivers Contact: Website: https://therealots.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.comDanielle: https://danielledelorenzo.comSarah:https://ot4lyfe.com

Overview of Mindfulness and MovementDanielle’s Dissemination of her capstone project “Mindfulness and Movement in the Early Years”The PurposeFoundational skills that support academic success and emotional regularityPyramid of Learning Chart https://www.smartpediatrics.com/post/understandingsensoryprocessingA child’s main occupation is to play.  A student’s main occupation is to learnHow can EI Therapists support this mindset shift from the very beginningTeaching Parents Mindfulness techniques during Early Intervention Empowering parents to get comfortable with holding/handling their babyHelping families understand the benefits of movement Teaching Parents Mindfulness techniques during Early Intervention Supporting Infant Mental Health and Parental Mental HealthPromoting Co-regulationSupports self-regulationNourishes the parent child dyadEpisode 7: All we do is play and other mythshttps://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/all-we-do-is-play-and-other-ei-myths

Mentioned ResourcesPathways Tummy Time Getting Down with Tummy TimeWhy We Love Early Intervention Teletherapy 101: EI Edition Contact: Website: https://therealots.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.comDanielle: https://danielledelorenzo.comSarah: https://ot4lyfe.comShow Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Alvin from OT Outside the Box. You can follow him on Instagram and Facebook @OT.Outside.The.Box and on his website: https://www.otoutsidethebox.com/.