the OT is IN

Auteur(s): Sarah Collins
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  • The OT is IN podcast merges the worlds of education and occupational therapy to empower families like yours. Sarah Collins, your host, an occupational therapist and homeschooling parent of 3 ranging in age from elementary to high school. Sarah Collins has experienced occupational therapy by supporting families for over 15 years but also through seeking out support for her own children- so, she's right there in the trenches with you. Though there is not one right way to educate your child, there is a lot to consider when individualizing an education. The goal of this podcast is to explain some of the "why" behind what an occupational therapist is thinking so you can artfully apply it to your own family especially with executive functioning, handwriting, and sensory processing. Each episode will be packed with practical tips, expert interviews, and real-life stories aimed at helping you create a supportive learning environment for your child.
    2024
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  • Translating OT Concepts: Creating a Children's Book for Sensory Processing Awareness

    Translating OT Concepts: Creating a Children's Book for Sensory Processing Awareness
    May 8 2025

    Curious if OT could help your child's struggles? Download Why Choose OT to find out!

    Joining me is my great friend and collaborator, Jackie Adrian. We've been friends since our early 20s, and today, we're thrilled to share something we've been working on together – our brand-new book that highlights the sensory processing journey of two chameleons, Sally and Seth. Jackie's not only an author and illustrator but also a fellow mom navigating the world of neurodiversity with her own children. As we discuss the book's path to fruition, you'll get an inside look at how we blended our expertise to create a resource that speaks to both kids and parents.

    In this episode you'll hear about:

    • About Jackie Adrian
    • The New Book
    • Inspiration and conception of the book
    • The story of how Jackie's personal experiences influenced the book
    • Personal Experiences
    • Jackie's experiences with her son’s diagnoses and sensory processing
    • Importance of creating tools for communication between parents and children
    • Book Details and Theme
    • Chameleons as characters and representation of emotions
    • The story of Sally and Seth
    • Exploring sensory stimuli and responses through a narrative
    • Illustration Process
    • Jackie's process and thoughts in illustrating emotions
    • Discussion on illustrating feelings and simplifying visuals to keep the focus
    • Discussion Encouragement
    • Suggestions on how parents can use art to encourage discussions with kids
    • Empowering children to understand and regulate their emotions
    • Other Works by Jackie Adrian

    Links and Resources From Today's Show

    • Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?
    • Learn More About "A Chameleon Tale" Book
    • A Chameleon Tale Book Guide
    • Jackie Adrian's Website
    • Jackie's Portfolio of Artwork
    • Connect With Jackie On Instagram
    • Check Out Jackie's Books
    • Episode 11: Exploring Unique Learning Paths in Homeschooling with Guest Amy Bodkin
    • Episode 12: Executive Functioning in Homeschooling: A Teenager's Experience with Organization and Planning
    • Episode 28: Risky Play: Understanding the Benefits and Strategies for Safe Child Development
    • Episode 32: Homeschooling During Crisis: Finding Balance with Self Care and Family Support
    • Connect With Sarah On Instagram

    Connect with our Guest, Jackie Adrian

    Jackie Adrian is an author, illustrator, and visual artist who creates work focused on celebrating the “wild and weird” in all of us, inviting us to be more ourselves. She currently resides in the suburbs of DC but has lived in six different states and has traveled to more than 30 countries. This slightly nomadic existence has given her perspective on the root commonalities we can find in different cultures and landscapes. Her art and writing aim to celebrate this with vivid color combinations and uplifting words of affirmation. Her art is playful while her words are soul-stabilizing.
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    31 min
  • Practical Tips for handwriting- how to know and what to do if the issue is motor planning

    Practical Tips for handwriting- how to know and what to do if the issue is motor planning
    Apr 24 2025
    Curious if OT could help your child's struggles? Download Why Choose OT to find out! Katie Zelinski discusses the intricacies of motor planning, also known as praxis, and its impact on handwriting and daily activities. Katie, with over 11 years of experience in pediatric OT and founder of The Well Balanced OT, shares her wealth of knowledge on how motor planning affects children, from dressing themselves to participating in activities like catching a ball. Katie explores how challenges in motor planning manifest in tasks such as handwriting, and she offers insightful strategies to help parents support their children's development through creative play and practice without the pressure of traditional writing tasks. Whether you're a parent or therapist, this episode provides valuable insights into understanding and addressing motor planning challenges in children. In this episode you'll hear about: Katie Zelinski's BackgroundKatie's experience of 11 years as an Occupational Therapist (OT).Focus on pediatrics.Establishment of Katie's business, The Well Balanced OT.Discussion on Motor Planning and PraxisDefinition and explanation of motor planning and praxis.Multiple components of motor planning.Steps involved in motor planning: Ideation, Sequencing, Execution.Practical examples of motor planning in learning activities.Differentiation between practicing motor planning as a skill and it becoming innate.Observations of Motor Planning ChallengesSigns of motor planning challenges in children.Examples like dressing, catching a ball, play activities.Handwriting and Motor PlanningConnection between motor planning challenges and handwriting difficulties.Ideation’s impact on writing.Ways motor planning affects holding and using a writing tool.Strategies for practicing handwriting without writing.Motivating Children with Motor Planning ChallengesImportance of making learning engaging and incorporating play.Use of resources and creativity to support idea generation.Avoiding stress by focusing on underlying skills.Addressing Motor Planning in Older ChildrenChallenges faced by older kids.Strategies including using technology and alternative methods.Focus on typing and voice-to-text as alternatives to handwriting. Links and Resources From Today's Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?The Well Balanced OT From Clumsy To Capable: The Surprising Impact of Martial Arts on Kids' Motor Skills Motor Planning: What You Need To Know Motor Planning and Praxis: Understanding, Assessing, and TreatingHow Form Drawing Supports Vision, Handwriting, and AcademicsBlending Sensory Integration and Fitness for Better HandwritingUnderstanding the Handwriting Journey: Tools and Techniques for HomeschoolersReading, Writing, and Growing: The Bigger Picture of Developing Fine Motor Skills in Children Crafting Holiday Memories while Building Handwriting SkillsMaking Sense of the Handwriting Puzzle – Homeschool OT Course Narration- A Path To Thoughtful LearningConnect With Sarah on Instagram Connect with our Guest, Katie Zelinski Katie is a pediatric occupational therapist who specializes in regulation and sensory processing. She has a certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration. Katie has worked in various settings including early intervention, preschool, and a pediatric outpatient clinic. She is the founder of The Well-Balanced OT which offers online resources, professional development, and mentorship programs for pediatric OTs. Connect With Katie On Instagram Connect With Katie On Facebook
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    33 min
  • Benefits of Outdoor Education to Meet Sensory Needs

    Benefits of Outdoor Education to Meet Sensory Needs
    Apr 17 2025
    Curious if OT could help your child's struggles? Download Why Choose OT to find out! This week I am talking with Rachel Tidd, an innovative educator renowned for her groundbreaking approach to learning through nature. Rachel has developed curricula like Wild Math and Wild Reading that I have been recommending to families for years. Her knowledge and insights into the outdoor learning world will leave you wanting to expand your homeschooling classrooms. In this episode you'll hear about: Introduction of Rachel Tidd and her workBackground on Rachel's Children and Sensory NeedsDiscussion about her children attending an outdoor forest preschool.Focus on her youngest child's sensory issues and how the environment helped meet those needs.Challenges and Homeschooling DecisionRachel's consideration of traditional schooling challenges for her sensory-seeking child.Decision to homeschool and the process of developing outdoor-focused curriculum materials.Development of Wild Math and Reading CurriculumSteps Rachel took to create learning materials that integrated outdoor activities.Specifics on starting with math due to its hands-on nature and later addressing reading needs.Understanding Sensory Needs and RegulationDetailed description of her son's sensory-seeking behaviors at home.Discussion on sensory-seeking versus regulation and how outdoor environments supported her son.Advantages of Outdoor LearningBenefits of outdoor environments for sensory input and increased engagement.Support for executive functioning, risk-taking, and decision-making in children.Health benefits including improved vision and less illness.Adapting Outdoor Learning as Children AgeContinuation of outdoor learning into older grades; adjustments as curriculum expands.Integration of indoor activities while maintaining outdoor experiences.Parental Tips for Outdoor LearningAdvice for parents who aren't naturally drawn to the outdoors.Importance of having the proper gear to enhance outdoor experiences for both parents and children.Addressing Fears and Challenges in Outdoor LearningStrategies for dealing with kids' fears of outdoor elements like bugs or weather.Emphasizing gradual exposure and flexibility in outdoor activities.Wild Learning Resources and Access Links and Resources From Today’s Show Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy? Outdoor Education: Research Summary What Is Outdoor Education And How Does It Help Students?Handwriting Without Actually WritingSkills Nature Builds Building Fine MotorskillsHarnessing the Great Outdoors for Visual Development and Learning Outdoor Activities to Develop Interoception in Children with Guest Caroline SantangeloSupporting Children Through Play-Based Reflex Integration Risky Play: Understanding the Benefits and Strategies for Safe Child DevelopmentOutdoor Adventures: Developing Fine Motor Skills Through Nature-Based Therapy with Carmela Trejo Narration: A Path To Thoughtful LearningDiscover Wild LearningRachel's BookConnect with Sarah on Instagram Connect with our Guest, Rachel Tidd Rachel Tidd is passionate about using outdoor and place-based learning to enhance literacy and math instruction. She is the author of the book Wild Learning: Practical Ideas for Bringing Teaching Outdoors and the Wild Math® and Wild Reading® Curricula series. Rachel is a former elementary special education teacher with an M.S. Ed. in Elementary and Special Education from Bank Street College of Education. She is a doctoral candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, specializing in Educational Sustainability with a focus on literacy. Her research explores integrating sustainability and language arts. You can find her at discoverwildlearning.com. Connect with Rachel on Instagram here. Connect with Rachel on Facebook here
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    27 min

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