Slaying the Sensory Processing Dragon, one hack at a time Two Anonymous OT's--Daphne and Velma--tell their Tales from the Crib-and help parents and professional identify and problem solve sensory processing challenges through humor, support and generalized absurdity.
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Velma And Daphne OT Podcasts

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Sensory Processing in Public; From Department Stores to Disney
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36:43Daphne and Velma don their sensory lenses again to examine how to identify what is causing overstimulation on a sense by sense basis. They tackle hair cuts, shopping carts, and Pirates of the Caribbean--slaying those sensory symptoms faster than Jack Sparrow downs a bottle. Like and subscribe and help the podcast grow. Support the show Contanct: Se…
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"Beyond Words: Behavior & the Visual Brain"
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31:07Daphne and Velma talk transitions, tantrums, visual thinking, Temple Grandin, while applying it in their usual tongue-in-cheek style, to restaurants, school, and Daphne's running obsession with Disney World. Teaching parents to don sensory goggles for every situation--which makes behaviors less scary, and more predictable. Temple Grandin book and m…
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Mealtime SOS -Feeding Problems in infants, preschool and beyond
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45:47Episode 1 in a Feeding Series. Daphne and Velma address common feeding issues and how to identify them--oral motor, sensory processing with textures and how to problem solve the difference--whether parent or professionals. Episode Links ARK Therapeutics (oral motor devices and videos) https://shorturl.at/xACC9 Jessica Seinfeld Cookbook for Picky Ea…
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Get Your (child's) Motor Runnin....(don't go on the highway, but do Look for adventure) MOTOR PLANNING
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24:07Daphne and Velma Discuss Motor Plannnig in children with developmental delays, autism and sensory challenges Ronna and Sonja discussed motor planning, defining it as the ideation and execution of motor acts, and highlighted its challenges in distinguishing it from behavioral issues. Daphne shares a personal story about her child's difficulty with q…
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Kids that go Bump in the Night-Proprioception, Sleep
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31:53Have a child that crashes? That won't sleep--Let's talk! Daphne and Velma discuss proprioception and sleep-related themes, including strategies for managing children's behavior and sensory needs. They explore various activities and tools to help children develop body awareness and improve sleep quality, while also sharing personal experiences and p…
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THE NEED FOR SPEED ~Daphne and Velma talk Vestibular System and ways to calm the movement dragon
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24:35Sensory Development in Children Discussion Daphne and Velma discussed the importance of sensory development in children, particularly in relation to vestibular (balance) and proprioceptive (body awareness) skills. They shared experiences of teaching children to perform somersaults and the benefits of using tools like wobble discs to enhance these s…
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Parent Interview-Osteogenesis Imperfecta Advocate and Mom-Nikki Watson
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26:11The dynamo Youtuber, Nikki Watson-Osteogenesis Imperfecta Mom and Advocate, joins us to share her experience, positivity and Sensory Tips for Vestibular activities with high risk babies. You can find videos of her Vestibular and all sensory play here https://youtube.com/@nikkiwatsonlove?si=0H207EQDPDu7iLGD And her inspirational blog Www.nikkiwatson…
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Sensory Sages-Slaying the Sensory Dragon, One hack at a time
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17:33OT's Daphne and Velma spin their yarns about sensory processing, feeding troubles and lots of Tales from the Crib. They have a combined age experience of Gandolf the Gray and have been wrangling toddlers before Frodo left the Shire. SO pick up your sensory sleuthing magnifying glass and join us for an absurd, real take in sensory processing to help…
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