The Working Therapist: Providing Helpful Ideas for Pediatric Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy

In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden welcomes returning guest Nicki Grates, DPT, as they discuss "Evaluation Skills: Hypotonia." Throughout the episode Nicki defines muscle tone & Hypotonia for the listener, explains the causes of Hypotonia, major characteristics of various types of Hypotonia, as well as reviews a few assessment measures. This is great listen for therapists of every discipline that is packed with valuable information. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today as well as check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com!

In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden welcomes guest, Chris Boggagio of VersaMe. VersaMe is a new startup company that has just begun production of a revolutionary new product called "The Starling". Chris and his team have been inspired by over 30 years of research on early language intervention to create a way to increase the language interaction that children receive during the most important years of brain development. Their solution, "The Starling", is a wearable device for children birth thru four that measure the numbers of words that are spoken to them throughout the day. Throughout this episode, Haden and Chris discuss this exciting product and the number of implications it has on healthy cognitive development. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today!

In this episode of The Working Therapist podcast, Haden highlights her favorite toys for therapy of 2015. Throughout the episode, Haden gives listeners an overview of her criteria for selecting great toys for therapy, as well as her favorites from this year. This is a great listen for therapists of all disciplines, teachers, and parents. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today as well as check out the show notes at www.theworkingthearpist.com.

Christmas Child 2016 is fast approaching! The podcast recorded in 2015 really tells the story of our project so we wanted to post it again. We hope it inspires others to make a difference this year in a child's life. In this episode of the The Working Therapist, Haden is joined by PDT Project Manager, Alyson Nance, to discuss Christmas Child. Christmas Child is an annual event that Pediatric Developmental Therapy sponsors to provide Christmas for children who would not have it otherwise. Since its inception, Christmas Child has grown from reaching just a few children to reaching over 100 children and families last year! Join Haden and Alyson for this inspiring podcast and learn how you can take the "NO CHRISTMAS PARTY" challenge. Want to learn more about Christmas Child? Be sure to visit www.christmaschildproject.org today as well as check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com!

October is National PT month! In order to support our physical therapists, here is another podcast featuring Haden and guest, Samantha Arritt (PT), as they discuss "Evaluation Skills: Torticollis - Part 2." In Part 1, Samantha discussed the 6 different types of torticollis and introduced the concepts of the PIQ Tool in regards to identifying these different types. In this episode, Samantha walks the listener through how to successfully evaluate a child with torticollis applying the PIQ tool in the SOAP format. Samantha also discusses effective goal writing, treatment strategies, and home exercise programs (HEP's) for torticollis patients. This is a fantastic listen and a must hear for therapists of every discipline. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today as well as check out the show notes on www.theworkingtherapist.com!

Did you know there are six types of torticollis? We did! PDT celebrates National Physical Therapy Month with this podcast featuring Haden and guest, Samantha Arritt, PT, as they discuss Evaluation Skills: Torticollis - Part 1. Throughout the episode, Samantha defines torticollis for the listener, reviews common causes regarding it, as well as how to apply PIQ tool to assess and identify the 6 different types of torticollis. This is a great listen, and a must hear for therapists of every discipline. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today, as well as check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com!

In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden welcomes returning guest, Debbie Hume, as they discuss Interactive Metronome. Debbie is an educational therapist, frequent lecturer, and owner of Fayetteville Neuropathways to Learning in Fayetteville, NC. Debbie gives listeners an overview of Interactive Metronome (IM) training, one of the treatments that she offers in her private practice. This treatment modality is used to improve motor control & coordination, attention & concentration, impulsivity, processing speed, and much more. Throughout the episode, Haden and Debbie discuss the therapeutic applications for IM, session settings, IM tele-practice, contraindications, and more. This podcast is a must listen for therapists of all disciplines as well as educators. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today, as well as check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com!

In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden welcomes guests Kjirsti Myles, Pediatric Developmental Therapy Team lead and PT, Samantha Arritt, DPT, and Michelle Moran, PTA, to discuss PDT's Second Annual Bike Camp. Our Bike Camp was held at our new Southern Pines Clinic this July. Attending children participated in daily learning-to-bike activities, coordination & balance development, and visual motor activities. Throughout this episode, Haden and her guests give listeners an overview of our camp to include our approach, equipment used, curriculum, as well as reflect on their personal highlights from this year's camp. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today and check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com!

In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden welcomes guest, Rachel Beaver, occupational therapist and Pediatric Developmental Therapy Purple Team member, as they discuss "Sensory Awareness." Rachel recently presented the keynote address titled "Tigger or Eeyore: Sensory Awareness and Finding Balance between the Extremes" at a community forum. Throughout our "Sensory Awareness" series, Rachel provides listeners valuable insights as she gives an overview of her address. In Part 2, Haden and Rachel discuss the sensory under responder and sensory craver subtypes of sensory processing disorders, as well as discuss the therapeutic approach for each. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today, and check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com!

In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden welcomes guest, Rachel Beaver, occupational therapist and Pediatric Developmental Therapy Purple Team member, as they discuss "Sensory Awareness." Rachel was recently the presenter at a community forum regarding sensory awareness where she presented the keynote address titled "Tigger or Eeyore: Sensory Awareness and Finding Balance between the Extremes." Throughout "Sensory Awareness", Rachel gives listeners valuable insights as she gives an overview of her address. In Part 1, Haden and Rachel discuss sensory processing, sensory integration, define sensory processing disorders, as well as begin to look at the subtypes of sensory processing disorders. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today, and check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com!

In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden is joined by special guests Debbie Hume, Director of Special Needs Ministry at Manna Church, and Alyson Nance, Pediatric Developmental Therapy Project Manager, to discuss "Manna Church's Special Needs Ministry." Pediatric Developmental Therapy has recently had the opportunity to partner with Manna Church and their Very Important Kids (V.I.K.) Special Needs Ministry. This is a great ministry with a mission to embrace children in the special needs community with love and acceptance. Throughout this episode, Haden, Debbie, and Alyson discuss the sensory rooms being set up at each of Manna's five campuses, special needs training & educational offerings regularly hosted by Manna Church, as well as the V.I.K.'s growing Respite Care ministry. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today, and check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com!

In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden is joined by special guests Debbie Hume, Director of Special Need Ministry at Manna Church, and Alyson Nance, Pediatric Developmental Therapy Project Manager, to discuss "Manna Church's Special Needs Ministry." Pediatric Developmental Therapy has recently had the opportunity to partner with Manna Church and their Very Important Kids (V.I.K.) Special Needs Ministry. This is a great ministry with a mission to embrace children in the special needs community with love and acceptance. Throughout this episode, Haden, Debbie, and Alyson discuss the history and vision of the V.I.K., the special "Shadow Buddy" system offered to children at Manna Church, and how Pediatric Developmental Therapy has been able to partner to support this ministry. Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today, and check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com!

Haden is joined by returning guest, Jill Dejak of Longleaf Academy in Southern Pines, NC, to discuss Longleaf's upcoming Summer Academy program. Longleaf Academy is a private day school for children with language based learning disabilities. They host a Summer Academy every year to outreach to communities so children who don't attend their school have the opportunity to receive vital reading instruction. Pediatric Developmental Therapy is excited to be partnering with Longleaf Academy to host a Summer Academy at our Oliver Street location in Fayetteville, NC. Join Haden and Jill as they discuss this incredible program that is changing lives in "Summer Academy." Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today!

Summertime is upon us, and with it the summer vacation season! As families go on vacation throughout these months, the usual routine is altered and, all too often, home therapy programs and exercises are left by the wayside. Every year, pediatric therapists are confronted with the challenge of presenting creative home programs that maximize carryover and ensure a patients continued growth throughout the vacation season. In this episode of The Working Therapist, Haden presents listeners with great therapy ideas for one of the summer's most popular vacation destinations...the beach. Throughout the episode, Haden reviews some of our most favorite toys for therapy that are great for the beach. These toys are great for speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy! Enjoy listening to "Therapeutic Toys and Ideas for the Beach". Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to visit www.pediatricdt.com today!

In this episode of The Working Therapist podcast, Haden is joined by guests Roberta Nole, MA, Physical Therapist, and Certified Pedorthist, Dr. Louis DeCaro, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, as well as Kjirsti Myles, Pediatric Developmental Therapy Purple Team Lead and Physical Therapist to continue our discussion on one of our favorite orthotic manufacturers, Nolaro24. Nolaro24 is an orthotic company that is changing podiatric medicine by standardizing and prescriptionizing the orthotics industry through their QUADRASTEPS and littleSTEPS Systems of orthotics. Throughout this episode, Roberta Nole, Nolaro24's President and Chief Product Developer, and Dr. DeCaro, Nolaro24's Director of Medical Relations, discuss their QUADRASTEP System of orthotics, functional foot-typing, and the importance of early intervention for lifelong foot health. We hope you enjoy "Nolaro24: Part 2". Looking for more therapy resources? Be sure to check out the show notes at www.theworkingtherapist.com today!