This week, we cross to Twin Falls, Idaho and chat with parent coach and sensory integration Occupational Therapist Ivan Hardcastle.
We cover how to use sensory integration with families and in the school setting, as well as how to coregulate and manage yourself as a parent and a professional.
00:00 Intro 03:31 Therapy Activity of The Week
09:26 Regulation Strategy of The Week
14:09 What drew you to OT?
18:05 Using sI to support families
23:23 Applying sensory integration at home
25:16 What does parent coaching as an OT look like?
30:05 Managing parents who might not be on board
32:33 Introducing coregulation at home
36:04 The rock amongst the waves
38:42 How has being a parent of neurodiverse children helped you as an OT?
47:01 How do you take care of yourself?
52:25 Advice for parents