//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~d4eef2d74fe11797bc340d7f9a8d91f964cccae6c52410b35720af106bccfd86 This show aims to empower and educate occupational therapy practitioners and students to be confident and competent working in Early Intervention. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:32:55 +0000 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/3df8771f-1f4d-4bd5-adf2-a9dba242a942/stream.mp3 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 story Amirra’s favorite story Sarah’s favorite story Contact:  Website: https://therealots.com Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/ Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com Danielle: https://danielledelorenzo.com Sarah: https://ot4lyfe.com Show Sponsor:  This episode is sponsored by Mindfulness in mOTion Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:55:16 +0000 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/3df8771f-1f4d-4bd5-adf2-a9dba242a942/stream.mp3 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/a8639175-582b-4a87-a08b-c41474059d39/stream.mp3 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 mouth Danielle’s story with feeding as a neurodivergent child and now adult Navigating mealtime routines Taking our own sensory systems into account Child & family led The feeding intervention process Mentioned Resources SOS Approach to Feeding The Developmental Feeding Checklist IFSP episode Feeding In Early Intervention: The Basics Contact:  Website: https://therealots.com Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/ Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com Danielle: https://danielledelorenzo.com Sarah: https://ot4lyfe.com Show Sponsor:  This episode is sponsored by Marvelous Mirracles OT Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/a8639175-582b-4a87-a08b-c41474059d39/stream.mp3 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/37e1f432-2bd8-4595-bfd4-891ad687430f/stream.mp3 Danielle discusses: What is Interdependence? Understanding the Interdependent nature and connectedness of Doing, Being, Becoming, and Belonging How society views interdependence Voice clip from Jacklyn Googins on Interdependence We as OTs can help shift that narrative and evolve supports to be guided with an interdependence model as the framework Voice clip from Greg Boheler on Interdependence Rethinking self-regulation goals and shifting towards co-regulation outcomes How we can support and integrate interdependence as Early Intervention Professionals and its importance Special Guests & Mentioned Resources: Jacklyn Googins and Greg Boheler are the Co-Founders of B3 Coffee A 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.org Insta & FB: @ b3coffee    OTs fo... Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/37e1f432-2bd8-4595-bfd4-891ad687430f/stream.mp3 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/30f7b554-2a2c-4456-98a4-c30c7ebd4282/stream.mp3 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 NICU How having background experience in the NICU has impacted her practice in EI  Mentioned Resources 2021 March of Dimes Report Card Note: 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 levels Exploring Elements of the NICU Environment Racial Disparities in the Neonatal ICU Contact:  Website: https://therealots.com Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/ Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com Danielle: https://danielledelore... Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/30f7b554-2a2c-4456-98a4-c30c7ebd4282/stream.mp3 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/774c8f76-b8e6-4e28-8001-9d91a5379b5d/stream.mp3 Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss:  Why is early intervention important? Importance versus urgency  Meeting the family where they are at  Strengths- based approach Communication about why it’s important to work on certain skills Showing the parent what early intervention is through play  Stigma in early intervention and other considerations that parents might be on the fence Contact:  Website: https://therealots.com Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/ Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com Danielle: https://danielledelorenzo.com Sarah: https://ot4lyfe.com Show Sponsor:  This episode is sponsored by: Mornings With an OT Mom . Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/774c8f76-b8e6-4e28-8001-9d91a5379b5d/stream.mp3 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/b3ebcd1b-d4fd-4a9e-b365-c119427d3b87/stream.mp3 Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss:  How it all started The EI community  EI-curious  Messages we’ve received  Podcast stats What’s next for the real OTs Mentioned Resources Mindfulness and Movement in the Early Years Early Intervention Diagnoses Why We Love Early Intervention Contact:  Website: https://therealots.com Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/ Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com Danielle: https://danielledelorenzo.com Sarah: https://ot4lyfe.com Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/b3ebcd1b-d4fd-4a9e-b365-c119427d3b87/stream.mp3 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/efd5bdd8-5e4b-4d7c-9f8f-8f753c596b11/stream.mp3 Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss:  The importance of thinking outside the box Mindset versus treatment planning Shifting the mindset to what is early intervention and why are we here Coming up with ideas to be used in therapy Learning to grade up and grade down It is not about the objects Considering the family routines Expansion of play Mentioned Resources All We Do is Play and Other EI Myths Transitioning to EI episode Contact:  Website: https://therealots.com Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/ Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com Danielle: https://danielledelorenzo.com Sarah: https://ot4lyfe.com Show Sponsor:  This episode is sponsored by OT 4 Lyfe   Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/efd5bdd8-5e4b-4d7c-9f8f-8f753c596b11/stream.mp3 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/cb89c671-d4bb-48c1-9881-613dfe048f2b/stream.mp3 Sarah discusses:  Pregnancy Knowledge on development Genetic testing Resiliency of babies Emergency surgery while pregnant Labor and Delivery Important of support Honoring birth stories Postpartum Healing journey Turning off our therapy brain The biggest thing I’ve learned   Mentioned Resources Pregnancy, Perspective, and an Emergency Procedure All We Do is Play and Other EI Myths 3 Things to Say to Caregivers   Contact:  Website: https://therealots.com Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/ Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com Danielle: https://danielledelorenzo.com Sarah: https://ot4lyfe.com Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/cb89c671-d4bb-48c1-9881-613dfe048f2b/stream.mp3 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/688db905-41b5-4e20-8bc0-2cb20d4f3650/stream.mp3 Overview of Mindfulness and Movement Danielle’s Dissemination of her capstone project “Mindfulness and Movement in the Early Years” The Purpose Foundational skills that support academic success and emotional regularity Pyramid of Learning Chart https://www.smartpediatrics.com/post/understandingsensoryprocessing A child’s main occupation is to play.  A student’s main occupation is to learn How can EI Therapists support this mindset shift from the very beginning Teaching Parents Mindfulness techniques during Early Intervention  Empowering parents to get comfortable with holding/handling their baby Helping families understand the benefits of movement  Teaching Parents Mindfulness techniques during Early Intervention  Supporting Infant Mental Health and Parental Mental Health Promoting Co-regulation Supports self-regulation Nourishes the parent child dyad Episode 7: All we do is play and other myths https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.... Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/688db905-41b5-4e20-8bc0-2cb20d4f3650/stream.mp3 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/56707be7-b868-4ede-b803-597c4ebe2859/stream.mp3 Mentioned Resources Pathways Tummy Time  Getting Down with Tummy Time Why We Love Early Intervention  Teletherapy 101: EI Edition  Contact:  Website: https://therealots.com Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/ Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com Danielle: https://danielledelorenzo.com Sarah: https://ot4lyfe.com Show 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/ . Tue, 27 Apr 2021 02:22:10 +0000 https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/56707be7-b868-4ede-b803-597c4ebe2859/stream.mp3