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All Things Sensory by Harkla
Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, are two passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who answer your questions related to all things sensory, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care, nutrition, and health, from a therapist’s perspective. Providing raw, honest, fun ideas, and strategie...
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#396 - Top Three Primitive Reflex Exercises for Emotional Regulation in the Classroom
What if movement was built into the school day instead of saved for recess? In this episode, we’re talking about how retained primitive reflexes can i...
#395 - Helping Neurodivergent Kids Make Friends – OT Social Skills Tips
Making friends can be hard, and for neurodivergent kids, the path to connection often looks a little different. This episode was inspired by a questio...
#394 - Is Thumb Sucking Sensory? What to Know (and What to Do)
Is your child constantly sucking their thumb or fingers and you’re wondering if it’s sensory, habit, or something else? This episode comes straight fr...
#393 - Is Crawling Really That Important? Yes - Here’s Why!
“I didn’t crawl and I’m fine.” We hear this all the time - from parents, grandparents, and even professionals. And while it can be true, there’s a lot...
#392 - Unlocking the Nervous System: Vision, Balance, and Breathing with Taylor Kruse
This week, we’re joined by Taylor Kruse, movement coach, educator, and founder of Kruse Elite, who specializes in applied neurology and the nervous sy...
#391 - How to Use Vestibular Input Without Overloading the Sensory System
Swinging, spinning, and jumping can be incredible tools for regulation but they can also lead to overstimulation if we’re not careful. In this episode...
#390 - Using Visual Supports for Sensory Regulation
Visual supports can be a game-changer for kids at home, in the classroom, and in therapy. From calendars and visual timers to emotion charts and AAC d...
#389 - Top 5 Mistakes New Pediatric Therapists Make and How to Avoid Them!
Starting out in pediatrics can feel overwhelming and it’s easy to fall into some common traps. In this episode, we’re sharing the top 5 mistakes new p...
#388 - Top 10 Sensory Gift Ideas for Kids & Adults (Holiday 2025 Guide)
Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming 🎁 In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite sensory-friendly gift ideas for kids and...
#387 - Retained Primitive Reflexes: The Overlooked Cause of Struggles in the Classroom
Teachers and therapists often see students struggling with focus, posture, handwriting, or behavior but the root cause might not be what you think. Re...
#386 - Don’t Force It: How to Support Kids Who Say “No” to Sensory Play
Is your child refusing sensory play you know would help them? You’re not alone — and it doesn’t always mean they’re being “defiant.” 💡
In this...
#385 - 10-Month-Old Struggling With Solids? Here’s What Might Be Going On
Feeding challenges in infancy can feel overwhelming especially when solids are hard, weight gain is a concern, or oral motor skills seem delayed. In t...
#384 - OT Tips to Handle Sensory Challenges This Fall
The transition from fall into the holiday season can feel overwhelming for both parents and sensory kids. Between weather changes, shorter days, holid...
#383 - Low Muscle Tone or Retained Reflex? How to Decode the Signs
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#382 - 5 Ways to Practice Co-Regulation (Without Saying a Word)
In this episode, we explore what co-regulation really is, why it’s a critical foundation for emotional development, and how occupational therapists, p...
#381 - The Truth About the Moro & Fear Paralysis Reflexes: Why Progress Feels Stuck
“I’ve been doing the Moro and FPR exercises for three months but haven’t seen any positive results. Why?”
This is a common question we hear from...
#380 - 7 Everyday Signs Your Child’s Primitive Reflexes Aren’t Integrated
In this episode, we explore how to track progress beyond reflex testing by looking at functional, everyday signs of improvement. Reflex tests are impo...
#379 - There’s No Right Way to Play: Supporting Autistic & Sensory-Seeking Kids
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Play is a child’s main occupation — it’s how they learn,...
#378 - Before and After School Routines That Reduce Meltdowns
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#377 - The Hidden Link Between Sensory Needs, Regulation & Pooping with Sarah Selznick, MS, OTR/L
Sarah Selznick, MS, OTR/L is an occupational therapist, author, and the founder of Sensory Explorers, a private practice supporting children, caregive...
#376 - Oral Sensory Seeking in Kids: What You Need to Know & How to Help
Have you ever wondered why some children constantly chew on clothing, pencils, or even their hair? In this episode of All Things Sensory, we’re diving...
#375 - Anxiety in the Classroom: The Hidden Link to the Moro Reflex
In this episode, we dive deep into the connection between childhood anxiety and the retained Moro Reflex — and how both can impact children in the cla...
#374 - How to Create a Motor Lab for Your Classroom That Boosts Focus & Learning
This week, we’re diving into one of our favorite topics - Motor Labs! These movement-based, circuit-style spaces are game-changers for students of all...
#373 - Sensory Seekers in the Classroom: How to Help Kids Who Can’t Sit Still
Do you have a student who’s always moving, touching everything, or humming non-stop? They might be a sensory seeker—a child with a high sensory thresh...
#372 - Crawling & Ocular Motor Skills: What’s the Connection?
Crawling is a foundational developmental milestone that does more than just strengthen muscles — it plays a critical role in developing the visual sys...
#371 - Are Your Child’s ADHD Symptoms Really a Vision Problem? | Ocular Motor Skills & Daily Life
Is your child/client constantly skipping words while reading, losing their place on the page, or avoiding reading altogether? These might not be “read...
#370 - Improve Your Child’s Ocular Motor Skills With These Fun At-Home Visual Activities
In this episode, we break down what ocular motor skills really are, how they affect your child’s behavior and development, and most importantly simple...
#369 - Unlocking Classroom Success with Reflex Integration with Dr. Tessa Grigg
In episode of All Things Sensory, we sit down with the incredible Dr. Tessa Grigg - PhD, Dip Tch (Primary) Dip Tch (ECE). She has a wide range of expe...
#368 - Ocular Motor Skills: The Secret to Better Focus & Fewer Headaches
Headaches that won’t go away? Trouble reading or switching between screens? Feeling drained after a day at your desk? These might not be random quirks...
#367 - Auditory Processing vs. Attention Issues: How to Tell the Difference with Debbie Baerlocher
In this episode, we sit down with pediatric audiologist Debbie Baerlocher to unpack the real truth about Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)—what it is...
#366 - What Your Dentist Won’t Tell You: A Functional Approach to Oral Health with Dr. Craig Clayton
Dr. Craig D. Clayton is a functional and biomimetic dentist based in Meridian, Idaho, and an influential online educator with a following of over 380K...
#365 - What Pregnancy & Birth Can Tell Us About Retained Reflexes
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#364 - 10 Sensory Activities to Support Regulation During the Summer
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#363 - Sensory Smart Summer: Interoception Tips and Tools That Work
Summer is here—and with the heat, play, and sunshine comes a unique challenge for kids (and adults!) who struggle with interoception. In this episode,...
#362 - Supporting Sensory Development Before Birth
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#361 - Helping Babies Thrive: Infant Development with Angela Fritz, PT, DPT, PCS
In this episode, we sit down with Angela Fritz, a board-certified pediatric physical therapist with a passion for infant development. Angela brings he...
#360 - Beyond Words: Supporting Communication Through Connection and Play with Lori Benson Adams
In this episode, we sit down with Lori Benson Adams, M.Ed., Educational Intervention Specialist and founder of Breakthrough Learning Solutions, to exp...
#359 - Supporting Communication in a Neurodiverse World with Amy Whelan, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Welcome Amy Whelan, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) specialist, and passionate AAC advocate. Amy brings he...
#358 - Our Must-Have Sensory Tools for Autistic Children
In this episode, we’re diving into our all-time favorite sensory tools to support autistic children. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator,...
#357 - What It Really Takes to Be a Great OT Practitioner
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What really makes a great occupational therapy practitioner? In today’s...