#322 - Using Play and Connection for Successful Sensory Diets

by Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC August 21, 2024

#322 - Using Play and Connection for Successful Sensory Diets

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Using Play and Connection for Successful Sensory Diets

We received a question on Instagram:“Help! My child won't participate in their sensory diet!”

And today’s episode is all about how you can help your child complete their sensory diet routine so they feel more cool, calm, and regulated! 

First we talk about play - this is a child’s main occupation - and how using play during the sensory diet is the #1 way to get them involved. 

Then we talk about the sensory activities that your child seeks out - what are they? Add those activities into the daily routine for the sensory diet! 

We also talk about emotional intelligence, using visuals, and more!

Creating Sensory Diet Routines

We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form ->https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 

 Links

All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram 

Harkla YouTube Channel

Harkla Website - Shop Sensory Products!

Harkla Instagram

What it Means to Meet the Sensory Threshold

The Zones of Regulation 

 

 

BORING, BUT NECESSARY LEGAL DISCLAIMERS

While we make every effort to share correct information, we are still learning. We will double check all of our facts but realize that medicine is a constantly changing science and art. One doctor / therapist may have a different way of doing things from another. We are simply presenting our views and opinions on how to address common sensory challenges, health related difficulties and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your child’s pediatrician/ therapist for any medical issues that he or she may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Rachel Harrington, Harkla, Jessica Hill, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of Harkla, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

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Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC
Jessica Hill, COTA/L & Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC

Rachel Harrington, COTA/l, AC, CPRCS, and Jessica Hill, COTA/L, CPRCS are Harkla's in-house Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) and Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialists. They have been working with children for over 6 years in outpatient settings. They specialize in creating easy-to-digest, actionable content that families can use to help their child's progress at home. Jessica and Rachel are the in-house experts, content creators, and podcast hosts at Harkla! To learn more about Jessica and Rachel, visit the Harkla About Us Page. Make sure to listen to their weekly podcast, All Things Sensory by Harkla for actionable, fun advice on child development.


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