Toe-Walking
In today's episode, we chat with Liesa Richie, who is a physical therapist and expert in toe walking. So for those of you parents out there wanting to know more about this topic, this would be a great resource. So grab that cup of coffee, put your feet up, and get ready for some awesome conversation. Lisea, I would like to welcome you to the Raising Kellan Podcast. We are so happy and honored to have you here
Stand up Paddle Boarding
Today we chat with Alyssa Walz from Tender Ones Therapy Services, and coming soon we will be talking as well with Colleen Stark from the Stark Off Disability Institute where she chats about the disability rights movement, as well as some of the camps coming up through the institute.
Entrepreneurship, innovation and the social determinants of pediatric healthcare.
"Ten years ago, I established Therapeutic Focus (TF). TF is my heart: a passionate, outpatient pediatric therapy clinic located in West Memphis, Arkansas. TF provides occupational, physical, and speech therapy services to predominantly impoverished children with disabilities while focusing on improving their overall functional performance in the areas of fine and gross motor skills and speech" - LaTeasha Gaither Davis, OT/Owner of TF
Liz Persaud: Assistive Technology Professional
Briefing: Knowledge has power and controls access to opportunity and advancement. During this time, Liz Persaud will explore and share the collective role each of us plays in promoting successful independent living beyond the everyday “typical” environments for individuals with disabilities by recognizing and adapting to diversity, inclusion, awareness, and the powerful role of Assistive Technology (AT).
Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Horse-Riding
Linda Frease is a creative and experienced occupational therapist from St Petersburg, Florida(USA). She is a member of the American Hippotherapy Association and provides us with some clarification between hippotherapy vs adaptive/therapeutic riding and the benefits of equine assisted therapy...
Adaptive Cycling
Ashley Schilling, PT joins us for an exciting conversation that spans how she got into physical therapy, the origin story of Music City Trykes, Wired on Development, benefits of cycling for children with disabilities, and an upcoming course on August 21 geared towards physical therapists wanting to know about how to access and find the right adaptive bike for a child.
Alex Lopiccolo: "The King of Swings"
Alex Lopiccolo a/k/a Mr. Alex is an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Consultant. Alex is well known as The King of Swings.
How to Answer Questions related to your child’s disability.
In today's episode, I will be chatting with Rose Reif, a licensed clinical mental health counselor from Carrie North Carolina, whose niche practice focuses on supporting individuals with disabilities and their families.
The Sensory System and its relation to Dyslexia, ADHD and Executive Function.
In Episode 41 Christine Robenhalt, PT educates listeners about signs and symptoms of dyslexia and ADHD and things parents can do to help while figuring out how to get testing and resources.
Achilles International
What a treat to talk with Emily Glasser and discover the history of Achilles International. Achilles International has become a global organization whose mission is to transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connections.
Go Baby Go!
Hannah Webster, DPT chats to us about her experience with the Go Baby Go program at the University of Central Florida. We delved into the origin of the program, the theory, the benefit, and Hannah provides a list of resources to direct parents investigating the program for their child.
The Value of a Positive Mindset
I said to my girlfriend that I would be so proud to have a child by the age of 40. I would be even more proud if it's a girl. So I had my child at the age of 40, and it was a girl.
Day 3: St Louis Children's Hospital Therapy Intensive.
Matthew and I have a little interesting story to share. I met Matthew about a year back when I brought Kellan to St. Louis for one of his initial therapy intensives. And when booking our Air BnB I saw one of the neat things to do in St. Louis was take a podcasting class. And so that is how Matthew and I first got to meet Matthew. Your company says called Audius Prime Studios.
Is Horse Riding an effective therapy tool?
Marsh chats with Sonya Burks of Healing Horses, Inc to discuss the benefits of equine assisted therapy.