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Ability Innovations  Mountainside Counseling Services Follow Us On Social Media ----more---- Hey Everyone,   Welcome back to another episode of Therapy Unmasked. This week we had the opportunity to sit down with Kirsten Jacobsen and discuss all things mental health. Kiersten is the owner and clinical director at Mountainside Counseling Services in Layton, Utah. They specialize in mental health counseling for adults as well as kids. They offer a variety of treatment options including EMDR, which we discuss throughly in this episode.    The reason we wanted to talk to Kirsten is because Ability Innovations will always be an advocate for mental health services. Even though our practice primarily focuses on pediatric habilitation therapies like occupational, physical, and speech, we can find common ground with mental health practices that prioritize treating trauma in helpful and humane ways. We firmly believe that as we help children both mentally and physically the rate of success in achieving milestones improves significantly.    If you've ever asked yourself: What is EMDR treatment?  Does my child need a mental health counselor?  Does mental health correlate with feeding and behavioral issues?  How do I know if therapy is right for my child?  Then we have the podcast for you! If you like what we are doing here at Ability Innovations please like, comment, share, and review our show! We love each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts.    Love,   Your Friends At Ability Innovations

Schedule A Free Consultation With Ability Innovations Join Our Email List Follow Elaine, Nihn, & Sing On Instagram ----more---- In today's episode of Therapy Unmasked we had the opportunity to talk with Nihn & Elaine who we lovingly call Sing's parents. Sing was born 22 weeks early and a long with that has had battle his way through trial after trial in order to get to where he is today. His parents have been their with him every step of the way. Ability Innovations has had the unique opportunity to work with sing through occupational, feeding, speech, and physical therapies.    If you have ever asked yourself: How can I best support my child in therapy?  What is it like to have a Preemie child?  What milestones should I be looking for in a Preemie baby?  How can I take care of my child and myself at the same time?  Then this podcast is for you! Nihn and Elaine have such powerful story with their little warrior Sing. We are so grateful they took the opportunity to share it with us.     Love, Your Friends At Ability Innovations

Developmental Milestones Free Consultation Free Resources ----more---- On this episode of Therapy Unmasked Nick breaks down what developmental milestones are and why it's important to bridge any gaps your kiddo may be missing. Nick also talks about the spectrum of Autism and how kids on the spectrum make a positive impact on the world every single day.    If you've ever asked yourself: Is my child reaching all their growth goals?  How do I know if my child needs pediatric therapy?  What is Occupational Therapy?  Is my child falling behind their peers?  Then this episode is for you!  At Ability Innovations we focus on Ability. We believe that every kid has the right to become the best version of themselves. If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out!  Love, Your Friends At Ability Innovations   #abilityinnovations #developmentalmilestones #occupationaltherapy #parenting #parentingkidswithautism #autism

What's New With Ability Innovations?  Follow Us On Social Media! Check Out Small Steps In Speech ----more---- On this episode of Therapy Unmasked Nick had the opportunity to talk with Amanda Charney, the founder of Small Steps In Speech. Small Steps In Speech is a nonprofit organization that helps kiddos who can't afford speech therapy to receive it. In the episode Amanda discusses How Small Steps In Speech received it's name, why every person has the right to communicate, and how we can make small steps each day to help those around us reach their communication milestones.    If you have ever asked yourself: How can I afford Speech Therapy? Can a child learn through play based therapy? How can I help children in need receive speech therapy? Then this episode is for you! Remember to leave us a review and follow us on social media for tons of free resources to help your child through their pediatric therapy journey.    Sincerely,   Your Friends At Ability Innovations 

What's going on with Ability Innovations? Therapy Unmasked Online Course ----more---- On today's episode of Therapy Unmasked we had the opportunity to talk with Brooke Buchananan. Not only is Brooke an amazing speech therapist, but she is also a mother of children with special needs. In this special episode Brooke talks about her experience in raising children with special needs and how she was able to find the support she needed with Ability Innovations. If you have ever wondered? - What it's like to have a child with special needs? - How can I receive support to help my children at home? - Are their any communities for parents of children with special needs? - How can I help my nonverbal child communicate? Then this episode is for you! You are not going to want to miss this inspiring episode. If you have any questions about what we do here at Ability Innovations or Therapy Unmasked feel free to reach out to us on Instagram @therapy.unmasked We will see you in the next episode!

Therapy Unmasked Courses Schedule A Free Consultation With Ability Innovations Check Out Free Resources ----more----   Hey Everyone! Welcome back to a brand new episode of Therapy Unmasked. Today's episode is all about our student outreach program at Ability Innovations. We got to talk to Emily (Occupational Therapist) & Natalie (Student Going Into Occupational Therapy). Natalie just finished up her pediatric rotation at Ability Innovations where she got to work with real clients in a play based environment.  We also discussed with Natalie & Emily what it's like being an occupational therapist in a play based environment. The topics they go over are: What is play based therapy and how is it different from traditional pediatric therapy?  What is the purpose of feeding therapy & why does it fall under occupational therapy? How to prepare yourself and your child for a play based environment. What to expect as an Occupational Therapy Student.  What is emotional regulation?  How therapy can help my child regulate their emotions.  Thanks for listening to therapy unmasked. If you have any questions or need to reach out to us for any reason be sure to follow us on social media. We can't wait to see you in the next episode.  Sincerely, Your Friends At Ability Innovations 

Ability Innovations Therapy Unmasked Courses Follow Us -------------------------------------------------------- Hey everyone welcome back to another episode of Therapy Unmasked where we pull back the mask on what it means to be a Pediatric Therapist and how parents can receive the support they need to best help their kiddos obtain their own super powers.    This week we are joined by Nick Sidwell, an Occupational Therapist, and Liz Bakken, a pediatric physical therapist. Liz really helped us understand what the difference between patients receiving habilitation and patients receiving rehabilitation. Liz also discusses some common issues, like toe walking, that can be resolved by early intervention. She also gives parents some good tips and toy recommendations to help their children make progress and have fun at home.    If you have ever found yourself wondering: Why is my child toe walking?🚶 Does my child need physical therapy?❔ What is play based, child lead physical therapy?⚽️ Is Habilitation right for my child? 🧒 Then this episode is for you!    We want to hear from you! What do you think about play based pediatric physical therapy? Leave us a comment and let us know!   We will see you in the next episode of Therapy Unmasked! 🦸   #therapyunmasked #abilityinnovations #pediatricphysicaltherapy #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #pediatrichabilitation

Therapy Unmasked Courses ----------------------------------- Hey everyone welcome back to another episode of Therapy Unmasked where we are so lucky to be joined by two of the best Feeding Therapists at Ability Innovations Connie Carr and Aaron Cefalo. This episode is jam packed with lots of strategies and tips to help all you parents out there that may have a child with food aversion or picky eating. Have you ever wondered- Does my child have an aversion to food? What is a food aversion? Why won't my child eat their vegetables? How to help my child with their picky eating? If you have then this episode of Therapy Unmasked is for you. We cover everything from food aversion to picky eating and how to identify if feeding therapy is right for your child. Leave a comment and let us know what foods your children tend to avoid? ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Follow Us: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok If you need to reach out to us send us a DM on our socials or email us at outreach@abilityinnovations.com Thanks for being the best part of the show and tuning in every week. We will see you in the next one!

Welcome back to Therapy Unmasked! In this episode, we dive into the world of pediatric speech therapy with Abby Moran, a dedicated speech therapist at Ability Innovations. Join hosts Tyler and Nick as they explore Abby's journey to becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and her passion for giving children a voice. a Topics In This Episode: Abby shares insightful strategies for parents to support their child's speech development at home, the significance of play-based therapy, and how Ability Innovations creates a collaborative environment for families. Learn about the creative and flexible approaches Abby uses to make therapy both effective and enjoyable for children. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation about the vital role of speech therapy in a child's development and how Ability Innovations is making a difference in Davis and Weber County. Learn more about Ability Innovations: © Website- https://www.abilityinnovations.com/ Follow Us: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/abilityinnovations/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/abilityinnovations/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@AbilityInnovationstherapy TikTok-https://ww.tiktok.com/@ability.innovations Listen to more Therapy Unmasked episodes: • Podcast on Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/ONVykJIjHID2ISX12|kE6t Podcast on Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy- unmasked/id1736567114 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring stories and insights from the world of pediatric therapy! #pediatricspeechtherapy #therapyunmasked #abilityinnovations #pediatrictherapy #supportathome

Wendy sat down with us today and shared how she has seen executive functioning and emotional regulation skills not only change her child's life but many others as well. Wendy took her knowledge from teaching in special education classrooms and combined it with her desire to do more. This is where she found interest in learning more about emotional regulation, she also has a child that needs support with this and some sensory needs as well. Not only was Wendy able to take these skills and help her own children find tools to be successful, she was able to do that for herself as well. More recently Wendy has dived into helping children and even college aged students with executive functioning skills and she has been able to change many lives. Listen in if you want to hear more from Wendy Bertagnole and all of the incredible knowledge she poses. We can't wait to sit down with her in the future and learn more! If you would like to contact Wendy directly you can reach her at wbertagnole@gmail.com. For more exclusive content like this be sure follow us on Instagram @therapy.unmasked

In today's episode we sit down with Kelby, one of our students at Ability Innovations. Kelby is currently working on his doctorate of Occupational Therapy, part of this is creating his capstone project. Kelby has decided to create a pamphlet to bridge the gap between parents and providers. Today he explained it all, we are so excited for this to become a resource for parents. Link to our online course: https://therapy-unmasked.mykajabi.com/ Follow us on Instagram: therapy.unmasked

Aarone Cefalo is a licensed Occupational Therapist at Ability Innovations. As a child Aarone was a pretty picky eater, as he got older he decided to turn this struggle into a profession and help other children. He was first introduced to Feeding Therapy in OT school, once he graduated he was able to get a certification for Feeding Therapy. Today we were able to talk with Aarone about feeding therapy from a professional's stand point. He was able to share some examples of things he does at home with his children and in sessions to see the best results for his children. Additionally, Aarone listed a couple resources for parents, one of which being our own online course. This course allows parents to gain access to knowledge about occupational, speech, physical, and of course feeding therapy guidance and more in depth tactics to use in the home. Our course is currently on $19.99 a month and you gain access to all sorts of video content and a community of parents and therapists. For more content like this be sure to follow us! Instagram: @therapy.unmasked Online Course: https://therapy-unmasked.mykajabi.com/

Kierca Hansen, a mom of two beautiful children, shares the journey of navigating their oldest daughters level 3 autism diagnosis. Kierca shares their own journey on finding services during the pandemic, and how play-based therapy has shaped her child into who she is today! Kierca also shares how accepting everything her daughter is/does and loving her unconditionally, has helped in her own self love journey. For more touching stories like these be sure to follow us! Instagram: @therapy.unmasked Online Course: https://therapy-unmasked.mykajabi.com/

Join us while we answer all your burning questions about deductibles, copays, and so much more! Megan and Desiree are both experts in all things billing and insurance. Listen in as I pick their brains and get all the answers to your questions!

Sarah, Nick Sidwell's wife, speaks with us about her experience of having her children in feeding therapy!  Join us as we hear about the gradual progress of her children conquering their fears,  how she as a mother overcame this challenge and how  she helped her kiddos continue their progress after therapy!  We strive to help you find others out there that you can relate to and  get advice as you may be going through something similuar! If you have any quetions or video ideas please comment in the poll below or email us at outreach@abilityinnovations.com -Therapy Unmasked

We learn what play based therapy is and how it helps your child grow naturally in order to succeed. Nick Sidwell an Occupational Therapists and owner of Ability Innovations speaks to us about how play based therapy is changing the game in child growth and development. Join us and we take a deep dive into play based therapy and how it's helping kids grow in their development at an astonishing rate! If you have any questions or video ideas please comment in the poll below or email us at outreach@abilityinnovations.com. -Therapy Unmasked

To all the parents out there who are facing the challenges of parenting, embracing the highs and lows, but most importantly, who are determined to see their children thrive!  We're here to unmask the secrets of child development.  Join us as we dive deep into conversations that matter, featuring therapists, doctors, influencers, and some of the most brilliant mom brains out there. Are you ready for an exclusive look into the world of therapy? Welcome to "Therapy Unmasked" – where we decode the mysteries of child development, one episode at a time. Don't miss out on the adventure! Let's uncover the incredible journey of parenting together. "Therapy Unmasked" Check out our social media here: Instagram  Host: Hailey, Logan & Nick