Child-Led Therapy with Kelsie Olds for Occupational and Physical Therapists
Description
This interview with the OccuPLAYtional Therapist, Kelsie Olds, is an absolute treat. We cover the realities, practicalities and benefits of child-led therapy, the integration of play in therapeutic practices, push-in vs pull out services, balancing the conflicts that arise from staying true to your core values as a therapist with meeting your service requirements and so much more
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04:45 A uniquely rich learning environment
13:32 Regcognising and addressing underlying difficultes
22:46 Finding the best learning opportunities
27:44 Whose actually my client?
31:26 The magic of a trust and values based approach
37:34 Navigating School Systems and Advocating for Child-Led Therapy
>> 39:13 Be Informed
>> 41:20 Value the team
>> 42:21 Keeping the child at the center
44:38 Push in vs Pull out
50:53 Gaining Respect and Buy-In from Teachers
52:58 Understanding motor skill levels through play vs standardized testing
59:32 Stop asking questions
01:04:27 Everybody is unique and we are all the same
01:08:54 Neurodiverse Conversations and Activism
01:11:06 Interoception
United States
