Τα καλύτερα Occupational Therapy podcast (2025)

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#119 OT and PT Collaboration with Rebeca Segraves 57:37

2d ago57:37

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OTs and PTs compete in many ways. We can be found competing over: Patient time Who gets to bill which code on which day Recognition And scope of practice But, as looming outside forces like AI and decreasing reimbursement rates threaten our professions, it is critical to change our postures toward interprofessional collaboration. And, there is no P…

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Ep. 39 What New OTs Really Want in a Job 39:13

7d ago39:13

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What do early career occupational therapists really prioritize when choosing their first OT job? Spoiler alert: salary ranks 9th out of 16 factors. In this episode, we break down a fascinating Canadian study that surveyed early career occupational therapists about what actually matters in their job search—and the findings might surprise you. We rev…

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Ep. 51: Redefining Brave When Everything Changes With Trish Williams 1:14:09

18d ago1:14:09

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Ever wonder what happened to some of our OT entrepreneur trail blazers who went quiet? If you've been around OT social media or podcasts, you probably know Trish Williams from her brand, OTs Get Paid. In this raw, honest conversation, Trish opens up about why you haven't heard from her in more than a year and it's not the story you might expect. Th…

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#118 AI Chat and Clinical Decision Support with Jen Weaver 55:08

11d ago55:08

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One year ago, we released an OT Potential Podcast episode exploring what AI could conceptually mean for clinical decision support. Fast forward to today—and AI chats have become a regular part of the decision-making process for many healthcare providers. In fact, OpenEvidence now reports that 40% of U.S. physicians use their platform daily. At OT P…

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Ep. 38 Building Motor Skills & Social Communication with Autistic Kids 37:03

14d ago37:03

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Want an OT intervention that tackles motor skills AND social communication? This week we're unpacking seated play intervention for autistic children—exactly what it looks like, why it works, and how occupational therapists can use these key ingredients in practice. We explore research revealing surprising BOT-2 results, the power of structured repe…

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Ep. 37 Is Interoception Worth the Hype? A Deep Dive into the Evidence 35:04

21d ago35:04

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Interoception is everywhere in pediatric occupational therapy—but does the evidence support what OTPs are doing? We dig into a 2025 scoping review revealing the surprising truth: most research is preliminary and thin. We break down 3 intervention curricula (Kelly Mahler is leading the charge), explain why your brain's insula is the "Inside Out" das…

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#117 OTA Hot Topics with Amy Mahle 58:34

25d ago58:34

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Occupational therapy assistants are the bedrock of treatment provision in many OT departments throughout the country. In fact, In large rural SNFs, around 58% of OT staffing minutes are by OTAs. And, in rural and underserved communities, about 48% of all Medicare outpatient therapy services are provided by OTAs. But, not enough continuing education…

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Ep. 36 Home Programs That Actually Work 38:07

28d ago38:07

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An occupational therapist came into Michele's office complaining that parents weren't following through with home programs—sound familiar? The problem isn't the parents; it's how we're setting them up from day one. This episode flips that script with evidence from a 2024 scoping review on what actually drives caregiver home program adherence. You'l…

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#116 OT and Heart Disease with Sabina Kahn 55:55

1M ago55:55

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Heart disease is the most common serious chronic condition among adults. In fact per the latest report staggering 1 in 3 US adults received care for a cardiovascular risk factor or condition in 2020. The same report projects that annual inflation-adjusted health care costs attributable to cardiovascular conditions will nearly quadruple from $393 bi…

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Ep. 35 CO-OP for Improving Motor Skills 36:46

1M ago36:46

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What if you could peek inside a child's brain and actually SEE therapy working? That's exactly what researchers did with CO-OP (Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance)—and the results are amazing! Join Lacy and Michele as they break down the 12-week protocol and the 7 surprisingly simple cognitive strategies (you're probably already usin…

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#115 Intro to SNF OT with Trent Brown 59:17

1M ago59:17

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Hot take: I loved working in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Skilled nursing facilities are one of the highest paid settings for occupational therapy professionals. And about one-fifth of us work in one. But, work in one can have a bad rap. In today’s intro to SNF OT course, we’ll walk through the common challenges, and immense opportunities of working…

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Ep. 50: Sustainable Practice - Purpose + Profit with Jason Stein 1:04:26

1M ago1:04:26

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Ep. 50: Sustainable Practice - Purpose + Profit with Jason Stein In this milestone 50th episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast, I sit down with Jason Stein—acupuncturist, executive coach, and the cowboy-hat-wearing wellness practitioner who's mastered the art of building a sustainable occupational therapy practice that honors both purpose and profit. If y…

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Ep. 34 Sensory Integration in Schools 35:49

1M ago35:49

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Can sensory integration really work in schools, or are we just wasting instructional time? This week we're reviewing a study that finally gives us answers. Three students, 17.5 hours of intervention, and results that impressed both teachers and researchers. Michele and Lacy break down this single-subject design study using Ayres SI and weekly teach…

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Ep. 33 Play as Occupation with guest Dr. Anita Bundy 48:25

2M ago48:25

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What if the biggest barrier to children's play isn't the kids—it's us? We are thrilled to chat with our special guest, Dr. Anita Bundy—the world-renowned OT behind some of the most transformative play research out there. She explains why kids actually need to take risks in play, how she facilitates risk-reframing conversations, and why American kid…

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#114 OT, Nitrates, and Cancer Prevention Post with Jesse E. Bell 1:01:28

2M ago1:01:28

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It’s no secret that I believe occupation therapy is entering its prevention era. We are starting to leverage our skillset not after a terrible health incident has occurred, but at the first sign of trouble. As I imagine this not-too-distant reality, there is one deeply personal area that I am so eager to see us shift our energy toward: Cancer preve…

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Ep. 32 Sydney Playground Project 34:30

2M ago34:30

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What do old tires, crates, pool noodles, and hay bales have in common? They're the secret ingredients that revolutionized recess for hundreds of kids in Dr. Anita Bundy's groundbreaking Sydney Playground Project. In this episode, we get into the occupational therapy research that proved when you add "junk" to a playground and let kids take risks, m…

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#113 AI’s Potential in Child Development with Mati Kochavi 59:00

2M ago59:00

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare—and pediatric occupational therapy is no exception. This course aims to spark your imagination about AI’s potential to strengthen how we support child development. From enhancing your assessments with rich data to making interventions more accessible, AI holds promise for both clinicians an…

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Ep. 49: Neurodivergent OTs Discuss Creating a Practice That Actually Works for You With Guest, Breanna James 1:18:54

2M ago1:18:54

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_*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5"> This week on The BRAVE OT Podcast: So many neurodivergent OTs like us have spent our careers trying to squeeze ourselves into systems that weren't designed for how our brains work, for our sensory needs, or for how our values need to align deeply with our work. It is a brave move to one day say "I'm going to create something …

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Ep. 31 Zones of Regulation: the Good, the Bad, and the OT Way 40:53

2M ago40:53

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What happens when one of occupational therapy's most beloved programs gets put under the research microscope? Turns out Zones of Regulation—despite being wildly popular—has a shaky evidence base. BUT don’t panic and throw out all your materials, we've got some promising news. A new study shows what happens when you take Zones and actually do it the…

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Ep. 30 Making Hospitals Sensory-Friendly 36:06

2M ago36:06

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70% of autistic individuals have at least one mental health condition, but here's the kicker—the very hospitals meant to help them might be making everything worse. Picture this: you're already in crisis, then you're hit with buzzing fluorescent lights, scratchy bedsheets, and the smell of industrial cleaning solutions. For autistic teens, it's a r…

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#112 Intro to School OT with Bryden Carlson-Giving 57:01

2M ago57:01

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School-based OTs is one of occupational therapy’s most distinct practice areas. The style of practice and the systems you work within, all take a mindset shift. Whether you just landed your first school OT job or are a seasoned professional looking to refine how you manage your days, this course will walk you through essential day to day considerat…

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Ep. 29 A Sleep Intervention with Dreamy Outcomes 36:42

3M ago36:42

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95% of kids with neurodevelopmental disorders struggle with sleep—but there's an OT intervention that gives families an extra hour of sleep per night! In this episode, we discuss an occupational therapy study from Argentina that used telehealth and coaching to transform bedtime battles. This isn't the typical "try melatonin" approach—it's a compreh…

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Ep. 48: The Mindset Shifts That Move You Through Fear and Into Entrepreneurial Action With Guest, Dr. Lorne Brown 56:27

3M ago56:27

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Waiting until you feel ready to make your next move? Convinced you need more training before you can call yourself an expert? Think entrepreneurs are just naturally fearless? Join me as I talk with traditional Chinese medicine doctor, Dr. Lorne Brown, about the mindset shifts we need to make to move through fear and think like an entrepreneur. Lorn…

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#111 Medicare Cuts & Opportunities with Dana Strauss 1:02:04

3M ago1:02:04

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When you adjust for inflation, OT and PT reimbursement is down around 40% since 2002 on our key CPT codes. Now the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule has ANOTHER cut to OT written in pencil. We simply cannot sustain continued cuts to the value of our services. So, we clearly need to reconsider our advocacy approach and identify key opportuni…

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Ep. 28 Responsive Feeding (and how OTPs are using this approach) 35:13

3M ago35:13

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Many of our families know that sinking feeling when mealtime becomes a battlefield—tears, tantrums, and the stress of watching a child refuse meal after meal. But what is the best way to help? This week, we dive into a brand-new scoping review on responsive feeding for pediatric feeding disorders—an approach that's finally putting words to what man…

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Ep. 27 Group vs. Individual OT for Autistic Toddlers 34:15

3M ago34:15

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Drowning in long therapy wait lists? Researchers found that group DIR Floortime (4 kids, 2 therapists) produced the same outcomes as individual occupational therapy sessions for autistic toddlers—AND slashed wait times from 108 to 52 days! We break down what worked, the challenges (parent participation was tricky), and what the therapists thought a…

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#110 Legal Considerations for OT (Part 2) with with Alyson Stover and Monika Lukasiewicz 55:02

3M ago55:02

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OT reimbursement from traditional models is on the decline, while the need for OT services on the rises Thus, entering into private practice is an important avenue for OTs to consider. But, with this comes all kinds of legal considerations. In the first part of this two part series, we talked about choosing a legal entity, working with your full sc…

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Ep. 26 Have Impostor Syndrome? (Here’s what to do) 32:05

3M ago32:05

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Ever feel like you are in over your head? You're not alone—new research shows 84% of occupational therapy practitioners and students secretly battle impostor syndrome. From OT students to seasoned therapists, despite being well qualified, we're all wondering if we actually know what we're doing! In this episode, we break down the study that puts nu…

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Ep 47: The Messy Middle of Multiple Income Streams - My Behind-the-Scenes Business Reality 30:48

3M ago30:48

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How do you define success in your business? Is offering a variety of services scattered and unfocused or a wise path to multiple income streams? Or maybe success isn't about money at all for you? I'm pulling back the curtain on my own current business reality, sharing the revenue proportions, time commitments, what energizes me versus what drains m…

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Ep. 25 Hand Strengthening for Handwriting 24:49

3M ago24:49

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Michele presents research that offers a completely different perspective on OT handwriting intervention. While previous episodes emphasized task-specific training (doing writing to improve writing), this study suggests that students receiving specialized resistance exercises—putty, rubber bands, clips—significantly outperformed control groups on ha…

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Ep. 46: Multi-Passionate OTs Creating Work They Love, One Layer at a Time with Guests, Áine O'Dea & Jen Trzeciak 1:07:17

4M ago1:07:17

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Ever feel like you're the only OT who doesn't have their career path mapped out? Like you should have it more figured out by now or you thought you were on the right path and something's not right? Meet Áine and Jen, two multi-passionate OTs who've built thriving practices by embracing the messy, non-linear path of figuring it out as they go. From …

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Ep. 45: Burnout and Attuning to Your Inner Wisdom to Transform Your Business With Guest, Dr. Jess Reynolds 1:16:16

4M ago1:16:16

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What happens when your business feels out of alignment with who you are and you're brave enough to admit it? In this episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Jess Reynolds, a collaborator and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and educator, to talk about what it really looks like to reimagine your life and work from the inside ou…

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Ep. 42: Navigating Competition and Collaboration as OT Copywriters with Guests, Jenny Gill and Krista Frahm 1:10:42

4M ago1:10:42

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In this episode, we hear from Jenny Gill and Krista Frahm, both occupational therapists and copywriters, as they discuss the dynamics of their professional relationship and the balance between collaboration and competition. They explore their individual journeys in the field, the importance of finding one's niche, and the challenges they faced when…

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Ep. 41: The Making of an OT Entrepreneur with Guest Interviewer Jacqueline Buhler 58:32

4M ago58:32

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On this episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast, I get to sit in the interviewee seat as OT student, Jacqueline Buhler, asks me questions about being an OT business owner! Jacqueline brings her entrepreneurial spirit and curiosity as we discuss my experiences and reflections on choices I made and ways I adapted at different phases of my OT career and busin…

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#109 Cancer Rehab for Young Adults with Vanessa Monique Yanez 55:01

4M ago55:01

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Unfortunately, rates of cancer have been on the rise for young adults in multiple cancer types—including breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers. Cancer rehab for these individuals introduces multiple special considerations given their age and life stage. In this one hour webinar, we will use our clinical decision support page to walk through asses…

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Summer of Play Series: Play Personalities 28:26

4M ago28:26

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Ep 24 - In our final Summer of Play episode, we're uncovering the rich history and complex science that makes play genuinely unique in pediatric OT practice. Journey from Piaget and Vygotsky's foundational theories to Mary Reilly's revolutionary work for occupational therapy. We'll break down the National Institute of Play's eight distinct categori…

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Summer of Play Series: Interventions for Play 31:36

4M ago31:36

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Ep 23 - Ready to turn your occupational therapy sessions into playgrounds of learning? In this episode of our Summer of Play Series, we explore using play as both the vehicle AND the destination in pediatric OT. We'll discuss 5 manualized occupational therapy interventions that facilitate play for kids (and OTPs!) and 6 other evidence-based strateg…

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#108 Legal Considerations for OT with Alyson Stover and Monika Lukasiewicz 1:04:14

4M ago1:04:14

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While many therapists dream of private practice, the risk of hitting a legal landmine holds many back. In this episode, we are going to zoom in on one OT who is looking to partner with a doctor who is providing concierge dementia services. We’ll use this as a case example to talk through what legal considerations OTs need to make when starting a pr…

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Summer of Play Series: Assessing Play 28:51

4M ago28:51

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Ep 22 - Think you know how to assess play? We break down the surprising gap between how important play is for EVERY PART of child development and how this occupation is often overlooked in OT/OTA education programs and practice. You'll discover the 4-part definition of play, the top 3 play assessments every pediatric occupational therapy practition…

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Summer of Play Series: 10 Fun Summer Therapy Ideas 27:56

4M ago27:56

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Ep 21 - Summer just got a whole lot more fun! 🌞 Michele and Lacy kick off their Summer of Play series with 10 fun, evidence-based therapy activities. From DIY food trucks and table tennis for executive function to water balloons for social play to messy mud & shaving cream toy washes, these aren't just fun activities—they're strategic summertime in…

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Ep. 44: A Conversation with STEMinist Fiction Author and OT, Jaima Fixsen 1:04:01

4M ago1:04:01

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A Lunchroom Conversation with STEMinist Fiction Author and OT, Jaima Fixsen In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jaima Fixsen, a Canadian occupational therapist and USA Today bestselling author who writes STEMinist fiction novels while balancing roles as a mom and OT. We dive deep into how she uses her OT skills to support her c…

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Ep. 20 Green Light Interventions for CP: Do What Works (with special guest Iona Novak) 48:22

5M ago48:22

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Stop guessing and start knowing which occupational therapy interventions actually work. World-renowned OT researcher Professor Iona Novak discusses her revolutionary Traffic Light System that rates occupational therapy interventions with simple green, yellow, and red color coding. Learn why starting with client goals (not assessments) delivers fast…

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#107 OT and Purpose with Alix Sleight 1:06:37

5M ago1:06:37

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Here’s a question I can’t stop thinking about: Is “sense of purpose” the true secret ingredient that makes occupational therapy unique and effective? I ran a survey of my OT peers earlier this year, and I was shocked that 17% of respondents selected “sense of purpose” as the main treatment area they address—second only to “daily activities,” which …

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Ep. 19 Pictures vs. Videos: Choosing the Right Visual Support for ADL Goals 36:15

5M ago36:15

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You've heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a thousand prompts? When it comes to helping autistic kids master daily living skills like brushing teeth, washing hands, and tying shoes, the visual support debate is real: static pictures or dynamic videos? Occupational therapists Michele and Lacy discuss research that puts the…

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Ep. 18 Aquatic Therapy: Using the Pool for More Than Swim Lessons 38:12

5M ago38:12

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When you think of therapy in the swimming pool, swim lessons probably come to mind. However, occupational therapy practitioners use water for so many life skills! This week, Michele dives into research from Spain that reveals how aquatic therapy can be beneficial for autistic children in OT settings. The results? Better school performance, improved…

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#106 AI and Treatment Planning with Cody Lee 57:28

5M ago57:28

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You know that sinking feeling you get before walking into a patient room, when you suddenly think: “Wait.. what exactly am I going to do with this patient?” Creating a treatment plan entails a complex synthesis of the patient’s needs, the available evidence, and your expertise. It’s no wonder it can be hard to pull all this information together on …

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Ep. 17 Time Management Treatment Ideas for ADHD 38:25

5M ago38:25

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Ready for an ADHD intervention that tackles the root problem of time management? This Swedish research hands occupational therapy practitioners a comprehensive protocol that includes both remediation and compensation strategies for time processing difficulties. We unpack the three core components of time processing ability and explore a manualized …

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Ep. 16 From Student Projects to Group Therapy: How to Build Better Teams 45:29

6M ago45:29

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As occupational therapy practitioners, we spend our careers working in teams—yet most of us learned to hate group work in OT/OTA school. Sound familiar? We're breaking down brand-new research from the Journal of OT Education that studied how to build better teams to avoid group disasters. Whether you're an OT/OTA student dreading your next group pr…

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Ep. 43: Overcoming Entrepreneurial Perfectionism with the Scientific Method 24:51

6M ago24:51

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Episode Summary: Is perfectionism keeping you stuck in "figure-it-all-out-first" mode? You're not alone and you're not broken. In this solo episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast, I explore a powerful reframe for occupational therapy entrepreneurs who stay in perfecting mode, immobilized by self-doubt and a need to get it right before they begin. Maybe yo…

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Ep. 15 Accept, Adapt & Advocate: Autistic Adults Share Insights for OTPs 36:28

6M ago36:28

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Ever wonder what your pediatric OT clients will say about you when they grow up? In this episode, Lacy & Michele explore qualitative research where autistic adults share what they wish their childhood occupational therapists had known. Their insights challenge us to embrace neurodiversity by accepting (rather than “fixing”) autism, adapting environ…

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