The Integration Station

Paediatrician AMA - Dr Shubashni Maharaj

For our final podcast of the year, we're joined Dr. Subashni Maharaj, a neonatal paediatrician specialising in developmental, behavioural, and learning impairments.  Sub

Impulsivity & Attention Seeking Behaviour in ADHD Children: Explained

Michael walks us through an audience question about ADHD and impulsivity and how you can manage it using a few simple tricks!  References Stop, Think, Do - Lindy Peterso

Repetitive Play for ASD Clients, How to Explain What OT's Do

Michael and Eleanor unpack how you can support an ASD client who only engages in repetitive play, and ways you can join them to foster connection for your toolkit.  Plus

The Benefits of Risky Play & Job Advice for New Grads

Are playgrounds too safe?  Michael and Eleanor unpack why risky play is so beneficial for your young person, plus we tell you everything you need to know as a new grad l

Demystifying NDIS Parental Responsibilities

Michael and Eleanor clarify what the "reasonable expectations of parents" guidelines for parents accessing the NDIS to help distinguish what the NDIS will likely fund ver

Finding Predictability in the Unpredictable Environment of OSHC, The Limitations of “Just Right” Language

Imagine an environment where everything is always changing, the educators are different, and the transitions are tricky.  This week, Eleanor & Michael unpack how we can

5 Tips To Help Your Young Person Move House

We're not removalists, we're OT's!  And that means we're going to teach you how to find the fun in moving house and how you can best support your young person in doing s

R U OK Day: The Power of Holding Space

Today is R U OK Day.  Michael and Eleanor walk you through how to ask R U OK with the people who are closest to you, the power of pausing while holding space, and how sh

What is an Engine Chart & Chew Toy Alternatives

Eleanor and Micheal unpack Engine Charts vs Zones of Regulation, what they are, and how you can use them therapeutically in the clinic.  Eleanor brought her engine chart

Supporting Tricky Transitions, Using Language That Creates Buy In

This week Michael and Eleanor unpack a question about managing tricky moments during transition time and what that looks like for a young person, adn they unpack what it'

Is It The Diagnosis Or The Person? NDIS Thriving Kids Announcement, Working With Low Muscle Tone Clients

This week, we're unpacking the Thriving Kids Program announcement, workshopping how you can manage difficult conversations when someone separates the person from the diag

ODD vs PDA - What's the Difference?

Michael and Eleanor unpack Pathological Demand Avoidance and Oppositional Defiance Disorder and, walk you through the differences, how to manage the challenges, and usefu

12 Ways To Communicate With Neurodivergent Youth

Michael shares his top strategies for communicating with neurodivergent young people - insights that go beyond the therapy room.  Whether you're a health professional, e

Managing Hormonal Changes in Adolescents With Autism

How do you respond to a young person who says, “If I could change one thing about myself, I’d take away my autism?” This week on The Integration Station, Michael shares

Bedtime Routines for Sensory Avoidant Profiles, Deep Breathing Activities for High Emotions

This week, Michael and Eleanor answer your questions about bedtime routines for sensory avoidant profiles and activities for high emotions and provide fun ways to incorpo

Balancing Tradition and Innovation: AI in Clinical Practice

This week,  Michael and Eleanor delve into the fascinating and complex topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential implications on the future of reading, writ

The PINCH Model & The Cascading Effects of Sensory Development

This week, Michael and Eleanor explain The PINCH Method. It's a way to help an ADHD brain stay engaged and motivated by creating interest-based motivation in a task. Re

The Importance of Therapeutic Rapport & Rapid Fire Regulation

How important is rapport to delivering outcomes for clients?  Michael and Eleanor provide the evidence as to why it's so important in the clinic, plus we fire off some r

Ivan Hardcastle on Parenting With The Tools You Have

This week, we cross to Twin Falls, Idaho and chat with parent coach and sensory integration Occupational Therapist Ivan Hardcastle.  We cover how to use sensory integrat

Back to School: Completing a Grade 11 Stage 2 Child Studies Assignment

This week, we dust off the backpack, polish up our shoes, and go back to grade 11 as we answer a student who asked if we could help them finish their Stage 2 Child Studie