RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_28664b79-a797-497b-a38e-b99a9c117a9a -- Rendered At Fri, 15 May 2026 18:43:48 +0000 The Real OTs of Early Intervention https://redcircle.com/shows/the-real-ots-of-early-intervention en All rights reserved. Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt This show aims to empower and educate occupational therapy practitioners and students to be confident and competent working in Early Intervention. 28664b79-a797-497b-a38e-b99a9c117a9a This show aims to empower and educate occupational therapy practitioners and students to be confident and competent working in Early Intervention.

]]> episodic no Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt therealotsofei@gmail.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/28664b79-a797-497b-a38e-b99a9c117a9a no full Our Favorite Early Intervention Stories Our Favorite Early Intervention Stories 29 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Today we’re gonna have a little fun and share a few of our favorite stories that we have experienced as an occupational therapist working in early intervention. To be honest, sometimes our job can be really tough, but it is the progress and positive things that happen that can really make our day, our week and even our year. Listen in to hear these stories and the impact they still have on us today. Summary:

Today we’re gonna have a little fun and share a few of our favorite stories that we have experienced as occupational therapists working in early intervention. To be honest, sometimes our job can be really tough, but it is the progress and positive things that happen that can really make our day, our week and even our year. Listen in to hear these stories and the impact they still have on us today.


Episode Notes: 

Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • Danielle’s favorite story
  • Amirra’s favorite story
  • Sarah’s favorite story


Contact: 


Show Sponsor: 

This episode is sponsored by Mindfulness in mOTion

]]> <p><u>Summary: </u></p><p>Today we’re gonna have a little fun and share a few of our favorite stories that we have experienced as occupational therapists working in early intervention. To be honest, sometimes our job can be really tough, but it is the progress and positive things that happen that can really make our day, our week and even our year. Listen in to hear these stories and the impact they still have on us today.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Episode Notes: </u></p><p><em>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </em></p><ul><li>Danielle’s favorite story</li><li>Amirra’s favorite story</li><li>Sarah’s favorite story</li></ul><p><br></p><p><u>Contact: </u></p><ul><li>Website:<a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com</li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra:<a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle:<a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah:<a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><u>Show Sponsor: </u></p><p>This episode is sponsored by<a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://mindfulnessinmotionproject.com/" rel="nofollow">Mindfulness in mOTion</a></p> d67fc926-1b0c-474e-b8b5-1d773f5f2fde https://redcircle.com/shows/28664b79-a797-497b-a38e-b99a9c117a9a/episodes/3df8771f-1f4d-4bd5-adf2-a9dba242a942 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:55:16 +0000 1656 no full Feeding In Early Intervention Feeding In Early Intervention 28 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Feeding is a big part of working in early intervention. Whether it’s a feeding case you pick up or a case that has no indication of feeding on the IFSP, but when you arrive the caregiver mentions concerns with feeding, we need to be prepared to address it in our sessions. And let’s face it, most of us are not taught much about feeding (especially in early intervention) in our OT/OTA programs which means it’s up to us to figure out how to become competent at addressing feeding in our sessions. But feeding is so much more than just picking up food, bringing it to our mouth, and chewing it. Feeding ties into family routines, culture, values, and relationships. In reality, it is one occupation that is actually pretty complex to address. In today’s episode, we dive into feeding in early intervention and break down some of these complexities. Feeding is a big part of working in early intervention. Whether it’s a feeding case you pick up or a case that has no indication of feeding on the IFSP, but when you arrive the caregiver mentions concerns with feeding, we need to be prepared to address it in our sessions. And let’s face it, most of us are not taught much about feeding (especially in early intervention) in our OT/OTA programs which means it’s up to us to figure out how to become competent at addressing feeding in our sessions. But feeding is so much more than just picking up food, bringing it to our mouth, and chewing it. Feeding ties into family routines, culture, values, and relationships. In reality, it is one occupation that is actually pretty complex to address. In today’s episode, we dive into feeding in early intervention and break down some of these complexities. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • Do you love or hate addressing feeding in early intervention?
  • Feeding is more than just the act of food to mouth
  • Danielle’s story with feeding as a neurodivergent child and now adult
  • Navigating mealtime routines
  • Taking our own sensory systems into account
  • Child & family led
  • The feeding intervention process

Mentioned Resources

Contact: 

Show Sponsor: 

This episode is sponsored by Marvelous Mirracles OT

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>Do you love or hate addressing feeding in early intervention?</li><li>Feeding is more than just the act of food to mouth</li><li>Danielle’s story with feeding as a neurodivergent child and now adult</li><li>Navigating mealtime routines</li><li>Taking our own sensory systems into account</li><li>Child &amp; family led</li><li>The feeding intervention process</li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/" rel="nofollow">SOS Approach to Feeding</a></li><li><a href="https://www.proedinc.com/Products/12552/prefeeding-skills-a-comprehensive-resource-for-mealtime-developmentsecond-edition.aspx" rel="nofollow">The Developmental Feeding Checklist</a></li><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/podcast-blog-page/10" rel="nofollow">IFSP episode</a></li><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/blog/feeding-ei-basics" rel="nofollow">Feeding In Early Intervention: The Basics</a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website:<a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com</li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra:<a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle:<a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah:<a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">Marvelous Mirracles OT</a></p> 2f16cea6-17f9-434f-850b-e9cb96a44127 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/feeding-in-early-intervention-Cl9hJ_YD Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 1248 no full Interdependence: Shifting the Narrative from the Beginning Interdependence: Shifting the Narrative from the Beginning 27 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Interdependence is not a topic we hear often in Early Intervention even though it literally is founded on the concept of interdependence. The document that supports each child is called an Individualized Family Service Plan - it is literally grounded within the interdependent roles of the parents/caregivers and others who are responsible for supporting the baby or young child. We must evolve our thinking and expand on the foundations Wilcock presents, the four dimensions of occupation - doing, being, becoming, and belonging, and now explore these concepts within all dyads and how this can influence occupational engagement. In this episode, Danielle breakdowns what interdependence is and how we as early support providers can help shift the narrative from the beginning with voice clips of insight from Greg Boheler and Jackyln Googins from OTs for Neurodiversity. Interdependence is not a topic we hear often in Early Intervention even though it literally is founded on the concept of interdependence. The document that supports each child is called an Individualized Family Service Plan - it is literally grounded within the interdependent roles of the parents/caregivers and others who are responsible for supporting the baby or young child. We must evolve our thinking and expand on the foundations Wilcock presents, the four dimensions of occupation - doing, being, becoming, and belonging, and now explore these concepts within all dyads and how this can influence occupational engagement. In this episode, Danielle breakdowns what interdependence is and how we as early support providers can help shift the narrative from the beginning with voice clips of insight from Greg Boheler and Jackyln Googins from OTs for Neurodiversity. Danielle discusses:

  • What is Interdependence?
  • Understanding the Interdependent nature and connectedness of Doing, Being, Becoming, and Belonging
  • How society views interdependence
  • Voice clip from Jacklyn Googins on Interdependence
  • We as OTs can help shift that narrative and evolve supports to be guided with an interdependence model as the framework
  • Voice clip from Greg Boheler on Interdependence
  • Rethinking self-regulation goals and shifting towards co-regulation outcomes
  • How we can support and integrate interdependence as Early Intervention Professionals and its importance

Special Guests & Mentioned Resources:

Jacklyn Googins and Greg Boheler are the Co-Founders of

  • B3 Coffee
    • A non-profit that provides community integrated social and vocational opportunities for people of all abilities. Using the way coffee brings people together, we aim to influence change toward a more inclusive and equitable world. 
    • www.b3coffee.org
    • Insta & FB: @ b3coffee 
       
  • OTs for Neurodiversity
    • A social media movement and advocacy platform dedicated to advancing a neurodiversity paradigm within the profession of occupational therapy.
    • Insta: @neurodiversity_ot
    • FB: OTs for Neurodiversity
    • Contact Us
      jacklyn.googins@gmail.com
      gboheler7@gmail.com
       
  • Articles mentioned in podcast
    • Hitch, D., Pépin, G., & Stagnitti, K. (2014). In the footsteps of Wilcock, part two: The interdependent nature of doing, being, becoming, and belonging. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 28(3), 247-263.
    • Collins, B. (2017). Independence: proposing an initial framework for occupational therapy. Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy, 24(6), 398-409.

Contact: 

OT 4 Lyfe

Mornings With an OT Mom

Marvelous Mirracles OT

Mindfulness In Motion

]]> <p>Danielle discusses:</p><ul><li>What is Interdependence?</li><li>Understanding the Interdependent nature and connectedness of Doing, Being, Becoming, and Belonging</li><li>How society views interdependence</li><li>Voice clip from Jacklyn Googins on Interdependence</li><li>We as OTs can help shift that narrative and evolve supports to be guided with an interdependence model as the framework</li><li>Voice clip from Greg Boheler on Interdependence</li><li>Rethinking self-regulation goals and shifting towards co-regulation outcomes</li><li>How we can support and integrate interdependence as Early Intervention Professionals and its importance</li></ul><p><strong>Special Guests &amp; Mentioned Resources:</strong></p><p>Jacklyn Googins and Greg Boheler are the Co-Founders of</p><ul><li><i>B3 Coffee</i><ul><li><i>A non-profit that provides community integrated social and vocational opportunities for people of all abilities. Using the way coffee brings people together, we aim to influence change toward a more inclusive and equitable world. </i></li><li><a href="http://www.b3coffee.org/" rel="nofollow"><i>www.b3coffee.org</i></a></li><li><i>Insta &amp; FB: @ b3coffee </i><br/> </li></ul></li><li><i>OTs for Neurodiversity</i><ul><li><i>A social media movement and advocacy platform dedicated to advancing a neurodiversity paradigm within the profession of occupational therapy.</i></li><li><i>Insta: @neurodiversity_ot</i></li><li><i>FB: OTs for Neurodiversity</i></li><li><i>Contact Us</i><br/><a href="mailto:jacklyn.googins@gmail.com" rel="nofollow"><i>jacklyn.googins@gmail.com</i></a><br/><a href="mailto:gboheler7@gmail.com" rel="nofollow"><i>gboheler7@gmail.com</i></a><br/> </li></ul></li><li>Articles mentioned in podcast<ul><li>Hitch, D., Pépin, G., &amp; Stagnitti, K. (2014). In the footsteps of Wilcock, part two: The interdependent nature of doing, being, becoming, and belonging. <i>Occupational Therapy in Health Care</i>, <i>28</i>(3), 247-263.</li><li>Collins, B. (2017). Independence: proposing an initial framework for occupational therapy. <i>Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy</i>, <i>24</i>(6), 398-409.</li></ul></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website:<a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com</li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra:<a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle:<a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah:<a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p><a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">OT 4 Lyfe</a></p><p><a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">Mornings With an OT Mom</a></p><p><a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">Marvelous Mirracles OT</a></p><p><a href="http://mindfulnessinmotionproject.com/" rel="nofollow">Mindfulness In Motion</a></p> 1d0926ea-6aa0-406b-98ec-0edfad7c4f48 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/interdependence-shifting-the-narrative-from-the-beginning-lowSEzWW Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 1332 no full The Connection Between the NICU and EI The Connection Between the NICU and EI 26 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Typically kiddo’s in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, also known as the NICU, have some type of diagnosis or condition that may result in developmental delays or difficulty reaching important milestones particularly in the first year of life. As a result, EI services are typically part of the referral process when families discharge. The transition from NICU to home can be exciting for families as they are finally able to go home but it can also be full of feelings of being scared, anxious, overwhelmed, and nervous having to leave the safety of the hospital. Early Intervention providers are an important part of this transition from NICU to home. We provide support for the kiddo but we are also there to support our families, especially emotionally as they navigate this huge transition in their lives. This episode dives into the connection between the NICU and early intervention. Typically kiddo’s in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, also known as the NICU, have some type of diagnosis or condition that may result in developmental delays or difficulty reaching important milestones particularly in the first year of life. As a result, EI services are typically part of the referral process when families discharge. The transition from NICU to home can be exciting for families as they are finally able to go home but it can also be full of feelings of being scared, anxious, overwhelmed, and nervous having to leave the safety of the hospital. Early Intervention providers are an important part of this transition from NICU to home. We provide support for the kiddo but we are also there to support our families, especially emotionally as they navigate this huge transition in their lives. This episode dives into the connection between the NICU and early intervention. Amirra discusses: 

  • The source behind her passion for the NICU 
  • Her NICU related capstone project and research areas during OT school 
  • How she gained clinical experiences in the NICU as a student  
  • The long term implications and impact of a NICU hospitalization 
  • Why she ultimately decided to pursue the EI setting instead of the NICU
  • How having background experience in the NICU has impacted her practice in EI 

Mentioned Resources

Contact: 

]]> <p>Amirra discusses: </p><ul><li>The source behind her passion for the NICU </li><li>Her NICU related capstone project and research areas during OT school </li><li>How she gained clinical experiences in the NICU as a student  </li><li>The long term implications and impact of a NICU hospitalization </li><li>Why she ultimately decided to pursue the EI setting instead of the NICU</li><li>How having background experience in the NICU has impacted her practice in EI </li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.marchofdimes.org/materials/March_of_Dimes_2021_Full_Report_Card_11152021_v1.pdf" rel="nofollow">2021 March of Dimes Report Card</a><ul><li>Note: Amirra mentioned that the preterm birth rate among black women is 49%, please see above for newly released report indicating this number has now increased to 51% as of November 2021  </li></ul></li><li><a href="https://www.marchofdimes.org/baby/levels-of-medical-care-for-your-newborn.aspx" rel="nofollow">NICU levels</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CFN0RQFBFJp/" rel="nofollow">Exploring Elements of the NICU Environment</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CFx4wHGh_5g/" rel="nofollow">Racial Disparities in the Neonatal ICU</a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website:<a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com</li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra:<a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle:<a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li></ul> fb23212e-3b82-4ccf-a3dd-9ae0adccbf07 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-connection-between-the-nicu-and-ei-fvxVB_2D Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1396 no full Explaining the Value of EI to Parents Explaining the Value of EI to Parents 25 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt We all know the value that we as OT practitioners bring to the table in early intervention. We also know how important it is for our little ones to get the supports and services that they need at this crucial time. But sometimes parents and caregivers might not know or understand the value of early intervention or might be on the fence about getting their kiddo evaluated or even starting therapy. This episode dives deep in how we go about communicating the value of early intervention to parents and caregivers and discusses important considerations to be mindful of when collaborating with our kiddos and their families. We all know the value that we as OT practitioners bring to the table in early intervention. We also know how important it is for our little ones to get the supports and services that they need at this crucial time. But sometimes parents and caregivers might not know or understand the value of early intervention or might be on the fence about getting their kiddo evaluated or even starting therapy. This episode dives deep in how we go about communicating the value of early intervention to parents and caregivers and discusses important considerations to be mindful of when collaborating with our kiddos and their families. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • Why is early intervention important?
  • Importance versus urgency 
  • Meeting the family where they are at 
  • Strengths- based approach
  • Communication about why it’s important to work on certain skills
  • Showing the parent what early intervention is through play 
  • Stigma in early intervention and other considerations that parents might be on the fence

Contact: 

Show Sponsor: 

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>Why is early intervention important?</li><li>Importance versus urgency </li><li>Meeting the family where they are at </li><li>Strengths- based approach</li><li>Communication about why it’s important to work on certain skills</li><li>Showing the parent what early intervention is through play </li><li>Stigma in early intervention and other considerations that parents might be on the fence</li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website:<a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com</li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra:<a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle:<a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah:<a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><ul><li>This episode is sponsored by: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">Mornings With an OT Mom</a>.</li></ul> 4f28ca17-b44a-492a-99c7-a603e9f996c8 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/explaining-the-value-of-ei-to-parents-mJW8f9Lb Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1484 no full Happy Brithday Real OTs of Early Intervention Happy Brithday Real OTs of Early Intervention 24 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Guess who’s turning one year old today? That’s right- The Real OTs of Early Intervention. One year ago we released our first podcast. In honor of celebrating our 1 year anniversary, we wanted to put together a special podcast episode to share we're we've been over the past year and also what's next for the future. Guess who’s turning one year old today? That’s right- The Real OTs of Early Intervention. One year ago we released our first podcast. In honor of celebrating our 1 year anniversary, we wanted to put together a special podcast episode to share we're we've been over the past year and also what's next for the future. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • How it all started
  • The EI community 
  • EI-curious 
  • Messages we’ve received 
  • Podcast stats
  • What’s next for the real OTs

Mentioned Resources

Contact: 

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>How it all started</li><li>The EI community </li><li>EI-curious </li><li>Messages we’ve received </li><li>Podcast stats</li><li>What’s next for the real OTs</li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/podcast-blog-page/21" rel="nofollow">Mindfulness and Movement in the Early Years</a></li><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/podcast-blog-page/2" rel="nofollow">Early Intervention Diagnoses</a></li><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/podcast-blog-page/1" rel="nofollow">Why We Love Early Intervention</a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website:<a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com</li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra:<a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle:<a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah:<a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul> 382de505-7443-4847-9377-28b4b9e92a51 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/happy-brithday-real-ots-of-early-intervention-z4bZ1_v1 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1343 no full The Treatment Mindset The Treatment Mindset 23 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Coming up with amazing treatment ideas is a very hot topic amongst occupational therapy practitioners. In today’s episode, we discuss the treatment mindset over the treatment activities approach. We talk about how to focus on daily routines rather than physical items during treatment planning and how to use common household items as a way to work on goals. It is about empowering therapy practitioners to utilize the treatment mindset that they already have and be able to treatment plan without all the bells and whistles. Coming up with amazing treatment ideas is a very hot topic amongst occupational therapy practitioners. In today’s episode, we discuss the treatment mindset over the treatment activities approach. We talk about how to focus on daily routines rather than physical items during treatment planning and how to use common household items as a way to work on goals. It is about empowering therapy practitioners to utilize the treatment mindset that they already have and be able to treatment plan without all the bells and whistles. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • The importance of thinking outside the box
  • Mindset versus treatment planning
  • Shifting the mindset to what is early intervention and why are we here
  • Coming up with ideas to be used in therapy
  • Learning to grade up and grade down
  • It is not about the objects
  • Considering the family routines
  • Expansion of play

Mentioned Resources

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]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>The importance of thinking outside the box</li><li>Mindset versus treatment planning</li><li>Shifting the mindset to what is early intervention and why are we here</li><li>Coming up with ideas to be used in therapy</li><li>Learning to grade up and grade down</li><li>It is not about the objects</li><li>Considering the family routines</li><li>Expansion of play</li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/all-we-do-is-play-and-other-ei-myths" rel="nofollow">All We Do is Play and Other EI Myths</a></li><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/podcast-blog-page/11" rel="nofollow">Transitioning to EI episode</a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><ul><li>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">OT 4 Lyfe</a></li></ul><p> </p> ed838caf-364b-4aea-82b4-3c039cc94bfb https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-treatment-mindset-FUR4Eu0M Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000 1118 no full Perspective Shift: From Practitioner to Parent Perspective Shift: From Practitioner to Parent 22 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Want to know the one thing that has shifted my perspective the most as an OT practitioner? It’s becoming a parent. In today’s episode, I discuss this journey and how my perspective has shifted from being solely a practitioner to now being a mom that is also a practitioner. This journey into motherhood has had such an impact on my lens as an occupational therapy practitioner that I wanted to share some of the things that I have learned along the way. Want to know the one thing that has shifted my perspective the most as an OT practitioner? It’s becoming a parent. In today’s episode, I discuss this journey and how my perspective has shifted from being solely a practitioner to now being a mom that is also a practitioner. This journey into motherhood has had such an impact on my lens as an occupational therapy practitioner that I wanted to share some of the things that I have learned along the way. Sarah discusses: 

  • Pregnancy
  • Knowledge on development
  • Genetic testing
  • Resiliency of babies
  • Emergency surgery while pregnant
  • Labor and Delivery
  • Important of support
  • Honoring birth stories
  • Postpartum
  • Healing journey
  • Turning off our therapy brain
  • The biggest thing I’ve learned

 

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]]> <p>Sarah discusses: </p><ul><li>Pregnancy</li><li>Knowledge on development</li><li>Genetic testing</li><li>Resiliency of babies</li><li>Emergency surgery while pregnant</li><li>Labor and Delivery</li><li>Important of support</li><li>Honoring birth stories</li><li>Postpartum</li><li>Healing journey</li><li>Turning off our therapy brain</li><li>The biggest thing I’ve learned</li></ul><p> </p><p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/110/" rel="nofollow">Pregnancy, Perspective, and an Emergency Procedure</a></li><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/all-we-do-is-play-and-other-ei-myths" rel="nofollow">All We Do is Play and Other EI Myths</a></li><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/blog/3-things-to-say-to-the-caregivers-at-every-session" rel="nofollow">3 Things to Say to Caregivers</a></li></ul><p> </p><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website:<a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com</li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra:<a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle:<a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow"> https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah:<a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul> 3fd9bd6b-5dc3-4f20-83b3-b4e7ebd929d9 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/perspective-shift-from-practitioner-to-parent-vJG3N7tM Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 1713 no full Mindfulness and Movement in the Early Years Mindfulness and Movement in the Early Years 21 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt This special edition episode is Danielle going solo disseminating her occupational therapy doctoral capstone project about mindfulness and movement in the early years. Get ready to learn why it is so important to embed mindfulness and movement into your early intervention practice and every day life. This special edition episode is Danielle going solo disseminating her occupational therapy doctoral capstone project about mindfulness and movement in the early years. Get ready to learn why it is so important to embed mindfulness and movement into your early intervention practice and every day life. Overview of Mindfulness and Movement

  • Danielle’s Dissemination of her capstone project “Mindfulness and Movement in the Early Years”
  • The Purpose
  • Foundational skills that support academic success and emotional regularity
  • A child’s main occupation is to play.  A student’s main occupation is to learn

How can EI Therapists support this mindset shift from the very beginning

  • Teaching Parents Mindfulness techniques during Early Intervention 
    • Empowering parents to get comfortable with holding/handling their baby
    • Helping families understand the benefits of movement 
  • Teaching Parents Mindfulness techniques during Early Intervention 
    • Supporting Infant Mental Health and Parental Mental Health
    • Promoting Co-regulation
    • Supports self-regulation
    • Nourishes the parent child dyad

Episode 7: All we do is play and other myths

https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/all-we-do-is-play-and-other-ei-myths

]]> <p>Overview of Mindfulness and Movement</p><ul><li>Danielle’s Dissemination of her capstone project “Mindfulness and Movement in the Early Years”</li><li>The Purpose</li><li>Foundational skills that support academic success and emotional regularity<ul><li>Pyramid of Learning Chart <a href="https://www.smartpediatrics.com/post/understandingsensoryprocessing" rel="nofollow">https://www.smartpediatrics.com/post/understandingsensoryprocessing</a></li></ul></li><li>A child’s main occupation is to play.  A student’s main occupation is to learn</li></ul><p>How can EI Therapists support this mindset shift from the very beginning</p><ul><li>Teaching Parents Mindfulness techniques during Early Intervention <ul><li>Empowering parents to get comfortable with holding/handling their baby</li><li>Helping families understand the benefits of movement </li></ul></li><li>Teaching Parents Mindfulness techniques during Early Intervention <ul><li>Supporting Infant Mental Health and Parental Mental Health</li><li>Promoting Co-regulation</li><li>Supports self-regulation</li><li>Nourishes the parent child dyad</li></ul></li></ul><p>Episode 7: All we do is play and other myths</p><p><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/all-we-do-is-play-and-other-ei-myths" rel="nofollow">https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/all-we-do-is-play-and-other-ei-myths</a></p> 461a7d45-046a-4ad9-8972-281fb1804120 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/mindfulness-and-movement-in-the-early-years-prUFBsmI Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000 1358 no full ABCs of OT: EI Edition S-Z ABCs of OT: EI Edition S-Z 20 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt We made it! April and OT Month is coming to an end and we have the final letters to unpack for Shannen Marie OT’s #ABCsofOT challenge. This challenge raises awareness for the occupational therapy profession by discussing a topic related to each letter of the alphabet throughout the month. And we’ve got just a few more EI letters and words to share with you. Today’s episode highlights the last letters S-Z. We made it! April and OT Month is coming to an end and we have the final letters to unpack for Shannen Marie OT’s #ABCsofOT challenge. This challenge raises awareness for the occupational therapy profession by discussing a topic related to each letter of the alphabet throughout the month. And we’ve got just a few more EI letters and words to share with you. Today’s episode highlights the last letters S-Z. Mentioned Resources

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  • This episode is sponsored by Alvin from OT Outside the Box. You can follow him on Instagram and Facebook @OT.Outside.The.Box and on his website: https://www.otoutsidethebox.com/.
]]> <p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://pathways.org/what-is-w-sitting/" rel="nofollow">Pathways Tummy Time </a></li><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/podcast-blog-page/blog-post-title-one-xp3e9-9hmhl-h5wyp-3wybk-ykta5-ajxrt-3cxjw-gj4lz-9ma3b-ngb3c-5wpt8-wkgge-apn2j-zw457" rel="nofollow">Getting Down with Tummy Time</a></li><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/podcast-blog-page/blog-post-title-one-xp3e9" rel="nofollow">Why We Love Early Intervention </a></li><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/podcast-blog-page/blog-post-title-one-xp3e9-9hmhl-h5wyp-3wybk-ykta5-ajxrt-3cxjw-gj4lz-9ma3b-ngb3c-5wpt8-wkgge" rel="nofollow">Teletherapy 101: EI Edition </a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><ul><li>This episode is sponsored by Alvin from OT Outside the Box. You can follow him on Instagram and Facebook @OT.Outside.The.Box and on his website: <a href="https://www.otoutsidethebox.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.otoutsidethebox.com/</a>.</li></ul> dba155a1-9528-4bc3-b525-4cec4edb1349 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-abcs-of-ot-ei-edition-s-z-EGHG_unw Tue, 27 Apr 2021 02:22:10 +0000 798 no full ABCs of OT: EI Edition M-R ABCs of OT: EI Edition M-R 19 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt It’s week 3 of OT Month and we still have more fun stuff up our sleeves. We’re continuing with the #ABCsofOT challenge hosted by Shannen Marie OT, which raises awareness for the occupational therapy profession by discussing a topic related to each letter of the alphabet throughout the month. And keeping in line with our jam and passion for early intervention. Today’s episode highlights the letters M-R. It’s week 3 of OT Month and we still have more fun stuff up our sleeves. We’re continuing with the #ABCsofOT challenge hosted by Shannen Marie OT, which raises awareness for the occupational therapy profession by discussing a topic related to each letter of the alphabet throughout the month. And keeping in line with our jam and passion for early intervention. Today’s episode highlights the letters M-R. Mentioned Resources

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]]> <p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/podcast-blog-page/blog-post-title-one-xp3e9-9hmhl-h5wyp-3wybk-ykta5-ajxrt-3cxjw" rel="nofollow">All We Do Is Play All Day and Other EI Myths</a></li><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/podcast-blog-page/blog-post-title-one-xp3e9" rel="nofollow">Why We Love Early Intervention</a></li><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/breaking-down-the-ifsp" rel="nofollow">Breaking Down the IFSP</a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><ul><li>This episode is sponsored by Emily Marie OT. Check out her resources at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/emilymarie_OT" rel="nofollow">www.patreon.com/emilymarie_OT</a> . And follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilymarie_ot/" rel="nofollow">@emilymarie_OT. </a></li></ul> a9053be3-4af0-4e99-a334-ba85dc014c0c https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-abcs-of-ot-ei-edition-m-r-RjXSU1ir Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:25:23 +0000 626 no full ABCs of OT: EI Edition G-L ABCs of OT: EI Edition G-L 18 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Continuing with the OT Month celebrations, we’ve got more #ABCsofOT hosted by Shannen Marie OT. This challenge raises awareness for the occupational therapy profession by discussing a topic related to each letter of the alphabet throughout the month. And of course we’re bringing the early intervention goodness to this advocacy challenge. Today’s episode highlights the letters G-L. Continuing with the OT Month celebrations, we’ve got more #ABCsofOT hosted by Shannen Marie OT. This challenge raises awareness for the occupational therapy profession by discussing a topic related to each letter of the alphabet throughout the month. And of course we’re bringing the early intervention goodness to this advocacy challenge. Today’s episode highlights the letters G-L. Mentioned Resources

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]]> <p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.therealots.com/podcast-blog-page/blog-post-title-one-xp3e9-9hmhl-h5wyp-3wybk" rel="nofollow">Writing Goals in Early Intervention</a></li><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/breaking-down-the-ifsp" rel="nofollow">Breaking Down the IFSP</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CJEApnHs82s/" rel="nofollow">Reframing Autism</a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><ul><li>This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.michelledot.com" rel="nofollow">Michelle D OT. </a> Check out her blog and resources at <a href="http://www.michelledot.com/" rel="nofollow">michelledot.com</a> and follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michelled_ot/" rel="nofollow">@michelled_ot</a>.</li></ul> 76757180-0e00-471e-a141-4b709ebb59ac https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-abcs-of-ot-ei-edition-g-l-FC5nUlC6 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:26:31 +0000 652 no full ABCs of OT: EI Edition A-F ABCs of OT: EI Edition A-F 17 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt It’s April which means it’s officially the greatest month ever because it’s OT month here in the states! This month, The Real OTs of Early Intervention will be participating in Shannen Marie OT’s #ABCsofOT challenge. This challenge raises awareness for the occupational therapy profession by discussing a topic related to each letter of the alphabet throughout the month. Of course, we’ll be putting our own little EI spin on things. Today’s episode highlights the first few letters A-F. It’s April which means it’s officially the greatest month ever because it’s OT month here in the states! This month, The Real OTs of Early Intervention will be participating in Shannen Marie OT’s #ABCsofOT challenge. This challenge raises awareness for the occupational therapy profession by discussing a topic related to each letter of the alphabet throughout the month. Of course, we’ll be putting our own little EI spin on things. Today’s episode highlights the first few letters A-F. Mentioned Resources

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]]> <p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-assessment-process" rel="nofollow">The Assessment Process</a></li><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/containers-and-walkers-and-bouncers-oh-my" rel="nofollow">Containers and Walkers and Bouncers, Oh My! </a></li><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-real-deal-on-documentation-in-ei" rel="nofollow">The Real Deal on Documentation in EI</a></li><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/breaking-down-the-ifsp" rel="nofollow">Breaking Down the IFSP</a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><ul><li>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://shannenmarieot.com/" rel="nofollow">Shannen Marie OT</a>. Follow along with Shannen’s #ABCsofOT occupational therapy month challenge on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shannenmarie_ot/" rel="nofollow">@shannenmarie_ot </a>.</li></ul> 3264ac81-cbd7-45be-b3cc-1590affae657 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/abcs-of-ot-ei-edition-a-f-jtM2_S7w Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:01:14 +0000 668 no full First Session Tips: Before You Walk Through The Door First Session Tips: Before You Walk Through The Door 16 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt The first session with a new family can be exciting but it can also be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. There are so many factors to keep in mind, before you even set foot in the door. Today’s episode lays out considerations and tips to help you prepare for your first session with a family before you even set foot in the door. The first session with a new family can be exciting but it can also be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. There are so many factors to keep in mind, before you even set foot in the door. Today’s episode lays out considerations and tips to help you prepare for your first session with a family before you even set foot in the door. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • Our first session experiences 
  • Having a plan without a plan
  • Considerations for your first EI session before seeing the client 
  • Questionnaire for first phone call
  • Environments, maps/ traffic, dress code 
  • Showing the families how important they are to us
  • Rapport building from the beginning
  • Cultural Sensitivities 

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]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>Our first session experiences </li><li>Having a plan without a plan</li><li>Considerations for your first EI session before seeing the client </li><li>Questionnaire for first phone call</li><li>Environments, maps/ traffic, dress code </li><li>Showing the families how important they are to us</li><li>Rapport building from the beginning</li><li>Cultural Sensitivities </li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-assessment-process" rel="nofollow">The Assessment Process</a> episode</li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><ul><li>This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://mindfulnessinmotionproject.com/" rel="nofollow">Mindfulness In Motion</a>.</li></ul> a5351977-3624-406e-b44d-bcbc1056ee7f https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/first-session-tips-before-you-walk-through-the-door-j_kbYP8E Fri, 26 Mar 2021 03:55:07 +0000 1319 no full Containers, and Walkers, and Bouncers Oh My! Containers, and Walkers, and Bouncers Oh My! 15 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Containers, we’ve all seen them in practice and we’ve also probably seen some kiddos who spend too much time in them. Today, we’re talking about containers and the term container syndrome. We share what container syndrome is, some different types of containers we’ve encountered in practice, and some potential harmful impacts of too much time spent in a container. We also provide some insight into other container considerations to be mindful of when working with our families. Containers, we’ve all seen them in practice and we’ve also probably seen some kiddos who spend too much time in them. Today, we’re talking about containers and the term container syndrome. We share what container syndrome is, some different types of containers we’ve encountered in practice, and some potential harmful impacts of too much time spent in a container. We also provide some insight into other container considerations to be mindful of when working with our families. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • What container syndrome is and what it is not
  • How it adds up throughout the day
  • It's so much more than don’t put your kid in a container
  • Importance of freely moving moments throughout the day
  • Reflecting on daily routines
  • Types of containers 
  • Potential harmful effects 
  • Other considerations for use of containers

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]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>What container syndrome is and what it is not</li><li>How it adds up throughout the day</li><li>It&#39;s so much more than don’t put your kid in a container</li><li>Importance of freely moving moments throughout the day</li><li>Reflecting on daily routines</li><li>Types of containers </li><li>Potential harmful effects </li><li>Other considerations for use of containers</li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://napacenter.org/container-baby-syndrome/" rel="nofollow">https://napacenter.org/container-baby-syndrome/</a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><ul><li>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">Marvelous Mirracles OT</a>.</li></ul> fbf25015-81a5-47a3-a252-ae173b3e0e9d https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/containers-and-walkers-and-bouncers-oh-my-nrZc0gza Thu, 18 Mar 2021 23:05:06 +0000 1401 no full Getting Down With Tummy Time Getting Down With Tummy Time 14 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Tummy time… It is definitely a hot topic in early intervention and one area that there is a lot of really good and really bad information about. That’s why we wanted to take a minute to break down the importance of tummy time for our little ones and share some tips to promote a positive tummy time experience. There is so much information to cover with this topic so stay tuned for some follow-up episodes going even more in detail into this important part of development. Tummy time… It is definitely a hot topic in early intervention and one area that there is a lot of really good and really bad information about. That’s why we wanted to take a minute to break down the importance of tummy time for our little ones and share some tips to promote a positive tummy time experience. There is so much information to cover with this topic so stay tuned for some follow-up episodes going even more in detail into this important part of development. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • Why is tummy time important
  • Embedding into daily routines
  • When not to do tummy time
  • Strategies to promote a happy, positive tummy time experience
  • Understanding a baby’s signs & cries 

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This episode is sponsored by Mornings With an OT Mom.

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>Why is tummy time important</li><li>Embedding into daily routines</li><li>When not to do tummy time</li><li>Strategies to promote a happy, positive tummy time experience</li><li>Understanding a baby’s signs &amp; cries </li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://pathways.org/" rel="nofollow">pathways.org</a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">Mornings With an OT Mom</a>.</p> f0f43d39-328c-4a81-a0c7-2428477257d7 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/getting-down-with-tummy-time-krZG1Fnr Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1205 no full The Real Deal on Documentation in EI The Real Deal on Documentation in EI 13 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Do you struggle with daily documentation? Today’s episode does a deep dive into the world of daily documentation in early intervention. We discuss what it looks like, the necessary components, and also the importance of documentation for us as practitioners. And at the end of the episode we share some of our own, life changing advice in order to rock your own documentation. Do you struggle with daily documentation? Today’s episode does a deep dive into the world of daily documentation in early intervention. We discuss what it looks like, the necessary components, and also the importance of documentation for us as practitioners. And at the end of the episode we share some of our own, life changing advice in order to rock your own documentation. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • What daily documentation looks like in early intervention
  • How it differs from other practice areas 
  • The purpose of daily documentation
  • The necessary components
  • Importance of documentation
  • Using parent friendly language
  • Including specific measurements 
  • Advice to improve your EI documentation

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]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>What daily documentation looks like in early intervention</li><li>How it differs from other practice areas </li><li>The purpose of daily documentation</li><li>The necessary components</li><li>Importance of documentation</li><li>Using parent friendly language</li><li>Including specific measurements </li><li>Advice to improve your EI documentation</li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3pV9rAB" rel="nofollow">The Early Intervention Teaming Handbook</a>: The Primary Service Provider Approach</li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><ul><li>This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://mindfulnessinmotionproject.com/" rel="nofollow">Mindfulness In Motion</a>.</li></ul> 2fd84433-dab8-4e83-bca1-95af376b8199 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-real-deal-on-documentation-in-ei-Veny5v9F Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:40:47 +0000 1351 no full Teletherapy 101 EI Edition Teletherapy 101 EI Edition 12 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt With the current state of the world, many of us were quickly transitioned into providing early intervention services via teletherapy. In today’s episode, we dive into the basics of EI teletherapy including our unique lens as an OT practitioner, how to redefine what teletherapy really is, and also some of the pros and cons to this service delivery method. There is a bunch to talk about in regards to teletherapy so stay tuned for some follow up episodes going even deeper into the virtual therapy world. With the current state of the world, many of us were quickly transitioned into providing early intervention services via teletherapy. In today’s episode, we dive into the basics of EI teletherapy including our unique lens as an OT practitioner, how to redefine what teletherapy really is, and also some of the pros and cons to this service delivery method. There is a bunch to talk about in regards to teletherapy so stay tuned for some follow up episodes going even deeper into the virtual therapy world. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • The shift into teletherapy due to the pandemic
  • Already comfortable going into the home in early intervention
  • Unique lens as an occupational therapy practitioner 
  • Utilization of the coaching model 
  • Redefining teletherapy
  • Asynchronous and Synchronous teletherapy delivery
  • The parent perspective on teletherapy  
  • Pros and cons of teletherapy in EI

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This episode is sponsored by OT 4 Lyfe.

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>The shift into teletherapy due to the pandemic</li><li>Already comfortable going into the home in early intervention</li><li>Unique lens as an occupational therapy practitioner </li><li>Utilization of the coaching model </li><li>Redefining teletherapy</li><li>Asynchronous and Synchronous teletherapy delivery</li><li>The parent perspective on teletherapy  </li><li>Pros and cons of teletherapy in EI</li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/79/" rel="nofollow">Working in Early Intervention as a New Grad </a>with Amirra Johnson</li></ul><p> </p><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p> </p><p>Show Sponsor: </p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">OT 4 Lyfe</a>.</p> a508f1b3-f3d9-4b74-b641-c03d5634f25b https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/teletherapy-101-ei-edition-2aRByHLz Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1143 no full Tips For Transitioning into EI Tips For Transitioning into EI 11 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Did you just get a job in early intervention? Or are you hoping to make the jump from working with adults to working with babies? We’ve received a lot of questions about transitioning into EI so today we’re digging into considerations for practitioners and new grads on how best to get into this practice area. We discuss some of the best ways to gain experience with this population, how other practice areas can support your work in EI, and also provide some professional development resources to help you be confident and competent while transitioning into working in early intervention. Did you just get a job in early intervention? Or are you hoping to make the jump from working with adults to working with babies? We’ve received a lot of questions about transitioning into EI so today we’re digging into considerations for practitioners and new grads on how best to get into this practice area. We discuss some of the best ways to gain experience with this population, how other practice areas can support your work in EI, and also provide some professional development resources to help you be confident and competent while transitioning into working in early intervention. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • Best ways to gain experience with children birth to 3 years of age 
  • “Hold all the babies”
  • Remember the OT Framework
  • Working with the parents & the whole family
  • You are not expected to know everything
  • Working in areas around early intervention like in a NICU, school-based, or outpatient pediatrics

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This episode is sponsored by Marvelous Mirracles OT.

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>Best ways to gain experience with children birth to 3 years of age </li><li>“Hold all the babies”</li><li>Remember the OT Framework</li><li>Working with the parents &amp; the whole family</li><li>You are not expected to know everything</li><li>Working in areas around early intervention like in a NICU, school-based, or outpatient pediatrics</li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/early-intervention-diagnoses" rel="nofollow">Early Intervention Diagnoses</a> episode</li><li><a href="https://www.beckmanoralmotor.com/" rel="nofollow">Beckman Oral Motor Protocol</a></li><li><a href="https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/" rel="nofollow">SOS Approach to Feeding</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2OKSGeM" rel="nofollow">Infant NDT</a> book</li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3qEJlmZ" rel="nofollow">Retro Baby</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3bgnewo" rel="nofollow">Retro Toddler</a> books by Anne Zachry </li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p> </p><p>Show Sponsor: </p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">Marvelous Mirracles OT</a>.</p> 49a918d3-a8e1-4516-bdfc-d7f7b8012b55 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/tips-for-transitioning-into-ei-P0pIx6eY Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1146 no full Breaking Down the IFSP Breaking Down the IFSP 10 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt The IFSP is a critical part of working in early intervention. But you might be asking what is it exactly? This episode breaks down the IFSP process including what the letters mean, who contributes to it, when it is updated, and our role as occupational therapy practitioners. We also discuss the difference between an IFSP and an IEP. The IFSP is a critical part of working in early intervention. But you might be asking what is it exactly? This episode breaks down the IFSP process including what the letters mean, who contributes to it, when it is updated, and our role as occupational therapy practitioners. We also discuss the difference between an IFSP and an IEP. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • What is an IFSP and what do the letters stand for? 
  • Professionals that contribute to it and what it includes
  • Report and meeting components
  • When it is initially done and updated
  • Occupational therapy’s role in the IFSP process
  • Difference between IFSP and IEP and medical model

 

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Show Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Mindfulness In Motion.

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>What is an IFSP and what do the letters stand for? </li><li>Professionals that contribute to it and what it includes</li><li>Report and meeting components</li><li>When it is initially done and updated</li><li>Occupational therapy’s role in the IFSP process</li><li>Difference between IFSP and IEP and medical model</li></ul><p> </p><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p> </p><p>Show Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://mindfulnessinmotionproject.com/" rel="nofollow">Mindfulness In Motion</a>.</p> 45543cb2-2c11-43aa-9ddb-8c920eddc243 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/breaking-down-the-ifsp-MPQ6mQt3 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 972 no full Team Based Early Intervention Team Based Early Intervention 9 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt As early intervention practitioners, we all work on a team. But some states and locations officially operate under the “Team Based Early Intervention” program. Today’s episode details what Team Based Early Intervention is, what it looks like, and even goes into the pros and cons of this model. We also share our own experience and insight working in this model. As early intervention practitioners, we all work on a team. But some states and locations officially operate under the “Team Based Early Intervention” program. Today’s episode details what Team Based Early Intervention is, what it looks like, and even goes into the pros and cons of this model. We also share our own experience and insight working in this model. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • What is the Team Based Early Intervention (TBEI)?
  • Differences from state to state
  • The TBEI process from evaluation to treatment
  • The members of the team 
  • Team Leads
  • Co-treating and joint visitors
  • What collaboration in the TBEI looks like?
  • Coaching and team meetings
  • The pros and cons of the TBEI
  • Team-based approach as a new grad 
  • Scheduling hacks
  • More services doesn’t mean more progress

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This episode is sponsored by Marvelous Mirracles OT.

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>What is the Team Based Early Intervention (TBEI)?</li><li>Differences from state to state</li><li>The TBEI process from evaluation to treatment</li><li>The members of the team </li><li>Team Leads</li><li>Co-treating and joint visitors</li><li>What collaboration in the TBEI looks like?</li><li>Coaching and team meetings</li><li>The pros and cons of the TBEI</li><li>Team-based approach as a new grad </li><li>Scheduling hacks</li><li>More services doesn’t mean more progress</li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources</p><ul><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-assessment-process" rel="nofollow">The Assessment Process</a></li><li><a href="https://therealots.com/supports-and-services/" rel="nofollow">Supports and services in early intervention</a></li><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/all-we-do-is-play-and-other-ei-myths" rel="nofollow">All We Do is Play All Day and Other Early Intervention Myths</a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">Marvelous Mirracles OT</a>.</p> f942f78a-4558-42d4-aec7-69bc3a5eede4 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/team-based-early-intervention-NoQhSs4X Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1386 no full A Holistic Approach to Self-Injurious Behaviors A Holistic Approach to Self-Injurious Behaviors 8 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Self-injurious behaviors are one of things that we must learn to navigate as practitioners working in early intervention. But oftentimes, it is one area that we do not get much training on in order to address in practice. Today’s episode dives into our role as EI practitioners in navigating self-injurious behaviors and how we can best support the parents and kiddos through a holistic and mindful approach. Self-injurious behaviors are one of things that we must learn to navigate as practitioners working in early intervention. But oftentimes, it is one area that we do not get much training on in order to address in practice. Today’s episode dives into our role as EI practitioners in navigating self-injurious behaviors and how we can best support the parents and kiddos through a holistic and mindful approach. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • Addressing the stigma of self-injurious behaviors
  • Danielle’s professional and personal experience with self-injurious behaviors. 
  • A list of self-injurious behaviors you might experience working in early intervention 
  • The importance of your reaction
  • Awareness and consistency 
  • The role of language in self-injurious behaviors
  • Supporting the parents and caregivers
  • It gets worse before it gets better
  • Addressing self-injurious behaviors in the home versus out in public

Contact: 

 

Show Sponsor: 

This episode is sponsored by Mornings With an OT Mom. 

To sign up for the “Mindful Approach to Self-Injurious Behaviors” class or to request a copy of the recording, contact Danielle here.

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>Addressing the stigma of self-injurious behaviors</li><li>Danielle’s professional and personal experience with self-injurious behaviors. </li><li>A list of self-injurious behaviors you might experience working in early intervention </li><li>The importance of your reaction</li><li>Awareness and consistency </li><li>The role of language in self-injurious behaviors</li><li>Supporting the parents and caregivers</li><li>It gets worse before it gets better</li><li>Addressing self-injurious behaviors in the home versus out in public</li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p> </p><p>Show Sponsor: </p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">Mornings With an OT Mom</a>. </p><p><i>To sign up for the “Mindful Approach to Self-Injurious Behaviors” class or to request a copy of the recording, </i><a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/contact-us/" rel="nofollow"><i>contact Danielle here</i></a><i>.</i></p> 33bf9ee0-f23f-4797-9617-6aaaf502026c https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/a-holistic-approach-to-self-injurious-behaviors-UyC7Y2iQ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1410 no full All We Do is Play and Other EI Myths All We Do is Play and Other EI Myths 7 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Throughout our years of practice, we have encountered many myths that people have about working in early intervention. So today, we’re playing our own version of myth busters and we’re going to share some of these so-called myths and whether or not we agree with them. Throughout our years of practice, we have encountered many myths that people have about working in early intervention. So today, we’re playing our own version of myth busters and we’re going to share some of these so-called myths and whether or not we agree with them. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss the following myths: 

  • “Babies are fragile”
  • “Driving sucks”
  • “Development occurs naturally, are we really making a difference in EI?”
  • “We only work in the homes”
  • “All we do is play”

Contact: 

Website: https://therealots.com

Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/

 

Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com

Danielle: https://danielledelorenzo.com

Sarah: https://ot4lyfe.com

 

Show Sponsor: 

This episode is sponsored by Mornings With An OT Mom.

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss the following myths: </p><ul><li>“Babies are fragile”</li><li>“Driving sucks”</li><li>“Development occurs naturally, are we really making a difference in EI?”</li><li>“We only work in the homes”</li><li>“All we do is play”</li></ul><p>Contact: </p><p>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></p><p> </p><p>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></p><p>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></p><p>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Show Sponsor: </p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">Mornings With An OT Mom</a>.</p> 7cf66c55-42a3-4ae7-9ade-484e269987b7 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/all-we-do-is-play-and-other-ei-myths-fzALDHpd Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1230 no full What is Early Intervention? What is Early Intervention? 6 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Today we’re taking a step back and diving into what early intervention is. We discuss what it looks like, the types of services that are offered, and where we provide our services. Today we’re taking a step back and diving into what early intervention is. We discuss what it looks like, the types of services that are offered, and where we provide our services. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • Early intervention looks different depending on location 
  • Each Ages we work with 
  • Family based care
  • Occupational therapy’s unique role
  • Types of supports and services 
  • Where we see clients

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Contact the Hosts:

 

Show Sponsor: 

This episode is sponsored by OT 4 Lyfe.

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>Early intervention looks different depending on location </li><li>Each Ages we work with </li><li>Family based care</li><li>Occupational therapy’s unique role</li><li>Types of supports and services </li><li>Where we see clients</li></ul><p>Contact the Show: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li></ul><p>Contact the Hosts:</p><ul><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p> </p><p>Show Sponsor: </p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">OT 4 Lyfe</a>.</p> 4af7727b-8ece-4726-ae87-f2cf3c75a434 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/what-is-early-intervention-V33QzROQ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 956 no full The Why Behind the Name The Why Behind the Name 5 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt We’re taking a minute today to share how and why the three of us came together. We also wanted to shed light on the meaning behind our name and what the real OTs of early intervention really embodies. We’re taking a minute today to share how and why the three of us came together. We also wanted to shed light on the meaning behind our name and what the real OTs of early intervention really embodies. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • How the three of us came together
  • The impetus of idea of the real OTs
  • The why and meaning behind the name

Mentioned Resources: 

Contact: 

 

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>How the three of us came together</li><li>The impetus of idea of the real OTs</li><li>The why and meaning behind the name</li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources: </p><ul><li><a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/51/" rel="nofollow">Early Intervention with an OT Mom with Danielle Delorenzo</a></li><li><a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/79/" rel="nofollow">Working In Early Intervention as a New Grad with Amirra Johnson</a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei</a></li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul> ab647aa4-687f-4c92-aaf7-fdbf034a4522 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-why-behind-the-name-OhPRexDj Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 748 no full Writing Goals in Early Intervention Writing Goals in Early Intervention 4 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Goals in early intervention look a little different than goals in other pediatric settings. In today’s episode, we dive into what goals look like in early intervention, what areas we address in our goals, and how to write them. We also share how we as practitioners can best write goals in collaboration with the parents and the early intervention team. Goals in early intervention look a little different than goals in other pediatric settings. In today’s episode, we dive into what goals look like in early intervention, what areas we address in our goals, and how to write them. We also share how we as practitioners can best write goals in collaboration with the parents and the early intervention team. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • SMART Goals versus goals in early intervention (EI) 
  • Goals in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) 
  • Family based goals
  • Types of EI goals
  • Writing goals as an individual provider and in the team-based approach
  • When we write goals and when we monitor progress

Mentioned Resources: 

Contact: 

Show Sponsor: 

This episode is sponsored by Mindfulness in Motion. 

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>SMART Goals versus goals in early intervention (EI) </li><li>Goals in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) </li><li>Family based goals</li><li>Types of EI goals</li><li>Writing goals as an individual provider and in the team-based approach</li><li>When we write goals and when we monitor progress</li></ul><p>Mentioned Resources: </p><ul><li><a href="https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-assessment-process" rel="nofollow">The Assessment Process episode</a></li></ul><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p>Show Sponsor: </p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://mindfulnessinmotionproject.com/" rel="nofollow">Mindfulness in Motion</a>. </p> c23fe57d-8e02-4e12-b6e2-f8720e1228e4 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/writing-goals-in-early-intervention-Zfw5TW71 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:01:55 +0000 1189 no full The Assessment Process The Assessment Process 3 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Ever wonder what the assessment process looks like in early intervention? Well, today we’re diving into EI evaluations, talking about commonly used assessments and how we conduct our evaluations. We also share some of our insight from being EI assessors to help you make the most during each assessment session. Ever wonder what the assessment process looks like in early intervention? Well, today we’re diving into EI evaluations, talking about commonly used assessments and how we conduct our evaluations. We also share some of our insight from being EI assessors to help you make the most during each assessment session. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • Common assessments used in early intervention
  • Development assessments versus OT specific evaluations
  • Team-based evaluation approach
  • Aspects of assessing that provide really valuable information
  • The youngest we have evaluated
  • Differences in assessment process depending on age of the child

 

Contact: 

 

Show Sponsor: 

This episode is sponsored by Marvelous Mirracles. 

]]> <p>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </p><ul><li>Common assessments used in early intervention</li><li>Development assessments versus OT specific evaluations</li><li>Team-based evaluation approach</li><li>Aspects of assessing that provide really valuable information</li><li>The youngest we have evaluated</li><li>Differences in assessment process depending on age of the child</li></ul><p> </p><p>Contact: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p> </p><p>Show Sponsor: </p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">Marvelous Mirracles</a>. </p> 440f41a8-f266-4269-aefd-00b3c13186c8 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-assessment-process-cAabCtd4 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 19:26:25 +0000 1099 no full Early Intervention Diagnoses Early Intervention Diagnoses 2 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt We see a lot of different diagnoses in early intervention, some are common that we see all the time and some are less common that we might only work with a kiddo or two throughout our career. While understanding the diagnosis is important, there are many other factors to be cognizant of when working with our kiddos. Listen in to hear some of the diagnoses that we have worked with and our thoughts on how to navigate when you get a referral with a diagnosis you have never heard of before. We see a lot of different diagnoses in early intervention, some are common that we see all the time and some are less common that we might only work with a kiddo or two throughout our career. While understanding the diagnosis is important, there are many other factors to be cognizant of when working with our kiddos. Listen in to hear some of the diagnoses that we have worked with and our thoughts on how to navigate when you get a referral with a diagnosis you have never heard of before. Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: 

  • The importance of a diagnosis
  • Common diagnoses in early intervention
  • Rare diagnoses that you might come across in EI
  • Navigating diagnoses that you haven't heard of
  • NICU referrals, foster care, and medically complex kiddos 
  • Focus on function and occupations
  • Advice for new grads and students working in EI 

Contact the Show: 

Contact the Hosts: 

 

Show Sponsor: 

This episode is sponsored by Mornings With An OT Mom.

]]> <p><strong>Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss: </strong></p><ul><li>The importance of a diagnosis</li><li>Common diagnoses in early intervention</li><li>Rare diagnoses that you might come across in EI</li><li>Navigating diagnoses that you haven&#39;t heard of</li><li>NICU referrals, foster care, and medically complex kiddos </li><li>Focus on function and occupations</li><li>Advice for new grads and students working in EI </li></ul><p>Contact the Show: </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei/</a></li></ul><p>Contact the Hosts: </p><ul><li>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></li><li>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></li><li>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></li></ul><p> </p><p><i>Show Sponsor: </i></p><p><i>This episode is sponsored by </i><a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Mornings With An OT Mom.</i></a></p> 02981170-febe-4538-bcaa-91935b15db40 https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/early-intervention-diagnoses-b_SDA28U Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 1235 no full Why We Love Early Intervention Why We Love Early Intervention 1 Danielle Delorenzo, Amirra Johnson, Sarah Putt Welcome to episode 1 of the Real OTs of Early Intervention podcast! Welcome to episode 1 of the Real OTs of Early Intervention podcast! In this episode, Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss why they love working in early intervention.

 

Contact the Show: 

Website: https://therealots.com

Email: therealotsofei@gmail.com

 

Contact the Hosts: 

Amirra: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com

Danielle: https://danielledelorenzo.com

Sarah: https://ot4lyfe.com

 

Episode Sponsor: 

This episode is sponsored by OT 4 Lyfe. 

Check out their website here: https://ot4lyfe.com 

And listen to their podcast: https://ot4lyfe.com/podcast

]]> <p>In this episode, Amirra, Danielle, and Sarah discuss why they love working in early intervention.</p><p> </p><p><i>Contact the Show: </i></p><p>Website: <a href="https://therealots.com/" rel="nofollow">https://therealots.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:therealotsofei@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">therealotsofei@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p><p><i>Contact the Hosts: </i></p><p>Amirra: <a href="https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.marvelousmirracles.com</a></p><p>Danielle: <a href="https://danielledelorenzo.com/" rel="nofollow">https://danielledelorenzo.com</a></p><p>Sarah: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a></p><p> </p><p><i>Episode Sponsor: </i></p><p>This episode is sponsored by OT 4 Lyfe. </p><p>Check out their website here: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com</a> </p><p>And listen to their podcast: <a href="https://ot4lyfe.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://ot4lyfe.com/podcast</a></p> 9aceb50d-8454-48e4-b6be-fd5aaded574b https://the-real-ots-of-early-intervention.simplecast.com/episodes/why-we-love-early-intervention-pitmPYec Sun, 15 Nov 2020 18:44:46 +0000 1065 no