OT with Marissa: Recent Episodes
marissa gardner
Join me in review, research, and conversations in all things pediatric OT! Whether you're thinking about a career in occupational therapy, a current student, new grad, or a seasoned therapist; my hope is this podcast has something to offer you, to learn, grow, and be the best therapist you can!
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Let's talk about whats in my car! Specifically, lets talk about the things in my car that keep me safe and comfortable on the road as an EI occupational therapist. Let's also talk about some tips and tricks on the road as well as car boundaries. Enjoy!
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Lets talk about tangible ways to facilitate play for kids and also re-establish play in our own adult lives.
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In todayl's podcast we are discussing loose parts play and how can you faciliate this type of play in almost any setting with any age / population and for absolutely no cost! Lets dive in :)
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In this podcast we discuss different types of play, specific examples of each, and ways to facilitate each type of play within various settings and environments.
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In today's podcast we discuss the 6 stages of play; what each stage of play looks like, the importance of each, and strategies and ideas on how to facilitate each stage of play.
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We're back! After a short break from podcasting to be present in recent life changes and travel opportunities, the OT with Marissa podcast is back to talk all about PLAY! This will be a mutli-part series on what is play; whay does play look like; why is it so important; how to play; development of play; types of play; and so much more. Welcome back!
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In this episode I quickly share the importantance of establishing rapport, provide simple steps on how to do so in the school-based setting, and I give you an example from my own OT practice with scripts and language that you can immediately begin implementing yourself.
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Today we're talking about how to take agency over your situation and make real change to address burnout. I hope this podcast gives you some ideas to implement into your own life and inspires you to make lasting positive changes in your carreer.
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Woo we made it to the 10th podcast episode! Let's take a moment to celebrate because small achievements matter. Now, let's talk about... burnout. In today's podcast episode we define burnout, break down the stages of burnout, and I give you examples of what this might look like in your own life.
Stay tuned for next weeks episode where we take agency and action over our burnout.
Today on the podcast I share some personal information regarding a change in my own OT journey. We talk about how to find a career opportunity that aligns with your values, how to know when you have found the right opportunity, and what verry specific questions you can ask during your own interview process. Enjoy!
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Today we are talking all about drawing, pre-writing, and handwriting progression. We briefly discuss hand dominance, letter formation, and general tips and strategies to promote these skills.
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Today we review hand anatomy/terminology and take a deep dive into fine motor and grasping development. Enjoy!
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Today we review gross motor development and important gross motor milestones. As well as discuss a few simple yet fun ways to understand and remember :) Hope you enjoy!
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In this podcast we talk about what developmental milestones are and review the new CDC developmental milestone changes. We also briefely talk about the importance of crawling and why it was removed from the CDC guidlines.
Updated CDC Developmental Milestones
New Milestones App!
On this episode of the podcast I break down and briefly explain some of the more common OT terms, acronyms, and chat about neuro-affirming language.
Click here awesome resource for defining other commonly used terms in the world of OT.
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In this podcast we dive a little bit into the history of occupational therapy as well as talk about what occupational therapy is and clear up a few myths related to OT practice.
The following links/resources were used today to gather information for todays podcast - check them out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbCwf2CzGvw
https://www.aota.org/-/media/corporate/files/advocacy/state/resources/practiceact/ot-definition-for-aota-model-practice-act.pdf
https://www.aota.org/practice/domain-and-process/occupations-everyday-activities#:~:text=The%20broad%20range%20of%20occupations,%2C%20leisure%2C%20and%20social%20participation.
https://otaonline.stkate.edu/blog/break-into-health-care-as-an-occupational-therapy-assistant/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYEcVB_ChVo
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In this podcast I tell you a little about me and go into detail describing my journey becoming an occupational therapist. A little bit longer of a podcast episode so get comfortable and enjoy!
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What is this podcast and who is it for?
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