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The Integration Station

Michael Crisci, Eleanor White

Your go to Child and Adolescent Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration Podcast run by Occupational Therapy for Children. Hosted by Child and Adolescent OT, Michael Crisci & Clincal Director Eleanor White, The Integration Station"s Q&A format takes your questions, share some knowledge and tries to find the fun in what learning how to support the young people in our lives. Guests will join us to share their thoughts and knowledge and build a greater awareness of how OT fits in the

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00:18:56

Primitive Reflexes 101

The Integration Station ·

2025/06/04

Welcome to the episode about all about Primitive Reflexes. This week, Michael and Eleanor cover what primitive reflexes are, why they matter, and how to work on them in therapy. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy, the better!If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via

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00:30:35

When Parents Aren't on Board With Therapy and...

The Integration Station ·

2025/05/29

This week, Michael and Eleanor take a parent focus and unpack what to do when you have one parent who understands the process of OT and the other doesn't and how you can proactively manage expectations while working towards a goal that everyone can understand. We also cover what are reasonable expectations for caring for your young person according to the NDIS guidelines and what that might look like for your family/young person. Plus our regular segments are back to build your OT tool kit! If you

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00:21:53

Occupational Therapy 101

The Integration Station ·

2025/05/22

This week on the Integration Station, Michael takes us back to basics. We unpack what occupational therapy really is. He'll be covering: - Purpose of Pediatric Occupational Therapy- Common Areas of Focus- Developmental Approaches- Sensory Integration (SI) Therapy- Cognitive Approaches- Motor Learning and Neurodevelopmental Approaches- How Therapy is Delivered- Funding and Access- Example Activities + so much more. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to

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00:41:22

Regulation Strategies For The Classroom &...

The Integration Station ·

2025/05/14

This week, Michael and Eleanor return to the Q&A format, answering all of your question submissions. This week we're back in the classroom to provide some tips for regulation in the classroom and unpack how riding a bike can dysregulate or overstimulate a young person and why. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy, the better!If you

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00:40:54

The SENSES Model

The Integration Station ·

2025/05/07

SENSES model has been developed through many years of applying the theory and practice of Ayres Sensory Integration, mental health supports and functional skill development in clinic with diverse populations. From children to adults, the SENSES model is exploring a client centred and strengths based approach to therapy, using an occupational lens. We know that we are sensory beings, so the SENSES model uses this to guide others to understand how they can use their sensory systems to change how they

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00:40:40

Managing Self-Loathing, Audio Sensitivity at School...

The Integration Station ·

2025/04/30

It's been a while since we answered your questions and this week we have some really pertinent topics to discuss. We unpack how you can manage self-loathing for your young person, why someone would want to run away when the bell rings, and why comfort items for a young person are so important. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy,

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00:44:01

CampCast - CampEVOLVE Edition.

The Integration Station ·

2025/04/24

We're back! This week we're breaking format to take you to CampEVOLVE where Eleanor & Michael hand the microphones over to our clients.CampEVOLVE is an intensive, therapeutically informed camp experience. Our overnight and day programs are designed to help young people improve their skills while interacting with their environment and peers in a meaningful way.And you're about hear all about it on our very first CampCast. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from

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00:36:04

Children & Adolescent Mental Health Conference - Wrap

The Integration Station ·

2025/04/03

Last week, we travelled all the way up to the Gold Coast for the annual Children and Adolescent Mental Health Conference #CAMH25 to hear from industry experts on how we can all aim to provide better outcomes for the young people in our lives. On this week's episode, Michael welcomes Dino back to the podcast. They unpack the key takeaways from the conference, the importance of sensory rooms, and how to manage social media and it's effect on young people's sense of identity and mental

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00:29:47

The Default Mode Network, Neuroaffirming Language &...

The Integration Station ·

2025/03/26

This week we discover what Milton's double empathy problem is and how it can affect the young people in our lives and we learn all about the default mode network. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy, the better!If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our

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00:41:02

Sensory Integration for the Neurodiverse Population -...

The Integration Station ·

2025/03/19

This week we field your questions asking more about Sensory Integration for the neurodiverse population and walk you through some strategies to help your young person get to sleep from an OT lens! If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy, the better!If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration

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00:37:49

Exploring an Adult ADHD Diagnosis - A Conversation...

The Integration Station ·

2025/03/12

It's Neurodiversity Month all this month on The Integration Station. This week we have the privilege of sitting down with one of our OT's Siena to talk about receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult. After noticing that some OT activities she was providing her clients were also working for her, Siena decided to explore the diagnosis process. We talk about how she manages her role as an Occupational Therapist with ADHD and how she supports herself to manage her client load, day-to-day tasks, and how

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00:23:13

Celebrating Neurodiversity Month - What is...

The Integration Station ·

2025/03/05

Neurodiversity Week is coming up on March 17th-23rd and we thought it was appropriate to celebrate neurodiversity for the entire month of March. To kick it off, we define neurodiversity and what we can do to include more neuroaffirming language in our day-to-day life. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy, the better!If you have any

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00:39:45

Why do children lie & unpacking the research of ASI®...

The Integration Station ·

2025/02/26

This week we're unpacking why children lie and how to manage it and we answer your question about the research of ASI® and ADHD. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy, the better!If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email podcast@otfcgroup.au

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00:33:04

Baby Sensory vs ASI® - What's the difference?

The Integration Station ·

2025/02/20

What's all this sensory stuff about? Is sensory play ASI“? What's the difference? Michael and Eleanor unpack all this and more and how and when you might access both of these approaches. Spoiler alert: We love both! If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy, the better!If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question

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00:38:53

What are Function Capacity Assessments? Applying...

The Integration Station ·

2025/02/12

This week we delve into the history of Functional Capacity Assessments and why their outcomes, and how ASI® helps our young friends with their executive function. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy, the better!If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our

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00:40:22

Working with Non-Verbal Clients & Reinforcement...

The Integration Station ·

2025/02/05

This week we take a look at the best way we can support non-speaking and non-verbal clients, and unpack what reinforcement behaviour is. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy, the better!If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via Instagram or our email

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00:36:49

A Lesson In Stress Management - Michelle Mennillo

The Integration Station ·

2025/01/30

This week, we take the back seat and let our CEO Michelle Mennillo to walk us through a lesson in Stress Management. Michelle has spent the past 20 years building OTFC and leads a team of 80+ people, and has set a new standard for care and innovation within Occupational Therapy across Australia. But Michelle’s story goes beyond professional achievements. Like many, she has battled self-doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. Refusing to let these struggles define her, she embraced the hard

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00:31:41

The National Autism Strategy, Back To School Tips &...

The Integration Station ·

2025/01/22

This week we cover the recently released National Autism Strategy and get how it will practically help the community, cover some strategies to manage the back to school routines, and ask the question - is there room for humour in therapy? References:The National Autism Strategy Humour in Therapy & How to Use It:https://www.mentalhealthacademy.com.au/blog/the-role-of-humour-in-therapy-when-and-how-to-use-it If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share

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00:33:43

Helping young people listen to their body, Stimming &...

The Integration Station ·

2025/01/17

We're back for season 5 in 2025. We take the questions that have been sent in by our audience about interception and helping your young person to stim and regulate at home. Plus some brand new segments discussing the Therapy/Regulation Activity of the Week to help you find the fun at home. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about occupational therapy, the

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00:22:22

Holiday Activities, Generalised Learning for Sensory...

The Integration Station ·

2024/12/25

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Michael and Edie have popped into the studio to facilitate your questions about fun activities you can do at home outside of therapy, how to generalise sensory integration in the real world, and tips on how to increase interoceptive awareness for you young person. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people that know about

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