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The Therapod podcast is a valuable resource created by a team of experienced clinicians- Hosted by Banu Balaji, an experienced occupational therapist and is joined by a speech and language therapist, a psychologist, and a pediatrician. This podcast aims to provide accessible and practical information for parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children, especially those with additional needs. Banu and her seasoned colleagues share their insights on various topics such as sensory ...
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Banu Balaji, the host and an occupational Therapist chats with school psychologist Ryan Hogan. Together they dive into essential strategies for parents preparing for the back-to-school season, particularly for children with special needs. With nearly 20 years of experience in the educational field and personal insights as a parent of a child with p…
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In this episode of the Theropod podcast, Banu Balaji, the host and an occupational Therapist chats with Catrina Lowri, founder of Neuro Teachers UK ,a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and an advisory teacher for Gloucestershire County Council. The podcast dives into the intricacies of behavior and regulation, emphasizing that what ofte…
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Understanding human needs in an educational setting
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In this episode of the Theropod podcast, Banu Balaji, the host and an occupational Therapist chats with Dr. Elizabeth Joy Schaefer, Occupational Therapist and the founder of Therapeutic Innovations International LLC. Elizabeth has dedicated her career to developing innovative therapeutic solutions that address complex educational and health challen…
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Banu Balaji, the host and an occupational Therapist chats with Amy Winter founder of Little Kneaders in Wexford, Ireland. Amy is an emotional regulation therapist and sensory play specialist. She specializes in supporting neurodivergent children and teens facing school anxiety, school refusal, and self-harm, particularly autistic teenage girls deal…
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Supporting an anxious young person in engaging with school
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Julia O’Meara speech and language is joined by Eileen McSweeney, a social care worker specializing in helping young people navigate school-related challenges. Eileen brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive background in child protection and mental health, focusing on supporting families and schools to address issues of school reluctance and…
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Banu Balaji, the host and an occupational Therapist chats with Emer, occupational therapist who specializes in menopause health. While studying at UCC, she developed an interest in menopause and noticed a lack of support for it in Ireland, which prompted her to set up a private practice called The Menopause OT, which provides holistic, personalized…
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Banu Balaji, the host and an occupational Therapist chats with Georgie Coney , a dedicated and fully qualified teacher, author, and dyslexia specialist with over two decades of experience. She is passionate about fostering positive learning environments for all children, with a deep understanding of learners with specific learning difficulties. As …
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Banu Balaji, the host and an occupational Therapist chats with Padraig Danaher, an occupational therapist specializing in infant, child, and parent mental health. Padraig emphasizes the importance of "doing" as mindfulness for mental wellness. He says that engaging in meaningful activities and movement is crucial for young people's mental health an…
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Banu Balaji, the host and an occupational Therapist chats with Dustin, a 22-year-old autistic adult who shares his personal experiences and insights about living with autism. He discusses his late diagnosis at 19 and how it has impacted his life. Dustin highlights the challenges he faced in school, particularly with the structured system, which oft…
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Banu Balaji, the host and an occupational Therapist chats with Dr. Michaela Connolly , senior educational and child psychologist with over 30 years of experience working in disability services. For 15 years, she worked on a multidisciplinary team in a specialist autism service, providing psychological support to autistic children and adults. Michae…
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Banu Balaji, the host and an occupational Therapist and co host Claire Barrett , Senior Clinical Psychologist chat with Dr. Jay Venkatraman, a paediatrician with 15 years of experience in South Africa and Ireland. Jay specialized in malnutrition, neonatal care, and child and adolescent mental health, particularly eating disorders. She emphasizes th…
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The Therapod podcast features insightful discussions between pediatrician Dr. Jay and experienced occupational therapist Banu Balaji. Banu has a special interest in developmental trauma and supporting children in care. In this episode, Banu provides an overview of occupational therapy and explains how OTs work with children and families to promote …
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The Therapod podcast is a valuable resource created by a team of experienced clinicians- Hosted by Banu Balaji, an experienced occupational therapist and is joined by a speech and language therapist, a psychologist, and a pediatrician. This podcast aims to provide accessible and practical information for parents, caregivers, and professionals worki…
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