Episode 164: Sensory challenges in children with Occupational Therapist Emily Lo
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Our guest on the podcast this week is Emily Lo, who is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Sensory Expert, a mother, and a caregiver to her autistic brother.
Emily has worked for the Department of Education, in International Schools, for Not For Profit Organisations, and in private practice. Emily has a private practice in Sydney, called 'Child-Led Therapies'. Emily is certified in AYRES Sensory Integration, DIRFloor time, SOS feeding, Handwriting Without Tears and Therapeutic Listening.
Emily shares her knowledge on social media about child development, play sensory, and therapy activities. Emily's goal is to empower caregivers through education on how to support their children.
In this episode, Emily and I discuss:
- Signs of a sensory challenge in your kids;
- The do's and don'ts of fussy eating;
- The difference between sensory-avoidant kids and sensory-seeking kids;
- The theory behind occupational therapy and sensory challenges in kids;
- How to distinguish between over-responsive and under-responsive kids ;
- Emily's calming sensory activity recommendations.
Episode Links:
- Follow Emily on Instagram here
- Check out 'OT with Emily' Website here
- Check out Emily's Private Practice - Child Led Therapies
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