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A Chat with Heart - with Christina MartinChristel Seeberger - Sensory Friendly SolutionsWorking in health care as an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years, Christel Seeberger saw how sensory sensitivity and sensory overload caused people to feel overwhelmed and anxious.It made people feel isolated and alone. They stopped doing what was meaningful and important in their daily lives. Families ceased doing things together. Mature adults stopped travelling. People even avoided going out in their local communities. School became a place of stress for children, youth and adults. Workplaces became intolerable and workers left the workforce.With adult-onset hearing loss, Christel understands these problems personally; she also experiences ...2022-02-0643 min
A Chat with Heart - with Christina MartinChristel Seeberger: Sensory Friendly Solutions, accessibility matters, and relaxed performances!Working in health care as an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years, Christel Seeberger saw how sensory sensitivity and sensory overload caused people to feel overwhelmed and anxious.It made people feel isolated and alone. They stopped doing what was meaningful and important in their daily lives. Families ceased doing things together. Mature adults stopped travelling. People even avoided going out in their local communities. School became a place of stress for children, youth and adults. Workplaces became intolerable and workers left the workforce.With adult-onset hearing loss, Christel understands these problems personally; she also experiences ...2022-02-0643 min
Sensory Friendly SolutionsReflections on Sensory Friendly DentistryIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference join Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they reflect on their audio conference experience. Wrap up your audio conference experience with occupational therapy students Chelsea Bloom and Stephanie London as they summarize the most important lessons learned and take "back to your dental practice" messages.Epsiode Guide:0:00 - Welcome & Host Introductions0:25 - Maureen Bennie Conversation Reflection2:34 - Megan Gallant & Cindy Green Conversation Reflection3:50 - Laura Swinburne Conversation Reflection4:54 - Dr. Peter Halford Conversation Refection5:15...2021-09-1107 minSensory Friendly SolutionsAvoiding the dentist is a reality with Cindi Green and Megan GallantIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they take engage in an insightful conversation with two special guests, Cindi Green and Megan Gallant. Hear from Cindi Green, Executive Director of Autism Resources Miramichi, and parent Megan Gallant as they share insights about the simple steps that make the sensory experience of dental care a match for each patient and would empower parents to make oral hygiene possible.Episode Guide: 0:00 - We...2021-09-0541 minSensory Friendly SolutionsCare and compassion overcome challenges with Dr. Peter Halford, periodontistIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the oral health expertise of Dr. Peter Halford. Listen to Dr. Peter Halford, periodontist as he shares insights gleaned from his practice. You will feel informed and excited to practice dentistry in a way that makes the most challenging interventions a positive experience for patients by creating a family-like atmosphere.Episode Guide: 0:00 - Welcome & Host Introductions0:28...2021-09-0526 minSensory Friendly SolutionsYou can make a difference with Dr. Rachel Korman, dentistIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they have an insightful conversation with Dr. Rachel Korman. Discover the joy of dentistry with new graduate and current pediatric resident, Dr. Rachel Korman. She speaks about her passion for finding ways to make dental care accessible, inclusive and welcoming and the purposeful way she has included that in the launch of her career.Epsiode Guide:0:00 - Welcome & Host Introductions0:24 - Welcome Dr...2021-08-2645 minSensory Friendly SolutionsPositive dentistry from childhood to adulthood with Maureen BennieIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of Maureen Bennie, parent and autism advocate. Build a toolbox of strategies for your practice. Listen to Maureen, Bennie, Autism Awareness Centre Founder, and parent to 2 autistic adults, as she shares her extensive knowledge. Understand the barriers experienced by autistic persons to dental care and learn how to overcome them, in a positive, proactive way....2021-08-2554 minSensory Friendly SolutionsAlways make patients feel comfortable with Laura Swinburne, dental hygienistIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of special guest Laura Swinburne. Learn practiced strategies from the first-hand, and varied experiences, of dental hygienist Laura Swinburne. Her priority is to make everyone feel comfortable in the dental chair and she delivers that experience with customized dental care.Laura's Book Nook - Instagram: @laurasbooknook- Facebook : @LaurasUsborneBookNookE...2021-08-2544 minSensory Friendly SolutionsWelcome to the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio ConferenceJoin the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference Calling on dentists, orthodontists, periodontists and your teams! Learn why creating a sensory-friendly experience for your patients is a game-changer for your practice. Get a full range of steps you can start tomorrow and build on in the future.Listen to exclusive podcast conversations, for free, with leaders in dentistry and most importantly from parents who explain how and why simple sensory-friendly changes make all the difference in dental care for their children. Children who also then become your adult patients. These changes are important for pat...2021-08-1803 minSensory Friendly SolutionsMatching tours and travelers: John Simon and Mona CrowleyIn this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of John Simon, Kefi Travel, and mature traveller Mona Crowley. Join a conversation about delivering travel and tours that are attractive to experienced and mature travellers. This episode also has a special host, broadcaster Trish Hamilton.Episode Guide0:24 Welcome, John & Mona!0:40 Kefi Travel1:40 Free time on Kefi Tours2:35 Approaching each trip individually2021-07-2840 min
55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving.Matching tours and travelers: John Simon and Mona CrowleyIn this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of John Simon, Kefi Travel, and mature traveller Mona Crowley. Join a conversation about delivering travel and tours that are attractive to experienced and mature travellers. This episode also has a special host, broadcaster Trish Hamilton.Episode Guide0:24 Welcome, John & Mona!0:40 Kefi Travel1:40 Free time on Kefi Tours2:35 Approaching each trip individually2021-07-2839 minSensory Friendly SolutionsExperienced traveler Elaine Shannon shares travel lessons and the genesis of Fundy Vortex Tours.In this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of experienced traveler Elaine Shannon.Be inspired by the travel insights from Elaine Shannon as she shares how she spent her first paycheck on a cross-country trip and has been traveling for over 3 decades since, culminating in her launch of curated experiences for mature travelers at Fundy Vortex Tours. Elaine Shannon provides first-hand experience Episode Guide2021-07-1636 min55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving.Experienced traveler Elaine Shannon shares travel lessons and the genesis of Fundy Vortex Tours.In this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of experienced traveler Elaine Shannon.Be inspired by the travel insights from Elaine Shannon as she shares how she spent her first paycheck on a cross-country trip and has been traveling for over 3 decades since, culminating in her launch of curated experiences for mature travelers at Fundy Vortex Tours. Elaine Shannon provides first-hand experience Episode Guide2021-07-1635 minSensory Friendly SolutionsTours, Excursions and the Tourism Industry with Danielle Timmons, and Carol AlderdiceIn this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference, hosted by Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger and guest hosts Sophie Yang, and Christopher Basmadjian, Occupational Therapy Students, we host two tourism industry experts: Listen to Danielle Timmons, Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence, and Carol Alderdice, Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick, as they give expert perspectives on delivering exceptional customer experience. Episode Guide:0:48 Welcome to guest Danielle1:40 Danielle's Role at Aquila Tours 2:35 Danielle's Role with Training4:28 Providing tours and services 6:35 Travelers over the age...2021-07-151h 0455+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving.Tours, Excursions and the Tourism Industry with Danielle Timmons, and Carol AlderdiceIn this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference, hosted by Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger and guest hosts Sophie Yang, and Christopher Basmadjian, Occupational Therapy Students, we host two tourism industry experts: Listen to Danielle Timmons, Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence, and Carol Alderdice, Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick, as they give expert perspectives on delivering exceptional customer experience. Episode Guide:0:48 Welcome to guest Danielle1:40 Danielle's Role at Aquila Tours 2:35 Danielle's Role with Training4:28 Providing tours and services 6:35 Travelers over the age...2021-07-151h 0455+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving.Changes in vision for travelers 55+ with Shelley Ann MorrisIn this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of Shelley Ann Morris, traveler with low vision. Learn from the lived experience of Shelley Ann Morris, a traveler with low vision. As the receptionist/administrator for the Canadian Council of the Blind and the host of the radio show, Welcome to My World, Shelley Ann has person-first advice to create exceptional experiences that include more people....2021-07-1546 minSensory Friendly SolutionsChanges in vision for travelers 55+ with Shelley Ann MorrisIn this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of Shelley Ann Morris, traveler with low vision. Learn from the lived experience of Shelley Ann Morris, a traveler with low vision. As the receptionist/administrator for the Canadian Council of the Blind and the host of the radio show, Welcome to My World, Shelley Ann has person-first advice to create exceptional experiences that include more people....2021-07-1547 minSensory Friendly SolutionsMusic and concerts for all with Sarah Nematallah, Xenia Concerts.In this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference, hosted by Sensory Friendly Solutions, founder & CEO Christel Seeberger and guest hosts Sophie Yang, and Christopher Basmadjian, Occupational Therapy Students, we will learn from Sarah Nematallah, Xenia Concerts, on how to create musical performances and concerts an experience for everyone to enjoy. Hear Sarah Nematallah share how Xenia Concerts offers high-quality music and arts performances in an environment that welcomes everyone. Sarah walks you through the simple steps that make the sensory experience a match for the audience.Episode Guide:0:20 We...2021-07-1542 min55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving.Music and concerts for all with Sarah Nematallah, Xenia Concerts.In this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference, hosted by Sensory Friendly Solutions, founder & CEO Christel Seeberger and guest hosts Sophie Yang, and Christopher Basmadjian, Occupational Therapy Students, we will learn from Sarah Nematallah, Xenia Concerts, on how to create musical performances and concerts an experience for everyone to enjoy. Hear Sarah Nematallah share how Xenia Concerts offers high-quality music and arts performances in an environment that welcomes everyone. Sarah walks you through the simple steps that make the sensory experience a match for the audience.Episode Guide:0:20 We...2021-07-1542 minSensory Friendly SolutionsMake theatres and performances welcoming with Laura Caswell, Director of Education, Neptune TheatreIn this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of Laura Caswell, Director of Education, Neptune Theatres. Discover the joy in making a theatre location and its performances accessible and inviting to audiences of all ages from Laura Caswell, Neptune Theatre. Get simple solutions that apply to any event or location.Episode Guide0:00 Welcome & Host Introductions0:20 Welcome to Laura Caswell...2021-07-1425 minSensory Friendly SolutionsChanges in hearing for adults 55+ with Lynn LeblancIn this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of Lynn Leblanc, Executive Director, New Brunswick Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc. Lynn teaches listeners about the challenges of hearing loss along with the simple solutions that make communication easier for mature travelers. Episode Guide 0:21 Special Guest Lynn Leblanc0:49 How Lynn got involved with the Deaf Community2:28 Lynn's role a...2021-07-1457 min55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving.Changes in hearing for adults 55+ with Lynn LeblancIn this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of Lynn Leblanc, Executive Director, New Brunswick Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc. Lynn teaches listeners about the challenges of hearing loss along with the simple solutions that make communication easier for mature travelers. Episode Guide 0:21 Special Guest Lynn Leblanc0:49 How Lynn got involved with the Deaf Community2:28 Lynn's role a...2021-07-1456 min55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving.Make theatres and performances welcoming with Laura Caswell, Director of Education, Neptune TheatreIn this episode of the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Sophie Yang and Christopher Basmadjian, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of Laura Caswell, Director of Education, Neptune Theatres. Discover the joy in making a theatre location and its performances accessible and inviting to audiences of all ages from Laura Caswell, Neptune Theatre. Get simple solutions that apply to any event or location.Episode Guide0:00 Welcome & Host Introductions0:20 Welcome to Laura Caswell...2021-07-1425 minSensory Friendly SolutionsWelcome to the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio ConferenceWelcome to the 55+ Travelers Arriving & Thriving audio conference brought to you by Sensory Friendly Solutions. I'm Christel Seeberger founder and CEO of Sensory Friendly Solutions. Traveling, touring, taking vacations, going on day trips and even going out to enjoy arts and culture in the local community is an important part of daily life at any age. Globally, the number of older persons is growing faster than the number of people in all younger age groups. Older, mature travelers want, need and expect different experiences when they travel, in particular as vision, hearing and mobility changes, a...2021-07-0702 min55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving.Welcome to the 55+ Travelers: Arriving & Thriving Audio ConferenceWelcome to the 55+ Travelers Arriving & Thriving audio conference brought to you by Sensory Friendly Solutions. I'm Christel Seeberger founder and CEO of Sensory Friendly Solutions. Traveling, touring, taking vacations, going on day trips and even going out to enjoy arts and culture in the local community is an important part of daily life at any age. Globally, the number of older persons is growing faster than the number of people in all younger age groups. Older, mature travelers want, need and expect different experiences when they travel, in particular as vision, hearing and mobility changes, a...2021-07-0701 minSensory Friendly SolutionsDr. Temple Grandin - Understanding My Autistic MindIn this very special bonus episode of the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast our Host Matt George is chatting with the towering autism champion, Dr. Temple Grandin.Dr. Temple Grandin is well known to many for her trailblazing work as a spokesperson for people with autism and her lifelong work in the field of animal behaviour. Dr. Grandin has been with Colorado State University (CSU) for over 25 years and has led an incredibly productive and diverse professional life.Her life’s work has been to understand her own autistic mind, and to sh...2020-12-0132 minSensory Friendly SolutionsDr. Peggy Bown and Laura Caswell - Reimagining sensory-friendly businessesIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast our Host Matt George is chatting with Dr. Peggy Bown, dentist, and Laura Caswell, theatre Director of Education.EPISODE GUIDE4:49 Dr. Bown's Introduction7:26 Peggy's COVID-19 Experience11:10 Laura Caswell's Introduction15:12 Laura reflects on the early days of COVID-1920:14 Peggy introduces Sensory Friendly service provision25:58 Dr. Bown tells us about the "Patient Experience"27:33 Laura's Sensory Friendly journey with Neptune Theatre32:12 Laura's strategy for reducing the noise of the current moment33:39 Peggy's strategy for reducing the noise of the current moment 37:00 S...2020-11-2456 minSensory Friendly SolutionsTrish Hamilton - Parenting a Child With AutismIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast our Host Matt George is chatting with Trish Hamilton, podcast host, marketing professional and mother of a wonderful boy, and their experience with autism.EPISODE GUIDE:3:17 Trish's radical transitions in 20207:03 Trish's experience in broadcasting8:39 Trish's thoughts on Podcasting10:00 Trish did not take her family for granted 11:02 Trish's experience teaching her son about COVID-1912:37 On Working From Home (WFH)17:13 Pursuing a diagnosis for their son20:10 Trish's family got help21:47 Why don't more families pursue diagnosis?24:24 What it means to h...2020-11-1742 minSensory Friendly SolutionsDr. Winnie Dunn - Living SensationallyIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast our Host Matt George is chatting with Dr. Winnie Dunn.Dr. Winnie Dunn is a world renowned expert sensory experiences affecting daily life. She has studied babies to older adults to identify patterns of reactions to sensations and published more than 100 journal articles, book chapters and books. Her book, Living Sensationally, is written for the public. It shares over 100 personal stories to illustrate how people's sensory reactions affect their relationships and daily life. She has received numerous awards and is invited to speak around the world.Dr...2020-11-101h 08Sensory Friendly SolutionsStella Waterhouse - Decoding Autism and Preparing for sensory-friendly tourism.In this episode of the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast our Host Matt George is chatting with Stella Waterhouse."As a second generation educator and autism awareness expert I share my personal and professional experience and understanding of the autism spectrum and the many challenges that people with autism and their families face in their daily lives.My goal is to develop resources that will offer practical advice, insight and solutions to parents and teachers so that the child's life is enriched and supported and family life is enhanced."EPISODE GUIDE:4:21 Stella's first e...2020-11-0339 minSensory Friendly SolutionsKarine Gagner - The Key to Innovation with Sensory ToolsIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast our Host Matt George is chatting with the great Karine Gagner, President of FDMT.Karine Gagner is the President of FDMT, a company specializing in high-quality educational materials and sensory tools. She founded FDMT in 2002 and has grown it ever since. It's goal: to offer a wide range of solutions for all children with or without learning difficulties in order to lead them towards academic success. Her passion and motivation also come from the greatest project of her life: being the mother of a 17 year-old girl with ASD (Aut...2020-10-2747 minSensory Friendly SolutionsCarol Stock Kranowitz - The Out of Sync Child and Sensory Processing DisorderIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast our Host Matt George is chatting with the great Carol Stock Kranowitz, best-selling author of "The Out-of-Sync Child."As a music, movement and drama teacher for 25 years (1976-2001), Carol observed many out-of-sync preschoolers. To help them become more competent in their work and play, she began to study sensory processing and sensory integration (“SI”) theory. She learned to help identify her young students’ needs and to steer them into early intervention. In writings and workshops, she explains to parents, educators, and other early childhood professionals how sensory issues play o...2020-10-2059 minSensory Friendly SolutionsDr. Bill Wong - Being a TEDx Speaker and Fighting On as an Autistic AdultIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast, Host Matt George speaks to Dr. Bill Wong, TEDx Speaker, Occupational Therapist, OTA/OT Program Adjunct Faculty Member and autistic adult.TEDx describes Dr. Wong:"Born in Hong Kong but raised in the United States, Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L didn't speak until he was nearly three. Although he demonstrated restricted and repetitive behavior, his pediatrician refused to diagnose him with autism because of his high IQ. It wasn't until after obtaining an undergraduate degree in statistics and finding limited job prospects that Bill was finally...2020-10-131h 00Sensory Friendly SolutionsRenee Warren - Working From Home In a PandemicIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast our Host Matt George is chatting with Renee Warren, the Founder of We Wild Women and the Host of the Into the Wild Podcast.Renee wants to help women around the world start their dream business with the incredibly ambitious goal of support 1 Million women in her lifetime. "I have one gigantic mission: To help a million female entrepreneurs launch and grow a wildly successful company!"If you're engaging with Renee's work, she says, "you're in the right place!""You a...2020-10-0651 minSensory Friendly SolutionsMaureen Bennie - Autism Awareness & "The 8th Sense"In this episode of the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast our Host Matt George is chatting with Maureen Bennie, the Founder of the Autism Awareness Centre.Maureen Bennie created the Autism Awareness Centre in 2003 to address what she saw as a gap in support, information, resources and advocacy for those who experience autism spectrum disorders. Maureen is the mother of two young autistic adults– Marc and Julia. For 8 years, she managed an at-home Intensive Behavioral Intervention Program which involved working with speech pathologists, child development specialists, psychologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.EPISODE GUID...2020-09-291h 03Sensory Friendly SolutionsDr. Sarah Gander - The Social Determinants of HealthIn this episode of the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast our Host Matt George is chatting with Dr. Sarah Gander, a General Paediatrician in Saint John, New Brunswick, CanadaHer research and advocacy focus on the social determinants of health and the effects of poverty on the health of children and youth. Dr. Gander seeks bridge clinicians, other professionals, community organizations and families in research to highlight the reality of the complex social needs of our patients and families.You can find Dr Gander at NB Social Pediatrics. EPISODE GUIDE3:00 Dr...2020-09-2247 minSensory Friendly SolutionsIntroducing: The Sensory Friendly Solutions PodcastWelcome to the Sensory Friendly Solutions Podcast! Experience an 10 episode deep dive into the world of your senses, sensory sensitivity and sensory overload, with the goal of discovering sensory friendly solutions for daily life. As a bonus, we've included an 11th episode with a very special guest. You’ll hear the candid voices of Sensory Friendly Solutions founder and CEO Christel Seeberger, occupational therapist and person with a sensory disability, international experts, parents, industry leaders and people like you, who have created solutions made for the real world.Podcast leadership is provided by Sensory Friendly Solut...2020-09-0805 min