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Tuning In to DevelopmentEpisode 10: Strategies for Managing the Holiday SeasonIn this episode of Tuning In to Development, host Kassie Allison explores how families and clinicians can navigate the unique challenges the holiday season brings for neurodivergent children. Drawing on perspectives from both parents and professionals, Kassie discusses the increased stress, sensory demands, and shifting routines that can make this time of year especially overwhelming.
Listeners will learn practical strategies for setting realistic expectations, planning ahead, creating flexible routines, developing exit plans, and supporting children around food and social pressures. The episode also highlights ways to build new, meaningful traditions that honor each child’s individual needs. A...
2025-11-2839 minTuning In to DevelopmentEpisode 9: Making Medication Decisions with Joshua Feder, MDIn this episode, host Kassie Allison talks with Dr. Josh Feder, a child and family psychiatrist and Profectum Faculty member, about the complex topic of medication use in autism and neurodiversity. They discuss common reasons people are prescribed medications, the importance of addressing environmental and sensory factors first, and how naturalistic, developmental, and parent-mediated strategies can often reduce the need for prescriptions. Dr. Feder walks listeners through his “algorithm for care,” starting with understanding the child’s intent, sensory and motor needs, communication, and co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and sleep difficulties. Dr. Feder emphasizes a thoughtful, relationship-based approa...
2025-11-0545 minTuning In to DevelopmentEpisode 8: Navigating School Supports: IEPs, 504 Plans, and Advocacy with Taiisha Calbert-Foster, PhDIn this episode of 'Tuning into Development,' host Kassie Allison and Dr. Taiisha Calbert-Foster, a school psychologist, discuss comprehensive strategies to support students in the academic setting. They delve into the processes of 504 plans, IEPs, and student and parent rights. The conversation covers how to identify and address different student needs through classroom monitoring, building-level referrals, and comprehensive assessments, and what parents can do to advocate for their children's educational needs.
2025-08-2926 minTuning In to DevelopmentEpisode 7: Navigating Complex Feeding Challenges: From Picky Eating to Tube Feeding, with Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L, and Savannah Sunvold, MS, CCC-SLP, CLCIn this episode of 'Tuning into Development,' host Kassie Allison delves deep into a variety of feeding issues with guest experts Karen Dilfer, an occupational therapist, and Savannah Sunvold, a speech-language pathologist. Both guests provide insights on feeding therapy assessment and intervention practices. Karen shares her experience as a 'Get Permission' clinician, emphasizing a child-led, parent-supported approach. Savannah discusses medically complex eaters, and issues like aspiration, swallow studies, and feeding tubes. The episode concludes with resources and support recommendations for families dealing with feeding issues.
2025-07-3038 minTuning In to DevelopmentEpisode 6: Exploring the Magic of Play, from Development to Dinosaurs, with Rachel Ottley, OTR/L and Rebecca Berg, OTR/L, IMH-EIn this episode of 'Tuning into Development,' host Kassie Allison explores the significance of play in children's development with guests Rachel Ottley and Rebecca Berg. Rachel and Kassie discuss how play encompasses various developmental aspects such as motor skills, sensory processing, and social interaction. The episode also highlights different play types, addressing misconceptions and offering strategies for therapists and parents to foster playful interactions. Additionally, Rebecca Berg shares her family's unique tradition of 'Dino-vember,' showcasing how whimsical practices can nurture creativity and family bonding. The conversation underscores the fundamental role of play in fostering joy, safety, developmental...
2025-06-2739 minTuning In to DevelopmentEpisode 5: Aggressive Behaviors and Building Safety with Gilbert Foley, EdD, IMH-E and Linda Cervenka, MA, CCC-SLPIn this episode of Tuning In to Development, host and pediatric occupational therapist Kassie Allison teams up with developmental experts Gilbert Foley, EdD, IMH-E and Linda Cervenka, MA, CCC-SLP to explore what aggression really is, what it reveals about a child’s internal state, and how caregivers and professionals can respond effectively. We discuss prevention strategies, how to support children in the heat of the moment, and ways to help repair and recover afterward. Emphasizing that aggression is often a response to sensory overload, dysregulation, and misperceived threat, we highlight the importance of creating felt safety, practicing empathy, and us...
2025-05-3037 minTuning In to DevelopmentEpisode 4: Hope-Filled Evaluations and the Hidden Roots of Behavior with Dr. Ricki Robinson - Part 2In this episode of Tuning In to Development, host Kassie Allison continues her rich conversation with Dr. Ricki Robinson about the powerful role of hope in supporting children with developmental differences. Together, they explore how medical issues can sometimes present as behavioral challenges and the importance of clinicians acting as detectives when a child’s behavior shifts unexpectedly.
Kassie and Dr. Robinson share their thoughtful, relationship-centered approaches to intake and assessment. Both clinicians highlight how their processes were developed over years of experience, with a shared foundation: deeply understanding the child and giving the family hope.
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2025-05-0128 minTuning In to DevelopmentEpisode 3: Holding Onto Hope with Dr. Ricki Robinson - Part 1In this episode of Tuning In to Development, host Kassie Allison has a conversation with Dr. Ricki Robinson, a pediatrician with over 51 years of experience. Dr. Robinson shares her inspiring journey in developmental medicine, emphasizing the crucial role of hope in autism treatment. She reflects on discovering the DIR model through Drs. Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder in the 1990s, a time when autism was considered untreatable. Drawing from her background in medicine—where she witnessed groundbreaking advancements like the dramatic improvement in leukemia survival rates—Dr. Robinson discusses her comprehensive approach to autism diagnosis and care. She highlights the...
2025-03-2832 minTuning In to DevelopmentEpisode 2: Harmony of the Sensory Orchestra: Conducting Growth through Observation, Individual Profiles, and DIR with Rosemary White OTR/LIn this inspiring episode of Tuning In to Development, host Kassie Allison welcomes a very special guest—Rosemary White, a renowned occupational therapist, senior faculty member at Profectum, and a leading expert in the DIR (Developmental, Individual-differences, Relationship-based) model.
Kassie, an OT herself, shares her admiration for Rosemary’s work and how it has profoundly influenced her own practice. Together, they dive into Rosemary’s journey from her early days as an OT in Australia to becoming a key figure in developmental intervention. Rosemary shares powerful insights on the importance of observation, the integration of sensory processing with em...
2025-02-1425 minTuning In to DevelopmentEpisode 1: Beginnings, Backstories, and a Bit of Development with Kassie Allison, MOT, OTR/LIn this very first episode of Profectum’s new podcast, Kassie Allison introduces herself and shares her passion for development through the DIR® model. An Occupational Therapist, mentor, educator, and parent, Kassie brings over 20 years of experience to the conversation as she talks about her journey, her neurodiverse household, and what listeners can expect from the podcast.
We’ll dive into the foundations of development, explore DIR® and Profectum, and discuss how understanding development can benefit individuals across the lifespan! From potty training to sensory processing to communication, this podcast is a resource for parents, professionals, and anyone...
2025-01-3013 min
Smart Money CircleThis CEO is working on a drug to slow Alzheimer's – Meet Cuong Do, CEO, Bioviepharm - $BIVIGuest Name: Cuong Do
Title: President & CEO
Website: https://bioviepharma.com/
Ticker: BIVI
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Cuong Do
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Cuong Do, MBA, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of BioVie Inc., a clinical-stage company developing innovative drug therapies for the treatment of neurological and neurodegenerative disorders and advanced liver disease. Do is a highly experienced life sciences executive, who has served in various leadership roles at multiple global enterprises and publicly owned companies over the past 35 years. Prior to his appointment with BioVie, Do...
2024-12-1620 min
The Empowered Parent with Dana BaltutisEpisode 43: Jeff Guenzel (CEO of ICDL) - Embracing Neurodivergence and Transformative Developmental ApproachesSend us a textPrepare to gain a new perspective on developmental approaches as we sit down with Jeff Guenzel, an esteemed counselor and psychotherapist who currently leads the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL). Jeff shares his extensive knowledge on the DIR Floortime approach, a framework designed to guide and enrich the developmental journey of children, particularly those with significant differences. Using the vivid analogy of a GPS-guided journey, we uncover how developmental capacities, individual differences, and affective relationships work together to support each child's unique path.Explore the contrasts between developmental models...
2024-11-071h 00
Sensory Play ReimaginedSensory Play 101Sensory Play Reimagined is a podcast exploring how Sensory Play can help unlock your child's development and wellbeing potential. Hosted by Rachel Rothman, a toy expert and mom of three.In this episode, we discuss the basics of Sensory Play: what is it, what are the senses that are most important to child’s development, what is sensory regulation, and how to account for your baby’s sensory preferences in play. Like, share, subscribe to this channel and follow - our sponsor - Edushape's Instagram page.Becky Lewin is a practicing Occupational Therapist from New York...
2024-03-281h 21
At Peace Parents PodcastEp. 54 - Play Therapy and PDA - A Conversation with Therapist Lauren Stern NoelIn this episode I reconnect with my longtime dear friend, Lauren Stern Noel, who is also a developmental therapist and DIR-Floortime therapist working with Autistic children and children with developmental disabilities. We talk about playing with PDA children, and how it can look different than what parents might have expected.Lauren serves families and schools directly in the greater Chicago area and you can learn more about her services and work at her website: https://www.playtimekids.org/about-laurenLauren's full bio is here: Lauren Stern Noel has been working with children with autism spectrum dis...
2024-03-1944 minAt Peace Parents PodcastEp. 49 - Conversation with Lauren Stern Noel, Developmental Therapist (and great friend!)When my PDA son was four-years-old and we were in crisis I called my longtime dear friend, Lauren Stern Noel, who is also a developmental therapist and DIR-Floortime therapist working with Autistic children and children with developmental disabilities. She invited me to Chicago to stay with her family and meet her most trusted colleagues - a speech language pathologist and occupational therapist - to help Cooper stabilize. The most profound shift for me was in my parenting and helping me start my paradigm shift towards a non-behavioral approach to supporting my PDA child. In this episode we...
2024-02-1445 min
Neurodiversity PodcastUnderstanding Behaviors and Emotional Regulation with Mona DelahookeWhat is top down behavior, and how does it differ from bottom up behavior? Why is emotional regulation more difficult for neurodivergent people? How impactful or traumatic can a misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis be? Dr. Mona Delahooke, author of the book Brain-Body Parenting, discusses these questions and more with Emily Kircher-Morris on episode 180, a reprise of their timeless visit from one year ago. Educators, here's more information on our continuing education courses Emily talked about in the Neurodiversity University. Get in touch with us and find out how to make it available to everyone in your district.
2023-07-0736 min
Parenting for the FutureBrain/Body Parenting: A Conversation With Dr. Mona DelahookeDr. Mona Delahooke is mother to three adult children, and grandmother to one grand-daughter. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than thirty years of experience and serves as senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting families of neurodiverse children, adolescents and adults. Her latest book, Brain-Body Parenting builds on the lessons of Beyond Behaviors and offers a radical new approach to parenting based on her clinical experiences as well as the most recent research in neuroscience and child psychology. This book is the topic of our conversation today.
2023-03-2843 min
The Dude TherapistWhat’s Behind the Behaviors w/ Mona DelahookeMona Delahooke, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience caring for children and their families. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting families of neurodiverse children, adolescents, and adults.Dr. Delahooke holds the highest level of endorsement in the field of infant and toddler mental health in California, as a Reflective Practice Mentor (RPM). She is a frequent speaker, trainer, and consultant to parents, organizations, schools, and public agencies. Dr. Delahooke has dedicated her career to...
2023-01-1745 min
Think InclusiveBeyond Behavior Charts: Rethinking Discipline with Dr. Mona DelahookeDr. Mona Delahooke is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience supporting children and families. She is a senior faculty member at the Profectum Foundation and a member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Delahooke is the author of Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges and Brain-Body Parenting. Her work focuses on translating neuroscience into practical strategies for parents and educators to better understand and support children’s emotional and behavioral development.In this episode, Tim Villegas talks with Dr. Mona Delahooke about moving beyond traditional beha...
2022-08-1140 min
Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & MoreEmotional Regulation for Kids & Parents - Mona DelahookeWe want our children to be able to regulate their emotions, but how do we teach them how? How do we know if a child is deliberately testing their boundaries versus having a fight-flight-freeze stress response? If you’ve wondered about these things, you’re in luck because in this Mindful Mama Podcast episode I talk to Mona Delahooke, author of Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids.Watch this episode on the Mindful Mama Youtube channel!If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d...
2022-06-1456 min
All About Kids PodcastDr. Sima Gerber: BUILDING A PRE-VERBAL VOCABULARY, The Importance Of Patience, Empathy, & The Mental Health Of ChildrenThe guest today is Dr. Sima Gerber, a professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Linguistics and Communication Disorders of Queens College, City University of New York. Dr. Gerber actually was Cathy's teacher and Clinical Supervisor while Cathy attended the Graduate Program in Speech Pathology there.Dr, Gerber has over 40 years of experience specializing in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders.She has presented nationally and abroad on the topics of language acquisition and developmental approaches to intervention for children with challenges in language development.Dr. Gerber also has a 3 part...
2022-06-011h 01
AASR LiveBrain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient KidsJoin us for a special interview with Dr. Mona Delahooke to discuss her new book "Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids".Mona Delahooke, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience caring for children and their families. She is a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting families of neurodiverse children, adolescents and adults.Dr. Delahooke holds the highest level of endorsement in the field of infant and toddler mental health in California, as a Reflective Practice Mentor (RPM). She is...
2022-05-1743 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast042: Brain-Body Parenting with Dr. Mona DelahookeIn this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Mona Delahooke to talk about her new book, Brain-Body Parenting. We also speak about the connection between our brain and bodies, why our nervous systems get overloaded, and how our kids process their emotions. Dr. Mona is a mother of three, and a licensed clinical psychologist with more than thirty years of experience caring for children and their families. She is a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation and a member of the American Psychological Association. We go into: Wha...
2022-03-2342 min
The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole BeurkensHow To Solve Challenging Behavior With Observation, Brain Science, and CompassionMy guest this week is Dr. Mona Delahooke. In this episode, Dr. Mona and I discuss understanding children through the lens of the brain-body connection. Parents, by and large, are often given outdated information, advice, and even strategies about how to navigate challenging behavior and regulation issues with their kids. So today I’ve invited Dr. Mona back to share with us new insights, updates, strategies from her new book that teaches parents what to ask for or to look for beyond just looking at their child's behavior. It’s a guide for how to navigate not only...
2022-03-2351 min
The Balanced Parent Podcast109: Challenging Behaviors Re-Imagined with Dr. Mona DelahookeI am so excited for today's episode on The Balanced Parent Podcast because our guest is one of my favorite authors. She's got a great book that you may already have read: Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges. Plus a brand new book we are going to be discussing that will radically change the way you approach your child's challenging behaviors! Her work has transformed the lives of so many children and families, including my own, and I am so excited to share what I have learned from her with yo...
2022-03-1552 min
Neurodiversity PodcastUnderstanding Behaviors and Emotional Regulation with Mona DelahookeWhat is top down behavior, and how does it differ from bottom up behavior? Why is emotional regulation more difficult for neurodivergent people? How impactful or traumatic can a misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis be? Dr. Mona Delahooke, author of the new book Brain-Body Parenting (release date March 15), joins us to discuss these questions and more on episode 116. ABOUT THE GUEST - Mona Delahooke, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than thirty years of experience caring for children and their families. She is a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation and a member of the...
2022-03-1036 min
Therapy Chat321: Trauma Attachment + Sensory Informed Parenting with Dr Mona DelahookeWelcome back to Therapy Chat! This week, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C welcomes back a returning guest, Dr. Mona Delahooke. Mona has a new book out this year called "Brain-Body Parenting: How to stop managing behavior and start raising joyful, resilient kids". Mona M. Delahooke, Ph.D. is a clinical child psychologist with a passion for supporting families and children. She has worked widely with multi- disciplinary teams in the area of developmental and emotional differences for over 20 years. She is a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation and is a trainer and consultant to schools, public/pr...
2022-03-1046 min
Making SenseEvidentiary support for Occupational Therapy’s Role in Empowering the Occupation of Caregiver in those caring for Autistic Loved OnesEvidence-based practice is vital to focus the OT lens and voice in the autism community. Occupational therapists are in a position to recognize the importance of the occupation of caregiver and provide evidence-based support in intervention when working with all clients. Today, we focus this conversation on autism intervention science. Listen as this conversation unpacks the value of research in guiding us towards essential ingredients in support of caregiver agency with a focus on the parent-child dyad.
Episode guest: Carrie Alvarado, Ph.D., OTR
Resources Mentioned In this episode:
Autism Commun...
2022-03-0952 min
Therapy Chat302: Looking Beneath The Surface At Child Behaviour With Dr. Mona DelahookeWelcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C revisits her interview with Dr. Mona Delahooke, a child psychologist, blogger and author who is spreading the message that the behavioral approach to understanding children's behavior is missing two important pieces. In her book and her blog she shares how children's behavior reflects their internal experience and their attempts to get their needs met, including the primary need for safety and attachment and sensory needs. Mona M. Delahooke, Ph.D. is a clinical child psychologist with a passion for supporting families and children. She has worked w...
2021-10-2946 min
Square Peg Round WholeMaking Sense of Sensory with Occupational Therapist, Carly ColemanAnnouncement: Dr Mona Delahooke coming on the podcast in early October 2021! In this episode, Lou and Carly discuss Occupational Therapy and the concept of adapting the environment to suit the needs and preferences of the child. They talk about looking behind behaviour and meeting the child where they are at with compassion and evidence based therapy that can build on strengths to meet goals. With a focus on understanding Sensory Processing Disorder, DIR Floor time, working as a team in schools and more, there is something in this episode for everyone, even if you don't hav...
2021-09-1658 min
Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving ParentsWhen You Need a MAPMeet Marikay Cuthill on episode 64 of the @bravetogetherpod. Marikay Cuthill is mother of Maci, a vibrant, curious 16-year-old on the Autism Spectrum, and the founder of Maci And Pebble (MAP), a community dedicated to helping people navigate autism by finding answers, direction and peace of mind. She started MAP after spending countless hours living through and watching her daughter go through various evaluations, rigorous tests, therapies, treatments and supplements. MAP is Marikay’s way of sharing her experiences and resources with the hope of making other people’s lives easier. https://profectum.org/https://maciandpebble.com/
2021-09-0828 min
AASR LiveUsing Brain Science & Compassion to support children: An interview with Mona Delahooke Ph.D.Our special guest will once again be Mona Delahooke, Ph.D. for this special interview.Mona Delahooke, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience caring for children and their families. She is a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting families of neurodiverse children, adolescents and adults.Dr. Delahooke holds the highest level of endorsement in the field of infant and toddler mental health in California, as a Reflective Practice Mentor (RPM). She is a frequent speaker, trainer, and consultant to parents, organizations, schools, and public agencies...
2021-08-0357 min
We chose play from Affect AutismDIRFloortime® Summer CampsThis and next episode we're talking Floortime summer camp with Occupational Therapist, Rosemary White, of The Offices of Rosemary White OTR/L & Associates, just outside of Seattle, who is a DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader and on the Senior Faculty at Profectum. Rosemary is one of the original Floortimers who worked with Dr. Stanley Greenspan and she brings this experience to her summer day camps that she has been running for over 20 years. This episode we'll hear all about the camp including the history and how it's progressed, and next episode we'll hear from the parent of a child who h...
2021-07-1047 min
Therapy Chat273: Understanding What Children's Behaviour Is Really Telling Us with Dr Mona DelahookeWelcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews guest Dr. Mona Delahooke, a child psychologist, blogger and author who is spreading the message that the behavioral approach to understanding children's behavior is missing two important pieces. In her book and her blog she shares how children's behavior reflects their internal experience and their attempts to get their needs met, including the primary need for safety and attachment and sensory needs. Mona M. Delahooke, Ph.D. is a clinical child psychologist with a passion for supporting families and children. She has worked widely with m...
2021-04-1636 minWe chose play from Affect AutismWhat to Expect from a Developmentally-Based Speech-Language PathologistJehan Shehata-Aboubakr joins us this episode. She is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Clinical Communication Consultants in Thornhill, Ontario (just north of Toronto). She is a DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader faculty with Profectum. We did an episode last year on scripting and she’s back today to discuss what to expect from developmental, relationship-based speech-language therapy.Link to the full blog post with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the podcast here: https://affectautism.com/2020/08/31/slp/Caregivers: Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network for support fro...
2020-08-3153 min
Unapologetic Disrupters for Good PodcastEpisode #15: Dr. Mona Delahooke - Trauma Informed Educators Network PodcastMona Delahooke, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience caring for children and their families. She is a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting educators, providers, and families of neurodiverse and vulnerable children, adolescents and adults.
Dr. Delahooke holds the highest level of endorsement in the field of infant and
toddler mental health in California, as a Reflective Practice Mentor (RPM). She has dedicated her career to promoting a paradigm shift towards compassionate, relationship-based neurodevelopmental interventions for children/families exposed to trauma and those with developmental, behavioral, emotional, and...
2020-03-3037 min
The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole BeurkensThe Brain Science Behind Children’s Behavioral ChallengesMy guest this week is Dr. Mona Delahooke, a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience caring for children and their families. Dr. Delahooke is a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting families of neurodiverse children, adolescents, and adults. She holds the highest level of endorsement in the field of infant and toddler mental health in California, as a Reflective Practice Mentor (RPM). She is a frequent speaker, trainer, and consultant to parents, organizations, schools, and public agencies. Dr. Delahooke has dedicated her career to promoting compassionate, relationship-based neurodevelopmental i...
2019-11-1340 min
Listening in on LEEPDIR Floortime Model- Series Ep 2- Listening in on LEEP- Feat. SLP Tyler ChoateToday's Episode continues the conversation about The DIR FloorTIME Model featuring LEEP Forward's senior Speech-Language Pathologist Tyler Choate. To connect with the profectum parent tool box as mentioned in the podcast visit profectum.org .
You are Listening in on LEEP Forward Pediatric Development Clinic and Theraputic preschool and transitional kindergarten team of experts talking about topics parents and teachers care about. LEEP Forward has experts in the fields of Occupational Therapy, Speech and Launguage Pathology, Social Work, Developmental Therapy and Early Intervention.
To speak with the experts on this podcast or talk to someone at LEEP about your child you...
2019-10-2400 min
Disquest#019 - Bots: o que são e o que esperar? (com Lucas Barros)Neste programa recebemos Lucas Barros, sócio-proprietário da Profectum Soluções e especialista em Bots. Falamos sobre os Bots e seus impactos nas nossas vidas pessoais e no trabalho.
2019-10-2345 min
How To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Look Beyond Behaviors to Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges with Mona Delahooke, PhDSpecial guest: Mona Delahooke, PhD. A kindergartener whose father pinches her on the arm at night- once for every time her teacher wrote the girl’s name on the behavior chart at school that day.
A three year old in foster care who was found sitting in a car by the side of the road with his mother, who was passed out at the wheel. His daycare-center teacher sends him to a time out room for challenging behaviors.
A ten year old is diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. His teachers say he is chronically disruptive, always seeking at...
2019-06-1800 minWe chose play from Affect AutismWhat is Scripting All About?Joining us this episode is Jehan Shehata-Aboubakr, a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Clinical Communication Consultants in Thornhill, Ontario (just north of Toronto) where she practices with a functional pragmatic and DIRFloortime® approach. She is a DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader with the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL) and faculty with Profectum. We have been working together on advocacy, trying to get developmental approaches funded here in Ontario and it’s a pleasure to finally feature Jehan on the podcast!Link to the full blog post with links to key discussion points and other ways to view o...
2019-05-271h 00
Exploring Different Brains2018 in Review: Supporting & Optimizing Our Brains | EDB 154In this first of two “2018 in Review” episodes, we are going to hear from some of the dedicated clinicians, specialists, educators, advocates, and change-makers working to improve the lives of those of us with Different Brains. Featured are:
For more about the guests featured and their full interviews: Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. (author, psychiatrist, gerontologist, and CEO & Founder Age Wave), Joseph S. Lento (musician and educator), Seth Keller, M.D. (co-chair of the AADMD’s National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices), Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D. (autism educator, consultant, and DIR/Floortime provider), Cuong Do (founder of the Profec...
2019-01-0317 min
Exploring Different BrainsIdentifying the Abilities of Every Brain, with Cuong Do | EDB 149In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Cuong Do.
Cuong Do serves as the head of the global strategy group for Samsung Group, where he helps leads the group’s strategy and growth efforts. He is also a board member of Autism Speaks, the founder of the Profectum Foundation (which creates a home for talented clinicians working with the DIR model to continue their work), the co-creator of Identifor (a free tool to identify individual abilities, skills, and interests), and the father to a child with autism. Cuong Do discusses the importance of discovering the abilities of people with di...
2018-11-1526 minListening in on LEEPDIR Floortime Model- Series Ep 1- Listening in on LEEP- Feat. Dir. Tyler ChoateToday's Episode starts the conversation about The DIR FloorTIME Model featuring LEEP Forward's Director of Speech-Language Pathology Tyler Choate. To connect with the profectum parent tool box as mentioned in the podcast visit https://profectum.org .
You are Listening in on LEEP Forward Pediatric Development Clinic and Theraputic preschool and transitional kindergarten team of experts talking about topics parents and teachers care about. LEEP Forward has experts in the fields of Occupational Therapy, Speech and Launguage Pathology, Social Work, Developmental Therapy and Early Intervention.
To speak with the experts on this podcast or talk to someone at LEEP about your...
2018-01-0400 min