Send us a textAt forest school, we often talk about how nature play is so important for our sensory development, but did you know that many of the developmental and behavioural challenges we see in children stem from our nervous system? In today's episode we scratch the surface of sensory integration, sensory processing and retained reflexes with Occupational Therapists, Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill. 👉  Rachel and Jess shareAbout primitive reflexesAbout retaining reflexes What we can do at home to help thisWhy we need sensory integration and the integration of primitive reflexesThe kinds of things would you notice in your child if they had retained primitive reflexesThe retained reflexes that are seen commonly in a classroomAbout sensory processing disordersExercises, Strategies, and Tips to Help with SPDSome of the myths around sensory processingAbout diagnosis and how to identify themHow nature helps in integrating the sensesAbout sensory dietsThat parents may notice their own bodies, behaviours or patterns and find out that they too have a sensory processing disorderAbout working with families that have children with opposing sensory processing disorders👉  Opt In for a FREE Downloadable👉  Links and ResourcesPersonal WebsiteInstagram:@harkla_family@allthingssensorypodcastYoutube VideosBecome a Primitive Reflex Expert USE CODE: SENSORY for 10% first purchase at harkla.co👉 Guest DetailsRachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC, CPRCS and Jessica Hill, COTA/L, CPRCS are passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Certified Primitive Reflex Clinic Specialists who host of the popular podcast, All Things Sensory by Harkla. Their podcast, digital courses, YouTube, and blog on Harkla.co covers topics related to sensory processing disorder, special needs, parenting, and topics related to child development and health.With over 9 years of clinicalEver wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"www.r Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development, We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values. This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So  dive in and s If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

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