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This episode we explore the neurological and developmental concept of imitation. We dive into how it unfolds developmentally in a social...

This episode continues on from the previous episode in regards to executive functions and the mind map from episode 10 will continue to...

Wow we've made it to episode 10! This episode brings another case discussion and we explore how executive functions (EF) and effortful...

This episode takes us further along the path of social emotional development. We dance with the dilemma of knowing when the right time is...

We are back and moving our conversation into the realm of social-emotional development. If you haven’t heard episode 7 it will be helpful...

This episode we work to put the concepts from the last two episodes together with a clinical case. We mention the DIR (Developmental,...

These two Modulation episodes are packed full!! Definitely don't skip this one, it's filled with gold. The handout from episode 5...

Now this is exciting! Get ready to dive into discussing sensory modulation, a very unique and incredibly important topic. We use the...

LISTEN NOW Listen on Spotify  | Listen on Apple Podcasts QUICK TAKE Sensory discrimination has been the quiet underpinning of every episode so far. This one puts it centre stage. Tracy unpacks how precise sensory detail from the tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular systems drives motor planning, skill acquisition, and the development of affordances, and why, without it, skilfulness simply cannot emerge. ABOUT THIS EPISODE Every episode so far has mentioned sensory discr

LISTEN NOW Listen on Spotify  | Listen on Apple Podcasts QUICK TAKE Praxis is one of the most complex concepts in paediatric OT — and one of the most important. Using a composite case of a vibrant, energetic 6-year-old, this episode unpacks ideation, planning, execution, and monitoring through a clinical lens, and explores what it actually looks like to support praxis development without taking the joy out of play. ABOUT THIS EPISODE Michelle brings a composite case of a 6

LISTEN NOW Listen on Spotify  | Listen on Apple Podcasts QUICK TAKE Using a composite case of a 12-year-old referred for handwriting difficulties, this episode unpacks the postural system from the ground up — tracing how vestibular processing, antigravity control, and ocular function all feed into something as seemingly straightforward as getting words onto a page. ABOUT THIS EPISODE When a 12-year-old presents with handwriting difficulties, it's easy to stay at the level

LISTEN NOW Listen on Spotify  | Listen on Apple Podcasts QUICK TAKE This is where it all began. In our first episode, the three of us introduce ourselves, share how we found our way to paediatric OT and to each other, and lay out what Spirited Conversations is going to be and why we felt compelled to make it. ABOUT THIS EPISODE We didn't plan the podcast over a strategy session. It grew out of mentoring conversations that kept being too good not to share. In this episode,