[SLP Live] Have Fun! Honoring All Forms of Play
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In this podcourse, I am joined by Dr. Diamond Rashad (she/her), a neurodivergent pediatric occupational therapist, disability advocate, and doula who resides in Georgia. She has worked as an occupational therapist for six years and received her post-professional doctorate with a specialty in pediatrics from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2019. Her experience includes working from a trauma-informed lens with children, adolescents, and young adults with difficulties in sensory integration, executive function, feeding & mealtime participation, and supporting Autistic clients and their families. She is the founder of Emira’s Mamas & "A Dime of OT"; she is passionate about supporting birthing parents from pregnancy to postpartum, diversity and inclusion in allied health settings, social-emotional support & co-regulation, and advocacy for culturally responsive, equitable care.
In this episode, we review the characteristics of play and how the environment impacts play and social participation. We also review strategies to connect with children and empower caregivers in play.
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Topics/Questions Asked:
How does the environment impact play and social interaction?
How is play defined across evaluation and therapy?
How would you be defining play characteristically?
What techniques can therapists use to encourage play in pediatric setting?
What are your go-to strategies to use with children and caregivers?