The Early Roots Podcast
Follow Neuro-Developmental Delay Therapist Emily Roper as she discusses common problems she encounters working with children with developmental delays. She takes a deep dive into things like primitive reflexes, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, brain development, pregnancy, birth and more. This podcast provides information to parents and providers alike to bring understanding and help to children with developmental delays.
Podcasting since 2023 • 32 episodes
The Early Roots Podcast
Latest Episodes
#032 Selective Mutism
Today's episode is all about the DSM diagnosis Selective Mutism. This is a condition I have seen many times in the kids in the office. We will cover what it is, what it looks like and some of the underlying physical and neurological systems at ...
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Episode 32
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#031 Trichotillomania Hair Pulling
Today's episode is all about Trichotillomania which is a mental health disorder characterized by recurrent hair pulling. I see a LOT of kids with this symptom. Not necessarily ones who have received an official trichotillomania diagnosis, but c...
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Episode 30
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#030 Fear Paralysis Reflex
Today's episode is all about the Fear Paralysis Reflex and the theories behind it. We dive into many of the intricate ways that the body responds to stress and threat. Our stress response should mature through some very distinct stages as we ag...
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Episode 30
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#029 Delayed Cord Clamping: 5 Minutes for Your Baby's Brain
Today's episode is all about delayed cord clamping. That is the practice of waiting to cut a baby's cord for several minutes after birth. This enables the blood that is circulating through their placenta to pump back to their body. This one sim...
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Episode 29
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#028 The 101 of Primitive Reflexes
Today's episode is a mini crash course on primitive reflexes. It covers what they are, why they are important, and how they connect to developmental delays like ADHD and Autism. My personal belief is that an early developmental screenin...
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Episode 28
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