Therapod Podcast
The Therapod podcast is a valuable resource created by a team of experienced clinicians- Hosted by Banu Balaji, an experienced occupational therapist. Joining us as Co-host this season we have Georgie Cooney, dedicated teacher, author, and dyslexia specialist with years of experience supporting learners with Specific Learning Difficulties.
This podcast aims to provide accessible and practical information for parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children, especially those with additional needs. Banu and her seasoned colleagues share their insights on various topics such as sensory strategies, communication, neurodevelopmental assessments, and promoting both physical and mental health in children and adolescents. They bring their years of training and experience to the table in a way that makes it accessible and meaningful.
The emphasis is on the importance of parents providing timely support and help when needed and aim to reduce overwhelm and bring joy to parenting. The podcast delves into the evolving challenges of modern parenting, the impact of changing environments on children, the significance of play in learning and development, and the value of balancing structured activities with free play. Through their discussions, therapod highlights the importance of understanding individual needs, fostering positive relationships, and supporting children's growth and well-being in today's complex world.
Episodes
82 episodes
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Beyond Speech: A Holistic Path to Communication
In this episode, we explore a holistic and parent-centered approach to speech and language therapy with Zainab Millwala, Chennai-based Speech-Language Pathologist who brings a wealth of experience from both India and the US. We dive ...
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The Flexible Seating Revolution: Reimagining the Modern Classroom
“What works for a few children usually works for all. Why have special seats for special children when we can have a range of seats for everyone?”In this inspiring episode of the Therapod Podcast, host Carolyn Gelenter
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Beyond Phonics: The Auditory Foundation of Literacy
“Teaching phonics before a child is ready is like taking a student driver on the motorway in their second lesson.”In this episode of the Therapod Podcast, host Carolyn Gelenter sits down with Professor Helen Strin...
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Let’s Stop Pathologizing: Moving Towards a Needs Based Future
"If we could get away from diagnosis and think about a child's needs, that might make a big difference."In this insightful episode of the Therapod Podcast: More Than Words, host Carolyn Gelenter is joined by Aliso...
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More than a Label : A story of resilience and determination
In this incredibly moving episode of the Therapod Podcast, host Carolyn Gelenter sits down with Robyn Lascelles, a 37-year-old restaurant manager and barista who shares her lived experience with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)Roby...
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Deaf Education: Language, Identity and Inclusive Classrooms
Welcome to Season 6 of Therapod Podcast: Beyond Words, where we explore how communication and language shape our lives from childhood through adulthood.Hosted by Carolyn Gelenter, on this episode we are joined by Kathryn Gilga...
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