🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast
In Session is Westside Children's Therapy podcast for parents, caregivers and professionals who want real, relatable insight into children’s therapy. Each episode features conversations with Westside’s expert therapists—occupational, speech, physical, ABA, counseling, and more—who break down common challenges, celebrate wins, and share practical tips for supporting kids in everyday life.
From picky eating to sensory sensitivities, social skills to emotional regulation, In Session is your guide to understanding how therapy works and how it can make a difference for your child.
Whether you're new to therapy or already on the journey, In Session brings you into the room—offering support, perspective, and a few laughs along the way.
🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast
Growing Skills: Occupational Therapy for Older Kids
In this episode of In Session, we’re exploring pediatric occupational therapy for older children and how OT supports the skills kids need to succeed at school, at home, and in everyday life. Join Westside’s Director of Occupational Therapy, Alyssa Sanders, OTR/L, and Director of Occupational Therapy, Ali McCarrell, MOT, OTR/L, as they discuss how OT helps children strengthen executive functioning, emotional regulation, sensory processing, and independence.
From improving handwriting and classroom participation to managing sensory challenges, daily routines, and social demands, this episode breaks down what occupational therapy looks like for school-age kids—and how it adapts as children grow.
Learn how occupational therapy empowers older kids to build confidence, navigate challenges, and engage more fully in their environments as expectations increase and independence becomes key.