This episode originally aired on the Swinging Upside Down podcast on October 24, 2020.
October is ADHD Awareness Month, so to start things off, the podcast is revisiting a conversation between DPSS team leader and OT Cynthia Miller-Lautman and her husband Michael. Michael was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, he and Cynthia talk about growing up without a diagnosis, getting diagnosed and learning to face the challenges of adulthood with ADHD.
3 Jul 2023
Weighted Blanket Safety Rules (Episode 16)
Weighted blankets, vests and stuffed animals have become incredibly popular in recent years. They can be incredible helpful for anyone who struggles with sensory regulation. You can buy weighted sensory products online and in many stores, but they should still be used with caution.
In 2008, a child with autism died while rolled in weighted blanket and left unsupervised. Since then, the provincial government of Québec has published a set guidelines and regulations regarding the use of weighted blankets at home and in school or healthcare settings.
Download the Government Guidelines (French Only)
In this episode, Cynthia Miller-Lautman (Occupational Therapist) goes through these guidelines and talks about how to use weighted products safely. You can also download the poster below to share with you colleagues and family, or print it and post it where it will be most helpful.
Download The Poster (PDF)
8 May 2023
Becoming a Behaviour Detective (Episode 15)
Have you ever wondered why someone behaves the way they do? Have you ever wondered what those behaviours are trying to communicate? Applied Behaviour Analysis helps us understand what those behaviours are trying to tell us and guides us towards what to do next. Watch this video to learn how this approach can be added to your toolbox.
26 Apr 2022
Introduction to Behaviour Analysis (Episode 14)
In this episode, DPSS team member Trevor Friesen introduces us to Applied Behaviour Analysis (or ABA), and talks about some strategies for getting to the root cause of problem behaviours. Trevor also gives some suggestions about how to think about solutions for diffic
6 Dec 2021
What is ADHD? Q&A (Episode 13)
As part of the DPSS training week in March 2021, Aimee-Elizabeth Parsons and Trevor Friesen did a session entitled "What is ADHD?". That session was based on Episode 3, which you can watch here. In this episode, Aimee and Trevor tackle some of the questions that they were asked during and after their session.
22 Nov 2021
Language Development & Disorders: Q&A (Episode 12)
This is Part 3 of our series on Language Disorders and Development. In this episode, Cynthia and Dana answer some questions from viewers.
3 Nov 2021
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Q&A (Episode 11)
During the DPSS training week in March 2021, Cynthia and Bethany did a session on autism spectrum disorder. There were so many good questions at the end of the session, that they couldn't all be answered. In this episode, Bethany and Cynthia take the time to answer some of the questions they couldn't get to then.
3 Nov 2021
Introduction to Disabilities: Q&A (Episode 10)
During Disability Programs Specialized Services Training Week in March 2021, the episode An Introduction to Disabilities (Episode 2) was played in a live session moderated by Sophie-Anne Scherrer, OT and Dana Lawlor, S-LP. Toward the end of the session, the audience were able to ask questions to Sophie-Anne and Dana.
In this episode, Sophie-Anne and Dana revisit their answers to some of the questions ask during the live event, and answer a few that they couldn't get to then
9 Jul 2021
A Community Life For All: Q&A (Episode 9)
During the DPSS team's training week in March 2021, we received a lot of questions at the end of each session. While we were able to answer some of the questions, we couldn't get to them all. In this episode, Sophie-Anne and Bethany answer some of the questions that were asked during the session "Inclusion: A Community Life For All", which you can hear or watch by checking out Episode 8 of the DPSS Podcast.
31 May 2021
Inclusion: A Community Life For All (Episode 8)
In this podcast episode, Bethany Hartropp and Sophie-Anne Scherrer, both Occupational Therapists working with the Disability Programs Specialized Services at the CBHSSJB, talk about inclusion and accessibility. We all have different abilities, sometimes because of age, health conditions or injury. This podcast talks about strategies for staying active and having roles in our family and communities when we or our loved one need extra help to do this.
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