Transcript: Rethinking “Normal” in Child Development (Teacher Tom’s Podcast)

This post is a transcript for the podcast, which can be found here. This podcast was graciously transcribed by Elizabeth Baker — thank you so much! Teacher Tom’s Podcast: Taking Play Seriously RETHINKING “NORMAL” IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT (KELSIE OLDS) Tom: Hi it’s Teacher Tom and welcome to my podcast, where we take play seriously. Today, … Read more

“El Espectro” (Español)

This is a Spanish language translation of this post, which is in English. Post traducido del original en Ingles. Hoy es el Día Mundial del Autismo y como tal hoy quiero hablar de las diferentes formas en que nos identificamos a lxs autistas. En esta página verán que el término que más usaré será “autista” … Read more

Two Sides of the Spectrum: Strengths-Based OT and Self-Determination In Action (Podcast Interview)

  Most of us who are trying to work in a way that is aligned with our values have so many moments of doubt. Are we actually doing a “skilled intervention” we are billing for? Is the work we are doing truly making an impact on the child’s life? Are we inadvertently causing harm? Is … Read more

Support

I began The Occuplaytional Therapist because I disliked the way that occupational therapy is so difficult to access for so many people. My page is, and always will remain, free. I will always categorize my posts from Facebook here on this website so people can more easily access them again in the future. I will … Read more

Contact

Feel free to reach out in regards to speaking engagements! The website will soon receive some updates including a speaking engagement calendar. Kelsie always welcomes talking about virtual or in-person speaking engagements. Kelsie is not able to answer personal questions or consultation requests due to the volume of them that they receive.  You can contact … Read more