The CI Therapies Podcast

On this week's episode of The CI Therapies Podcast, our host, Kayla Darkow sits down with two parent coaches from the Waunakee Community. Pam Beron from Highest Potential Pathways and Leda Rawlins from Bloom Parent discusses their parent coaching framework, who may benefit from their services and their story of how they got started. This is an episode you don't want to miss!    Episode Resources:...

On this week's episode of The CI Therapies Podcast, we are joined by Stacy Haunfelder, COTA/L who talks about the concept of masking and ways to support neurodiverse loved ones in your life.    Episode Resources: Blog: https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/what-causes-autistic-burnout Instagram accounts we love:  @neurodiversitymb @mentalhealthchats @the_therapist_parent   Follow us on social! ...

On this episode of The CI Therapies Podcast, Abby Engel OTR/L joins us to delve into the often-challenging world of daily transitions for children and their parents. From the morning rush to bedtime routines, these shifts can be tough on everyone involved. We explore the reasons why transitions can be particularly difficult for. Join us as we share practical strategies and tips to ease these momen...

On this episode of The CI Therapies Podcast we discuss visual motor skills with Heidi Splinter, COTA. Hear why Heidi is so passionate about improving the visual motor skills of children and her recommendations for doing so! This episode is full of ah-ha moments you won't want to miss. 

On this episode of The CI Therapies Podcast we are joined by Ann Jonker, a speech language pathologist at CI.  Together, we'll learn about the different types of stuttering in the pediatric population along with strategies to use (and avoid) when supporting a child or individual who stutters.  Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CItherapy/ TikTo...

This is a fascinating episode with guest Autumn Wischnefski, a speech and language pathologist at CI.  She tells us all about Gestalt Language Processing, how it's more common than we think, and strategies for enhancing language development in your child. Episode Resources: Let's Give Them Something to Gestalt About: https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/let-s-give-them-something-to-gestalt-about...

This episode features Kayla Darkow, our Family Engagement Coordinator here at CI, who is incredibly knowledgeable in and a big proponent of bibliotherapy.  Learn what it is and how to incorporate it into your child's life.   Episode Resources: Reading with Older Kids Blog Book List Slumberkins Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CItherapy/ TikTo...

Dr. Margaret Fitts, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents, joins us today to talk about what mental health looks like in pediatrics and why it is so important.  Learn more about mental health services at CI here.   Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com...

Ashley Verbick is back again today to talk to us about the 4 different stages of play, the importance of play and how to incorporate more of it at home.  Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CItherapy/ TikTok: @citherapy

Today's guest is Kathryn Ziegler, an Occupational Therapist who is going to give us all the details on the 8 senses.  Yes, you heard that right.  We are all so familiar with the 5 senses, but we truly have 8 of them!    Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CItherapy/ TikTok: @citherapy

Today's guest is Ashley Verbick who has been doing occupational therapy with kids for 9 years. Ashley gives us a detailed explanation on specific developmental milestones for kids throughout the early years and ways to facilitate growth at home.    Recommended Fine Motor Items: Utensils Scissors Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game   Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: w...

Today's guest is Deidre Oie who has been doing physical therapy with kids for 7 years. Deidre gives us a detailed explanation on specific developmental milestones for kids throughout the early years and ways to facilitate growth at home.  Recommended Gross Motor Toys: Squigz Trampoline Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CItherapy/ TikTok: @cith...

Today's guest is Lauren Blume, an SLP who has been working in the field of pediatrics for 9 years who happens to also be the Clinic Manager for our Wausau, WI location.  Lauren gives us a detailed explanation on specific developmental milestones for kids throughout the early years and ways to facilitate growth at home.    Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: www....

Today's guest is Rachelle Enemuoh, an SLP who has been working in the field of pediatrics for nearly a decade.  Rachelle gives us an overview on what feeding therapy is, what it looks like for kids and who can benefit from it.     Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CItherapy/ TikTok: @citherapy

On today's episode, Liz Hedrich, an SLP who has worked in the pediatric field for over 10 years, discusses what speech therapy can do for kids and how to encourage speech and language skills at home.    Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CItherapy/ TikTok: @citherapy

This episode features Megan Wisniewski, an OT with 11 years working in pediatrics, who shares her knowledge and experience on what exactly OT can do for kids and how to encourage development at home. Link to the Gift Guide Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CItherapy/ TikTok: @citherapy

Today's episode features Luke Lang, a PTA who has been working in the field of pediatrics for over 12 years.  Luke shares his knowledge and experience on what exactly PT can do for kids and how to encourage development at home.    Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CItherapy/ TikTok: @citherapy

Tune in to hear what the show will be about!  For more family-friendly information, check out our blog: https://www.citherapies.com/blog/   Free printables and resources: https://www.citherapies.com/just-for-fun/   Follow us on social!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/citherapy/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/CItherapy/ TikTok: @citherapy