Child-Led Therapy with Kelsie Olds for Occupational and Physical Therapists

wiredON Development Interviews

This interview with the OccuPLAYtional Therapist, Kelsie Olds, is an absolute treat. We cover the realities, practicalities and benefits of child-led therapy, the integration of play in therapeutic practices, push-in vs pull out services, balancing the conflicts that arise from staying true to your core values as a therapist with meeting your service requirements and so much more

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04:45 A uniquely rich learning environment

13:32 Regcognising and addressing underlying difficultes

22:46 Finding the best learning opportunities

27:44 Whose actually my client?

31:26 The magic of a trust and values based approach

37:34 Navigating School Systems and Advocating for Child-Led Therapy

>> 39:13 Be Informed

>> 41:20 Value the team

>> 42:21 Keeping the child at the center

44:38 Push in vs Pull out

50:53 Gaining Respect and Buy-In from Teachers

52:58 Understanding motor skill levels through play vs standardized testing

59:32 Stop asking questions

01:04:27 Everybody is unique and we are all the same

01:08:54 Neurodiverse Conversations and Activism

01:11:06 Interoception