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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Jun 2025 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2025 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! <br /><br />Michael and Edie have popped into the studio to facilitate your questions about fun activities you can do at home outside of therapy, how to generalise sensory integration in the real world, and tips on how to increase interoceptive awareness for you young person. </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This week Edie joins Michael to unpack questions about other therapies outside of the ASI® scope. We cover funding changes in the NDIS regarding music therapy, what the Willbarger Protocol is and where you might study it, and cover an OT's concern about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). <br /><br />Links: <br />Singing The Song of Music Therapy<br />https://open.spotify.com/episode/5T0KdyqELbaUAOcuCRCics?si=aTDhCQoSTxS8XyrChh7paw<br /><br />Keep Music Therapy NDIS Funded - Change.org <br />https://www.change.org/p/keep-music-therapy-as-an-ndis-funded-therapeutic-support<br /> </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This week Michael is joined by our Parkside Clinical Lead, Edie! We dive into your questions about how to teach your young person about personal space, supporting highly sensitive kids, and discuss tips to manage school refusal. <br /><br />Resources:<br /><br />Nell Harris - Social Storybooks <a href="https://nellharris.com/">https://nellharris.com/mybooks </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.threads.net/@drbeckyatgoodinside?xmt=AQGzj628rpoEColN363j0neTxT-WdUjMziLHwjDRJ1T0DQo">Dr. Becky </a><br /><br />School Refusal: <a href="https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/">https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/ </a><br /><br />Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with, nor do we earn any commission from, any of the services or products mentioned. <br /><br />Our aim is to provide useful information to help you find the fun in raising the young people in your lives. </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week Michael is joined by our Parkside Clinical Lead, Edie! We dive into your questions about how to teach your young person about personal space, supporting highly sensitive kids, and discuss tips to manage school refusal. <br /><br />Resources:<br /><br />Nell Harris - Social Storybooks <a href="https://nellharris.com/">https://nellharris.com/mybooks </a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.threads.net/@drbeckyatgoodinside?xmt=AQGzj628rpoEColN363j0neTxT-WdUjMziLHwjDRJ1T0DQo">Dr. Becky </a><br /><br />School Refusal: <a href="https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/">https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/ </a><br /><br />Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with, nor do we earn any commission from, any of the services or products mentioned. <br /><br />Our aim is to provide useful information to help you find the fun in raising the young people in your lives. </p>
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listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or
colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the
better! 
 If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question
to the integration station via Instagram or our email
podcast@otfcgroup.au 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Dec 2024 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Back to regular programming this week with Eleanor and Michael tackling a few questions asked by our parents in our OT sessions. 

We delve into why teeth grinding could mean you need oral regulation, go through some core control activities that your young person won't even know they're working and how to work towards choosing the right school for your young person.  If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from
listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or
colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the
better! 
 If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question
to the integration station via Instagram or our email
podcast@otfcgroup.au 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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So grab a pen and paper (or keyboard/computer), and get ready to take notes from insights from one of the pioneers of ASI®. If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from
listening to us, share it with your friends,  family, uni classmates or
colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the
better! 
 If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question
to the integration station via Instagram or our email
podcast@otfcgroup.au 
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better! 
 If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question
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podcast@otfcgroup.au 
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Oct 2024 10:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We return for a third season of the Integration Station with Michael hosting music therapist Natalie Oliveri. Natalie gives us an insight into how music therapy supports clients, how to change mood with music and even sings an original song live! </p><p>Natalie mentions her business, some research and also an interesting phenomenon, the iso-principle, with the links to these listed below.</p><p>Creative Therapy </p><p><a href="https://www.creativetherapyadelaide.com.au">https://www.creativetherapyadelaide.com.au</a></p><p>The iso-principle </p><p><a href="https://www.creativetherapyadelaide.com.au/music-to-alter-your-mood-iso/">https://www.creativetherapyadelaide.com.au/music-to-alter-your-mood-iso/</a></p>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In the season finale, Michael and Dino chat to Becky Blake - tutor, mentor, mother and musician. Having a lived experience of ADHD, Becky discusses the benefits of a brain that is wired differently and how it assists her in her music and teaching. </p><p>Becky gives the listeners an insight into her family life growing up in country Australia and how it shaped her interest in music, how ADHD has supported her creativity and the importance of an effective work life balance - including time to entertain others! </p><p> </p><p>Becky's website </p><p><a href="https://beckyblake.com.au">https://beckyblake.com.au</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 10:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>michael@otfc.com.au (Becky Blake, Dino Mennillo, Michael Crisci)</author>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Occupational Therapist and Sleep Specialist Annie O'Connell joins Michael and Dino to discuss how good sleep is one of the biggest factors in quality of life. </p><p>In second  part of this two-part interview, Annie discusses how the sensory world impacts sleep some other sleep tips, her upcoming sleep training and a sleep quiz. </p><p> </p><p>Some resources discussed by Annie in the episode:</p><p> </p><p>Australian sleep health foundation</p><p><a href="https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au">https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au</a><br /> </p><p>'A<i> clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep: Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Problems</i>' by Jodi Mindell and Judith Owens </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Pediatric-Sleep-Management/dp/1451193009/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678507322&refinements=p_27%3AJodi+A.+Mindell%3BJudith+A.+Owens&s=books&sr=1-1">https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Pediatric-Sleep-Management/dp/1451193009/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678507322&refinements=p_27%3AJodi+A.+Mindell%3BJudith+A.+Owens&s=books&sr=1-1</a></p><p> </p><p>Podcast: Why we sleep by Matthew walker</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WtITGcwwZYQZHVJGciMJp">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WtITGcwwZYQZHVJGciMJp</a></p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 7 May 2023 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>michael@otfc.com.au (Annie O&apos;Connell, Dino Mennillo, Michael Crisci)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Occupational Therapist and Sleep Specialist Annie O'Connell joins Michael and Dino to discuss how good sleep is one of the biggest factors in quality of life. </p><p>In second  part of this two-part interview, Annie discusses how the sensory world impacts sleep some other sleep tips, her upcoming sleep training and a sleep quiz. </p><p> </p><p>Some resources discussed by Annie in the episode:</p><p> </p><p>Australian sleep health foundation</p><p><a href="https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au">https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au</a><br /> </p><p>'A<i> clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep: Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Problems</i>' by Jodi Mindell and Judith Owens </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Pediatric-Sleep-Management/dp/1451193009/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678507322&refinements=p_27%3AJodi+A.+Mindell%3BJudith+A.+Owens&s=books&sr=1-1">https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Pediatric-Sleep-Management/dp/1451193009/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678507322&refinements=p_27%3AJodi+A.+Mindell%3BJudith+A.+Owens&s=books&sr=1-1</a></p><p> </p><p>Podcast: Why we sleep by Matthew walker</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WtITGcwwZYQZHVJGciMJp">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WtITGcwwZYQZHVJGciMJp</a></p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Occupational Therapist and Sleep Specialist Annie O'Connell joins Michael and Dino to discuss how good sleep is one of the biggest factors in quality of life. </p><p>In the first part of this two-part interview, Annie discusses the three main components of sleep, explains melatonin and it's role in sleep, how waterbeds led her to specialise in sleep and answers the most important question, how good are siestas?!</p><p> </p><p>Some resources discussed by Annie in the episode:</p><p> </p><p>Australian sleep health foundation</p><p><a href="https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au">https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au</a><br /> </p><p>'A<i> clinical Guide to Pediatric Sleep: Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Problems</i>' by Jodi Mindell and Judith Owens </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Pediatric-Sleep-Management/dp/1451193009/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678507322&refinements=p_27%3AJodi+A.+Mindell%3BJudith+A.+Owens&s=books&sr=1-1">https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Guide-Pediatric-Sleep-Management/dp/1451193009/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1678507322&refinements=p_27%3AJodi+A.+Mindell%3BJudith+A.+Owens&s=books&sr=1-1</a></p><p> </p><p>Podcast: Why we sleep by Matthew walker</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WtITGcwwZYQZHVJGciMJp">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WtITGcwwZYQZHVJGciMJp</a></p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>michael@otfc.com.au (Annie O&apos;Connell, Michael Crisci, Dino Mennillo)</author>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Nutritional Biochemist, Dr Libby Weaver, joins Michael and Dino to discuss her approach to health, food and wellbeing. </p><p>Libby discusses her three pillared approach exploring the interplay between nutrition, emotions and biochemistry. Libby also enlightens us on her family history and how she got into nutrition, her research on the gut and children with ASD, the role language can have on food choices, what are 'healthiest' fast food options and how hot chips are the best guilty pleasure!   </p><p> </p><p><strong>Dr Libby's website </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlibby.com/about-dr-libby/">https://www.drlibby.com/about-dr-libby/</a></p><p><strong>Bio Blends</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.bioblends.com">https://www.bioblends.com</a></p><p><strong>Shake off Sugar </strong></p><p><a href="https://shop.drlibby.com/go/shake-off-sugar?v=13b249c5dfa9">https://shop.drlibby.com/go/shake-off-sugar?v=13b249c5dfa9</a></p><p><strong>Dr Weaver's reference list (for interested readers)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlibby.com/additional-references/">https://www.drlibby.com/additional-references/</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 2 Apr 2023 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nutritional Biochemist, Dr Libby Weaver, joins Michael and Dino to discuss her approach to health, food and wellbeing. </p><p>Libby discusses her three pillared approach exploring the interplay between nutrition, emotions and biochemistry. Libby also enlightens us on her family history and how she got into nutrition, her research on the gut and children with ASD, the role language can have on food choices, what are 'healthiest' fast food options and how hot chips are the best guilty pleasure!   </p><p> </p><p><strong>Dr Libby's website </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlibby.com/about-dr-libby/">https://www.drlibby.com/about-dr-libby/</a></p><p><strong>Bio Blends</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.bioblends.com">https://www.bioblends.com</a></p><p><strong>Shake off Sugar </strong></p><p><a href="https://shop.drlibby.com/go/shake-off-sugar?v=13b249c5dfa9">https://shop.drlibby.com/go/shake-off-sugar?v=13b249c5dfa9</a></p><p><strong>Dr Weaver's reference list (for interested readers)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlibby.com/additional-references/">https://www.drlibby.com/additional-references/</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Dr Melaine Turner, or Mel to her clients, is a one of Adelaide's few Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. I the first part, Mel discusses more about her personal life and her time leading up to medicine. In this second part with Mel, she discusses more about her clinical work, the concerns over screen time use trends, challenges facing children in guardianship care and the process involved in supporting the transition from adolescent to adult psychiatry. </p><p>Dr Turner's Practice </p><p><a href="https://mcpp.com.au">https://mcpp.com.au</a></p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>michael@otfc.com.au (Melanie Turner, Dino Mennillo, Michael Crisci)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr Melaine Turner, or Mel to her clients, is a one of Adelaide's few Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. I the first part, Mel discusses more about her personal life and her time leading up to medicine. In this second part with Mel, she discusses more about her clinical work, the concerns over screen time use trends, challenges facing children in guardianship care and the process involved in supporting the transition from adolescent to adult psychiatry. </p><p>Dr Turner's Practice </p><p><a href="https://mcpp.com.au">https://mcpp.com.au</a></p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode Michael and Dino are joined by counsellor Alana Lenart. Alana reveals how she moved from her long career in aviation to counselling as a result of her lived experience with her autistic son. </p><p>Alana discusses her journey and how counselling has allowed her to support families in ways she felt were missing when she was going through a similar experience. Alana has collaborated with Emily Bourke (Assistant Minister for Autism) and has advocated for families of neurodiverse children within Adelaide and rurally. </p><p>Alana's story gives incredible insight into how life experiences can shape and reshape a person</p><p><a href="https://www.alanalenart.com.au">https://www.alanalenart.com.au</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 5 Mar 2023 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>michael@otfc.com.au (Alana Lenart, Michael Crisci, Dino Mennillo)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode Michael and Dino are joined by counsellor Alana Lenart. Alana reveals how she moved from her long career in aviation to counselling as a result of her lived experience with her autistic son. </p><p>Alana discusses her journey and how counselling has allowed her to support families in ways she felt were missing when she was going through a similar experience. Alana has collaborated with Emily Bourke (Assistant Minister for Autism) and has advocated for families of neurodiverse children within Adelaide and rurally. </p><p>Alana's story gives incredible insight into how life experiences can shape and reshape a person</p><p><a href="https://www.alanalenart.com.au">https://www.alanalenart.com.au</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we are fortunate enough to speak to Dr Smith Roley for a second time.</p><p>Dr Smith Roley is an occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience in paediatric practice. She has been at the forefront of Ayres’ Sensory Integration research and clinical practice for many years and along with Dr Zoe Mailloux, is a founding partner of CLASI (Collaborative for Leadership in Sensory Integration) and first-generation student of Dr Jean Ayres. With CLASI, she is providing a sensory integration certificate education program, offered in many countries around the world.</p><p>In this chat, we cover the current state of the EASI (Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration), recent data on trends in  sensorimotor development, the impact of funding models on accessing care and whether or not Susanne likes cheese...</p><p>Throughout this chat, and in Susanne's last chat, she makes reference to aspects of SI research and the role of her organisation, CLASI. Links to some of these areas can be found here.</p><p> </p><p>Understanding the Nature of Sensory Integration with Diverse Populations </p><p><a href="https://www.proedaust.com.au/understanding-the-nature-of-sensory-integration-with-diverse-populations-1">https://www.proedaust.com.au/understanding-the-nature-of-sensory-integration-with-diverse-populations-1</a></p><p>Newell Kephart – brief biography </p><p><a href="https://www.csun.edu/~vcoao0el/webct/de361s114_folder/N.%20Kephart%20J%20Spec%20Educ-1979-Articles-218-9.pdf">https://www.csun.edu/~vcoao0el/webct/de361s114_folder/N.%20Kephart%20J%20Spec%20Educ-1979-Articles-218-9.pdf</a></p><p>ISIC Program </p><p><a href="https://www.cl-asi.org/program">https://www.cl-asi.org/program</a></p><p>International Council for Education in Ayres Sensory Integration </p><p><a href="https://www.ice-asi.org/">https://www.ice-asi.org</a></p><p>CLASI</p><p><a href="https://www.cl-asi.org/">https://www.cl-asi.org</a></p><p>Previous Podcast with Dr Susanne Smith Roley - OT school house</p><p><a href="https://www.otschoolhouse.com/single-post/sensory-63">https://www.otschoolhouse.com/single-post/sensory-63</a>) </p><p>ASI 2020 Vision </p><p><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/2020asivision/home">https://sites.google.com/site/2020asivision/home</a></p><p>2019 Article by Lane et al. on the Neural foundations in Ayres Sensory Integration </p><p><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334103176_Neural_Foundations_of_Ayres_Sensory_IntegrationR">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334103176_Neural_Foundations_of_Ayres_Sensory_IntegrationR</a></p><p> </p><p>A selection of current evidence-based research regarding the use of Ayres' Sensory Integration for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. </p><p> </p><p>Bodison, S. C., & Parham, L. D. (2018). Specific sensory techniques and sensory environmental modifications for children and youth with sensory integration difficulties: A systematic review. <i>American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72</i>, 7201190040.<a href="https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.029413">https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.029413</a></p><p>Bodison, S. C. (2015). Developmental dyspraxia and the play skills of children with autism. <i>American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69</i>, 6905185060. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.017954">http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.017954</a></p><p>Hume, K., Steinbrenner, J.R., Odom, S.L., Morin, K.L., Nowell, S.W., Tomaszewski, B., Szendrey, S., McIntyre, N.S., Yucesoy‑Ozkan, S. Savage, M.N. (2020). Evidence‑Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism: Third Addieeration Review.<i>Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.</i><a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04844-2">https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04844-2</a></p><p>Lamash, L., Grady-Dominguez, P., Mailloux, Z., Parham, L. D., Schaaf, R. C., Smith Roley, S., & Gal, E. (2022). Brief Report—EASI Praxis tests: Age trends and internal consistency.<i>American Journal of Occupational Therapy</i>, 76, 7602345020.<a href="https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.049145">https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.049145</a></p><p>Odom, S.L., Hall, L.J., Morin, K.L., Kraemer, B.R., Hume, K.A., McIntyre, N.S., Nowell, S.W., Steinbrenner, J.R., Tomaszewski, B., Sam, A.M., DaWalt, L. (2021). Educational Interventions for Children and Youth with Autism: A 40‑Year Perspective.<i>Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https</i>://<a href="http://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-04990-1">doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-04990-1</a></p><p>Omairi, C. (2022). Effect of occupational therapy using Ayres Sensory Integration®: A randomized trial. <i>American Journal of Occupational Therapy. </i><a href="https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/76/4/7604205160/23325/Occupational-Therapy-Using-Ayres-Sensory">https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/76/4/7604205160/23325/Occupational-Therapy-Using-Ayres-Sensory</a></p><p>Pfeiffer, B., Frolek Clark, G., & Arbesman, M. (2018). Effectiveness of cognitive and occupation-based interventions for children with challenges in sensory processing and integration: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72, 7201190020. <a href="https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.028233">https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.028233</a></p><p>Schaaf, R. C. (2011). Interventions that address sensory dysfunction for individuals with autism spectrum disorders: Preliminary evidence for the superiority of sensory integration compared to other sensory approaches. In B.Reichow, P.Doehring, D. V.Cichetti, & F. R.Volkmar (Eds.), <i>Evidence-based practices and treatments for children with autism</i> (pp. 245–273). New York: Springer. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6975-0_9">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6975-0_9</a></p><p>Schaaf, R. C., Benevides, T., Mailloux, Z., Faller, P., Hunt, J., van Hooydonk, E., . . . Kelly, D. (2014). An intervention for sensory difficulties in children with autism: A randomized trial. <i>Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44,</i> 1493–1506. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1983-8">https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1983-8</a></p><p>Schoen, S.A., Lane, S.J., Mailloux, A., May-Benson, T., Parham, L.D., Smith Roley, S. & Schaaf, R.C. (2018). A Systematic Review of Ayres Sensory Integration Intervention for Children with Autism. <i>Autism Research,</i> 1-14_._ <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aur.2046">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aur.2046</a></p><p>Smith Roley, S., Mailloux, Z., Parham, L. D., Schaaf, R. C., Lane, C. J., & Cermak, S. (2015). Sensory integration and praxis patterns in children with autism. <i>American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69</i>, 6901220010. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.012476">http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.012476</a></p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2023 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>michael@otfc.com.au (OTFC Group)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we are fortunate enough to speak to Dr Smith Roley for a second time.</p><p>Dr Smith Roley is an occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience in paediatric practice. She has been at the forefront of Ayres’ Sensory Integration research and clinical practice for many years and along with Dr Zoe Mailloux, is a founding partner of CLASI (Collaborative for Leadership in Sensory Integration) and first-generation student of Dr Jean Ayres. With CLASI, she is providing a sensory integration certificate education program, offered in many countries around the world.</p><p>In this chat, we cover the current state of the EASI (Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration), recent data on trends in  sensorimotor development, the impact of funding models on accessing care and whether or not Susanne likes cheese...</p><p>Throughout this chat, and in Susanne's last chat, she makes reference to aspects of SI research and the role of her organisation, CLASI. Links to some of these areas can be found here.</p><p> </p><p>Understanding the Nature of Sensory Integration with Diverse Populations </p><p><a href="https://www.proedaust.com.au/understanding-the-nature-of-sensory-integration-with-diverse-populations-1">https://www.proedaust.com.au/understanding-the-nature-of-sensory-integration-with-diverse-populations-1</a></p><p>Newell Kephart – brief biography </p><p><a href="https://www.csun.edu/~vcoao0el/webct/de361s114_folder/N.%20Kephart%20J%20Spec%20Educ-1979-Articles-218-9.pdf">https://www.csun.edu/~vcoao0el/webct/de361s114_folder/N.%20Kephart%20J%20Spec%20Educ-1979-Articles-218-9.pdf</a></p><p>ISIC Program </p><p><a href="https://www.cl-asi.org/program">https://www.cl-asi.org/program</a></p><p>International Council for Education in Ayres Sensory Integration </p><p><a href="https://www.ice-asi.org/">https://www.ice-asi.org</a></p><p>CLASI</p><p><a href="https://www.cl-asi.org/">https://www.cl-asi.org</a></p><p>Previous Podcast with Dr Susanne Smith Roley - OT school house</p><p><a href="https://www.otschoolhouse.com/single-post/sensory-63">https://www.otschoolhouse.com/single-post/sensory-63</a>) </p><p>ASI 2020 Vision </p><p><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/2020asivision/home">https://sites.google.com/site/2020asivision/home</a></p><p>2019 Article by Lane et al. on the Neural foundations in Ayres Sensory Integration </p><p><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334103176_Neural_Foundations_of_Ayres_Sensory_IntegrationR">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334103176_Neural_Foundations_of_Ayres_Sensory_IntegrationR</a></p><p> </p><p>A selection of current evidence-based research regarding the use of Ayres' Sensory Integration for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. </p><p> </p><p>Bodison, S. C., & Parham, L. D. (2018). Specific sensory techniques and sensory environmental modifications for children and youth with sensory integration difficulties: A systematic review. <i>American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72</i>, 7201190040.<a href="https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.029413">https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.029413</a></p><p>Bodison, S. C. (2015). Developmental dyspraxia and the play skills of children with autism. <i>American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69</i>, 6905185060. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.017954">http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.017954</a></p><p>Hume, K., Steinbrenner, J.R., Odom, S.L., Morin, K.L., Nowell, S.W., Tomaszewski, B., Szendrey, S., McIntyre, N.S., Yucesoy‑Ozkan, S. Savage, M.N. (2020). Evidence‑Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism: Third Addieeration Review.<i>Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.</i><a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04844-2">https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04844-2</a></p><p>Lamash, L., Grady-Dominguez, P., Mailloux, Z., Parham, L. D., Schaaf, R. C., Smith Roley, S., & Gal, E. (2022). Brief Report—EASI Praxis tests: Age trends and internal consistency.<i>American Journal of Occupational Therapy</i>, 76, 7602345020.<a href="https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.049145">https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.049145</a></p><p>Odom, S.L., Hall, L.J., Morin, K.L., Kraemer, B.R., Hume, K.A., McIntyre, N.S., Nowell, S.W., Steinbrenner, J.R., Tomaszewski, B., Sam, A.M., DaWalt, L. (2021). Educational Interventions for Children and Youth with Autism: A 40‑Year Perspective.<i>Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https</i>://<a href="http://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-04990-1">doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-04990-1</a></p><p>Omairi, C. (2022). Effect of occupational therapy using Ayres Sensory Integration®: A randomized trial. <i>American Journal of Occupational Therapy. </i><a href="https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/76/4/7604205160/23325/Occupational-Therapy-Using-Ayres-Sensory">https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/76/4/7604205160/23325/Occupational-Therapy-Using-Ayres-Sensory</a></p><p>Pfeiffer, B., Frolek Clark, G., & Arbesman, M. (2018). Effectiveness of cognitive and occupation-based interventions for children with challenges in sensory processing and integration: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72, 7201190020. <a href="https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.028233">https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.028233</a></p><p>Schaaf, R. C. (2011). Interventions that address sensory dysfunction for individuals with autism spectrum disorders: Preliminary evidence for the superiority of sensory integration compared to other sensory approaches. In B.Reichow, P.Doehring, D. V.Cichetti, & F. R.Volkmar (Eds.), <i>Evidence-based practices and treatments for children with autism</i> (pp. 245–273). New York: Springer. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6975-0_9">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6975-0_9</a></p><p>Schaaf, R. C., Benevides, T., Mailloux, Z., Faller, P., Hunt, J., van Hooydonk, E., . . . Kelly, D. (2014). An intervention for sensory difficulties in children with autism: A randomized trial. <i>Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44,</i> 1493–1506. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1983-8">https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1983-8</a></p><p>Schoen, S.A., Lane, S.J., Mailloux, A., May-Benson, T., Parham, L.D., Smith Roley, S. & Schaaf, R.C. (2018). A Systematic Review of Ayres Sensory Integration Intervention for Children with Autism. <i>Autism Research,</i> 1-14_._ <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aur.2046">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aur.2046</a></p><p>Smith Roley, S., Mailloux, Z., Parham, L. D., Schaaf, R. C., Lane, C. J., & Cermak, S. (2015). Sensory integration and praxis patterns in children with autism. <i>American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69</i>, 6901220010. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.012476">http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.012476</a></p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Thomas provides an engaging insight into his experiences growing up as a young person on the spectrum. </p><p>If you like this episode, please subscribe to The Integration Station on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts to get each episode as they are released. Please also feel free to give us a short review if you have 30 seconds! </p><p>We hope to have a Q+A episode in the future, so please send any questions you’d like discussed to <a href="mailto:podcast@otfc.com.au">podcast@otfc.com.au</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This year marks Tyson Klaassen-Smith's 10th year at OTFC and we couldn't help but take up the opportunity to chat to one of OTFC’s most loved, and longest serving OT’s. Father, amateur carpenter and mentor to many – Tyson has been such an important part of OTFC for many years.  Loved by his families and staff alike, Tyson embodies the values of OTFC and OT in general. </p><p>Michael and Tyson chat talk about all things OT, Sensory Integration, values, play, family life and who you'd choose to save you if you were trapped in a lift?!</p><p>If you like what you have heard, follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. </p><p>Any questions can be sent to <a href="podcast@otfc.com.au">podcast@otfc.com.au</a> or via OTFC Group Website: <a href="https://otfcgroup.com.au/podcast/">otfcgroup.com.au/podcast/ </a></p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This year marks Tyson Klaassen-Smith's 10th year at OTFC and we couldn't help but take up the opportunity to chat to one of OTFC’s most loved, and longest serving OT’s. Father, amateur carpenter and mentor to many – Tyson has been such an important part of OTFC for many years.  Loved by his families and staff alike, Tyson embodies the values of OTFC and OT in general. </p><p>Michael and Tyson chat talk about all things OT, Sensory Integration, values, play, family life and who you'd choose to save you if you were trapped in a lift?!</p><p>If you like what you have heard, follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. </p><p>Any questions can be sent to <a href="podcast@otfc.com.au">podcast@otfc.com.au</a> or via OTFC Group Website: <a href="https://otfcgroup.com.au/podcast/">otfcgroup.com.au/podcast/ </a></p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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Links to some of these areas can be found here.</p><p> </p><p>Understanding the Nature of Sensory Integration with Diverse Populations </p><p><a href="https://www.proedaust.com.au/understanding-the-nature-of-sensory-integration-with-diverse-populations-1">https://www.proedaust.com.au/understanding-the-nature-of-sensory-integration-with-diverse-populations-1</a></p><p>Newell Kephart – brief biography </p><p><a href="https://www.csun.edu/~vcoao0el/webct/de361s114_folder/N.%20Kephart%20J%20Spec%20Educ-1979-Articles-218-9.pdf">https://www.csun.edu/~vcoao0el/webct/de361s114_folder/N.%20Kephart%20J%20Spec%20Educ-1979-Articles-218-9.pdf</a></p><p>ISIC Program </p><p><a href="https://www.cl-asi.org/program">https://www.cl-asi.org/program</a></p><p>International Council for Education in Ayres Sensory Integration </p><p><a href="https://www.ice-asi.org/">https://www.ice-asi.org</a></p><p>CLASI</p><p><a href="https://www.cl-asi.org/">https://www.cl-asi.org</a></p><p>Previous Podcast with Dr Susanne Smith Roley - OT school house</p><p><a href="https://www.otschoolhouse.com/single-post/sensory-63">https://www.otschoolhouse.com/single-post/sensory-63</a>) </p><p>ASI 2020 Vision </p><p><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/2020asivision/home">https://sites.google.com/site/2020asivision/home</a></p><p>2019 Article by Lane et al. on the Neural foundations in Ayres Sensory Integration </p><p><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334103176_Neural_Foundations_of_Ayres_Sensory_IntegrationR">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334103176_Neural_Foundations_of_Ayres_Sensory_IntegrationR</a></p><p> </p><p>A selection of current evidence-based research regarding the use of Ayres' Sensory Integration for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. </p><p> </p><p>Bodison, S. 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Evidence‑Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism: Third Addieeration Review.<i>Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.</i><a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04844-2">https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04844-2</a></p><p>Lamash, L., Grady-Dominguez, P., Mailloux, Z., Parham, L. D., Schaaf, R. C., Smith Roley, S., & Gal, E. (2022). Brief Report—EASI Praxis tests: Age trends and internal consistency.<i>American Journal of Occupational Therapy</i>, 76, 7602345020.<a href="https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.049145">https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.049145</a></p><p>Odom, S.L., Hall, L.J., Morin, K.L., Kraemer, B.R., Hume, K.A., McIntyre, N.S., Nowell, S.W., Steinbrenner, J.R., Tomaszewski, B., Sam, A.M., DaWalt, L. (2021). 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C. (2011). Interventions that address sensory dysfunction for individuals with autism spectrum disorders: Preliminary evidence for the superiority of sensory integration compared to other sensory approaches. In B.Reichow, P.Doehring, D. V.Cichetti, & F. R.Volkmar (Eds.), <i>Evidence-based practices and treatments for children with autism</i> (pp. 245–273). New York: Springer. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6975-0_9">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6975-0_9</a></p><p>Schaaf, R. C., Benevides, T., Mailloux, Z., Faller, P., Hunt, J., van Hooydonk, E., . . . Kelly, D. (2014). An intervention for sensory difficulties in children with autism: A randomized trial. <i>Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44,</i> 1493–1506. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1983-8">https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1983-8</a></p><p>Schoen, S.A., Lane, S.J., Mailloux, A., May-Benson, T., Parham, L.D., Smith Roley, S. & Schaaf, R.C. (2018). 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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
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A Systematic Review of Ayres Sensory Integration Intervention for Children with Autism. <i>Autism Research,</i> 1-14_._ <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aur.2046">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aur.2046</a></p><p>Smith Roley, S., Mailloux, Z., Parham, L. D., Schaaf, R. C., Lane, C. J., & Cermak, S. (2015). Sensory integration and praxis patterns in children with autism. <i>American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69</i>, 6901220010. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.012476">http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.012476</a></p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are excited to announce that The Integration Station will soon be returning for a second season!</p><p>Dino, along with new host, Michael, will be introducing you to more of the amazing people we are fortunate to meet everyday. We can’t wait to reveal who will be joining us in the guest seat this season. </p><p>Stay tuned and subscribe to get the latest episodes as they are released.</p><p> </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 22:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are excited to announce that The Integration Station will soon be returning for a second season!</p><p>Dino, along with new host, Michael, will be introducing you to more of the amazing people we are fortunate to meet everyday. We can’t wait to reveal who will be joining us in the guest seat this season. </p><p>Stay tuned and subscribe to get the latest episodes as they are released.</p><p> </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Kellie Halpin shares her powerful journey caring for her beautiful 8-year-old son, Fletcher, a beloved OTFC client who lives with various diagnoses. Kellie openly shares the struggles, challenges and joys of parenting a complex needs child. She also explores her experiences with various health professionals and therapies, as well as the pressure to 'find a solution' to Fletch's challenges. Kellie and Fletch's stories are real, powerful and inspiring - a must listen for any parent or therapist out there! </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 Dec 2021 05:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Esther unpacks Kate Watts inspiring story. Kate is an OTFC client and University of South Australia Occupational Therapy student who advocates for young people on the Autism Spectrum. Formally diagnosed when she was 16 years of age, Kate shares how she felt liberated by her diagnosis and now benefits from regular OT and Psychology support.  Kate mentors younger adolescents on the Spectrum through volunteer and paid work at Mark Le Messuirer's What's the Buzz program. She is also a member of Tutti Art's 'Company AT' drama program, where she acts and produces with other performers on the Autism Spectrum. </p><p>The Impersonal Questions Video by Company AT can be found here. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/CountryArtsSA/382575162913855/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/watch/CountryArtsSA/382575162913855/</a></p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>michael@otfc.com.au (Kate Watts, OTFC Group, Esther McInerney, Esther Fong)</author>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Dino and Esther interview Paediatrician Dr Anthony Chitti, from Adelaide Peadiatrics, Flinders Medical Centre and Calvary Hospital. Dr Chitti unpacks the medical and developmental milestones he looks for in children, as well as 'the thing' he believes every child needs to develop optimally. Dr Chitti and Dino also discuss the common misconceptions about prescribing medication to children and the considerations behind this decision for parents. </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>michael@otfc.com.au (Esther McInerney, Dino Mennillo, Dr Anthony Chitti)</author>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The story behind Occupational Therapy For Children</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Dino and Esther chat with Occupational Therapist and Kinesiologist, Veronica Steer, who founded OTFC over 30 years ago. Veronica shares how OTFC came to be, how it evolved and why she passed on the practice to Dino and Michelle Mennillo in 2005. Veronica also shares why Ayres Sensory Integration therapy is so effective and how OT can help to integrate children's primitive reflexes. </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Dino and Esther catch up with Andrea Ferguson, Senior Speech Pathologist and Clinical Manager of TALK Speech Pathology. Andrea shares key communication milestones for kids and strategies for working with children with speech delays. Andrea also unpacks the Speech Pathology role, Assistive Communication Devices, as well as the demand for rural clinicians.</p><p>Speech Pathology Australia Communication Milestone resource:</p><p>https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Children_Communication_Milestones/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Communication_Milestones/Communication_Milestones.aspx?hkey=fb6753df-a757-4c4a-8100-aaebdd4451fd</p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>michael@otfc.com.au (Andrea Ferguson, Dino Mennillo, Esther McInerney)</author>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>michael@otfc.com.au (Kerry Burke, OTFC Group, Dino Mennillo)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dino and Esther chat with Senior Clinical Psychologist Kerry Burke, who established the Children's Early Development Assessment Service (CEDAS) at Psychology South Australia.</p><p>When assessing, Kerry discusses the importance of understanding the whole child before jumping to diagnostic boxes. Kerry shares key strategies when working with highly anxious children and girls living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Kerry also unpacks the importance of a collaborative relationship between a child's psychologist and OT. </p><p>Kerry refers to the following resources:</p><ul><li>Hey Warrior by Karen Young (Australian Psychologist) https://www.heysigmund.com/products/hey-warrior/</li><li>Hey Sigmund website by Karen Young  https://www.heysigmund.com/</li><li>The Owl and the Guard Dog by Cosmic Kids</li></ul>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Mar 2021 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>michael@otfc.com.au (Dino Mennillo, Mark Le Messurier, OTFC Group, Esther McInerney)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Calling in from California, Zoe shares her experience working as an Occupational Therapist during a global pandemic. Zoe describes the origin, evidence-base and principles of Ayres Sensory Integration therapy, sharing invaluable advice to parents, teachers and therapists caring for children with sensory integration difficulties. Zoe also unpacks the vision behind the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI) assessment initiative, striving to increase the accessibility of Dr Jean Ayres' work around the world.</p><p>You don't want to miss this opportunity to hear from Sensory Integration royalty! </p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p><p>If you liked something we talked about, or you learned something from listening to us, share it with your friends, &nbsp;family, uni classmates or colleagues. The more people who know about occupational therapy, the better!&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;If you have any questions you'd like answered, please send a question to the integration station via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/otfcgroup/?hl=en">Instagram </a>or our email <a href="podcast@otfcgroup.au ">podcast@otfcgroup.au&nbsp;</a></p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Feb 2021 01:18:05 +0000</pubDate>
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