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Ideas at Play: An Occupational Therapy (OT) Podcast

Michele Alaniz & Lacy Wright
Ideas at Play: An Occupational Therapy (OT) Podcast
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  • Ep. 20 Green Light Interventions for CP: Do What Works (with special guest Iona Novak)
    Stop guessing and start knowing which occupational therapy interventions actually work. World-renowned OT researcher Professor Iona Novak discusses her revolutionary Traffic Light System that rates occupational therapy interventions with simple green, yellow, and red color coding. Learn why starting with client goals (not assessments) delivers faster outcomes, discover which interventions are moving from yellow to green (including stem cell research!), and discover her READ framework for evidence-based OT decision making. From her childhood friendship with Louisa, who had cerebral palsy, to her systematic review of ALL pediatric occupational therapy interventions (that we previously discussed on our podcast in episode 13), Professor Novak shares research-backed strategies that will transform your OT practice. This isn't just another evidence-based talk—it's your roadmap to interventions that deliver real results.Learn more about Iona Novak's workNovak, I., & Honan, I. (2019). Effectiveness of paediatric occupational therapy for children with disabilities: A systematic review. Australian occupational therapy journal, 66(3), 258-273.    (Listen to Lacy & Michele discussing this article in episode 13)Novak, I., Morgan, C., Fahey, M., Finch-Edmondson, M., Galea, C., Hines, A., ... & Badawi, N. (2020). State of the evidence traffic lights 2019: systematic review of interventions for preventing and treating children with cerebral palsy. Current neurology and neuroscience reports, 20, 1-21.Novak, I., Te Velde, A., Hines, A., Stanton, E., Mc Namara, M., Paton, M. C., ... & Morgan, C. (2021). Rehabilitation evidence-based decision-making: the READ model. Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences, 2, 726410.KEYWORDS: Occupational therapy; OT; evidence-based practice; OT ideas; peds OT; pediatric occupational therapy; cerebral palsy; CP; systematic reviewStay informed, stay curious, and stay playful! ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter by clicking here. 📧 Email us a question or comment at [email protected] 👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play
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  • Ep. 19 Pictures vs. Videos: Choosing the Right Visual Support for ADL Goals
    You've heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a thousand prompts? When it comes to helping autistic kids master daily living skills like brushing teeth, washing hands, and tying shoes, the visual support debate is real: static pictures or dynamic videos? Occupational therapists Michele and Lacy discuss research that puts these two visual strategies head-to-head, revealing insights about which kids thrive with which approach. Spoiler alert: it's not a simple winner! Plus, get the scoop on Boom Whackers (yes, that's a real thing), safety tips for teaching knife skills in OT sessions, and how Michele's pool therapy days changed after multiple "code brown" incidents.We share our own thoughts in the Research Review and encourage you to read the article too.Benson, J. D., Cartwright, A., Szucs, K. A., Smitsky, D., Chippich, E., & Roebuck, L. (2024). Effectiveness of video prompting versus picture prompting in improving daily living skills of autistic children. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(3), 7803205030. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.050514KEYWORDS: Occupational therapy; evidence-based practice; OT; OT ideas; Peds OT; pediatric occupational therapy; picture schedule; video prompts; ADLs; Activities of Daily Living; autism; intervention; visual supportsStay informed, stay curious, and stay playful! ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter by clicking here. 📧 Email us a question or comment at [email protected] 👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play
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  • Ep. 18 Aquatic Therapy: Using the Pool for More Than Swim Lessons
    When you think of therapy in the swimming pool, swim lessons probably come to mind. However, occupational therapy practitioners use water for so many life skills! This week, Michele dives into research from Spain that reveals how aquatic therapy can be beneficial for autistic children in OT settings. The results? Better school performance, improved social competence, and happier kids overall. Plus, Michele shares her own terrifying pool story of a little girl who loved staying under the water for a long time and the treatment strategy to ensure her safety.We share our own thoughts in the Research Review and encourage you to read the article too.Güeita-Rodríguez, J., Ogonowska-Slodownik, A., Morgulec-Adamowicz, N., Martín-Prades, M. L., Cuenca-Zaldívar, J. N., & Palacios-Ceña, D. (2021). Effects of aquatic therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder on social competence and quality of life: A mixed methods study. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(6), 3126. Effects of Aquatic Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder on Social Competence and Quality of Life: A Mixed Methods StudyKEYWORDS: Occupational therapy; evidence-based practice; OT; OT ideas; Peds OT; pediatric occupational therapy; autism; aquatics; swim; social skills; quality of life; aquatic therapyStay informed, stay curious, and stay playful! ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter by clicking here. 📧 Email us a question or comment at [email protected] 👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play
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  • Ep. 17 Time Management Treatment Ideas for ADHD
    Ready for an ADHD intervention that tackles the root problem of time management? This Swedish research hands occupational therapy practitioners a comprehensive protocol that includes both remediation and compensation strategies for time processing difficulties. We unpack the three core components of time processing ability and explore a manualized program blending environmental modifications with daily skill-building sessions. Plus, Lacy shares a Failed It story about shoes that went missing, and Michele explains a fantastic Nailed It experience with her strategy for diffusing a power struggle during an OT evaluation. We share our own thoughts in the Research Review and encourage you to read the article too.Wennberg, B., Janeslätt, G., Gustafsson, P. A., & Kjellberg, A. (2019). Occupational performance goals and outcomes of time-related interventions for children with ADHD. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 28(2), 158–170. https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2020.1820570 Researchers and occupational therapists Dr. Gunnel Janeslätt and Dr. Birgitta Wennberg from the Center for Clinical Research Dalarna, Sweden, were pleased that their research was featured on this podcast and wanted to share that the OT intervention program "More Control of Time" is now a manual-based OT intervention method and they offer training to OT practitioners. They also emphasized that it is also important to assess the level of time-processing and daily time management to design the intervention, adding time assistive products. More information about the assessment Kit for assessing time processing ability (KaTid) can be found on the website www.katid.eu (personal communication, June 6, 2025).Here are other related articles:Ahlström, S. W., & Almqvist, L. (2023). The experiences and the meaning of using MyTime in the preschool context from the perspective of children in need of special support, 5–6 years of age. Child: Care, Health and Development, 49, 1096–1103. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.13121Ahlström, S. W., Janeslätt, G., & Almqvist, L. (2022). Feasibility of an intervention to facilitate time and everyday functioning in preschoolers. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 29(4), 337–352. https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2021.1981434 Janeslätt, G., Ahlström, S. W., & Granlund, M. (2019). Intervention in time-processing ability, daily time management and autonomy in children with intellectual disabilities aged 10–17 years – A cluster randomised trial. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 66, 110–120. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12547Wallin Ahlström, S., Janeslätt, G., Gustavsson, C., Harder, M., & Almqvist, L. (2024). Intervention in time processing ability and everyday functioning for preschool children in need of special support: A randomized controlled study. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention. https://doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2024.2403363 KEYWORDS: Occupational therapy; evidence-based practice; OT; OT ideas; Peds OT; pediatric occupational therapy; activities of dailing living; ADHD; COPM; time-assistive devices; ADHD Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful! ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter by clicking here. 📧 Email us a question or comment at [email protected] 👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play
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  • Ep. 16 From Student Projects to Group Therapy: How to Build Better Teams
    As occupational therapy practitioners, we spend our careers working in teams—yet most of us learned to hate group work in OT/OTA school. Sound familiar? We're breaking down brand-new research from the Journal of OT Education that studied how to build better teams to avoid group disasters. Whether you're an OT/OTA student dreading your next group project, an educator trying to build the best groups for an assignment, a new grad navigating clinic dynamics, or an experienced occupational therapy practitioner leading interdisciplinary teams, you'll discover evidence-based strategies to use tomorrow. Plus, get tips on how to practice and use therapeutic use of self in the process.We share our own thoughts in the Research Review and encourage you to read the article too.Scheidler, B., Layne, K., Gillard, M., & Doucet, B. M. (2025). Intentional Grouping: Impacts on Cognitive and Social Presence in a Hybrid Classroom. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 9(2), 10.KEYWORDS: Occupational therapy; OT; evidence-based practice; OT ideas; Peds OT; pediatric occupational therapy; group projects; intentional grouping; therapeutic use of selfStay informed, stay curious, and stay playful! ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter by clicking here. 📧 Email us a question or comment at [email protected] 👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play
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About Ideas at Play: An Occupational Therapy (OT) Podcast

Welcome to Ideas at Play, the go-to podcast for busy pediatric occupational therapy professionals! Whether you're in school-based settings, early intervention, or outpatient practice, we bring you evidence-based strategies, practical tips, and engaging discussions to support your OT practice with children, teens, and young adults.Each episode features:A deep dive into recent pediatric OT research and how to apply it."Nailed It or Failed It," where we share what’s working—and what isn’t—in our pediatric OT practice.Real-world examples and listener questions about all things pediatric occupational therapy.Shout outs to People, Places, and Products that fill our occupational therapy heartsJoin the hosts, Michele Alaniz, OTD, OTR/L, BCP and Lacy Wright, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, as we explore innovative OT ideas, share professional insights, and help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends in pediatric occupational therapy. Subscribe now and unlock actionable strategies to help the children you serve thrive!Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful!✏️ Sign up for our newsletter https://forms.gle/2aceiDDHBq6LR5TV6.📧 Email us a question or comment at [email protected]👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.playKeywords: occupational therapy, OT, pediatric occupational therapy, evidence based practice, peds OT
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