The Spot Therapy Hub Podcast

Join Kate (OT & SP) & Autumn Read Henning (SP, IBCLC & Orofacial Myologist), for answers to all your questions about Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) and a discussion on the myriad of factors that influence our Orofacial Function, health and well-being.

Kate shares a very personal reflection that explores the many facets of Identity. She talks about the way other people & the spaces we live in, directly shape our quality of life through the experience of inclusion.

Join Kate (OT & SP), Meg McIntosh (Paediatric OT) & Tara Broughan (Parent Mentor/Child Rights & Social Justice Consultant) for a deep dive into the topic of Co-regulation & the power of Relationships in transforming family life in our contemporary life.

Join Kate and IBCLC, Avery Young, for a chat about Infant Feeding, Oral-Motor Development & Neurological Wellness. This is not an ordinary informative episode about breastfeeding. It's a mind blowing educational resource that joins the dots for parents & professionals!

Join Kate as she talks about the POWER of telehealth, especially for Occupational Therapy. She talks about elevating the RELATIONSHIP 'piece,' and shares insight regarding the UNIQUE needs of families during this pandemic.

Join Kate for a conversation with Social Worker & Play Therapist, Sam Casey. We talk about modern day Parenting, 'Re-parenting,' Showing up for your child and the Power of Play in building a Secure Relationship with your Child.

Join Kate for a chat about one of her favourite topics (& passions!) - Breathing. What is functional breathing & what symptoms to look out for if you want a healthier, happier life!

Join Kate for a chat about Early Intervention, Milestones and Strategies to support early speech and language development.

Assistive Technology - Making things possible? Join Kate and OT Louise Cadell for a chat about AT: What it is and how its role in all our lives (especially those with disabilities) is changing.

Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist, Kate has been reflecting on this question with families for 20 years! Listen in to hear Kate's top tips!

Kate chats to The Baby Reflux Lady, Aine Homer, about the importance of understanding the causes of reflux, and addressing them, so our babies can enjoy better health and development outcomes in the long term.

Join Kate for one more solo chat about a topic that she's very passionate about! Find out: What muscle tone IS (& what it ISN'T i.e. strength), How it can affect kids & adults, and Why it's so important!

Join Kate for a quick chat episode explaining why we need to screen all kids with Lisps for other symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder, including Tongue Thrust.

Join Kate for a quick chat episode about Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT): Who uses it, Who can Benefit & Why

Kate invites her Senior Speechie Emma to talk about all things AAC! Emma explains what AAC is, the different types of AAC, who can benefit, how it helps speech development and how to choose a system that works for you!

Join Kate and Abby for a quick episode sharing ideas to boost your child's development over the holidays! Easy activities for indoors and outdoors!

Kate invites Dr Derek Mahony to talk about how modern day orthodontics is more than aesthetics - it's all about airway health! They discuss the importance for early intervention by a multidisciplinary team to support growth and development of a child's palate and jaw, which will influence their breathing, sleep quality and cognitive development. The biochemistry of sleep disordered breathing is even related to bed wetting issues. Dr Mahony is the director of Full Face Orthodontics, whose clinics are throughout Sydney.

Kate Broderick and Cara Sheekey – experienced Occupational Therapists and long time friends, talk about Attachment Styles, Relationship Based Therapy and Sensory Integration. Cara supports kids and families at her private practice, kidsRISE, which is based in Melbourne.

In this episode, Kate invites a high school friend to discuss neurodiversity, the experiences of the Autistic community, the value of Autistic led organisations, and embracing Autistic identity. Ginny shares her own story as an adult who found out she was on the Autism Spectrum. She also reflects on the way her own children's diagnoses caused her to develop a special interest in Autism. Ginny is the Communications Manager of Reframing Autism, which a not for profit organisation run by and for Autistic people and their families and allies. They are dedicated to creating a world in which the Autistic community is supported to achieve acceptance, inclusion and active citizenship. Be sure to check out their work on Instagram and Facebook!

Find out more from ear, nose and throat specialist - Dr David McIntosh

Mum of Four, super Speechie, Occupational Therapist, Orofacial Myologist and Breathing Retrainer