🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

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Westside Children's Therapy

11 episodes

2 weeks ago

In this episode of In Session, we’re exploring pediatric occupational therapy for older children and how OT supports the skills kids need to succeed at school, at home, and in everyday life. Join Westside’s Director of Occupational Therapy, Alyssa Sanders, OTR/L, and Director of Occupational Therapy, Ali McCarrell, MOT, OTR/L, as they discuss how OT helps children strengthen executive functioning, emotional regulation, sensory processing, and independence. From improving handwriting and class...

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Episodes (11/11)

🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

Growing Skills: Occupational Therapy for Older Kids

2 weeks ago

35 minutes

🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

In Session: Supporting Tweens & Teens at Westside

In this episode of In Session, we’re diving into counseling for older kids and teens — what it looks like, how it works, and why support during these years is so important. Join Westside’s Sr. Director of Counseling, Joyce Kraus, DSW, LCSW, ACSW, and Director of Counseling Kevin Stromberg, M.S. Ed., LCPC, LMHC, LPC, NCC, ACS, as they break down how therapy helps young people manage stress, anxiety, friendships, school pressures, and the challenges that come with growing up. From evidence-base...

3 weeks ago

37 minutes

🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

All About ABA, Part 2: The Power of Family Dynamics

In Part 2 of our “All About ABA” series on In Session, Westside’s Chief Clinical Officer, Sarah Trautman, M.A., BCBA, returns for a deeper conversation—this time focused entirely on family dynamics. We explore how the relationships, routines, communication patterns, and overall rhythm of a household directly shape a child’s ABA experience. Sarah breaks down the ways ABA supports not just the child, but the entire family system—helping caregivers build consistency, reduce stress, and create a ...

1 month ago

37 minutes

🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

In Session: ABA - Fact or Fiction?

In this episode of In Session, we separate fact from fiction when it comes to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Chief Clinical Officer Sarah Trautman, M.A., BCBA joins us to explore common myths, highlight what effective ABA really looks like, and share guidance on how parents can identify quality providers. Tune in for clear, practical information to help you make informed decisions for your child’s care.

1 month ago

44 minutes

🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

Growing Skills, Growing Confidence: OT for Little Ones

In this episode of In Session, we’re diving into the world of pediatric occupational therapy and how early OT support helps young children build the foundational skills they need to succeed in everyday life. Join Westside’s Director of Occupational Therapy, Alyssa Sanders, OTR/L, and Director of Occupational Therapy, Ali McCarrell, MOT, OTR/L, as they explore the role OT plays in developing fine motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, play, and independence. From building han...

1 month ago

32 minutes

🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

In Session: Feeding Fundamentals — Supporting Mealtime Success

In this episode of In Session, we’re diving into the world of feeding therapy — exploring how sensory, motor, and emotional factors all play a role in a child’s relationship with food. Join Westside’s feeding specialists — Rebecca Lonkar, MHS, CCC-SLP/COM/L, Mary Smyers-Karaffa, SLPD, MS, CCC-SLP/L, and Kristalyn Turner, MS, CCC-SLP — as they unpack common challenges families face at mealtime, from picky eating and oral aversion to difficulty chewing or swallowing. Together, they share insi...

1 month ago

39 minutes

🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

Finding Their Voice: How Speech Therapy Empowers Kids

In this episode of In Session, we’re exploring how speech therapy helps children find their voice — literally and figuratively. Join Westside’s Director of Speech and Feeding Therapy, Kristalyn Turner, M.S., CCC-SLP, along with Rebecca Lonkar, MHS, CCC-SLP/ILCBC/L, and Meghan Covey, M.S., CCC-SLP, as they discuss how addressing speech and language challenges can open doors to communication, confidence, and connection. From early intervention and play-based techniques to strategies for articu...

1 month ago

37 minutes

🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

In Session: Big Feelings, Busy Bodies: How OT and Counseling Help Kids Thrive

In this episode of In Session, we’re exploring the powerful connection between occupational therapy and counseling — and how working together can support a child’s whole development. Join Westside’s Director of Counseling, McKenna Henning, LCPC, NCC, and Director of Occupational Therapy, Ali McCarrell, MOT, OTR/L, as they discuss how emotional regulation, sensory processing, and everyday functional skills overlap in meaningful ways. From play-based therapy to coping strategies and self-expres...

2 months ago

39 minutes

🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

In Session: Guiding Littles Through Big Feelings

In this episode of In Session, we’re talking about counseling for little kids — what it looks like, how it helps, and why early emotional support matters. Join Westside’s licensed therapists, Kevin Stromberg, M.S. Ed., LCPC, LMHC, LPC, NCC, ACS, and McKenna Henning, LCPC, NCC, and Director of Counseling as they unpack how counseling can help children navigate big feelings, build coping skills, and express themselves in healthy ways. From play-based approaches to family involvement, this episo...

2 months ago

30 minutes

🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

🎙️ AAC: Giving Kids a Voice

In this episode of In Session, we’re diving into AAC—Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Join Westside’s speech-language pathologists Megan Covey, M.S. CCC-SLP, and Mary Smyers-Karaffa, SLPD, M.S. CCC-SLP/L as they break down what AAC really is, who it can help, and how it empowers non-speaking or minimally verbal children to express themselves. From high-tech devices to low-tech tools, we explore how AAC opens up possibilities for connection, learning, and independence.

2 months ago

33 minutes

🎙️ In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

Introducing a new podcast! In Session: A Pediatric Therapy Podcast

In Session is Westside Children's Therapy podcast for parents, caregivers and professionals who want real, relatable insight into children’s therapy. Each episode features conversations with Westside’s expert therapists—occupational, speech, physical, ABA, counseling, and more—who break down common challenges, celebrate wins, and share practical tips for supporting kids in everyday life. From picky eating to sensory sensitivities, social skills to emotional regulation, In Session is your guid...

2 months ago