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Ideas at Play: An Occupational Therapy (OT) Podcast

Ideas at Play: An Occupational Therapy (OT) Podcast

Von: Michele Alaniz & Lacy Wright
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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 hearts


Join 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!

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Keywords: occupational therapy, OT, pediatric occupational therapy, evidence based practice, peds OT

© 2026 Ideas at Play: An Occupational Therapy (OT) Podcast
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  • Ep. 53 Clothes on Backward? A Super Simple Visual Cue for Dressing
    Feb 18 2026

    Why can a child complete every step of dressing… but still put the shirt on backward? In this episode of Ideas at Play, we explore a simple, research-backed occupational therapy strategy that improved clothing orientation using one small visual cue (yes — it involves duct tape). We break down why dressing orientation can be so tricky, how this approach compares to other OT and ABA interventions, and how motor learning can support independence. If backward clothes are a sticking point in your OT sessions, this episode offers a practical, low-cost strategy you can try tomorrow.

    We share our own thoughts in the Research Review and encourage you to read the original article too.

    Foster, H. G., Elliott, T.-C. C., & Ayres, K. M. (2023). Using a tag as a stimulus prompt to increase correct dressing orientation. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 48(4), 203–214. https://doi.org/10.1177/15407969231205849

    Cahill, S. M., & Beisbier, S. (2020). Occupational therapy practice guidelines for children and youth ages 5–21 years. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(4), 7404397010p1–7404397010p48. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.744001

    💡Want to hear more about Ideas at Work or get on our waitlist? Send us an email to IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com

    Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful!

    ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.

    📧 Email us a question or comment at IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com

    👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play


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    31 Min.
  • Ep. 52 Drumming as an OT Intervention
    Feb 11 2026

    Drumming might not be the first intervention that comes to mind—but the evidence suggests it deserves a closer look for regulation, connection, and mental health for autistic individuals. We unpack what therapeutic drumming actually looks like (spoiler: no musical talent required), why a simple structure matters, and how rhythm can bring motor, sensory, and social skills together in one joyful intervention. If you’re curious about evidence-based strategies that feel meaningful, energizing, and genuinely fun—for both you and your clients—this episode is worth a listen. 🥁

    We share our own thoughts in the Research Review and encourage you to read the original article too.

    Friedman, Z. L., Ochoa, J., Prisco, D., & Seruya, F. M. (2023). Connected rhythm: A scoping review of therapeutic drumming as an intervention for autistic individuals. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 11(4), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.2133

    💡Want to hear more about Ideas at Work or get on our waitlist? Send us an email to IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com

    Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful!

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    📧 Email us a question or comment at IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com

    👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play


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    32 Min.
  • Ep. 51 Sensory-Based Interventions - Tools or Toys?
    Feb 4 2026

    Sensory tools are a staple in pediatric OT—but not all of them are doing what we think they are. In this episode, we take a clear-eyed look at the evidence behind sensory-based interventions, from weighted vests and fidgets to caregiver coaching and environmental modifications. Drawing from a recent systematic review, we discuss what actually supports participation, what shows mixed results, and how to make data-driven decisions without losing sight of day-to-day practice realities.

    We share our own thoughts in the Research Review and encourage you to read the original article too.

    Piller, A., McHugh Conlin, J., Glennon, T. J., Andelin, L., Teng, K., & Tarver, T. (2025). Systematic review of sensory-based interventions for children and youth (2015–2024). Frontiers in Pediatrics, 13, 1720179. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1720179

    Get the OT Evidence Checklist mentioned in the episode here

    💡Want to hear more about Ideas at Work or get on our waitlist? Send us an email to IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com

    Stay informed, stay curious, and stay playful!

    ✏️ Sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.

    📧 Email us a question or comment at IdeasAtPlayPodcast@gmail.com

    👉 Find us on Instagram @ideas.at.play


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    36 Min.
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