Episode 28: Gestalt Language Processing
Spot Life Podcast
Join Kate for a follow up episode on the topic of Gestalt Language Processing where she discusses her own learning journey, reflections around different language processing types, and the way she has observed them in the children she works with. Some topics mentioned leave a lot unanswered, but as always, Kate shows up as an authentic and open learner, driven by curiosity and an assumption that the future will always bring greater depth of understanding when we are brave enough to share our observations and ask questions. We hope you enjoy!
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Episode 27: Gestalt Language Processing
Spot Life Podcast
Kate meets with expert Marge Blanc to discuss Gestalt Language Processing and the stages of language development and acquisition. See more of Marge's work and Information on GLP at the Communication Development Center:
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Episode 26: The Spot Life Podcast
Spot Life Podcast
Join Kate as she shares Spot’s Vision and explains how she is hoping to achieve it through a community-wide movement of education, coupled with the growth of a national directory. The Spot Life community will connect services with aligned inclusive values & people who are sensitive, neurodivergent or disabled. Effecting change across every industry sector was never going to be easy, but that can’t be a barrier to taking the first steps towards a more inclusive world where everyone is able to live their life with autonomy & joy. Let’s bring together our unicorn...
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Episode 25: Risks to take with your Children
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Kate meets with Daisy Turnbull to discuss her book '50 risks to take with your Children' as well as 'anti fragility' and executive functioning.
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Episode 24: ADHD and Screen Time
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Kate meets with psychologist Clare Rowe to discuss the neurology surrounding ADHD as well as the big topic of screen time for neurodivergent children.
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Episode 23: Trauma Informed Care
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Join Kate as she sits down with Kizzy Searle, a fellow Speech Pathologist with lived experience of trauma. Together, they explore the impact of trauma on development, learning, and regulation, and discuss why trauma-informed, relationship-based care is essential for everyone.
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Introduction to Spot Life Podcast: Start Here!
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An updated Introduction to the Spot Life Podcast 2025!
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Ep 22: Tongue Tie Truths & Orofacial Function
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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.
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Episode 21: Identity, Inclusion, Respect and Kindness
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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.
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Episode 20: Connect, Respect & Flourish
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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.
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