{"id":865,"date":"2025-04-07T21:05:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T21:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loveyourschool.org\/westvirginia\/?p=865"},"modified":"2025-04-08T19:49:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T19:49:30","slug":"84-building-trust-in-occupational-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loveyourschool.org\/westvirginia\/2025\/04\/07\/84-building-trust-in-occupational-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"84. Building Trust in Occupational Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-16796060\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2032756\/episodes\/16796060-84-building-trust-in-occupational-therapy.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-16796060&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In this episode of the We Have Hope podcast, Kim Dully interviews Tiffany Parsons, a licensed occupational therapist, about the importance of occupational therapy for children, especially in homeschooling and private school settings. Tiffany discusses the role of occupational therapy in child development, how to identify warning signs that a child may need assistance, and the holistic approach to treatment that focuses on the child&#8217;s overall well-being. She also shares her journey of transitioning to private practice and the importance of building trust within the community to support families in need of therapy services. In this conversation, Tiffany Parsons and Kim Dully discuss the importance of building trust and rapport in occupational therapy, recognizing developmental milestones in early childhood, and the significance of early intervention. They explore parental concerns regarding child development, the initial conversations with families seeking help, and the various resources available for support. The discussion culminates in a reflection on the meaning of hope in child development and the community&#8217;s role in supporting families.<\/p>\n<p><b>Episode Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupational therapy is essential for child development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warning signs for needing OT include inability to focus and sensory sensitivities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OT focuses on the child&#8217;s occupation, which is to learn and play.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holistic approaches address the root causes of challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building trust in the community is crucial for therapy services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents and providers should work as partners in the child&#8217;s development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discharging children from therapy is a sign of success.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awareness of OT services is lacking in homeschooling environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflex integration can significantly impact a child&#8217;s learning abilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HOPE Scholarship can benefit various therapy providers. Building trust takes time but is essential for lasting relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping students and families should be the primary goal of therapy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developmental milestones are crucial for future skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meltdowns in children can often be traced back to missed developmental stages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The W sit position can indicate core weakness in children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frustration in children is a normal part of development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents should encourage independence in their children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are numerous resources available for families seeking help.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope in child development is rooted in community support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every child deserves access to the services they need.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>More on Tiffany Parsons:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61567468944800\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Homeschool OT, Tiffany Parsons Facebook Page<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She is a WV HOPE Provider and can be found under Agape Love, LLC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Tiffany.Oldaker@hotmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiffany.Oldaker@hotmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>More on Love Your School\/Links Mentioned in Episode:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveyourschool.org\/westvirginia\/podcast\/\"><b>Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Questions? 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