The CI Therapies Podcast

The CI Therapies Podcast

This is the CI Therapies podcast where we believe we are better together, small victories are celebrated, advocacy is our duty and barriers are meant to be removed. Our aim is to provide you with knowledge about differing abilities and ways to facilitate growth at home from wherever your child is at in their development.

Episodes

September 15, 2025 13 mins

On this month's episode of The CI Therapies Podcast we're diving in to discuss all things risky play with Ashley Verbick, COTA/L. This episode will cover the benefits of risky play and share  ideas for how to successfully support and facilitate it as kids explore their world. 

 

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On today’s episode, Stacy Haunfelder, COTA, joins us to explore some of our favorite strategies and tools for preparing not just your child, but your entire family for the transition back to school. Stacy shares practical recommendations to implement in the weeks leading up to the first day, along with strategies that will support your ...

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July 28, 2025 24 mins

We've invited Samantha (Sam) Haas with Playful Acorns to join us for this month's episode of the podcast to discuss getting kids and families outdoors all year long! As part of our discussion, Sam will share some ideas for outdoor play that are easy to implement with little to no extra equipment or toys as well as some of the benefits of being outside. We'll also learn more about Sam's story and why she started playfu...

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June 30, 2025 21 mins

On this episode of The CI Therapies Podcast, Becca Handler MSW, LCSW joins us to share insights on understanding and responding to a mental health crisis. This episode is intended to provide potential signs to help recognize when a child or loved one may be struggling. We hope it will help listeners better understand these situations, encourage proactive steps and empower seeking qualified support when needed. 

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April 28, 2025 15 mins

Physical Therapist, Nikki Hofslien joins us this month to share more about CI’s pediatric aquatic therapy program. Aquatic therapy uses the special properties of water – like buoyancy and resistance – to help children improve their strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility. It’s a gentle and effective way to target therapeutic goals without putting stress on their joints. Tune in to learn more and see if this s...

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March 31, 2025 22 mins

Do you consider your child a picky eater, are meal times stressful in your home? If so, today’s episode is for you! Aly Rogers, feeding trained, speech-language pathologist stops by to talk about the Division of Responsibility or DOR method. This is an approach that can be implemented and utilized by parents and caregivers right away. Listen in for strategies and tools to help make mealtimes fun and enjoyable for all!

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The Month of march is recognized as Child Life Specialist Month. Child Life Specialists are healthcare professionals that are trained to help children with preparation and navigation of a medical experience. 

On today’s episode, Child Life Specialist, Jess Ehret will share some of the knowledge, tips and tricks she’s learned throughout her career. We know that doctor's appointments and medical procedures...

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On this episode we welcome back, Beth Hanson, LMFT to discuss Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. Beth has specialized education and extensive experience in this topic area. Tune in to learn more about supporting mental health for children ages 0-5 years and the importance of making it a priority in your home.

Book Recommendations:

Good Inside; A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be. written by Dr. Becky...

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February 17, 2025 32 mins

Speech-language pathologists, Catherine Koss and Kalin Farnsworth are on this week's episode of The CI Therapies Podcast to discuss Augmentative and Alternative Communication, or AAC.

Most of use AAC in some capacity every day, some rely on a range of methods to supplement or replace spoken language. There are a wide variety of AAC methods and modalities and the technology continues to grow and evolve. This episode wi...

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February 3, 2025 31 mins

Speech-language pathologist, Ann Jonker is back on this week's episode of The CI Therapies Podcast to discuss literacy and how it goes beyond just reading and writing. Ann discusses the 5 components of literacy and the role SLPs can play in supporting readers. This episode is full of great information that's applicable to parents, caregivers and teachers.

 

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January 20, 2025 17 mins

On this week's episode of The CI Therapies Podcast we are joined by Michael Weinberg, CAPSW and Psychotherapist in Training. Michael has a lot of experience supporting individuals with ADHD and stopped by to share some of his favorite tools and strategies with our listeners. This episode is packed with tools and suggestions that anyone can use!

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January 6, 2025 18 mins

We're starting off the new year with Season 2 of The CI Therapies Podcast. Sam Oehler, helps us kick things off this episode by sharing more about Advance; CI's one-of-a-kind intensive PT/OT program!

This program is in it's second decade at CI and is something we are especially proud of. Listen in to find out more about this program and if your child may be a potential candidate! 

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December 9, 2024 25 mins

Have you ever wondered what the terms deductible, coinsurance or max out of pocket mean? This episode is for you! We are joined by two members of CI's billing team to help make sense of the many nuances and frequently asked questions regarding billing and insurance at CI. 

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November 29, 2024 33 mins

We just love this time of year! Check out our special bonus episode of The CI Therapies Podcast for your go-to guide for all things toys and gift giving. Laura Nagel, OTR/L, BCP joined us to discuss the importance of play and strategies for thoughtful gift giving to support play at every age. Laura came prepared with recommendations for her favorite brands, books and suggestions for non-toy items! Trust us, your shopping list will ...

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November 25, 2024 13 mins

So many beloved holiday traditions are centered around food, which can be tricky for many kids. Catie Oehler, SLP, joined us on an episode of The CI Therapies Podcast to offer some guidance to support our kids during mealtimes this holiday season, including things you can do to prepare and suggestions for day of!

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November 18, 2024 18 mins

The holidays are quickly approaching! Schedules and routines change, there’s lots of people to see and places to be this time of year which can be disregulating and overwhelming for kids (and adults!) On this episode of The CI Therapies Podcast, we welcome back Ashley Verbick, one of our fabulous OT to share some strategies for making the holidays more relaxing and inclusive for all.

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November 4, 2024 31 mins

In this week's episode of The CI Therapies Podcast we sit down with three of our experienced and passionate therapists to discuss early intervention. This episode is full of insight and advice about all areas of development and is a must listen for parents of young children. Hear more about why our team is passionate about early intervention and supporting children and families in our community. 

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October 21, 2024 23 mins

On this week's episode we dive deep into the critical topic of fire safety in homes with children, including those with differing abilities. Our guest, Scott Strassburg from the City of Madison Fire Department brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the conversation as a parent of a child who is deaf. Scott shares invaluable knowledge on fire prevention and safety strategies for all parents and caregivers. 

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On this week's episode we are joined by parent guest Jake Hollman. Jake is a father of child with Down Syndrome and gives listeners a glimpse into his parenting journey. Jake's honesty and storytelling is sure to speak to parents everywhere. This is an episode you won't want to miss! 

 

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September 23, 2024 22 mins

The latest episode of The CI Therapies Podcast is here! Beth Hanson, LMFT, IMH-E ®  stopped by to discuss emotional regulation and co-regulation. She has shares some of the brain science behind regulating our emotions and some strategies for everyone in the family.

Book Recommendations for parents and caregivers: 

Dr. Dan Siegel's Books:

Parenting From The Inside Out The Power of Showing Up The Whole Brain Child No Drama Disciplin...

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