PiP Cast: Perspectives in Paeds
Episodes
Sleep As An Occupation: The Importance Of Addressing Sleep Within Therapy
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie, Caity and Mikayla discuss the often overlooked occupation of sleep. They explore considerations across different ages and dis...
Episode 45: What is Therapy Planning and Why Does it Matter?
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie, Caitlyn and Mikayla explore how clinicians can work collaboratively with families to unpack their priorities and define what ...
Episode 44: Returning to Clinical Practice After Extended Leave
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin, Danni and Jac reflect on the experience of returning to clinical practice after extended leave. Stepping away from work can ...
Episode 43: Supporting Non-Speaking Clients: With Haylee Parfett
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie and Caity sit down with Haylee Parfett, experienced Speech Pathologist and passionate advocate of Augmentative and Alternative...
Episode 42: Evidence in Action - Sensory Processing
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Danni, Caitlin, and Caitlyn explore recent research in the area of sensory processing and discuss what it means for evidence-informed...
Episode 41: Making Sense of Executive Functioning in Paediatric Practice
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin is joined by Georgia and Caity to share their experiences supporting children with executive functioning goals. Together, the...
Episode 40: Sensory Processing: Lived experience with Shadia Hancock
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin and Jackie are joined by guest speaker Shadia Hancock (they/them), owner and founder of Autism Actually. Shadia joins the PiP...
Episode 39: Self-Compassion as a Core Skill
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gabs, Keely and Jackie talk about Kristin Neff’s work on self-compassion. They explore the 3 components of self-compassion and why ...
Episode 38: Clinical Reasoning: What Is It Really and How Do You Refine Yours?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caity, Mikayla, and Jackie dive into clinical reasoning; what it is, why it matters, and how it evolves over time. They unpack the en...
Episode 37 - Play Goals in a Neuroaffirming Way - Play through childhood
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie, Gabs and Georgia unpack the complexities of setting neurodiversity-affirming play goals. They explore what play really is, wh...
Episode 36: Supervising Students: Creating a Sustainable and Successful Student Program
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin is joined by Em and Josh to chat about the complex nature of taking on students, and what makes a successful and sustainable ...
Episode 35: OT Confessions: Do as We Say, Not as We Do!
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Georgia, Gabs and Caity wrap up the year with a light-hearted reflection on things we as OT’s may recommend to our clients that we ...
Episode 34: Behind the desk - Admin insights for a thriving practice.
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie is joined by Chelsea and Eliza from the Kid Link admin team to chat about their perspective providing front facing and behind ...
Episode 33: Power of Reflection in Caregiving
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie is joined by Danni and Georgia to explore the transformative power of reflection when supporting caregivers on their parenting...
Episode 32: Ask Me Anything - With Dr Kim Drever
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin and Jackie are joined by Dr Kim Drever, a developmental and behavioural paediatrician who has spent more than two decades wor...
Episode 31: Occupational Balance and the Role of Screens
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin is joined by Georgia and Mikayla to unpack the role of screens in supporting occupational balance for children and young peop...
Episode 30: The Art of Writing a Good Report
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie, Caitlyn and Mikayla unpack what makes a report clear, useful, and purpose-driven. We talk about what to do and what not to do...
Episode 29: Anxiety or Anxiety Disorder? What We Wish People Knew
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin, Maddie and Caitlyn unpack the difference between typical worry and anxiety disorders, and why understanding that distinction...
Episode 28: Tips for Talking about Emotions
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin is joined by Alyssa and Gabs to explore how clinicians can talk about emotions with both children and their caregivers. Drawi...
Episode 27: Masking in Neurodivergent Young People: Working Together and Staying Curious
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie, Gabs, and Alyssa chat about masking and the young people they work with. They explore the nuances of masking and the importan...
Episode 26: The Cost of Good Therapy
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie is joined by Caitlyn Cowie (OT) and Emily Milner (OT) to reflect on the recent NDIS price freezes and travel cuts and the impl...
Episode 25: Navigating Tricky Conversations: When Opinions Collide
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie is joined by Emily Milner (OT) and Alyssa Armytage (OT) to explore the realities of tricky conversations with families, as sub...
Episode 24: OT Perspectives on Feeding and Assessment and Intervention
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie is joined by Mikayla Heaton (OT) and Dayna Chea (OT) for a deep dive into mealtimes and feeding. Building on the conversation ...
Episode 23: Evidence in Action - Handwriting: What is Best Practice?
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin is joined by Mikayla Heaton (OT) and Maddie Kearsley (OT) for the second instalment of PiP Cast’s Evidence in Action series. Together, they ...
Episode 22: The Learned Skill of Giving Feedback
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie is joined by Gabs and Caity to dive into the art of giving feedback. Together, they share personal stories, practical tips for...
Episode 21: Supporting School Starters - A Clinician’s Role
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin is joined by Georgia Cassell-Ashton (OT) and Maddie Kearsley (OT) to explore the clinician’s role in creating a holistic ap...
Episode 20: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Clinical Supervision
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin is joined by Caity Waters (OT) and Keely Jenkins (OT) to unpack the value of clinical supervision and how to make the most of...
Episode 19: It takes a team: Navigating multi-disciplinary collaboration.
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie is joined by Josh and Georgia to discuss multidisciplinary collaboration, exploring why reaching out to other providers is cru...
Episode 18: Growing Bodies, Shifting Needs: Puberty
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin is joined by her colleagues Caitlyn Cowie (OT) and Alyssa Armytage (OT) to discuss their experience in supporting clients nav...
Episode 17: A Regulated Brain = A Learning Brain!
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin is joined by Caity Waters (OT) and Georgia Cassell-Ashton (OT) to explore the importance of a regulated body in therapy sessi...
Episode 16: Sole Trader to Managing a Big Team
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie and Caitlin are joined by colleague Caitlyn (OT) to explore the journey from sole trader to managing a team of OTs at Kid Link...
Episode 15: Stuck Sessions and Slow Progress: What Next?
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin and Jackie are joined by their colleague Caitlyn Cowie (OT) to explore what clinicians might consider when therapy starts to ...
Episode 14: Mealtimes and Feeding Goals: Our Thoughts on Where to Start
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin is joined by Dayna Chea (OT) and Mikayla Heaton (OT) to chat about all things mealtimes and feeing goals in paediatric practi...
Episode 13: Burnout in OT - It's Not Just You
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie is joined by colleagues Emily Milner (OT) and Georgia Cassell-Ashton (OT) to tackle the big topic of burnout. They explore how...
Episode 12: Starting Out in Paeds: What We Wish We Knew
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Kid Link OT’s Georgia Cassell-Ashton, Dayna Chea and Keely Larsen take over PiP Cast to discuss all the things they wish the...
Episode 11: Using AI in Practice
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie and Caitlin are joined by colleague Josh White (OT) to share their current thoughts on the role of AI in clinical practice. Tu...
Episode 10: Taking on Feedback
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jackie is joined by colleagues Gabriel Mello and Emily Milner to discuss feedback and how we have worked at creating a culture of grow...
Episode 9: Parent Coaching - Teaching Parents to Fish
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin is joined by her colleagues Georgia Cassell-Ashton (OT) and Caity Waters (OT) to chat all things parent coaching. They discus...
Episode 8: Co-Regulation - why does it matter to us so much?!
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie is joined by her colleagues Danni Gheorghe (OT), and Maddie Kearsley (OT) to discuss all things co-regulation. They chat about...
Episode 7: Evidence in Action - ADHD Guidelines
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin is joined by Gabs Mello (OT) for our first installment of the ‘Evidence in Action’ series.This series will aim to discuss a piece of recen...
Episode 6. Unpacking School Can’t
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin is joined by her colleagues Caitlyn Cowie (OT), and Josh White (OT). In the episode, they discuss their understanding of scho...
Episode 5: Supporting clients with a PDA Profile
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie and Caitlin are joined by their colleague Caitlyn Cowie (OT) to discuss how clinicians can support clients with a PDA profile....
Episode 4: Supporting Attention in Kids & Teens
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Caitlin and Jackie sit down with Danni Gheorghe (OT) to discuss their experiences in addressing, and supporting attention in their wo...
Episode 3: The Lowdown on Mental Health in Paeds OT
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Caitlin are once again joined by their colleague Danni Gheorghe (OT) for a deep dive into the vital role of occupational therapy in paediat...
Episode 2: Supporting social goals in an ND affirming way
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jackie and Caitlin are joined by colleague Danni Gheorghe (OT) as they discuss their thoughts on addressing social participation goal...
Episode 1: Welcome to PiP Cast!
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first (brief) episode, meet your hosts Jackie and Caitlin as they chat about what to expect from this podcast. Be sure to follow us on instagr...