Inner Rhythm Pediatrics

02/13/2023

We often refer families to Dr. McCrodan. He recently released an audiobook that is an excellent resource.

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Sight is something many of us take for granted, but as Cameron McCr...

10/26/2022

Greg Santucci, Occupational Therapist is one of our favourite OT’s at Inner Rhythm Pediatrics. He is a strong advocate and a wealth of knowledge.

Welcome to all of our new community members!

I am re-posting this infographic as a warm up to take on a old favorite in compliance training: The Token Economy.

The research tells us token boards "work" at getting behavior you want.

You know who token boards "work" for? The adults trying to control kids to get compliance.

You know who token economies don't work for? THE KIDS!!!!

New infographic coming soon, but for now, please enjoy (and share) this blast from the past to remind us to look past the observable behavior and solve the actual problem causing the big behavior.

And of course, if token economies drive ya crazy, let us know why in the comments.

This infographic is available for free as a PDF at www.gregsantucci.com

Image Description: The Why of a Behavior, by Greg Santucci, Occupational Therapist. A man with a rake digging a shallow hole with the following words in the hole: Defiant, Escape, Attention Seeking, Avoiding. This hole is labeled “the old way of thinking”. Much deeper hole next to the shallow hole that reads: “A necessary paradigm shift (supported by brain science). In the hole are the words: sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor challenges, learning disabilities, and trauma.
Text reads: The function of any behavior is much deeper than phrases like attention seeking. This shallow analysis will lead to using rewards and punishments to get compliance. Want to improve behavior? Solve the Problem! How do you solve the problem? Dig deeper!

09/05/2022

Inner Rhythm Pediatrics has grown and would like to introduce our amazing team of professionals!

Simone is an Occupational Therapist registered with COTBC. She has a BSc. in Health Sciences from Simon Fraser University and a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of British Columbia.

Simone has previously worked with infants, children, and youth with diverse abilities in Greater Vancouver for eight years in community, school, and clinic-based settings. She moved to the Comox Valley in 2022 to settle down with her young family.

Simone is working Wednesday and Thursday and currently has a few spaces in her schedule. Please email info@innerrhythmpeds.ca to inquire about booking.

09/05/2022

Inner Rhythm Pediatrics has grown and would like to introduce our amazing team of professionals!

Melanie Rioux is a registered Physiotherapist with CPTBC with a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Physiotherapy from McGill University.

Originally from Quebec City, Melanie worked in and around Montreal for about 3 years with children and adults, before moving to Vancouver Island in 2017, where she has been working with children through the public sector, both in early intervention and school-aged therapies.

Melanie is working Monday - Thursday and has a few spaces left in her schedule. Please email info@innerrhythmpeds.ca to inquire about booking.

09/05/2022

Inner Rhythm Pediatrics has grown and would like to introduce our amazing team of professionals!

Laticia Walker is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with CSHBC and has been practicing since 2010. Laticia has worked with a diverse range of ages and communication abilities across a variety of settings. Laticia has a particular interest in early intervention and is trained in Hanen’s More Than Words social communication program.

Using a play-based approach, Laticia is passionate about supporting communication development in a collaborative, family-centred way.

Laticia is working Tuesday - Thursday and currently has a few spaces left in her schedule. Please email info@innerrhythmpeds.ca to inquire about booking.

05/10/2022

Only looking at observable behavior (surface behaviors), doesn't tell you anything about what's actually causing the behavior.

You start solving problems when you start diggin'!

Image Description: Title: The “Why of A Behavior”. Two holes with a man digging in each hole: First hole is shallow with subtitle “The old way of thinking”. Underneath are the words “defiant”, “escape”, “avoiding” and “attention seeking”. Second hole is very deep with the subtitle “A necessary paradigm shift” (supported by brain science). Underneath are the words: sensory processing”, “emotional regulation”, “motor challenges”, “learning disabilities”, “trauma”. The function of any behavior is much deep than phrases like attention seeking. This shallow analysis will lead to using rewards and punishments to get compliance. Want to improve behavior? Solve the problem. How do you solve the problem? Dig Deeper. Greg Santucci, Occupational Therapist.

03/20/2022

This post resonates with what a lot of families share with us.

02/05/2022