Follow Neuro-Developmental Delay Therapist Emily Roper as she discusses common problems she encounters working with children with developmental delays. She takes a deep dive into things like primitive reflexes, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, brain development, pregnancy, birth and more. This podcast provides information to parents and providers alike to bring understanding and help to children with developmental delays.
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A podcast for the touch football community. Bit of touch chat, banter, fun and games, all served with a side of rice.
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Ep 7 Apparently Emus say Letsss Go - Jackson Mills
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Australian Emus Mixed Opens representative Jackson Mills joined us prior to the Touch World Cup to discuss his journey with touch football, the team's preparation, as well as giving some sneaky predictions. Did you know Millsy is the only current Emus player to have not played State of Origin?! During the episode Millsy compares the two states havi…
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Ep 6 The Great Firewall of China - Mengsrun Chea
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It's already 3 weeks post World Cup and those post tournament blues have well and truly kicked in. We had this chat with China Mixed Opens representative Meng prior to the World Cup and discussed all things China touch including training and selections, challenges for Chinese players, and some sneaky predictions. The Great Firewall of China played …
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Ep 5 Pineapple doesn't belong in savoury food for FIT Member for Asia - Bianca Arco
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Current FIT Member Relations Commission for Asia and Former President for Touch Football Pilipinas joins us to discuss her previous playing achievements, current role with FIT, and her busy schedule for the upcoming Touch World Cup. During our conversation Bianca controversially explains her dislike for pineapple and any sweet foods in savoury dish…
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Ep 4 We've arrived at the Touch World Cup!
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We have a quick chat about our individual trips to Nottingham, reflect on some past World Cup campaigns, play a quick game for funsies, and make our TWC predictions. @touchnricepodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us - touchnricepodcast@gmail.comDe către Cess
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Todays episode is all about attachment and its profound impact on human development. We are looking at how early relationships shape our understanding of the world and future relationships. We are covering some of the work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth specifically their contributions to attachment theory. This theory posits that secure bonds f…
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Ep 3 It's all in the family - Jacob Richter and Amielia Chadburn
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Cousins Jacob and Amielia join us to discuss what it's like playing with siblings and cousins in the same team, what it means playing for their families, and representing the Philippines in the Mixed Open division at this year's World Cup. We also have a sneaky announcement of the Philippines Mixed Open's Captain. And Jacob and Amielia of course pa…
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Today episode is all about hyperactivity. This is a common complaint from the parents that walk through my doors. The term hyperactivity encompasses a variety of different symptoms and behaviors. This episode dives into some of those things and takes a look at the most common underlying physical and neurological systems that impact hyperactivity. I…
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Ep 2 England WO Captain doesn't like fruit - Emily Rona-Roper
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Emily better known in the touch community as Clewsy joins us as our very first guest. Not only is she our first guest, but also our first international guest and England's Women's Open Captain. We chat about her touch career and what to expect from her home nation and what it means to be hosting the upcoming World Cup. @touchnricepodcast on Faceboo…
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Ep 1 Touch n Rice - they just go together
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Introducing the Touch n Rice Podcast with Cess and Kimmy, along with Schenks. A podcast for the touch football community. Bit of touch chat, banter, fun and games, all with a side of rice. @touchnricepodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us - touchnricepodcast@gmail.comDe către Mark
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#024 Adoption and Early Trauma
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Today's episode is all about adoption. I work with a lot of adopted kids and they each come with their own considerations. Many social, emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties have their roots in early neurological development; the development that happens from conception through infancy. Neglect, trauma, and other adverse childhood experie…
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#023 My Journey Through NDD Therapy
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Today's episode is all about my journey through NDD therapy as a teen. I'm not sure if I have mentioned it in previous episodes but before I became a therapist I went through this process myself. It is one of the things that solidified my desire to pursue this as a profession. If you are concerned about your child or teen visit my website: earlyroo…
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#022 Dyslexia: More than a Brain Problem
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Today's episode is all about dyslexia! This episode covers a 2001 study that evaluated the physical development of children with dyslexia and found a significant problem with their physical maturity. This study indicates that dyslexia is less of a problem with the brain and more of a problem with the connection between the brain and the body. This …
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#021 Common Primitive Reflexes Explained
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Today's episode takes a look at some of the most common retained primitive reflexes that I see. I discuss the Moro, ATNR, STNR, Spinal Galant and Palmer reflexes. Specifically what they are, what purpose they serve in infancy and how their improper development and inhibition impacts children as they age. If you have a child who struggles with emoti…
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#020 ADHD: An Epidemic of Overdiagnosis?
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Today’s episode is all about ADHD. Specifically the question of whether or not ADHD is being over diagnosed. This episode covers a brief history of the diagnosis, the different theories around the increase in ADHD diagnoses over the last few decades and a critique of our current system for helping children and adults with ADHD. In this episode I re…
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#019 But I thought it was genetic?
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Today’s episode is all about genetics. When I talk about the connection between primitive reflexes, poor brain development and diagnoses like ADHD and Autism I often get the response: But I thought it was genetic? The quick answer is yes, there is a genetic connection between ADHD and Autism, but saying this can be very misleading. This episode exp…
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#018 The History and Research on Primitive Reflexes
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Today’s episode is all about the history and current research on primitive reflexes. I also cover the three main organizations that offer training on primitive reflex integration and discuss specific research findings. My goal for this episode is to help parents understand what we know, suspect, and need more information on when it comes to primiti…
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#017 FAQ: Can You Help My Child?
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Today’s episode is going to cover one of my most frequently asked question which is: Can you help my child? This episode is going to go over the history of neuro-developmental delay more recently called neuro-motor immaturity and the research on primitive reflexes and the connection between physical and mental development. I’m also going to talk ab…
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#016 Early Development Special Series: Immediate Postpartum Period
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Today’s episode is the final part of our mini series on early development. This episode looks at the immediate postpartum period, the few hours after birth, and how this time period impacts our long-term neurological development. We are talking about things like delayed cord clamping, primitive reflex function and development, attachment, resuscita…
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#015 Early Development Special Series: Labor and Birth
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This is the second episode in our special series on early brain development. Today we are looking at labor and birth and how this process affects our brain long-term. Many people understand the importance of pregnancy on brain development but often skip over labor and birth and jump right into infancy. Even though labor and birth are relatively sho…
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#014 Early Development Special Series: Conception and Pregnancy
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This is the first episode in a special series on early development. This series is looking at the neurological development that is happening during pregnancy, birth and the early infancy period and how things that happen during these stages can impact the brain years down the road. This first episode is looking at conception and pregnancy. We are g…
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#013 Brain Development Crash Course
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This episode is a crash course in brain development. We dive into how the brain develops and how early experiences change the trajectory of brain function. This is important to know if you are working with children with developmental delays like ADHD, dyslexia, sensory processing problems and Autism. Understanding brain development enables us to ad…
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#012 Sensory Processing Problems
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Today's episode is all about sensory processing problems! We are diving into the normal 5 senses: light, sound, touch, taste and smell. We are also looking at other lesser known senses such as the vestibular, propriocetive and interoceptive systems. Many children with developmental dealys struggle with one or more of these sensory systems. This epi…
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#011 Treating Retained Primitive Reflexes
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This episode is all about treating primitive reflexes. I am very excited that awareness about primitive reflexes has exploded over the last few years. More and more parents and professionals are becoming aware of how they impact development and they are starting look at diagnoses like ADHD and dyslexia through this developmental lens. While this aw…
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#010 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the Anxiety Umbrella
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This episode is all about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the umbrella of anxiety related disorders. I work with a lot of kids who have OCD type symptoms. This episode talks about the underlying neurological systems at play and why these symptoms exist. Visit my website here to learn more.De către Emily Roper
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#009 Preventing Developmental Delays
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This episode is all about preventing retained reflexes and developmental dealys. It builds on a previous episode about complications and risk factors and gives practical steps parents can take to prevent developmental delays in their future children. Resources for treating parental anxiety and other mental health problems: Follow Dr. Psych Mom's bl…
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#008 Tough Dads and Sensitive Kids
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This episode is all about the relationship between tough dads and sensitive kids. I work with a lot of highly sensitive and emotionally immature children. Parenting these kids can be particularly difficult for dads with more traditional, masculine personalities. This relationship can also be tough for moms who feel caught in the middle of the dad/c…
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This episode is an ADHD special! We take an in-depth look at what it is, how the ADHD brain works and the different neurological and physiological systems at play. We also look at some of the current theories about the cause of ADHD and I lay out an argument that most causes of ADHD are the direct result of negative early experiences and delays in …
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#006 The Eyes: The Window to the Brain
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This episode is all about visual development and how kids learn how to control their eyes. Pretty much all of the kids I work with who struggle in school have some problems with the way they move thier eyes. Eye development happens early in the first year after birth and when this system doesn't work properly it can tank our ability to learn in sch…
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#005 The Body's "Sixth Sense" the Vestibular System
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This episode is all about the vestibular system which is arguably our body's most important sensory system. Vestibular dysfunction is very common in children with developmental delays and it impacts lots of different areas that you might not expect. Listen in to learn how the vestibular system contributes to anxiety, social problems and academic un…
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#004 Academic Problems and the ATNR
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In this episode we take a look at the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex and its contribution to academic delays. This reflex is very common in children with Dyslexia and ADHD and integrating it is hugely helpful for fixing academic problems specifically reading and writing. Visit the Early Roots website to learn more. Find the link for the ATNR Schild…
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#003 Complications and Risk Factors for Developmental Delays
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In this episode we are looking at the risk factors that contribute to retained primitive reflexes and developmental delays. We are going to dive deep into the brain development that happens during pregnancy and the early infancy stages and how these stages set the foundation for long-term brain development. If you have a child you're concerned abou…
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#002 The Startle Reflex and Big Emotions
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In this episode we are taking a deep dive into the Moro reflex. This is the infant version of our fight-or-flight response and when it is present in older children it causes all sorts of nasty problems with anxiety, anger, hyperactivity, sensory regulation, and focus and attention.De către Emily Roper
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#001 Your Child's Brain on Primitive Reflexes
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In this episode we dive into the topic of retained primitive reflexes. Specifically, what they are, how they impact long term brain development and how they are contributing to the explosion of childhood developmental delays we are currently seeing in the United States. Visit the Early Roots website to learn more.…
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