All Things Sensory by Harkla

Headaches that won’t go away? Trouble reading or switching between screens? Feeling drained after a day at your desk? These might not be random quirks—they could be signs of ocular motor deficits. In this episode, we’re diving into how visual-ocular challenges—convergence, saccades, and pursuits—can impact adults in everyday life. You’ll hear a personal story, a powerful example of how unresolved visual motor skills led to chronic headaches, and how vision therapy changed everything. We’ll also unpack the key signs of ocular motor dysfunction in adults, how they’re often linked to headaches, fatigue, and even ADHD symptoms, and why primitive reflexes might still be at play long after childhood. You’ll learn simple screening tools to try at home and get expert insight into what interventions actually help. LINKS We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 [https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3]  Free live webinar on July 16th [https://harkla.co/pages/infant-sensory-development-webinar-registration-2025] https://harkla.co/pages/infant-sensory-development-webinar-registration-2025 Primitive Reflex Digital Course [https://harkla.co/products/primitive-reflexes-course] https://harkla.co/products/primitive-reflexes-course All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/] https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/ Harkla Website  [https://harkla.co/] https://harkla.co/ Harkla YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily] https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily Harkla Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/] https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/

In this episode, we sit down with pediatric audiologist Debbie Baerlocher to unpack the real truth about Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)—what it is, what it’s not, and why it’s often misunderstood. Learn how APD is diagnosed, when to seek help, and why many children show similar symptoms without actually having APD. Debbie has her Doctorate in Audiology and has been working at Elks Hearing and Balance, aka St. Luke's Hearing and Balance, in Boise, Idaho since she moved to the Treasure Valley just about 25 years ago. By the end of this episode you’ll learn: - What a true APD diagnosis involves - Why symptom lists can be misleading - When hearing loss, ADHD, or anxiety might be the real cause - What parents can do right now to help Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or therapist, this episode offers clarity, empathy, and expert advice you won’t want to miss. LINKS https://www.hearingfirst.org/ [https://www.hearingfirst.org/] https://www.readingrockets.org/ [https://www.readingrockets.org/] We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 [https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3]  All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/] https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/ Harkla Website  [https://harkla.co/] https://harkla.co/ Harkla YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily] https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily Harkla Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/] https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/

Dr. Craig D. Clayton is a functional and biomimetic dentist based in Meridian, Idaho, and an influential online educator with a following of over 380K on Instagram. Passionate about uncovering the root causes of oral health issues, Dr. Clayton focuses on holistic cavity prevention, airway health, and innovative, biologically sound approaches to restoring teeth. As the host of the Dentistry Disrupted podcast, he is on a mission to shift the dental industry toward a more patient-centered, root-cause-focused approach. Through educating and empowering patients, he hopes to bridge the gap between oral health and overall well-being. Follow Dr. Clayton on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/restoration.dentistry [https://www.instagram.com/restoration.dentistry] More information https://restorationdentistryid.com/ [https://restorationdentistryid.com/] Free resources https://stan.store/restorationdentistry [https://stan.store/restorationdentistry] Listen to Dr. Clayton’s Podcast - Dentistry Disrupted  https://open.spotify.com/show/37YIyN9xGxzvT5MkuH9GOD?si=JNrtjoisToSEU80e1asRQw [https://open.spotify.com/show/37YIyN9xGxzvT5MkuH9GOD?si=JNrtjoisToSEU80e1asRQw] Elementa Toothpaste [https://elementasilver.com/] https://elementasilver.com/ We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 [https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3]  All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/] https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/ Harkla Website  [https://harkla.co/] https://harkla.co/ Harkla YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily] https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily Harkla Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/] https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/

Shop our Summer Sensory SALE! https://harkla.co/pages/summer-sensory-sale-2025 [https://harkla.co/pages/summer-sensory-sale-2025] Free Primitive Reflex Webinar https://harkla.co/pages/register-for-the-primitive-reflex-webinar-2025 [https://harkla.co/pages/register-for-the-primitive-reflex-webinar-2025] Free Sensory Diet Webinar https://harkla.co/pages/sensory-diet-webinar-registration-2024 [https://harkla.co/pages/sensory-diet-webinar-registration-2024] We’re diving deep into the why behind retained primitive reflexes. These early movement patterns are essential in infancy—but when they don’t integrate properly, they can lead to challenges with regulation, development, and everyday functioning. We cover some of the most common causes of retained reflexes, including: * Neurological immaturity * Birth trauma or complications during delivery * Lack of early movement (think: limited tummy time or crawling) * Environmental stressors during pregnancy * Prematurity and other perinatal factors * Genetic predispositions We also highlight insights from Sally Goddard Blythe’s work on neuromotor immaturity and how these retained reflexes can show up in both kids and adults. We also respond to a thoughtful question from a literacy coach about a 5-year-old with ADHD. We explore possible sensory and neurological factors at play—and share ideas for supporting regulation and integration through movement. This is a must-listen for parents, therapists, and educators who want to better understand the foundational role of reflexes in child development. LINKS We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 [https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3]  All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/] https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/ Harkla Website  [https://harkla.co/] https://harkla.co/ Harkla YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily] https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily Harkla Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/] https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/ Neuromotor Immaturity in Children and Adults by Sally Goddard Blyth [https://a.co/d/dlX4KGI] https://a.co/d/dlX4KGI Freebies - Free Sensory Checklist [https://harkla.co/pages/freebies?_pos=1&_sid=af3b45f36&_ss=r] https://harkla.co/pages/freebies?_pos=1&_sid=af3b45f36&_ss=r

Shop our Summer Sensory SALE! https://harkla.co/pages/summer-sensory-sale-2025 [https://harkla.co/pages/summer-sensory-sale-2025] Free Primitive Reflex Webinar https://harkla.co/pages/register-for-the-primitive-reflex-webinar-2025 [https://harkla.co/pages/register-for-the-primitive-reflex-webinar-2025] Summer can bring a lot of fun — and a lot of sensory dysregulation. In this episode, we’re sharing 10 activity ideas to help your child stay regulated during the warmer months. From water play and outdoor obstacle courses to sensory-friendly picnics and consistent routines, these ideas are designed to support sensory processing, connection, and fun for the whole family. We also answer a thoughtful listener question about tongue proprioception and how to support oral awareness in a child navigating speech sound production, balance challenges, toe-walking, and a history of a frenectomy. LINKS We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3 [https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3]  All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/] https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/ Harkla Website  [https://harkla.co/] https://harkla.co/ Harkla YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily] https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily Harkla Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/] https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/ Water Balloons - Bunch O Balloons https://a.co/d/0jkzuSH [https://a.co/d/0jkzuSH] Oral Motor Super Duper Deck https://a.co/d/40Jclqdhttps://a.co/d/40Jclqd [https://a.co/d/40Jclqd]