Watch how play, patience, and RITP is helping a little boy grow into a confident, curious, and strong young man!Today Sarah Wen shares her journey as the mother of 4-year-old Robert, who faced challenges with motor planning, muscle tone, and emotional regulation, with Kokeb. Through Reflex Integration Through Play™ (RITP), Sarah found a supportive, play-based approach that helped Robert build strength, confidence, and independence. From learning to ride a bike to thriving in social settings and even managing daily routines with joy, Robert’s transformation has reshaped his entire family dynamic. Sarah highlights the power of incorporating exercises into everyday life, the role of the RITP app in keeping consistency and motivation high, and the peace that comes from seeing her son flourish.Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or educator, this testimony shines a light on how RITP can make an incredible difference for children struggling with retained reflexes, motor planning delays, or emotional regulation.Episode Highlights

00:00 Meet Sarah Wen and her son Robert01:00 Early challenges: torticollis, plagiocephaly, weak muscle tone, and emotional regulation struggles02:30 How motor planning delays affected confidence and social life04:00 First impressions and hesitation about RITP05:00 How a school OT introduced the family to reflex integration therapy06:00 Play-based therapy using cars and favorite toys to motivate Robert07:00 The RITP app: making home exercises fun and manageable09:00 Building exercises into daily routines (bedtime, reading, hallway games)10:00 Overcoming initial reluctance with sticker charts and progress motivation12:00 Breakthroughs: independence, bike riding, better sleep, trying new activities14:00 Emotional, physical, social, and academic improvements16:00 Transformation in family dynamics and home life17:00 Positive feedback from teachers, peers, and grandparents18:00 Reduced parental stress and healthier family rhythms19:00 Sarah’s encouragement to other parents considering RITP20:00 Final reflections: three words that describe Robert now

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With Guest: Dr. Courtney Boitano, San José State University

Reflex Integration Through Play™ is moving from clinics to classrooms—and now to the university level! In this episode, Kokeb and Dr. Courtney Boitano share how RITP is shaping future occupational therapists with hands-on, play-based training that bridges the gap between theory and practice.

Dr. Boitano - OT, professor, and capstone coordinator at San José State University - talks about integrating reflex-based, play-centered training into OT education. She shares her journey from pediatric practice to academia, how she discovered RITP, and why giving OT students hands-on experience with reflex integration creates the “missing link” between theory and practice. Together, they discuss piloting a bridge program for students, the importance of observation skills, and how reflex integration through play transforms not only classrooms but also therapy outcomes for children and families.

Whether you’re an OT student, educator, or seasoned therapist, this episode highlights how collaboration is reshaping the future of occupational therapy.

Dr. Courtney Boitano has been a practicing OT since 2007. She is currently the capstone coordinator at San Jose State University in San Jose, California. Her primary practice area is pediatrics and school-based practice. She is also the owner of OT Outside and works with children in private schools and in their homes.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Courtney Boitano and her background in pediatrics and academia

03:00 – Why reflex integration wasn’t taught in traditional OT programs

04:00 – How Kokeb’s OT Schoolhouse interview led to this partnership

06:30 – SJSU students using RITP books and games in real sessions

08:00 – Making reflex integration practical and functional for clients

13:30 – Creating a “bridge program” to mentor new OTs after graduation

17:00 – Building student confidence with mentorship and applied learning

18:30 – Shifting OT perspectives on reflex integration as functional, play-based practice

21:00 – Why results matter: transforming skepticism into support

23:00 – Reflexes as the missing link in treatment planning

25:00 – Post-pandemic challenges in pediatrics and the value of group/social therapy

26:30 – Advice for OT students and professors: the power of observation and hands-on learning

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What if just six months of playful therapy could transform your child’s focus, strength, and even their spine? In this inspiring parent interview, you’ll hear how Reflex Integration Through Play™ (RITP) has changed one family’s life.

In this heartfelt episode, Kokeb speaks with Jeanine Allen, a disability attorney and devoted mom, who shares her powerful story of walking alongside her daughter’s journey with Reflex Integration Through Play™ (RITP). Diagnosed with a rare chromosome deletion, autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, and motor challenges, Jeanine’s daughter faced overwhelming obstacles in daily life—from feeding difficulties and poor balance to limited communication and social engagement.

Through the support of an RITP-certified occupational therapist and consistent practice with the RITP app, Jeanine witnessed life-changing improvements. Within weeks, her daughter began focusing better, following multi-step instructions, and even engaging socially with peers. Over six months, her physical strength, emotional calm, and academic participation grew dramatically—surprising even her medical specialists with changes that “should not have happened.”

Jeanine’s testimony offers hope and encouragement to parents navigating similar challenges, highlighting how RITP’s playful, structured approach can unlock new levels of growth and independence for children with complex needs.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 – Meet Jeanine Allen, disability attorney and parent of an RITP child

1:00 – Her daughter’s rare genetic condition and early medical challenges

2:00 – Daily struggles with feeding, mobility, communication, and independence

3:45 – Discovering RITP through occupational therapy

4:30 – Breaking down exercises (like snow angels) into achievable steps

5:00 – Remarkable spinal changes confirmed by orthopedics

6:00 – Improvements in listening, responding, and following directions

7:00 – Using the RITP app daily at home to build consistency

8:30 – Emotional growth: reduced anxiety, more peace, classroom focus

9:30 – Physical milestones: climbing stairs, stronger grip, improved balance

10:30 – Academic and social gains—peer play, group tasks, classroom engagement

12:00 – Rapid results noticed by teachers, therapists, and riding instructors

14:00 – How the therapist tailored sessions with compassion and teamwork

15:30 – Parent stress relief and greater confidence at home

16:30 – Transformation in three words: Focused, Stronger, Less Anxious

17:00 – Why Jeanine encourages all parents to try RITP

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