Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsCalling all parents! Do you have a neurodivergent child with sensory processing challenges or Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)? Looking for some practical tips and advice from an Occupational Therapist’s expert in sensory development? This podcast is for you! Every week, Laura Petix, (aka The OT Butterfly) will educate you on the impact that sensory processing has on your child’s learning and behavior. She’ll teach you the why behind your child’s behavior, how to identify their sensory profiles, how to support them using sensory strategies and how you can engage with them using the just right challenge. Being a parent of a child with SPD can feel so isolating, but Laura’s here to let you know, you are not alone. Get comfy, press play and imagine yourself hanging out with your new OT mom bestie.
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Helping Kids Understand Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Parents
April 22, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBAs an OT, I often get asked how parents should explain why their child has to go to Occupational Therapy visits. In this episode, parents will have some guidance on preparing children for evaluations, answering their questions about therapy, and explaining OT to siblings. You'll learn simple scripts tailored to different child ages that will help demystify the process and make OT a more positive experience. Whether you're new to OT or a seasoned pro, I'll share my tips for communicati...
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month 2024
April 15, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBGet ready for an info-packed episode on Occupational Therapy to celebrate this wonderful field in OT month (for U.S.). I shared how OT can help with all different kinds of challenges like motor skills, focusing, anxiety and sensory issues. Whether assessing needs, modifying environments or teaching regulating strategies, OTs have creative solutions to support kids' skills and behaviors. From building body awareness to providing customized interventions, we get to play all day while helping...
Why does my child hate changes in routine?
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, I dive into why some kids – especially neurodivergent ones – thrive on routine and struggle when things change. As a neurodivergent adult and occupational therapist, I'll share insights into the sensory and cognitive challenges that can make even small changes feel like big disruptions. I'll also dish out practical tips for parents to support their neurodivergent kiddos through these transitions. Join me as we uncover the secrets to smoother sailing in the unpredictable se...
How to provide regulation in a home with conflicting sensory needs
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBDo you feel pulled in multiple directions trying to meet the unique sensory needs of each child in your home? In this episode, I’ll dish my top strategies for balancing the often conflicting sensory profiles within families. You'll learn practical ways to create separate sensory spaces, set clear boundaries with alternatives, and rely on sensory layering to make any environment work for everyone. Whether you have an overstimulated child and a sensory avoider under the same roof or just st...
Help! My child wakes up dysregulated. What do I do?
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBParents, are you dealing with a kid who just constantly wakes up on the wrong side of the bed? NO matter what you do or offer them, they're just dysregulated no matter what. This episode is for you. I'll help you make sense of those non-sensical moods and give you an action plan to hopefully curb some of that dysregulation. Listen into learn: That chronic dysregulation is a real thing and some children's nervous systems can get stuck in a state of fight or flight activation. Why yo...
Brainstorming solutions WITH our kids, instead of for them.
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode, I'm exploring an approach I've found really effective called collaborative problem-solving. I'll break down the steps so you can understand the process. And I'll share a real example from my own parenting journey - what happened when I tried validating my daughter's perspective and attacking the problem objectively (minimizing emotions) to find a creative solution that she could agree to? Collaborative problem solving has really shifted our dynamic from a battle of wills to ...
The Nervous System Budget: a new way to think about accommodations for neurodivergent individuals
March 11, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBI wanted to share a new concept I've been thinking about called the "nervous system budget." Basically, it's a way to visualize how different tasks and environments affect our nervous systems. I'll explain how we all have a limited amount of "nervous system cash" each day, and how certain things can cost more than others. I'll also give some ideas for how parents can help kids spend less and save more for the things that really matter. My hope is that framing it this way can help parents ...
Journey from Referral to Recommendations: what to expect (Tips from a Clinical Psychologist)
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBDr. Alex Reed is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment and support of neurodevelopmental diagnoses across the lifespan Alex and I are both contributors in Dr. Becky’s goodinside community- a movement and platform that we really enjoy supporting. Alex and I have so many sideline conversations about neurodiversity and are constantly sharing resources and posts that speak to our souls— they usually have to do with finding ND affirming care. So I invited Alex on today becau...
Advice from a 6 year old (Lliana Q&A)
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBLiliana surprises me every single day. She’s intelligent, well spoken, mature, empathetic and so so caring. You can see all of those qualities through her in this episode, which was in part created by you who submitted questions for her to answer! In this episode, you’ll hear Liliana give advice about What to do when you’re worried about going to school What to do when you can’t fall asleep Her favorite calming techniques What to do in the morning if you have a hard time getting up An...
How to use exercise to regulate your nervous system with Dr. Shannon Ritchey
February 19, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBWe cannot co-regulate our kids if we aren’t regulated ourselves. And most of us (I’m raising both of my hands here) need to make extra effort to activate our parasympathetic nervous system because our sympathetic nervous systems can go into overdrive so quickly as parents to neurodivergent kids. Chronic dysregulation and chronic sympathetic nervous system activation is definitely a THING, our kids can experience, and we can too. And when we’re chronically dysregulated, literally everything i...
Making screen time work for your family with Ash Brandin, EdS
February 12, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBLet's normalize screen time use in whatever way works for your family. I know as parents we are CONSTANTLY bombarded by a list of shoulds and shouldn’ts and really big, click-baity headlines that really create a lot of fear and guilt among parents. You see this for almost every childhood concern, but I see it a lot around screens. And in 2024, we’re definitely not decreasing our kids’ exposure to screens so let’s lean into it a bit and really find out- do we really need to stress about limit...
Understanding nervous system regulation with Dr. Joy Malik-Hasbrook
February 05, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBDr. Joy and I chat about why nervous system regulation is so important for parents and kids to understand, and how you can start to explain it to them. We then touch on how you expand the knowledge of nervous system regulation into understanding that some brains and bodies are different, and their nervous system regulation (and finding the green energy) can look different for neurodivergent kids. Dr. Joy Malik-Hasbrook, PsyD (she/her), is a licensed clinical psychologist who helps children...
100 episodes “wiser” [with Liliana]
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWelcome to the 100th episode of the sensory W.I.S.E. solutions podcast! I'm so excited to celebrate this milestone with all of you. In this special episode, I'll be reflecting on our journey so far and sharing some of my favorite episodes and key stats from the past 100 shows. You’ll also get to hear from my 6 year old, Lilliana who shares her perspective on neurodiversity and gives some advice to any kids with similar support needs out there. And she'll even read a few pages from my kids bo...
Kristi Palmer {KIVA founder} on de-stigmatizing cannabis use for millennial parents
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode I chat with Kristi Palmer, founder of Kiva Confection edibles, about how cannabis products can be integrated into our busy lives as parents. Kristi shares how she uses edibles to manage the chaos of dinner time and her kids' bedtime routine. I also discuss how edibles help me relax in the evenings and get a great night's sleep. We talk about dosing, favorite products, educating kids, and more. If you've been curious about edibles but have reservations, give this episode a lis...
So your child was just diagnosed, now what?
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBListen to this episode if you’re looking for practical next steps after your child receives an autism, ADHD, anxiety or other DSM diagnosis. Listeners will learn how to navigate the many emotions that come with a diagnosis, as I validate the relief, validation but also overwhelmed, confused or worried feelings parents may experience. I recommend taking time to process the diagnosis before making major decisions. Then I outline a step-by-step approach, including re-reading evaluation reports,...
How does sensory processing actually work?
January 08, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, I break down the basics of sensory processing in a step by step, easy to understand way. Learn how each of the 8 sensory inputs travel through our bodies, how the brain triggers a response and how that manifests in our behaviors. With this information, you’re ready to start tackling those behaviors from a more sensory informed lens! You’ll learn: The 5-step process of how sensory information is processed and integrated How sensory processing happens automatically and co...
Unscripted: My husband was the default parent for 17 days
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBFollow along as my husband and I do a quick recap of the 17 days I spent away from home while I was in the Philippines and Mark took on the role of default parent for our daughter Liliana. We discussed how he handled the daily routines like school drop offs and meals without any reminders from me. Mark shared some funny stories like when he tried taking Lilianato a 4D movie experience that didn't go as planned (IYKYK). Overall, Mark rose to the challenge and felt more confident in his pa...
How to introduce neurodiversity and sensory tools to a general ed classroom
December 18, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIt’s one thing to be able to identify the best supports, tools and accommodations for your neurodivergent child, but I find that implementing it successfully in the classroom isn’t always easy. One of the things I recommend parents or teachers to do is to spend some time introducing the entire classroom to sensory tools, what they are, who they’re for, and how they help. The idea is to normalize neurodiversity early on, so that when sensory tools or fidgets are being used by an ND student in...
Navigating Food Allergies with Compassion: A Conversation with the Asian Allergy Mom
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode,I talk with Ina Chung, known as @theasianallergymom on Instagram. Ina shares her personal story of parenting her daughter who has food allergies to peanut, dairy and egg. She discusses how she educated herself on food allergies as a new mom and advocates tirelessly for inclusion of food allergy families. Ina offers practical tips and strategies for managing her daughter's allergies at school and in social settings. We also explore the intersections of food allergies and neuro...
Identifying Neurodiverse Affirming Therapists: Green Flags to look for
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBListen in as I discuss important signs parents can look for to determine if a therapist or clinic is neurodiverse affirming so they can make the most informed decision when looking into therapy providers for their neurodivergent child. Links: episode on making the most out of OT services SDBC Waitlist Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentcon...
The Truth About Labels: Understanding the Pros and Cons
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, I explore one of the most nuanced topics in parenting - the use of labels for children. As an OT and mom to a sensory sensitive child, I've seen firsthand both the pros and cons that labels can bring. I discuss my own journey in understanding different perspectives on labels and how my views have evolved. Listeners will gain insight into why labels are so meaningful to some, yet controversial to others. I also share strategies for effective advocacy and community-building re...
Short, Sweet or Sassy Comeback Responses for Every Judgy Relative
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, I share my top comebacks for dealing with judgmental comments about parenting a neurodivergent child. As parents, we've all experienced unwanted advice or passive aggressive remarks from friends and family about our parenting style or our child's behavior. But it can be hard to know how to respond without causing conflict. I'll provide a variety of polite, informative, and sassy responses you can have in your back pocket for common comments like "My parents would never let ...
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance: Accommodating PDA Needs with Expert Casey Ehrlich
November 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBIn this episode, Laura Petix interviews Casey Ehrlich, a social scientist and expert in Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Casey shares her personal story of discovering her son's PDA diagnosis and journey to understanding. She discusses PDA as a dysregulated nervous system perceiving threats to autonomy. Casey provides 5 key accommodation strategies for supporting PDA needs, including letting kids win games, using declarative language, strewing for engagement, letting go of demands for "p...
Neurodiversity in Society: Embracing Differences for a Better Future (roundtable discussion)
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBI recently had an open discussion with my instagram audience on whether or not someone with a clinical diagnosis of anxiety would be considered neurodivergent. This stemmed from an inner conflict I was experiencing and trying to decide– am I neurodivergent? I actually shared a more in depth view of where I stand on this topic personally and it’s in the previous episode, 88 if you want to go back and listen to that after this. This question brought up such great conversations in my DMs an...
Unscripted: Am I neurodivergent?
October 30, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIt all started when a 4th grader at my daughter’s school asked me if I’m neurodivergent after I finished doing a read aloud of my book to their school. And I don’t know why but I stumbled over my words. I kept thinking about it over and over again that day and then shared it to my stories with a question, am I neurodivergent? SDBC Waitlist Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Work with Laura: h...
Ask These 4 Questions to Identify Your Child's Dysregulation Patterns
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWe talk a lot about noticing when your child becomes dysregulated and paying attention to their behaviors so you can identify a pattern, but what if the pattern isn't obvious? There are 4 main questions that you could be thinking about to help narrow down patterns around your child's behavior and I'm sharing them with you today. You'll also get to hear testimony from previous sensory detectives boot camp (SDBC) alum. SDBC Waitlist Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcas...
Why Is Your Child Acting Out? Uncovering 'The Gap' in Behavior
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBAre you searching for the answers to help stop a certain behavior that keeps coming up for your child? Maybe they’re always hitting or yelling; maybe they are getting notes sent home from school that they’re not paying attention or keeps disrupting class. Before you can look for solutions to stop the behavior, you need to understand why the behavior is occurring. And the first place to look for the answer to that question is in “the gap”. Listen to this episode to hear how I talk about the ...
Social stories for kids: What, why, how?
October 09, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBHave you ever wondered how to help your child understand or process a certain life event, like when a pet dies, or when a friend moves away? Or maybe you’ve wondered what’s the best way to prepare your child for something that’s going to happen like moving houses, welcoming a new sibling to the family or even going to the dentist? Perhaps you’ve needed to find a way to talk about a certain behavior or challenge that keeps coming up, like learning how to share toys with a sibling or how to...
Using “sensory layering” to enhance nervous system regulation
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.16 MBHave you ever used a combination of sensory inputs and sensory tools to build this ultimate, customized sensory strategy for your child? Mixing and matching, adding on or taking away sensory input? If so- you’re already a pro at sensory layering. If not, give this episode a listen to understand how you can use what I call “sensory layering” to enhance nervous system regulation. SDBC Waitlist Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://...
After school regulation ideas for neurodivergent kids
September 25, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBMany of us are back into the swing of things at school, and with that comes so much more dysregulation! In this season premiere episode, we’re talking about where that dysregulation comes from and how you can try to get ahead of it (key word: try!). You’ll learn: What dysregulated behaviors are common to see after school How after school restraint collapse looks different for neurodivergent kids Some immediate ways to regulate the nervous system right at school pick up What kinds of ...
How to support regulation around the summer break transition
June 26, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThe transition to summer comes with so many emotions and behaviors, it can be really exhausting. There are ways to support your neurodivergent child through this transition. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the transition from end of school to summer vacation is difficult How to handle big feelings around the end of school How to optimize regulation at home How to structure your time at home SDBC Waitlist Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterf...
Kids are ready- a conversation with Jelani Memory, founder and CEO of A Kids Co
June 22, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBI wanted to create a kids book about neurodiversity not only to help our neurodivergent kids feel seen and represented in a positive light, BUT also to help educate the greater population, the neurotypical population about what neurodiversity means- to foster more inclusion, to take control of the narrative about neurodiversity and change it more from a conversation centered around ableism and make it more about just differences- having a different brain is not bad; it’s just different. My v...
Giftedness and Neurodiversity with Caitlin Greer Meister
June 19, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBOne of the big topics I talk about and something i joke will be written on my tomb stone one day is “Sensory is behavior” i’m always trying to reframe the debate “is it sensory or is it behavior?” because everything that we’re noticing our kids do is a behavior, but what parents/teachers want to get to the root of is “is this kid doing this thing on purpose or is it out of their control?” So what I try to reframe for them is is the behavior being driven by a sensory trigger- OR is it being...
Using music as a vehicle to support the neurodivergent brain, with Diana Cameron of Kindermusik
June 12, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBKindermusik is a purposefully created multisensory music and movement program for ages 0-7 that provides neurodivergent children the opportunity to improve in all learning areas by consciously stimulating the whole brain. Kindermusik creates shared research-based curricula that: Empower educators Strengthen family and teacher-child relationships Enhance community connections Build a deep-rooted love for learning while providing early development strategies that are memorable, playful...
Repair & Restitution: why it’s important and how to do it, with Myla Leinweber B.Ed, M.Ed, PCI Certified Parent Coach
June 05, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBTune in to this episode to learn about: What is repair and restitution and why are they important? When should a parent repair with their child? What we should do when we’re in a constant cycle of rupture and repair. The power of re-writing the story What does it sound like for a parent to repair? How to facilitate repair from your child, even when they don’t want to With Myla Leinweber B.Ed, M.Ed, PCI Certified Parent Coach Myla is a mom of two young girls, a former kindergarten...
Unscripted: Interviewing my 5 year old about emotional regulation & sensory sensitivity
May 29, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBTune in for this short but sweet episode where I interviewed my 5 year old about some of the things we talk about often at home, including how she expresses her emotions what she thinks about everyone having feelings how meltdowns are handled and how she prefers to handle them what it's like being sensory sensitive Links: Podcast transcript: www.theotbutterfly.com/77 Enroll in Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions SDBC Waitlist Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT...
4 steps to supporting your child’s sensory sensitivities
May 22, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MBDo you have a child who avoids, is fearful of, or has meltdowns around sensory triggers related to: wearing certain clothes/fabrics/shoes/socks eating a variety of foods being around loud sounds/busy environments getting their hands or skin messy/sticky hygiene tasks like taking a bath, washing their hair or brushing their hair This episode takes you through my 4 step process (W.I.S.E.) to supporting them through this at home! If you're looking for more details on this process, come ...
Unscripted: Trust the process
May 15, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this unscripted episode, I catch you up to speed with where we are with emotional and sensory regulation. Spoiler alert- Liliana is THRIVING. I talk about some of the big, foundational, anchoring concepts we focused on that I feel have made a huge impact in getting to where we are today. You'll hear me talk about Whether or not I think development/age plays a factor in her progress The top 5 game discussions/concepts/strategies that played a huge role in her growth Some examples of ...
How to talk to kids about their nervous system
May 08, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBEducating your kids about how their brain and bodies work can be a game changer when it comes to supporting their regulation. When we give them the cheat sheet to how their brain works, they can start to understand why certain things are hard for them, and why they may have certain quirks or behaviors. More importantly, when we educate our kids about how their brain and bodies work, it can give them the language to self advocate with peers or other adults around them and give them the motiva...
When your parenting styles differ from your partner’s: Tips from a Clinical Psychologist
May 01, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBDr. Tracy Dalgleish helps empower women and couples to improve their communication and build strong and healthy connections with themselves and their partner through therapy, wellness seminars, and her work outside of the therapy room. She contributes to popular media sites, including Motherly, Huffington Post, and Bustle. In addition to hosting the podcast, “I’m not your shrink” where she dives deeper into clinical knowledge and research in a relatable and informal way, her book “I Didn’t S...
Neurodiversity and interoception with Kelly Mahler, MS OTR/L
April 24, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBToday I got to ask Kelly Mahler (aka the QUEEN of interoception) all about the 8th sense and how our experiences of interoception differ so much across individuals, but especially within the neurodivergent community. Kelly Mahler OTD, OTR/L, earned a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Misericordia University, Dallas, PA. She has been an occupational therapist for 20 years, serving school-aged children and adults. Kelly is winner of multiple awards, including the 2020 American Occupatio...
Re-Air: How to make the most of Occupational Therapy Services
April 17, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBHappy OT month! To continue our celebration, I'm re-airing an episode that gives you information on not only accessing OT in the US, but how to leverage and make the most out of the OT services you may already be getting for your child. Making the most out of your child’s OT services (that you had to fight tooth and nail for, go down very deep internet rabbit holes and stalk the local mom group just to find) is important, but how? In this episode, I’ll be answering common questions I get f...
How to advocate for OT with your pediatrician: with Dr. Krupa Playforth
April 10, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBIn honor of Occupational Therapy month, I’m interviewing Dr. Krupa Playforth to help us understand the challenges parents and doctors face when it comes to referring kids with sensory needs to OT. Dr. Playforth and I will unpack from a parent perspective, therapist and pediatrician perspective and give tips on specific questions to ask/what to say in order to best advocate for OT services with your pediatrician. Dr Playforth is a board-certified pediatrician (and a mother of 3) who believe...
The role of OT in a school based setting: unpacking IEPs and 504 plans with Casey Waugh, MS OTR/L
April 03, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIt's Occupational Therapy month and we are celebrating by highlighting some of the ways you can get OT support for your children. Today we're talking about OT support through the public school system, specifically in the United States. This episode covers basic information about IEP services and 504 plans, how they differ and how to effectively create a support team that has your child's best interests in mind. Casey Waugh is a pediatric occupational therapist with 11 years of experience i...
Why you shouldn’t worry about your preschooler’s handwriting skills, with Susie Allison, M.Ed.
March 27, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIf you’ve ever worried about your preschooler’s handwriting skills and whether or not they’ll be able to write their name or their ABCs by kindergarten, let us (a pediatric Occupational Therapist and a former teacher with a Masters in Early Childhood Education) put your mind at ease. You might be shocked to realize that some of the expectations placed on kindergarteners and young learners isn’t actually backed by evidence. This episode will give you insights into how handwriting is actually ...
Unscripted: Update on our clothing sensitivity journey
March 20, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBHere’s a quick update on how our sensitivity to clothing journey has progressed, including the most game-changing hack I got Liliana to try (and hope it might save you some meltdowns in the future as well) Behind the scenes morning routine clothing challenge Grab the from stressed to dressed clothing guide Blog post on clothing sensitivity Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Work with Laura: h...
From whole body listening to everyday regulation with Elizabeth Sautter
March 13, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week I get to share the great conversation I had with Elizabeth Sautter, an SLP who specializes in social communication, emotional regulation and executive functioning for over 25 years. She strives to provide neurodiverse affirming therapy, training, resources and an online course for parents with a passion to make it simple and sprinkled into everyday life as an “add IN”, not an add “ON” to everyday routines and activities. She’s an author of Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick! ...
Re-air: Is it Sensory or is it Behavior?
March 06, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThis is a re-air of episode 20. All behavior is a form of communication, but sometimes it can be hard to decipher what our children are communicating. When kids hit, kick, spit, punch, throw or push, parents often ask me, “is this sensory or is it behavior?” I’m here to end that debate once and for all. Well, maybe not end it, but at least help you reframe it. Because what the real question should be is “What is it my child is trying to communicate with me right now?” Listen to this ep...
How to get started with a sensory lifestyle in 5 easy steps
February 27, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBDescription (buzz sprout & meta): We all benefit from using sensory supports throughout our day (regardless of neurotype). However, some individuals, particularly neurodivergent individuals with sensory processing disorder need a more specialized, proactive and consistent schedule of sensory input throughout their day, which is often referred to as a sensory lifestyle. Listen to this episode to learn: What a sensory lifestyle is Signs your child may benefit from a sensory lifestyle ...
Proprioception: what is it and how does it support my child?
February 20, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBWhat exactly is proprioceptive input and why do Occupational Therapists keep talking about it? If you’ve never heard of the term proprioceptive input, you might have heard of “heavy work” which is the more commonly used term. Keep reading to find out what proprioceptive input is, and why it’s probably the answer to some of your sensory regulation questions. Links: Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly...