Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours 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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How to talk to kids about their nervous system
May 08, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Educating 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...
When your parenting styles differ from your partner’s: Tips from a Clinical Psychologist
May 01, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBSend us a Text Message. Dr. 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 ...
Neurodiversity and interoception with Kelly Mahler, MS OTR/L
April 24, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Today 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 th...
Re-Air: How to make the most of Occupational Therapy Services
April 17, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBSend us a Text Message. Happy 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...
How to advocate for OT with your pediatrician: with Dr. Krupa Playforth
April 10, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBSend us a Text Message. In 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...
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 MBSend us a Text Message. It'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...
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 MBSend us a Text Message. If 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...
Unscripted: Update on our clothing sensitivity journey
March 20, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Here’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/theotbutt...
From whole body listening to everyday regulation with Elizabeth Sautter
March 13, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBSend us a Text Message. This 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 E...
Re-air: Is it Sensory or is it Behavior?
March 06, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBSend us a Text Message. This 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...
How to get started with a sensory lifestyle in 5 easy steps
February 27, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Description (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 fr...
Proprioception: what is it and how does it support my child?
February 20, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBSend us a Text Message. What 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.ins...
Behind the scenes: After a "worry-bug" meltdown
February 13, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBSend us a Text Message. I often preach about spending time after the meltdown to help your child “fill in the blanks” for some things you may have to do during a meltdown (like leave the room, hold a boundary). In this episode, I give you a behind the scenes listen to how that actually plays out in ur house and my play-by-play reflection and reasoning for everything I said. Link: Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Interoception: the missing piece to emotional regulation
February 06, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBSend us a Text Message. Have you ever heard of interoception? It’s one of the 8 senses and it’s responsible for alerting us of our internal sensations, such as heart beat, hunger/thirst, fullness cues, aches, pains and other miscellaneous sensations. Have you ever said “I have butterflies in my tummy” or “My heart dropped”? Those sensations are interoception signals to your brain and it’s highly linked to emotional regulation. Listen to this episode to find out exactly how it’s linked to em...
Learning from my mistakes: Neurodivergent playdate edition
January 30, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBSend us a Text Message. We had our first experience of a family play-date hang out at our house and, it went way worse than I ever could have imagined. I knew meltdowns would be possible, but I’ve never seen my daughter explode completely in front of new people before. In this episode, you’ll hear 2 parts: My initial, next day raw reaction with very vulnerable thoughts… and then a 2nd part where I come back a few weeks later after having processed my thoughts about it (both with my therapi...
Is low self esteem and SPD linked?
January 23, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSend us a Text Message. One of my absolute favorite books is The Out of Sync Child from Carol Kranowitz. If you haven’t read it yet, and you want to learn more abut SPD in a really easy to understand way, then check out this book. One of the post it notes that I have from when I still read it was the one with the quote, on page 28, “low self-esteem is one of the most telling symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder.” and this is in the section of the book where she talks about all the soc...
How this mom helped her sensory sensitive son gain confidence and find joy
January 15, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBSend us a Text Message. You’ve heard me share my own story and progress as I work to support my neurodivergent daughter at home, and you’ve heard me share stories of other families I’ve helped support… but for the first time ever, you get to hear directly from another parent about their entire story. Listen to this episode to hear Carrie share Will’s story and how he went from anxious meltdowns about bath time to jumping into the lake with a huge smile on his face and becoming the confide...
Re-air: Accommodation vs Exposure for Sensory Kids
January 09, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBSend us a Text Message. So you have a sensory sensitive child who’s sensitive to seams of socks, mushy textured food, messy play, or toilets flushing. What should you do? Do you accommodate every environment and task for them so they can avoid the sensory triggers altogether? Does that make them spoiled? Should you force them to get used to it? Where do you draw the line? Listen to this episode to find out how I talk about accommodating vs. exposure. Links: Transcript/show not...
Top down vs. Bottom up approach
January 02, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Have you ever heard of occupational therapists use terms like “top down and bottom up approach” to working with behaviors in neurodivergent children? This episode will teach you the difference between the two and help you understand the pros and cons to each approach. Links: Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/56 The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult Get ...
Do this one thing before you seek professional support for your child.
December 19, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSend us a Text Message. When parents find themselves in a space where they’re desperate for answers and solutions to help their neurodivergent child, they often forget one important step. Here’s a hint, it has to do with checking in with yourself! Listen to the episode to find out more. Links: Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/55 The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult Sensory D...
The "size of the problem" lesson & why I don't use it anymore
December 12, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBSend us a Text Message. The size of the problem is a common lesson therapists and teachers use to teach kids emotional regulation skills. As I have learned more about the neurodivergent community, I’ve started thinking about this lesson in a different late and want to share that with you in this episode. Don’t worry, it’s not all bad! Links: Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/54 The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Work with Laura: https:...
A candid conversation on parenthood with Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart
December 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Ever wondered what a psychologist and an OT sound like when they get together and have a casual conversation about parenthood? Well here’s your invitation to hang out with Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart and me as we chatted together during our mom’s weekend getaway. In our conversation, we touch on some of the following topics: How kids and parenting has changed since the pandemic How hard it’s been transitioning kids from pandemic life to “post” pandemic life What go...
Breaking holiday traditions: What I’m doing differently with my neurodivergent child.
November 28, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MBSend us a Text Message. If you have a neurodivergent child who tends to get overstimulated, overwhelmed and dysregulated around gift-giving time during the holidays, you’re not alone. Over the years I’ve found ways to manage dysregulation around gifts and the meltdowns that usually happen and this year, I’m putting it all together so I can have a more regulated holiday season. Links: Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.ins...
When it's time to ask for help for your neurodivergent child
November 21, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBSend us a Text Message. So you’ve identified your child may be differently wired, or neurodivergent. Now what? When is it time to seek support for your neurodivergent child? Who do you seek support from? Where do you even start? I’ll be answering all those questions in this episode. Links: Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult Thanks...
The bridge to conscious parenting with a neurodivergent child: with Kendra Williams
November 14, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Listen in on my conversation with Kendra Williams, a silicon valley professional turned Motherhood Coach. She specializes in helping women navigate the identity shift that occurs when women enter Motherhood. She is a certified conscious parent coach, master practitioner of NLP and Mama Rising facilitator. In this episode, we talk about the journey of becoming a conscious parent to a neurodivergent child and how we both have had to reconcile with our early visions of...
6 Tips for vacation with a neurodivergent child
November 07, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBSend us a Text Message. A vacation with a neurodivergent child doesn’t always scream relaxation, and it certainly doesn’t even scream regulation- but we can change that narrative. There are things to put in place before you go on vacation and even some in-the-moment strategies and modifications you can make to your trip in order to set your neurodivergent child up for success. Listen to the episode for my top 6 tips for going on vacation with a neurodivergent child. Links Episode transcr...
What you need to know about Autism and how to talk about it: with Andi Putt, SLP
October 31, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Andi is a pediatric speech language pathologist who specializes in Autism assessment. She is neurodivergent and passionate about Autism advocacy. Andi works in public schools and owns MrsSpeechieP. Join us for this interview episode where we talk all things Autism- how to celebrate it, think about it and talk about it in 2022 from a neurodiverse affirming perspective. In this episode, you might notice that we use identify first language, which means we say things l...
Unpopular opinion: Why you SHOULD redirect aggressive behavior in children
October 24, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Are you struggling with aggressive behavior in children? When you have a neurodivergent child who has 20+ minute long, intense, aggressive meltdowns, sometimes you need to literally roll with the punches, AND keep everyone safe. How do you do that? Redirect those aggressive behaviors to safer alternatives, I’ll teach you how in this episode. Links Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theot...
Struggling with school refusal? Here's what a therapist would do.
October 17, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Do you have a child who refuses going to school and you either can’t figure out why or can’t figure out how to best help them? In this episode, Natasha Daniels educates us on what to do (what not to do) and general strategies for responding to school refusal. She also talks about some common school accommodations you can ask for to help your child have a more successful day. Natasha Daniels has been an anxiety & OCD therapist for over two decades. She has become the...
Why I hate whole body listening: Thoughts from an OT
October 10, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Neurodivergent learners have different ways of learning and listening. They won’t always appear to be listening, and often get in trouble when they aren’t using “whole body listening”. Keep reading to find out why this is a big problem and what we should be doing instead. Links: Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/45 The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult ...
How to do Disneyland with SPD: Tips from an OT
October 03, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBSend us a Text Message. If you’ve been considering going to Disneyland with your Sensory kid, this is for you. Listen to learn tips and tricks from an OT mom so you can make the most out of your Disneyland trip with your neurodivergent child. This is specific to the California Disneyland Resort and California Adventure- Disneyworld and Disneyland Paris, Tokyo all have different attractions and rides, but some of this information may still be helpful, though the resources I share at the en...
Unscripted: My husband’s neurodivergent parenting experience
September 26, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBSend us a Text Message. I always get asked what kind of parent my husband is. People want to know if we use the same parenting style and if we don’t, how do we handle that conflict? People want to know what he thinks about our daughter’s neurodiversity and how he handles that. I asked him all those questions and more in this episode! Links Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast/43 The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Work with Laura:...
The number one reason your kid hates hygiene tasks
September 19, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered why your kid hates hygiene tasks like taking a bath, washing their hair, brushing their teeth, and any other task that keeps them, you know, clean and hygienic? In this blog post, you’ll learn the main reason why they might hate it, especially if they’re sensory sensitive. Links to include: Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/42 The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions ...
Summer challenges from parenting experts (And podcast hiatus)
July 11, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.47 MBSend us a Text Message. I'll be taking a summer hiatus from podcasting and will return sometime in the fall of 2022. Until then, listen to some of my most trusts colleagues in the parenting space as they leave you with some challenges to try over the summer. Pick one that you feel comfortable in and let me know what you choose. Find more information from the experts below: Allana Robinson, @parentingposse www.allanarobinson.com Dr. Becky Kennedy @drbeckyatgoodinside www.goodinside.com...
Summer challenges from parenting experts (And podcast hiatus)
July 11, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.47 MBI'll be taking a summer hiatus from podcasting and will return sometime in the fall of 2022. Until then, listen to some of my most trusts colleagues in the parenting space as they leave you with some challenges to try over the summer. Pick one that you feel comfortable in and let me know what you choose. Find more information from the experts below: Allana Robinson, @parentingposse www.allanarobinson.com Dr. Becky Kennedy @drbeckyatgoodinside www.goodinside.com Larissa Geleris, @warri...
The trauma experience in parenthood with Dr. Cassidy Freitas
July 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBSend us a Text Message. I’m interviewing the talented and brilliant, Dr. Casiddy Freitas. I was on her podcast last year and since then, we’ve been insta-friends, colleagues and we definitely share the same for you page on tiktok (if you follow her, you know what I mean!). If you don’t know her, Dr. Cassidy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering virtual supportive therapy to parents in California. She's a mom to three and hosts the top-rated parenting podcast Holding Space. Sh...
Clothing Sensitivities in Neurodivergent Children
June 27, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Tags are too itchy, seams are too irritating, pants are either too tight or too loose; the shoes don't feel "just right". Whatever the clothing issue is, I've heard it all. As a pediatric Occupational Therapist, clothing sensitivities is one of the most common challenges I support in my professional practice and in my person life. Listen to this episode for my tips on knowing when you need to intervene and what some of my favorite strategies are. Links: Transcrip...
6 tricks to get your child to cooperate
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MBSend us a Text Message. Dealing with power struggles and push back from your child when you just want them to clean up, get dressed, brush their teeth or simply transition from one activity to the next can be exhausting. While I wish I had a child who would just do what I say when I say it with no tricks, unfortunately, I have a very opinionated, strong willed girl and sometimes I need to get creative with motivating her to do things, rather than pulling the “because I said so” card, which ...
6 tricks to get your child to cooperate
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MBDealing with power struggles and push back from your child when you just want them to clean up, get dressed, brush their teeth or simply transition from one activity to the next can be exhausting. While I wish I had a child who would just do what I say when I say it with no tricks, unfortunately, I have a very opinionated, strong willed girl and sometimes I need to get creative with motivating her to do things, rather than pulling the “because I said so” card, which always ends in an battle....
How to talk to your child about their neurodiversity
June 13, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSend us a Text Message. When you have a child who’s neurodivergent, should you talk to them about their neurodiversity? When should you talk to them about their neurodiversity? And most importantly, HOW do you talk to them about it? All those questions answered in this episode. Links: Work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/37 instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Episode 31 How to talk to friends and fa...
How to talk to your child about their neurodiversity
June 13, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWhen you have a child who’s neurodivergent, should you talk to them about their neurodiversity? When should you talk to them about their neurodiversity? And most importantly, HOW do you talk to them about it? All those questions answered in this episode. Links: Work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/37 instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly Episode 31 How to talk to friends and family about neurodiversity...
Quiet time for kids: Why you need it and how to start
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Even when young children drop their last nap, research shows it’s still important for their brain to have downtime and to rest. But how on Earth do you get a young child to stay in their room if they’re not napping? Listen to this episode to learn how you can get started, no matter how old your child is. Links: Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/36 instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly email: [email protected] w...
Update on our eval journey
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBSend us a Text Message. You've heard me say the system is broken, but did you know it's broken even for those of us who work IN the system? As a pediatric OT, I have had to jump through hurdles and hoops just to get medical professionals to actively listen to my concerns about my daughter. Just when I thought I got the "golden ticket" for an eval, another hurdle pops up. Listen to this episode to get caught up with where I'm at with Liliana's journey to getting evaluated and accessing s...
When sticker charts backfire
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Sticker charts, reward charts, token systems almost always work, until they don't. I've seen sticker charts backfire more often than not, especially when used in a way with neurodivergent children to manipulate or change their behavior. In this episode, I detail why I don't love using these approaches with neurodivergent children and an alternative way to think about discipline. In the end, you can make the decision on what works best for your family. Links: Trans...
3 mistakes you might be making with your sensory sensitive child
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, I share clips from my recent masterclass that talks about the 3 biggest mistakes I see parents make with their sensory sensitive child (I have made these mistakes as well!) You'll also learn one of the best ways you can support your child's meltdowns, and what the just right challenge is. If you listen to this episode between May 15th and May 20th 2022, the Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions program is open for enrollment. Links: instagram: @TheOTButte...
Behind the scenes: Morning routine
May 09, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBSend us a Text Message. If you follow me on instagram, you know that mornings before school are the hardest times for us. Now I'm letting you in to witness what a mostly typical morning sounds like for us. In these audio clips, you'll hear my daughter struggle with her anxiety about clothes, her having a meltdown (and how I respond to the meltdown) + my processing of emotions after the morning meltdown. At the end of the episode, you'll also hear me go through my process for "repairing" ...
Talking about neurodiversity with family or friends
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBSend us a Text Message. When you have a neurodivergent child, most family gatherings, playdates or holiday parties can usually come with a lot of extra stress. Maybe you have well-meaning friends or family who want to help during a meltdown. Or the judgey Aunt who always makes a comment about your child's diet. Parents always ask me, how can they advocate for their child's needs and still show up to these family parties? Listen to this episode to find out my "script" Transcript/show not...
How to get started with OT & how it can change your life
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBSend us a Text Message. In honor of OT month, I’ve spent all month diving deeper into some common topics and ways that OT can help support you and your child in daily tasks or activities. For this final episode, I’m going to talk about the best routes for you to get started working with an OT, and also feature some VIP parents who shared some amazing testimony about how OT has changed their life. Links: Sensory Is Behavior Mini Course for Parents: www.theotbutterfly.com/behavior Transcri...
Why your child is a picky eater, and when to seek help.
April 18, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Happy OT month! In the U.S., we are celebrating the field of Occupational Therapy in April, and I’m celebrating it by spreading awareness about all the wonderful ways OT can help people be successful in their everyday lives. I recently did an episode on handwriting, which was episode 29. Today we are talking about picky eating, a topic that MANY parents face at one point in their parenting journey. Some parents’ journey with their child’s picky eating is a little m...
Development of handwriting skills and when to Seek OT Support
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Did you know that handwriting development depends on a solid foundation of sensory processing skills? Really, all of our motor output (both gross and fine motor) become refined and developed after sensory skills have been established. So, it’s pretty common for some kids with handwriting challenges to have underlying sensory processing issues. In this episode, we’ll talk about: common handwriting development struggles, when it’s time to seek OT support for handwritin...