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    Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents

    Calling 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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    The best app for kids that won’t leave them in tears… even when they need to turn it off Oct 21, 2024

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    I’m an Occupational Therapist, and I’m also a Mom with an invisible mental load that never ends. Screen time is a tool that I am NOT afraid to use. But not all screen time is created equal.


    Some games or apps are more dysregulating than others, which is probably a HUGE reason for the meltdowns and behaviors that come up when it comes to turning off the device. Since the day I was introduced to Pok Pok (in 2021) until now, this has remained our ONE app that has never, and I mean NEVER caused behaviors or meltdowns.


    Melissa Cash is the Co-Founder and CEO at Pok Pok, the award-winning company reinventing healthy screen time for kids. One of Canada’s Top 100 Most Influential People of 2024, Melissa is also an advocate and start-up advisor for women and underrepresented founders. Previously, she was a Product Designer for the Walt Disney Company and worked at start-ups in Europe and Canada.


    Esther Huybreghts is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Pok Pok. With a Master's degree in Animation from the RITCS institute in Brussels, Belgium, she's the creative visionary behind the award-winning children's app Pok Pok, reimagining the way young children interact with technology from the ground up.
    Ready to try Pok Pok for yourself? Click [ here ] and use code 25OTBUTTERFLY for a 25% off annual subscription, and a 7 day free trial!

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    “But everyone does that!” and other things people say about neurodiversity Sep 16, 2024

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    Listen to this short and sweet episode to help you understand the difference between kids who enjoy some sensory input, and kids who NEED some sensory input to function properly in their day.
    I'm tired of hearing comments like "but all kids do that!" or "aren't we all a little on the spectrum?" and this episode is my attempt to address those conversations.

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Recess is necessary for all kids- stop taking it away! Sep 09, 2024

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    Did you know some kids are getting their recess taken away as punishment for not focusing, being distracted, not getting their work done, and other behavioral issues in the classroom? Maybe you’re the parent to a child who has had this done to them. The American Academy of Pediatrics and The Center for Disease Control and Prevention have both made public statements emphasizing the necessity of at least 20 minutes of recess for elementary aged kids, and they both further state that recess should never be taken away as a punitive measure.


    This episode breaks down those research briefs and gives you the tools to advocate so that your child never misses out on their right to recess again.


    Here are the links mentioned:

    AAP statement

    State Policies Database

    CDC + springboard brief

    Results from the School Health Policies and Practices Study 2014

    Sign up for the Sensory Detectives BootCamp

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    "Help! My child is so dysregulated after school" Sep 02, 2024

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    Many of us are back into the swing of things at school, and with that comes so much more dysregulation! Listen in as I talk 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 sensory strategies to try after school once you get home

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    A kids book about neurodiversity (Author’s notes version) Aug 26, 2024

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    Listen in to this episode to hear more context and insight behind some of the wording and passages I used in my book, A kids book about neurodiversity. You might be surprised to learn that this book’s intended audience is actually neurotypical kids, because I want to spread awareness and acceptance and celebration for our neurodivergent kids; it shouldn’t always be left up to us neurodivergent folks and families to constantly explain ourselves and our kids’ behaviors and needs to the world; what if we lived in a world where everyone just knew that there are variations among humans?
    Register for the free 60 minute masterclass     here.

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" here.

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    story time: updates on my medication & diagnosis journey Aug 19, 2024

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    Listen in to this casual, story time episode where I catch you up to speed with my anxiety/ADHD journey and why I stopped medication.

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    9 stupid-simple self regulation tools for parents (that don’t include deep breaths) Aug 12, 2024

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    Do you ever feel like your patience runs out before your coffee does? In this episode, we focus on why it's essential for parents, teachers, and caregivers to prioritize their own regulation. It's not just about being able to stay calm when your child spills cereal all over the floor—it's about being equipped to handle life's daily challenges with a sense of calm and control.

    Join me as I share some straightforward and practical strategies for self-regulation that you might already be doing without realizing their true potential. From chewing gum to changing your clothes, discover how these simple acts can actually help you maintain your cool. We’ll dive into the science behind why our bodies react the way they do and explore how we can proactively use these sensory strategies to reclaim our brain's resources and be the best versions of ourselves for our kids.

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    • The importance of self-regulation for parents and caregivers.
    • How to identify your own cues of dysregulation and what they might look like for you.
    • The neuroscience behind why our bodies go into "protective mode" during stress and how it affects our ability to multi-task.
    • Simple sensory strategies you can use throughout the day
    • My most IMPORTANT tip for implementing these sensory strategies


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Does my child need classroom accommodations? Aug 05, 2024

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    Are you receiving constant feedback about your child's behavior or learning challenges in the classroom?
    In this episode, we explore why classroom accommodations are crucial for neurodivergent children and how they can transform your child's educational experience. I'll touch on sensory needs, emotional regulation, and executive functioning, offering general starting points to advocate for your child's unique needs.
    Join us for the upcoming school accommodations workshop on August 11th
    https://theotbutterfly.com/schoolworkshop


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Re-AIR: The "size of the problem" lesson & why I don't use it anymore Jul 29, 2024

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    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!

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    RE-AIR: How to support regulation around the summer break Jul 22, 2024

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    The 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

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Re-writing the script: Unlearning childhood narratives with Stephanie Pinto Jul 15, 2024

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    Calling all millennial parents! Did you grow up hearing things like:
    "Because I said so!"
    "You're too old to be acting like that!"
    "Give your Grandma a hug, don't be rude!"
    "If you don't clean up these toys, I'm throwing them away!"
    "I told you that would happen! You never listen."
    Our parents were doing the best with the information they had-- not to mention, many of them also growing up with the same narrative. Well, in the age of gentle parenting and respectful parenting, our generation is now doing the work to unlearn all of those and go off script as we try to raise a more emotionally intelligent generation. In this episode, Stephanie and I share examples of what it sounds like to set healthy boundaries in a respectful way with your kids.
    Register for the Chaos 2 Connection Summit for free HERE.
    Stephanie lives in Sydney, Australia with her family and is a certified Emotional Intelligence coach, paediatric anxiety therapist, and ex-speech pathologist. She is the founder of Let's Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids, an online community of over 90,000 parents.
    Her ground-breaking book, From Chaos to Connection, was published in March 2023 and was an immediate Amazon Best Seller.
    Stephanie was appointed as the Emotional Intelligence Mentor for Australia’s Nurture Parenting Magazine in 2021. She has also been featured in numerous international parenting summits and conferences and has now hosted 2 virtual parenting conferences with speakers from across the globe.
    Her platform focuses on supporting parents in learning how to manage their emotions, frustrations and stress so that they are happier, calmer and connect more deeply with their kids. She also helps parents to raise emotionally intelligent kids, who are self-aware and positively manage their emotions and behaviour.

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Keeping sensory seekers entertained AND regulated (easy solutions you can do at home!) Jul 08, 2024

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    If you have a sensory seeker and you're in need of easy, indoor ideas to keep them both entertained AND regulated... this is the episode for you.
    Listen to this episode (sponsored in part, by Figgy) to hear 7 sensory based movement activities to do inside with your sensory seeker.
    Here's a link to grab your own Figgy couch with a $20 discount

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Why Is My Child's Behavior Worse When They're Sick? Jun 24, 2024

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    If you have a child who’s been sick recently, you’ve probably found yourself wondering “Why are they so moody?” “why do they seem more sensitive than before?”


    You’re not imagining it. The nervous system is in a state of stress when it’s fighting viruses, ailments and bugs. Sensory systems are more impacted and so is behavior.


    Listen to this episode to feel validated for an experience you might have had recently or a reminder for what to expect next time. Stay till the end to hear my practical tips that I think every neurodivergent parent needs to know when helping their child transition back to “normal life” after an illness.


    PS- If you’re listening to this episode before June 30th, there’s time to register for my FREE masterclass, “4 steps to less stressful daily routines with your sensory sensitive child (without using punishments or sticker charts)” Register at THEOTBUTTERFLY.COM/4Steps


    Can’t wait to see you there!


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Breaking generational & cultural cycles as a neurodivergent parent with Marcela Collier Jun 17, 2024

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    Are you a late diagnosed adult with childhood trauma relating to their missed/ignored neurodivergent needs who is NOW trying to provide better support for their own neurodivergent child? *Sigh* us too. Join Marcela Collier, certified parenting coach and neurodivergent mom to discuss our journey to accepting our neurodivergent brains and advocating for our own needs so we can better show up for our kids.


    Marcela Collier is a certified Parenting coach and former Therapeutic Care Provider-TFC, who specializes in helping parents break free from angry reactions, become secure parents, and raise emotionally healthy children. She is the founder of HIC Parenting Education Agency who has supported 14,151 parents to date in becoming secure parents through courses and coaching programs. She is a neurodivergent mom of twins with sensory processing needs.


    Instagram @highimpactclub

    Marcela interviews me on her podcast: Spotify link apple link

    Website: HICparenting.com

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Your Body, Your Rules: Masturbation, Orgasms & intimacy with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish Jun 10, 2024

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    It’s 2024, self-pleasure, masturbation, orgasms…. It’s one of the most natural, fun, immediate ways to regulate our bodies, why should we be ashamed of it? Listen in to this unfiltered discussion about changes to intimacy after becoming parents and how burnt out, touched out moms can start getting bringing sexy back!


    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 way, her book “I Didn’t Sign Up For This: Stories of Unlocking Old Patterns and Finding Joy in Your Relationship” is a fantastic resource, which I highly recommend. Dr. Tracy is a mom of two young children and owner of Ottawa’s mental health clinic, Integrated Wellness, she knows what it means to balance the full load.


    Learn more from Dr. Tracy:

    Dr. Tracy website

    Dr. Tracy’s free guide to nurturing intimacy

    Dr. Tracy instagram

    Dr. Tracy book

    Come as you are book


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    THC, CBD and Neurodiversity, with Dr. Miyabe Shields Ph.D. Jun 03, 2024

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    Dr. Miyabe Shields, is a Ph.D. pharmaceutical scientist who specialized in the structural biochemistry of the endocannabinoid system for drug discovery. They have received national and international recognition for their pre-doctoral research in the endocannabinoid system and industrial accomplishments in the cannabis and emerging psychedelics industries.


    After co-founding a cannabis research startup post-PhD, they delved into rare extract and formulation research, exploring heat-transformed cannabinoids and developed a novel form of cannabis extraction. Miyabe transitioned to community education and science advocacy through social media and podcasts, reaching over 6 million people.


    Shifting away from production-focused roles, they now advocate for the therapeutic benefits of cannabis and psychedelics for neurodivergent brains. They co-founded the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP), a new research non-profit, to disseminate real-world applications of the synergies of nature by analyzing data and communicating research and educational information to the public.


    In this episode, we’ll talk all about the difference between ways to take in cannabis, the different ingredients, and how this can be helpful (or harmful) to various neurotypes. Again, please keep in mind- this is not medical advice. This is just a discussion between 2 neurodivergent adults who happen to use cannabis as a tool in our regulation toolbox, sharing our lived experience and clinical research.


    Miyabe's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miyabeshields

    Miyabe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miyabephd/

    Miyaboe's Research: https://www.appliedpharmacognosy.org/

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Why are restaurants so hard for my neurodivergent child and how can I help them? May 27, 2024

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    Restaurants are a multi-sensory experience, and if you've got a neurodivergent child, you know that multi-sensory doesn't always necessarily mean a good thing. Between the sensory overload, confined space and social expectations of "behaving" in a restaurant, it makes sense why eating out as a family feels stressful for some families. Today I'll peel back the layers and talk about the specific triggers that are contributing to dysregulation, and give strategies to best support your children. Plus hacks for keeping busy at the table.
    Related episodes:
    Social stories
    Postural Endurance and wiggly kids
    Interoception episode with Kelly Mahler
    Interoception episode (Laura only)

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Neurodivergent kids & birthday parties: the struggle is real May 20, 2024

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    Whether attending other celebrations or hosting your own, birthday parties can often be overwhelming due to sensory and emotional regulation challenges. However, with proper preparation and accommodations, we can minimize distress and help our neurodivergent kids fully participate and enjoy the experience. In this episode, I'll share my go-to strategies for birthday party guest OR host preparation.

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Helping Kids Thrive Outdoors with Nature-Based OT featuring Dr. Laura Park Figueroa May 13, 2024

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    Tune in to hear us discuss the benefits of nature-based occupational therapy with Dr. Laura Park Figueroa. We explore how incorporating natural elements into therapy can help children build skills while regulating their nervous systems. I share some of my own experiences as an "indoor cat" to highlight how nature-based approaches aren’t always inherently sought out, but still incredibly important.


    Dr. Laura Park Figueroa, PhD, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience. She is the founder of Outdoor Kids OT, Inc., a nature-based pediatric practice, and Therapy in the Great Outdoors, LLC, an online hub for nature-based pediatric therapists of all kinds. Her PhD research examined the mechanisms of change at work in nature-based pediatric occupational therapy.


    You can connect with her on Instagram @lauraparkfig and follow Outdoor Kids OT @outdoorkidsot


    Resource she mentioned:

    “Last child in the woods” book

    “Balanced and Barefoot” by Angela Hanscom


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    How an Autism Diagnosis Saved Paige Layle's Life: Interview May 06, 2024

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    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live as an undiagnosed Autistic person living in a neurotypical world? Maybe you’re a parent to a nonspeaking child or a child who’s too young to be able to properly express their experience. Learning from actually Autistic adults is one of the most valuable things you can do for your Autistic child and other Autistic individuals in the world, and today, we’re lucky enough to be hearing from one of my favorite Autistic adult creators, Paige Layle.


    She just released her memoir, “But Everyone Feels this Way: How an Autism Diagnosis Saved My Life” and we’re diving into it today.


    You can buy her book at Target, amazon, or Hachette’s website and I highly recommend it!


    Trigger warning: Paige discusses her experience with thoughts of suicide. Please listen at your own discretion, and do not listen with your children around.


    Listen to this story to learn more about:

    • Paige’s internal experience with sensory overload in the classroom
    • Her experience of an adult autistic meltdown vs. child autistic meltdown
    • How she made the difficult decision to leave university
    • How she would have benefitted from school accommodations if she were offered them

    Link to Paige's book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/paige-layle/but-everyone-feels-this-way/9780306831256/
    Link to Paige's social: @paigelayle

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Why wiggle cushions AREN’T helping your child sit still Apr 29, 2024

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    This week I'm diving into some sneaky reasons why some sensory kids might be wigglers that have nothing to do with needing more movement. Prepare to get your mind blown as I break down the connection between core strength, posture, and focus. I'll also give you tons of do's and don'ts for supporting these kiddos in the classroom. By the end you'll be armed with all the deets to help your little learner shine without extra distractions.
    You’ll learn:

    - The hidden connection between core strength, posture, and attention abilities

    - Common signs that weak core muscles may be to blame for fidgety behavior

    - Why approaches like weighted vests or inflated seating options can backfire

    - Practical seating solutions and positioning tips to support learning


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Helping Kids Understand Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Parents Apr 22, 2024

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    As 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 communicating effectively with kids about sensory processing and how an occupational therapist can help them feel more comfortable at home and school.
    In this episode, you'll learn:
    - What questions to ask of the OT clinic to prepare your child best
    - Age-appropriate ways to explain the evaluation process to kids
    - Sample scripts for talking to children about why they attend OT sessions
    - Sample scripts for helping neurotypical siblings understand why their sibling attends OT

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    Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month 2024 Apr 15, 2024

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    Get 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 kids learn. I hope this gave you a taste of what OT is all about - it was so fun sharing all the insights!
    - Episode 30: How to Get Started with OT and how it can change your life

    - Episode 93: How to identify neurodiverse affirming therapists and some green flags to look for

    - Episode 70: An interview with Dr. Krupa Playforth on advocating for OT with your pediatrician

    - Episode 24: Making the most out of OT services

    - Episode 69: Understanding IEPs and 504 plans in a school-based OT setting



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    Why does my child hate changes in routine? Apr 08, 2024

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    In 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 seas of routine changes.
    Social story podcast:
    https://theotbutterfly.com/social-stories-for-kids/sws-podcast/

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    How to provide regulation in a home with conflicting sensory needs Apr 01, 2024

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    Do 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 struggle with dinner time chaos, you'll walk away with immediate tips you can start using tonight.


    By prioritizing inclusion, boundaries and regulation for all, you'll feel more confident in your ability to meet the needs of every unique individual in your home.


    Link from show:
    Sensory Layering podcast episode

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    Help! My child wakes up dysregulated. What do I do? Mar 25, 2024

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    Parents, 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 your child might be chronically dysregulated
    • 3 in the moment tips to intercept the morning meltdown
    • How waking up earlier oneself can help be more present for a dysregulated child.
    • Ideas on how to start proactively regulating their nervous system


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    Brainstorming solutions WITH our kids, instead of for them. Mar 18, 2024

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    In 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 a feeling of partnership.
    Dr. Ross Greene's Book "The Explosive Child"


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    The Nervous System Budget: a new way to think about accommodations for neurodivergent individuals Mar 11, 2024

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    I 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 be more intentional about supporting their kids' regulation.

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    Journey from Referral to Recommendations: what to expect (Tips from a Clinical Psychologist) Mar 04, 2024

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    Dr. 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 because she does most of her work within the more traditional DSM-medical model, so she can give us more insight into that lens… but more specifically, I invited her on because she and I have both been hearing about how many parents leave this process-their evaluation, their diagnosis with a referral to therapies they aren’t sure about, or they leave with more questions, or they leave feeling icky.


    I’m hoping Alex can peel back some of those layers for us today so we can understand a bit more about the process and the quote unquote system– and more importantly, what’s within our control as parents if we can ONLY access those services through “the system”- what are our options to help our neurodivergent kids thrive as they are?


    Find more from her on instagram @dr_alex_reed


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    Advice from a 6 year old (Lliana Q&A) Feb 26, 2024

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    Liliana 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


    And so much more!

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    How to use exercise to regulate your nervous system with Dr. Shannon Ritchey Feb 19, 2024

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    We 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 in our day just becomes harder, less efficient, and we become crankier, more burnt out, and less able to access the best parenting skills. I put off creating an exercise routine for a long time because I just wasn’t the most active person and it didn’t motivate me- which I’ll share in the podcast, but trust me when I say- it’s true! It’s true what they say- consistent movement in a way that feels good to your body, that incorporates a good warm up and cool down can do WONDERS for your mental health, and I am truly a better parent and wife now that I have a fitness regime that works for me.
    Dr. Shannon is a former physical therapist and the founder of Evlo Fitness. Her mission is to help women get stronger and build muscle with less strain on their bodies. She believes in the power of educating about the physiology of our bodies to create fitness programs that aren’t overly depleting or exhausting.

    This episode dives in to:

    > A little background on my workout journey

    > Why it’s important to NOT skip the cool down in an exercise program

    > What is gentle consistency (™) and how can it help you maintain an active lifestyle that works for you

    > How to get started with an exercise routine if you feel completely overwhelmed


    Links:

    Fit Body, Happy Joints podcast episodes Laura recommends:

    Is walking enough?

    Productive vs. unproductive stress

    Nervous system tools to improve your results

    How to train your nervous system


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    Evlo fitness instagram

    Dr Shannon instagram


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    Making screen time work for your family with Ash Brandin, EdS Feb 12, 2024

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    Let'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 limiting screen time? Are there differences between the screentime use our kids are having, and what does this say about neurodivergent kids?


    Ash Brandin, EdS (they/them) has been a public school educator for over a decade. In that time they found innovative ways of using student interests- including video games- to increase engagement and make learning more fun and effective. Since February 2021, their Instagram page- TheGamerEducator- has helped tens of thousands of families make screen time beneficial for the whole family. Ash believes screens should be part of our lives, not the center of our lives, and helps caregivers navigate the world of tech using consistent, loving boundaries. In their free time, Ash loves to hike, bake, play video games, and spend time with their family.

    Links:
    https://thegamereducator.com/

    @thegamereducator

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    Understanding nervous system regulation with Dr. Joy Malik-Hasbrook Feb 05, 2024

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    Dr. 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 feel seen and grownups heal. She provides regulation and resiliency-based parenting support, specializes in neurodiversity assessments with kids, and presents on nervous system regulation and neurodiversity-affirming assessment. She is a mama of 2, a highly sensitive human, and biracial of South Asian Indian/white descent. She values integrating both Asian contemplative practices and contemporary psychology into her work and is committed to anti-oppressive practices. Dr. Joy understands how challenges with dysregulation create more distress. She believes that understanding nervous system regulation leads to compassion and resiliency and that all families should have access to this information—this book is a start!


    You can find more of her work at:

    https://www.drjoymalikhasbrook.com/

    drjoy@drjoymalikhasbrook.com

    IG @drjoy_compassionateparenting
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    Register here for a FREE meet the author Q&A session on Feb 8th, 5:30 PM PST

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    100 episodes “wiser” [with Liliana] Jan 29, 2024

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    Welcome 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 book, “A Kids book about neurodiversity”! Thanks so much for listening and supporting the podcast throughout its first 100 episodes.


    Here's to many more insightful discussions around sensory processing and neurodiversity.

    Episodes we talked about:
    >>What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
    >>Sensory Processing Disorder: Sensory Sensitive Profile
    >>High Threshold: Sensory Seekers vs. Low Registration
    >>Neurodiversity and interoception with Kelly Mahler, MS OTR/L
    >>The ABA Therapy Controversy
    >> Why Is Your Child Acting Out? Uncovering 'The Gap' in Behavior
    >>Why your child is a picky eater, and when to seek help.
    >> The Number One Reason Your Kid Hates Hygiene Tasks
    >> Bed time battles: Practice strategies and when to work with OT, with Dr. Tina Bryson
    >> Is it Sensory or Is it Behavior?
    >> Having a mixed threshold child
    >>Using “sensory layering” to enhance nervous system regulation
    >> How to Get Started with a Sensory Lifestyle in 5 Easy Steps
    >> Proprioception: What is it and How does it Support my Child?
    >> Making the most out of OT services
    >> When sticker charts backfire
    >>How to Talk to Your Child About Their Neurodiversity
    >> Accommodation vs. Exposure for Sensory Kids

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    Kristi Palmer {KIVA founder} on de-stigmatizing cannabis use for millennial parents Jan 22, 2024

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    In 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 listen - it may give you the courage to try something new that could make your life a little easier!


    Kristi Palmer is the co-founder and President of Kiva Confections. In 2010, Kristi and Scott Palmer were on a mission to bring the highest-quality, safest, most delicious cannabis products to consumers and began making chocolate bars out of their California home kitchen. Now established leaders in the cannabis industry, pioneering product innovation and consumer education, the company is focused on growth and expansion. Kiva offers something for everyone with their award-winning Camino and Lost Farm gummies and fruit chews, Petra mints, Terra chocolate bites, and Kiva chocolate bars. The #1 edibles maker in California, Kiva’s products can be found in 10+ states and thousands of dispensaries across the U.S.


    Links:

    www.kivaconfections.com

    https://www.kivaconfections.com/blog/kristi-palmer-kiva-co-founder-and-canna-mom

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    So your child was just diagnosed, now what? Jan 15, 2024

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    Listen 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, starting the process for school services if recommended, researching recommended therapies, and focusing research efforts on priority areas during waiting periods for services. My hope is that by laying out this plan, parents will feel less overwhelmed and more empowered to support their child following a diagnosis.

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    How does sensory processing actually work? Jan 08, 2024

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    In 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 constantly in the background to allow us to function
    • Why familiar routines and environments require less brain energy than new situations
    • What happens when our basic needs are not met


    Join us for the FREE detecting Dysregulation training happening now until January 19th, 2024

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    Unscripted: My husband was the default parent for 17 days Jan 01, 2024

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    Follow 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 parenting abilities after having to fully manage everything alone for over two weeks.
    Both Mark and I felt this experience strengthened our family dynamic and we are all better for it.
    Listen to our previous episode together more on his experience as a neurodivergent parent.

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    How to introduce neurodiversity and sensory tools to a general ed classroom Dec 18, 2023

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    It’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 the classroom, it’s less of a disruption, there’s less stigma and more overall acceptance and awareness that different brains are beautiful!


    Other related podcast episodes:
    https://theotbutterfly.com/episode10/sws-podcast/

    https://theotbutterfly.com/whole-body-listening/sws-podcast/

    https://theotbutterfly.com/neurodiversity-talk-with-child/sws-podcast/

    https://theotbutterfly.com/gifted/sws-podcast/

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    Navigating Food Allergies with Compassion: A Conversation with the Asian Allergy Mom Dec 11, 2023

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    In 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 neurodiversity. This conversation provides valuable insights for both families living with food allergies as well as those wanting to better support their loved ones. You’ll walk away with actionable steps they can take to make food allergy families feel safe and included.


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    Identifying Neurodiverse Affirming Therapists: Green Flags to look for Dec 04, 2023

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    Listen 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

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    The Truth About Labels: Understanding the Pros and Cons Nov 27, 2023

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    In 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 regardless of stance on labels. My goal is to start respectful conversations that consider multiple truths on this issue. Ultimately, we must challenge stigma at its root by promoting education over assumptions.

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    Short, Sweet or Sassy Comeback Responses for Every Judgy Relative Nov 20, 2023

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    In 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 me get away with that" or "Why don't you just try XYZ intervention?" You'll learn different ways to shut down shaming, set boundaries, and educate others without losing your cool.

    Whether you need neutral ways to handle helicopter relatives or spicy one-liners to use on particularly judgmental family members, this episode has the perfect comebacks to empower you to engage effectively while still keeping the peace. I'll also share tips for preventing problems and handling difficult conversations with tact. By the end, you'll feel prepared for any parenting critique this holiday season.


    Check out episode 31 for more ideas

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    Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance: Accommodating PDA Needs with Expert Casey Ehrlich Nov 13, 2023

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    In 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 "please" and "thank you", and allowing kids to opt out. Laura asks challenging questions and Casey explains how to apply accommodations thoughtfully. Parents will learn practical ways to connect with their PDA kids through an autonomy-focused lens. This episode is invaluable for anyone seeking to understand and support the unique needs of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance.
    About the expert:
    Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D. (she/her) is a social scientist, parent educator, and the founder of At Peace Parents, LLC. Casey brings 15 years of work experience and expertise in social science methodology to help parents and therapists understand how to connect with and accommodate PDA Autistic children. She specializes in teaching parents and therapists practical skills in the home or clinical setting to accommodate neuroception-driven demand avoidance and nervous system differences through creative techniques. She has served more than 1,000 families raising PDA Autistic children and teens since 2020 and is also raising a PDA autistic son.


    Questions we cover:

    What is PDA?

    What is like parenting a child with PDA?

    What are the best ways to accommodate a child with PDA?

    What are some resources to look further into PDA?


    Links:
    @atpeaceparents instagram

    PDA parents podcast https://www.pdaparents.com/podcast

    - Kristy Forbes

    - Neuroclastic

    - Neurodivergent Lou

    - Sally Cat (writes on the internalized expression of PDA)

    - PDA Society (for journal articles on research about PDA)

    - “The declarative language handbook”


    5 ways to accommodate a PDA child instagram post

    4 S’s for regulation in PDA


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    Neurodiversity in Society: Embracing Differences for a Better Future (roundtable discussion) Nov 06, 2023

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    I 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 and I realized how nuanced this topic was, and how much I wanted to bring this discussion to a larger platform and to include different voices on the topic.


    So I reached out to some of my most respected peers in this space who all have some personal and professional tie to neurodiversity.


    I invited Dr. Cassidy Freitas (LMFT), Andi Putt (speech therapist) and Mr. Chazz (teacher of teachers and parenting coach) to join me for this round table episode.

    I asked questions like

    1. What does the label of neurodivergent/ neurotypical do for people and society
    2. if we classified too many mental health diagnoses as neurodivergent, would that “dilute” the meaning?
    3. If we include mental health diagnoses, it can seem like majority of the population would classify as neurodivergent, what does that mean for a "neurotypical" label if they are in the minority?
    4. Should you tell your child’s teacher about their neurodiversity at the beginning of the school year?
    5. I asked them to weigh in on a thought someone shared with me that said “is anyone really neurotypical?”

    Links:
    Mr. Chazz Instagram

    Mr. Chazz podcast episode: “Conscious Discipline with a ND child”

    Mr. Chazz podcast episode: “How to handle hitting with an OT”
    Mr. Chazz podcast epsiode: " Vestibular Processing with an OT"

    Dr. Cassidy Instagram

    Dr. Cassidy podcast episode:” The trauma experience in parenthood”

    Dr. Cassidy podcast episode: “Raising a sensory sensitive child”

    Andi Putt Instagram

    Andi Putt podcast episode: “Celebrating Autism with a neurodiverse lens

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    Unscripted: Am I neurodivergent? Oct 30, 2023

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    It 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?


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    Ask These 4 Questions to Identify Your Child's Dysregulation Patterns Oct 23, 2023

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    We 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.


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    Why Is Your Child Acting Out? Uncovering 'The Gap' in Behavior Oct 16, 2023

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    Are 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 “gap where behavior lives”.


    You’ll learn:

    • What I mean by “the gap”
    • How to breakdown the demands of a task/environment
    • Why your child doesn’t always have access to the skills they previously had
    • 2 ways to decrease “the gap”


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    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

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    Social stories for kids: What, why, how? Oct 09, 2023

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    Have 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 ask someone to play.


    My answer to these are- social stories! And that’s what we’re here to talk about today.
    Links:
    Free social story template for receiving gifts:
    https://theotbutterfly.com/gifts/
    Free social story template for Halloween
    https://theotbutterfly.com/halloween/



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    Using “sensory layering” to enhance nervous system regulation Oct 02, 2023

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    Have 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.


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    After school regulation ideas for neurodivergent kids Sep 25, 2023

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    Many 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 sensory strategies to try after school once you get home

    >>Episode on quiet time

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    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

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    How to support regulation around the summer break transition Jun 26, 2023

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    The 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

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    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

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    Kids are ready- a conversation with Jelani Memory, founder and CEO of A Kids Co Jun 22, 2023

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    I 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 vision is for this book to be on shelves of classrooms, clinics, bedrooms, libraries…. All over the world so we can take the pressure off of making neurodivergent individuals act more neurotypical, and instead create opportunities for neurotypical individuals to learn to accommodate and live alongside neurodivergent individuals just as they are.
    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • When should we talk to kids about these big topics?
    • How to talk to kids about big topics?
    • How books can help start the conversation
    • Why a kids book for neurodiversity is so needed and who it can help and how it can help.

    Jelani Memory is the founder and CEO of A Kids Co., a media company that creates books and podcasts to help kids and their grownups have meaningful conversations about things that matter. He is also the author of the bestselling book A Kids Book About Racism. Mr. Memory is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. He believes that all kids deserve to see themselves represented in the stories they read and hear, and that books can be a powerful tool for starting important conversations about race, identity, and social justice. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NPR. He lives in his hometown Portland, Oregon with his wife and six children.

    Links:
    Buy "A Kids Book About Neurodiversity"
    Watch Jelani's ted talk

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    Giftedness and Neurodiversity with Caitlin Greer Meister Jun 19, 2023

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    One 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 driven by something ELSE. And that something else can be cognitive disabilities, learning differences, need for connection, communication differences etc- and while I always call those reasons out, I rarely get to dive into those and unpack it, because I heavily talk about all the ways sensory can impact learning. So today we get to hear more of the “other” reasons that behavior might be happening.



    Caitlin Greer Meister is the Founding Director & CEO of The Greer Meister Group, a New York City-based private tutoring and educational consulting practice that specializes in content mastery, cognitive flexibility, resilience, and academic independence. She is trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach for teaching students with language-based learning differences and has extensive experience working with gifted learners and supporting neurodiverse students. Caitlin has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Parents Magazine, New York Magazine, Real Simple, WWD, and more


    Follow Caitlin on Instagram @caitlingreermeister or visit joyfullylearning.com for more information.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • What a profoundly gifted student is and some early signs you might notice
    • Examples of how you can meet your gifted child’s needs at home and outside the classroom
    • When and how you should advocate with your child’s teacher about their different learning needs
    • Why you should be talking to your child about the way their brain works

    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/80

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

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    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
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    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Using music as a vehicle to support the neurodivergent brain, with Diana Cameron of Kindermusik Jun 12, 2023

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    Kindermusik 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, and fun.

    Diana has been working with neurodivergent children for over 30 years using music as a vehicle for change. She has a background in music, early childhood, learning differences, and sound therapy. Her personal and professional life has always been involved with children and adults with additional needs.


    For the past 25 years, Diana has taught the Kindermusik curricula. Diana has seen firsthand the profound impact carefully crafted music programs can have on children and the neurodivergent brain.
    In this episode, we talk about:

    • What is Kindermusik
    • What is the role of music in a neurodivergent person?
    • Why auditory processing can be so impactful on learning and behavior in a child
    • How does a Kindermusik class cater to the sensory needs of each individual?
    • How does Kindermusik help social and emotional skills in the ND child?
    • Tips for parents- how you can get started today

    Links:
    Kindermusik: www.kindermusik.com

    Diana's book: https://www.amazon.com/Insights-into-Autism-window-Childs/dp/0645389234/
    Research studies:
    https://s3.amazonaws.com/abt-media/pdf/science/Lucker_Doman_Autism_Research_Treatment.pdf
    https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/03057356211008968


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    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Repair & Restitution: why it’s important and how to do it, with Myla Leinweber B.Ed, M.Ed, PCI Certified Parent Coach Jun 05, 2023

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    Tune 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 teacher and supports parents of young kids to enjoy parenting more and create long lasting connected relationships.

    When she’s not helping parents, she’s on her skis, mountain bike or yoga mat, or having a dance party with her family in the kitchen.


    Links:
    @joyful.parents Instagram

    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/78

    Free temperament quiz


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    Unscripted: Interviewing my 5 year old about emotional regulation & sensory sensitivity May 29, 2023

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    Tune 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

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    4 steps to supporting your child’s sensory sensitivities May 22, 2023

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    Do 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 to my free masterclass on Saturday May 27th at 5PM PST. Register at www.theotbutterfly.com/masterclass
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/76

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    Register for the free masterclass: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/masterclass

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    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

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    Unscripted: Trust the process May 15, 2023

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    In 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 what we do proactively in terms of sensory and regulation strategies

    Links:
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/75

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Register for the masterclass: www.theotbutterfly.com/masterclass


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    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

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    How to talk to kids about their nervous system May 08, 2023

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    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 and give them the motivation to try the strategies that will support their regulation.
    In this episode, I’ll help you start the conversation with your child about their nervous system and how it helps the brain and body communicate with eachother.
    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why it’s important to explain to your child how their brain and body communicate
    • How to explain the body and brain connection to your child

    Links:

    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/74

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Join the Sensory Detectives Boot camp: www.theotbutterfly.com/bootcamp


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    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

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    When your parenting styles differ from your partner’s: Tips from a Clinical Psychologist May 01, 2023

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    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 way, her book “I Didn’t Sign Up For This: Stories of Unlocking Old Patterns and Finding Joy in Your Relationship” will be available in September 2023. A mom of two young children and owner of Ottawa’s mental health clinic, Integrated Wellness, she knows what it means to balance the full load.


    In this episode, we talked about

    • Where to start when your partner is not on board with your parenting style
    • Do both parents need to have the exact same parenting style?
    • What might be coming up for your partner when discussing neurodiversity
    • When it’s time to seek professional support to feel more secure in your partnership
    • What to do about big decisions where compromising isn’t an option


    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/73
    Part 1 of this conversation on Dr. D's podcast (apple link)
    Part 1 of this conversation on Dr. D's podcast (spotify link)

    Dr. Tracy instagram

    Dr. Tracy website
    Free: 100 Questions to spark a deeper conversation with your partner

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    Neurodiversity and interoception with Kelly Mahler, MS OTR/L Apr 24, 2023

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    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 the 2020 American Occupational Therapy Association Emerging and Innovative Practice Award & a Mom’s Choice Gold Medal. She is an adjunct faculty member at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA as well as at Misericordia University, Dallas, PA. Kelly is a co-principal investigator in several research projects pertaining to topics such as interoception, self-regulation, trauma & autism.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • What interoception is
    • How early interoception starts developing
    • What we know (and don’t know) about interoception development in infants/early childhood
    • Best ways to start when you want to start building interoception understanding in your neurodivergent child


    Links:

    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/72

    More from Kelly: www.kelly-mahler.com

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    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult


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    Re-Air: How to make the most of Occupational Therapy Services Apr 17, 2023

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    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 common questions I get from parents, like what to do if your child isn’t making progress, how you can ask your OT to support you in non-traditional ways, when it might be time to take a break or pause from OT, and even some signs that you may need to switch therapists.

    Links:

    Work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/24

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    How to advocate for OT with your pediatrician: with Dr. Krupa Playforth Apr 10, 2023

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    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 mother of 3) who believes every parent deserves clear, evidence-based, nuanced answers to their child health questions. Although social media and the internet are powerful tools, they can also be a mine of misinformation. Using a combination of sincerity, dry humor, and practical tips from her own experience as a mother, she created The Pediatrician Mom - a safe space and resource full of free information for parents on everything from milestones and constipation to ADHD and COVID. Dr Playforth can be reached at www.thepediatricianmom.com or on social media (@thepediatricianmom).


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • What makes someone a “good pediatrician?”
    • How you can rephrase certain questions to get more support from your pediatrician
    • What are some common roadblocks parents run into when trying to advocate for OT services with their pediatrician
    • Questions to ask the pediatrician if they don’t give you a referral to OT right away
    • Strategies, scripts and tips for getting a referral to OT
    • How you can self-refer to OT if you need to.


    Links:
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/70

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Find more from Dr. Playforth www.thepediatricianmom.com

    www.instagram.com/thepediatricianmom

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    The role of OT in a school based setting: unpacking IEPs and 504 plans with Casey Waugh, MS OTR/L Apr 03, 2023

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    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 11 years of experience in outpatient, early intervention, and school settings. Casey’s passion is to elevate parent confidence through education and advocacy. Her social media channel OT Time with Casey was created in response to a desire to help fill gaps between professional knowledge and parent knowledge. Casey has focused her effort on learning and training in the areas of feeding, sensory processing, and special education processes particularly in regard to ADHD and OT in schools. On a personal note, she is a mom of two active and sweet little boys, and the idea of a perfect date night with her hubs is a night on the couch watching The Office with their cats Frank and Beans.
    Links

    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/69

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Casey’s instagram

    Book a free consult with Casey
    Free download: how to start the conversation with your child's school about sensory needs in the classroom


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Why you shouldn’t worry about your preschooler’s handwriting skills, with Susie Allison, M.Ed. Mar 27, 2023

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    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 handwriting is actually developed, what underlying skills we should be focusing on and how to start that conversation with your child’s school or teacher.


    Susie is a former teacher with a Master's in Early Childhood Education and a mom to 3 kids. She taught kindergarten and first grade for 8 years, and was also a math and reading curriculum specialist for a large school district outside of Seattle. Her mission is to bring hands-on play and learning back to childhood, support others in their parenting journey, and help everyone make it to nap time. Susie’s parenting book “Busy Toddler’s Guide to Actual Parenting” is available on Amazon and she also created Playing Preschool- a homeschool preschool curriculum.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why there’s such a huge discrepancy between natural childhood development and what schools are expecting of early learner
    • Why we shouldn’t force preschoolers to practice handwriting too early
    • What we should be focusing on instead
    • The sequence of underlying skills that need to be mastered before even attempting to form letters
    • When is the right time to start practicing handwriting?

    Links:
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/68

    Companion blog post (email template to teachers is at the bottom): https://busytoddler.com/learning-handwriting/

    Susie’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busytoddler

    Susie’s PlayingPreschool program

    Susie’s book on Amazon

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Unscripted: Update on our clothing sensitivity journey Mar 20, 2023

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    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/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    From whole body listening to everyday regulation with Elizabeth Sautter Mar 13, 2023

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    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 Emotional Learning Stick! Practical Activities to Manage Emotional, Navigate Social Situations and Reduce Anxiety (elizabethsautter.com). She is a collaborator and trainer with The Zones of Regulation team and co-author of The Zones storybook set, Tools to Try card decks and Navigating the Zones game. She strongly believes in supporting regulation and advocacy for all individuals (everydayregulation.com). She resides in California, with her husband, two sons, dog and cat.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • How the idea of whole body listening came to be
    • Why whole body listening needed to be redefined
    • How we should be teaching the idea behind whole body listening in a neuro-affirmative way
    • An ideal way to integrate regulation strategies and awareness into the mainstream classroom

    Links:

    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/66

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Download the template to email your child’s teacher

    Episode on my issues with Whole Body Listening

    ElizabethSautter.com

    https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth.sautter/

    https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethSautterMACCCSLP


    More information about the Larry Resources: EverydayRegulation.com


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Re-air: Is it Sensory or is it Behavior? Mar 06, 2023

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    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 now?”


    Listen to this episode to hear more about the sensory and behavior link.


    Links:

    Grab the course: www.theotbutterfly.com/behavior

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/65

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    How to get started with a sensory lifestyle in 5 easy steps Feb 27, 2023

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    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 from a sensory lifestyle
    • Examples of how we are all engaging in sensory regulation tools
    • How to get started with a sensory lifestyle

    Links

    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/64

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Proprioception: what is it and how does it support my child? Feb 20, 2023

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    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.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Heavywork freebie

    Heavywork webinar

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Behind the scenes: After a "worry-bug" meltdown Feb 13, 2023

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    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.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    5 finger breathing demonstration
    meltdowns workshop
    worry bug book

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Interoception: the missing piece to emotional regulation Feb 06, 2023

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    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 emotional regulation and some quick ways to start helping your child today.


    Links:

    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/61

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Kelly Mahler: https://www.kelly-mahler.com

    Sitting Still like a Frog: https://www.shambhala.com/sittingstilllikeafrog/
    Podcast episode on emotional regulation: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/15

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Learning from my mistakes: Neurodivergent playdate edition Jan 30, 2023

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    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 therapist and internally) and sharing some tips in general for anyone else who plans to have a playdate.


    Links:
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/60

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Is low self esteem and SPD linked? Jan 23, 2023

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    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 social and emotional challenges that are often associated with SPD.


    Today I want to unpack that idea and call to light some of the reasons why I think this is the case, based on my personal experience as a parent to a child with sensory needs, and as a clinician who’s worked with hundreds of kids over the past 7 years.


    Links:
    Register for the winter 2023 SWS cohort

    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    How this mom helped her sensory sensitive son gain confidence and find joy Jan 15, 2023

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    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 confident kid he is today.

    Links :

    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Join the S.W.S. Winter 2023 cohort: www.theotbutterfly.com/swswinter

    Will’s reel


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Re-air: Accommodation vs Exposure for Sensory Kids Jan 09, 2023

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    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 notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/19

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Waitlist for Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Program: www.theotbutterfly.com/waitlist

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Top down vs. Bottom up approach Jan 02, 2023

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    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 on the waitlist for Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions : https://www.theotbutterfly.com/waitlist

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Do this one thing before you seek professional support for your child. Dec 19, 2022

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    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


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    The "size of the problem" lesson & why I don't use it anymore Dec 12, 2022

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    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://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    A candid conversation on parenthood with Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart Dec 05, 2022

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    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 goes on for our kids (and us as parents) when we’re in fight or flight mode
    • Using bio-feedback to teach kids about regulation
    • Using mindfulness and modeling mindfulness to teach kids about regulation
    • Trying to avoid fear-based parenting
    • How to manage when your partner has a different parenting style than you


    Important links:
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/53

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Get in contact with Dr. Lockhart: https://www.anewdaysa.com
    Dr. Lockhart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.annlouise.lockhart

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Breaking holiday traditions: What I’m doing differently with my neurodivergent child. Nov 28, 2022

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    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.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Instagram video on talking about neurodiversity with loved ones.


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    When it's time to ask for help for your neurodivergent child Nov 21, 2022

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    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

    Thanksgiving week sales: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/thanksgiving


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    The bridge to conscious parenting with a neurodivergent child: with Kendra Williams Nov 14, 2022

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    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 what we thought motherhood would be like.



    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/50

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Kendra’s resources: https://bio.site/its.kendrawilliams

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    6 Tips for vacation with a neurodivergent child Nov 07, 2022

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    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 transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/49

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    What you need to know about Autism and how to talk about it: with Andi Putt, SLP Oct 31, 2022

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    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 like “Autistic person” rather than “person with Autism”. This is inline with what most of the Autistic community has been voicing as they celebrate Autism as part of their identity, something to be proud of and something that can’t be taken away from them, if this is new for you, please have an open mind about that. Our goal is to de-stigmatize Autism and celebrate it!


    Secondly, you’ll hear Andi talk a lot about subtle signs and less common traits of Autism and if you don’t have a child with a diagnosis yet or this is something on your mind, know that if you resonate with some things in this episode, it doesn’t automatically mean your child is on the spectrum. We just want to spread awareness and education on all the different ways Autistic individuals can learn and behave so we can be more inclusive in our interactions with them in daily life.

    Links:
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/48

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult
    Andi Putt instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsspeechiep
    Andi Putt facebook: Www.Facebook.com/mrsspeechiep
    Click here for Andi's resources and use discount code Butterfly15 for 15% off





    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Unpopular opinion: Why you SHOULD redirect aggressive behavior in children Oct 24, 2022

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    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/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Demystifying meltdowns workshop


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Struggling with school refusal? Here's what a therapist would do. Oct 17, 2022

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    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 go-to global expert for parents raising kids with anxiety and OCD. She combines both her clinical expertise with her lived experience of raising her own three kids with anxiety and OCD.


    She is the creator of the popular website AT Parenting Survival, As well as the host to the top rated show AT Parenting Survival Podcast and the Youtube channel, Anxiety & OCD Support. She also gives in-depth support to thousands of parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD in her online membership AT Parenting Community.


    Natasha is also the author ofAnxiety Sucks! A Teen Survival Guide , How to Parent Your Anxious Toddler, Social Skills Activities for Kids and It’s Brave to Be Kind.


    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
    Find Natasha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atparentingsurvival
    Natasha's AT Parenting Community
    Natasha's website AT Parenting Survival


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Why I hate whole body listening: Thoughts from an OT Oct 10, 2022

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    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

    @nigh.functioning.autism on instagram https://www.instagram.com/nigh.functioning.autism


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    How to do Disneyland with SPD: Tips from an OT Oct 03, 2022

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    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 end may not be relevant.
    Links

    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/44

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Free Disneyland Sensory Ratings: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/disneyratings

    SPD Parent’s Survival Guide to Disneyland: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/disneyland

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult



    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Unscripted: My husband’s neurodivergent parenting experience Sep 26, 2022

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    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: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    The number one reason your kid hates hygiene tasks Sep 19, 2022

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    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 enrollment: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/SWSFALL


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Summer challenges from parenting experts (And podcast hiatus) Jul 11, 2022

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    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
    Larissa Geleris, @warrior.ot
    www.warroriot.com
    Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart @Dr.AnnLouise.Lockhart
    www.anewdaysa.com
    Dr. Cassidy Freitas @drcassidy
    https://www.drcassidymft.com
    Keep in touch with me on instagram @theotbutterfly
    Find more on my website
    Consult with me 1:1
    Grab your ticket to the limited ticket event, Demystifying Meltdowns here.

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    The trauma experience in parenthood with Dr. Cassidy Freitas Jul 04, 2022

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    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. She has a special place in her heart for sensory sensitive kiddos, as she has two of her own and is married to a grown-up one too! You can learn more about her therapy practice at www.drcassidymft.com and you can connect with her on Instagram @drcassidy (www.instagram.com/drcassidy). You can find her podcast Holding Space here and on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.


    Stay tuned to hear some GEMS that she shares about how trauma can show up in parenthood and some of the best practices to support yourself in those moments of stress.
    Links:
    my website: www.theotbutterfly.com
    Book a 1:1 consult with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult
    Find me on instagram: @TheOTButterfly


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Clothing Sensitivities in Neurodivergent Children Jun 27, 2022

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    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:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/39

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Free clothing sensitivity list: www.theotbutterfly.com/sensoryclothes
    From Stressed to Dressed Home Program: www.theotbutterfly.com/ebookopen

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    6 tricks to get your child to cooperate Jun 20, 2022

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    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 always ends in an battle. These are my top 6 tricks for getting your child to cooperate with non-preferred tasks.

    Links:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/38

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    How to talk to your child about their neurodiversity Jun 13, 2022

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    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 family about neurodiversity

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Quiet time for kids: Why you need it and how to start Jun 06, 2022

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    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: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Research: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1745691612447308

    Research: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mental-downtime/

    Hatch light: https://amzn.to/3an60Rf


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Update on our eval journey May 30, 2022

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    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 services.
    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/35

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    When sticker charts backfire May 23, 2022

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    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:
    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/34

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    3 mistakes you might be making with your sensory sensitive child May 16, 2022

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    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: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    Watch the masterclass until May 20th: www.theotbutterfly.com/masterclass

    Join the summer SWS cohort: www.theotbutterfly.com/wisesummer


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Behind the scenes: Morning routine May 09, 2022

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    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" with her the next morning after having an extremely hard evening the night before.
    Links:
    Website
    FREE Sensory Meltdown Masterclass
    Instagram
    Work with me 1:1
    Sensory is Behavior course for parents

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Talking about neurodiversity with family or friends May 02, 2022

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    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 notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/31

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    New- Sensory Is Behavior course: www.theotbutterfly.com/behavior

    Instagram small sensory cup reel
    Instagram large sensory cup reel

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    How to get started with OT & how it can change your life Apr 25, 2022

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    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
    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/30

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Why your child is a picky eater, and when to seek help. Apr 18, 2022

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    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 more severe than others, and we’re going to cover it all today. We’ll talk about the skills that are required for eating, how sensory processing is related to eating, how OT helps picky eating, and lastly when it’s time to seek support from an OT.


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Development of handwriting skills and when to Seek OT Support Apr 11, 2022

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    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 handwriting challenges, and how OT can help with handwriting challenges.

    Links:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/28

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult
    blog with BusyToddler: https://busytoddler.com/2022/01/learning-handwriting/


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Dr. Tina Bryson on: Bed time battles-practical strategies and when to work with OT Apr 04, 2022

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    Dr. Tina Bryson is going to share some strategies to help you with night time routine struggles. We’ll also talk about how this might look different or be a little harder with a neurodivergent child, and when you might benefit from seeking support from an Occupational Therapist.

    Episode Links:
    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/27

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Connect with Dr. Bryson:

    https://www.instagram.com/tinapaynebryson/

    https://www.facebook.com/TinaPayneBrysonPhD

    https://twitter.com/tinabryson

    www.TinaBryson.com

    Links for Dr. Bryson's Center
    https://www.thecenterforconnection.org/ot-home

    https://www.instagram.com/at_the_Center/

    https://www.facebook.com/thecfcn


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    The ABA Therapy Controversy Feb 28, 2022

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    As an Occupational Therapist, I get asked all the time what my thoughts are on ABA, and if I think ABA is harmful. Keep reading to learn more about an OT’s perspective on ABA therapy, some alternatives to ABA therapy, and how to ensure your Autistic child can thrive even if they are in ABA therapy.


    ABA (Applied behavioral analysis) therapy is a type of intervention where people are trained in behavioral analysis and use that lens to manipulate (either increase a certain behavior or reduce another behavior) behaviors in children, it’s most often used and associated with Autistic children.


    I’ll be talking about my thoughts on ABA as an intervention for Autistic children, and discuss the practices that have made ABA seem harmful to the Autistic community.
    Links:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/26

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult
    Sponsor my coffe: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee

    ABA & PTSD research article: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/AIA-08-2017-0016/full/html?fbclid=IwAR3vN0MwnuJKqtpB1ml0W3WdY5wqofD_3XvsqwfNhtnaQvbxQxM2IVzwGlo



    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Conscious Discipline with a Neurodivergent Child Feb 21, 2022

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    Join me and the amazing Mr. Chazz Lewis as he educates us on what Conscious Discipline is, and what it isn't...and more importantly, how you can apply conscious discipline methods to a neurodivergent child.
    Mr. Chazz's mission is to help adults truly see, guide and trust children. He is pushing the needle a little closer toward world peace. He goes by, “Mr.Chazz” and he even has a song to prove it. He has been a teacher of teachers and parents for a decade. He has worked with many schools, thousands of teachers and thousands of children. He has trained thousands of teachers in person and virtually.



    Links:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/25

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfl

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Conscious Discipline Books: “Easy to Love Difficult to Discipline”

    Work with Mr. Chazz: www.patreon.com/mrchazz

    Mr. Chazz TikTok: www.tiktok.com/mrchazzmrchazz

    Mr. Chazz Instagram: @mrchazz

    Mr. Chazz Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-chazzs-leadership-parenting-and-teaching-podcast/id1525418064


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Making the most out of OT services Feb 14, 2022

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    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 from parents, like what to do if your child isn’t making progress, how you can ask your OT to support you in non-traditional ways, when it might be time to take a break or pause from OT, and even some signs that you may need to switch therapists.

    Links:

    Work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult


    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/24


    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly


    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    How to prepare your neurodivergent child for a Dentist/Doctor Visit Feb 07, 2022

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    How can you best prepare your sensory child (and yourself) before a stressful event like going to a Doctor visit or going to the Dentist? I’ve got a list of practical tips and some mindset shifts that can set you up for success for the next time.


    Links:

    Work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult


    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/23


    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly


    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Is it a meltdown or a tantrum: Interview with Dr. AnnLouise Lockhart Jan 31, 2022

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    Did you know that there’s a difference between a meltdown and a tantrum? It’s important for parents and professionals to differentiate between the two because it gives us so much insight into our children and allows us to better support them in the best ways.
    Listen to this episode’s interview with Dr. AnnLouise Lockhart to find out how to identify the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum and some important tips to keep you on the right track.


    Links:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/22

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee

    Dr. Lockhart links: instagram @dr.annlouise.lockhart

    Dr. Lockhart website: www.AnewdaySA.com

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    How to have the “sensory cup” talk Jan 24, 2022

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    One thing I’m always preaching to my clients, my in person clients, my virtual parent coaching clients and the parents in the Sensory WISE Solutions program is that it’s important to have the “sensory cup” talk with your child. You know, as long as they have the language capabilities to understand. It’s important for your child to understand that their brain processes sensory input differently and it’s even more important for them to understand that there’s nothing wrong with that. Listen to this episode to see how I talk about it with my 4 year old.

    Links:

    Enroll in Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions January cohort: www.theotbutterfly.com/wise2022

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/21

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Is it sensory or is it behavior? Jan 17, 2022

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    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 episode to hear more about the sensory and behavior link.


    Links:

    Sign up for the masterclass at: www.theotbutterfly.com/masterclass

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/20

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Accommodation vs. Exposure for Sensory Kids Jan 10, 2022

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    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 notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/19

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Waitlist for Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Program: www.theotbutterfly.com/waitlist

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee



    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    The 2022 Mindset for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids Jan 03, 2022

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    It’s so amazing how much a shift in mindset can positively impact progress in your own parenting journey as well as your neurodivergent child’s journey. Sometimes we can feel like we’re stuck, not making progress and we try to find all the right solutions and tricks and hacks, but what we need most is a mindset shift, or at least a mindset re-set.

    Links:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/18

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Sensory WISE Solutions waitlist: www.theotbutterfly.com/waitlist

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Mixed Sensory Thresholds Dec 27, 2021

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    One of the most common questions I get asked about is if children can have mixed thresholds, meaning seek some sensory input and be sensitive to others.
    The answer is yes! A child can have a whole grab-bag of surprises when it comes to sensory profiles and sensory processing challenges.
    Listen to the episode to find out more.

    Links:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/17

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Motherhood: Unscripted Dec 20, 2021

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    My whole experience of motherhood has been completely different than what I had envisioned, and that’s okay, but it needs to be talked about.
    I don’t love this version of motherhood. I’m not enjoying the role I play as Mom.
    I miss the old me.
    Raising a neurodivergent child is hard.
    So many thoughts are unraveled in this episode, and I share a lot of vulnerable thoughts and feelings about motherhood, in an unscripted way.
    I also share a lot of confessions and frustrations that other moms have shared with me.


    Links:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/16

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Tips for Building Self Regulation Skills Dec 13, 2021

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    Co-regulation is something that will always be part of us as human beings. We are social beings and need the interaction, social transaction and intimacy and trust with another human being.
    But we can’t always rely on others to regulate ourselves, and we do want the ultimate goal for our children to be some version of self-regulation. I want to share with you what you can do now to build towards self regulation.
    Links:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/15

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    Demystifying Metldowns freebie: www.theotbutterfly.com/meltdowns

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee



    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Surviving the holidays with an SPD child Dec 06, 2021

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    Forget thriving, how can we survive the holiday season with a neurodivergent child? Well I don’t have a magic wand, but I do have some tips for you to hopefully set you all up for success. Here's a hint- it all has to do with building in familiar routines.
    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/14

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    The one thing you need to know about meltdowns Nov 29, 2021

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    Out of all the social media posts, books, blogs, there’s just ONE thing you need to know about your neurodivergent child’s meltdowns, and that's the fact that you can't stop a meltdown.
    Links:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/13

    Free Demystifying Meltdowns guide: www.theotbutterfly.com/meltdowns

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee



    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Interview with Nicole Parish, Autistic Content Creator & Artist Nov 22, 2021

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    Welcome everyone to a VERY exciting episode of the Sensory WISE Solutions Podcast for parents.
    I have a TREAT for you all because I have Nicole Parish, who is the content creator and artist behind @soundoftheforest on tik-tok (with 1.7 million followers!)
    Tune in to this episode to listen to Nicole's experience of getting diagnosed with Autism in her adulthood, what her childhood experiences were like with some of her Autistic traits and how she's found support.
    Links:
    Nicole's tiktok: @soundoftheforest
    Nicole's instagram and art: www.instagramm.com/nicoleparishart
    my instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Going through a rough patch Nov 15, 2021

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    The truth is, I'm an expert in sensory and child development. I do all the things. I practice gentle parenting when I can.
    Even with all that I give and all that I know, I still struggle very much with raising my anxious and sensory sensitive daughter. Right now she's going through a rough patch, which means we all are going through a rough patch in our house.
    This episode is completely unscripted but was so therapeutic for me to just talk and vent it all out. I'll talk about why it's so hard to keep up with her regulation, what's going on with her at school, and even touch on our tough decision of not having any more children.
    This isn't your typical educational insights episode, but still valuable if you want to feel less alone.
    Links:

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee



    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Classroom Accommodations for Sensory Needs Nov 08, 2021

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    It’s our job as parents and educators to make sure that our children’s learning styles and sensory needs are supported and accommodated in the classroom. What are some of the classroom modifications and accommodations we can ask for to support our children with sensory differences? I’ll answer that in this podcast episode.

    Links:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/10

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Finding the best preschool program for your SPD child Nov 01, 2021

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    Ever wonder what the best preschool program would be for your child with SPD? Find out what questions you should be asking teachers and what to look out for when you tour preschools.


    Links:

    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/9

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    Buy me a coffee & me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    How to prepare your SPD child for Halloween Oct 25, 2021

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    Halloween is coming up and if you have a child with SPD, you may be wondering how you can make it a successful night! I’ve got tips and tricks for you to prepare for Halloween, trick or treating and avoiding as much dysregulation as possible!


    Links:
    Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    Heavy work blog: www.theotbutterfly.com/heavywork


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    High Threshold: Sensory Seekers vs. Low Registration Oct 18, 2021

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    Sensory seekers tend to under-respond to sensory input, but the way a sensory seeker behaves and acts looks different than a child who has low registration that also under-responds to sensory input. This episode compares and contrasts the 2 profiles.
    Links:

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Sensory Processing Disorder: Sensory Sensitive Profile Oct 11, 2021

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    Let’s talk about what it can look like when a child has a low sensory threshold. These are known as the sensory sensitive children, sensory avoiders, hypersensitive children. They often go into fight or flight mode. This sensory profile can also overlap with anxiety.



    Links:
    Episode show notes: www.theotbutterfly.com/6

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    What is Sensory Processing Disorder? Oct 04, 2021

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    What exactly is Sensory Processing Disorder? Who can diagnose SPD? How can I get support if I suspect my child has SPD? I answer all these questions and more in this podcast episode.

    Links:

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Part 4 of 4: Our Story with SPD Sep 27, 2021

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    This is the last part of the 4 part series detailing our journey with SPD. Make sure to go back and listen to parts 1-3 for more details.

    This is the happy ending I’m happy to share with you all. Through all of our hard work, Liliana is thriving in pre-K and has shown huge improvement with her emotional regulation skills. There’s still a ton of work for us to do, but for now, I’m giving myself a pat on the back.


    Links:

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Part 3 of 4: Our Story with SPD Sep 27, 2021

    What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note!

    I’m kicking off the first season with a 4 part series detailing our journey thus far with SPD. I get real raw and vulnerable sharing a lot of the behind the scenes in our first few years of Liliana’s SPD.

    In this episode, I got extremely emotional remembering some of the darkest days in this whole journey. I share a lot of the frustration and other huge emotions that come up when I think about how impactful Liliana’s huge meltdowns were for us and what the turning point was.

    Links:

    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com


    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Part 2 of 4: Our Story with SPD Sep 27, 2021

    What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note!

    I’m kicking off the first season with a 4 part series detailing our journey thus far with SPD. I get real raw and vulnerable sharing a lot of the behind the scenes in our first few years of Liliana’s SPD.

    In this episode, I talk about Liliana’s earliest signs of sensory sensitivity and anxiety, how I got a referral for evaluations and why I’m so pissed off at Ironman.

    *I did use one explitive at the end of the episode, you've been warned 😅
    Links:
    instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly
    website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com
    email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com
    work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult
    More SPD parent resources: www.sensorywisesolutions.com

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Part 1 of 4: Our Story with SPD Sep 27, 2021

    What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note!

    I’m kicking off the first season with a 4 part series detailing our journey thus far with SPD. I get real raw and vulnerable sharing a lot of the behind the scenes in our first few years of Liliana’s SPD.

    In this episode, I talk about our early challenges with sleep, how I “accidentally” sleep trained her, post partum rage and my first feelings of isolation.


    Instagram: www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

    Email: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.com

    Book a consult call: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


    Welcome to Season 1 of the Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents Aug 10, 2021

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    Welcome to Season 1 of the Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents!
    In this podcast, you can expect to hear lots of vulnerable, real, raw stories about my journey as an OT mom, raising a sensory sensitive, anxious daughter.
    Every week, I'll be sharing tips and strategies that contribute to 1 of 4 of my main pillars that I teach in my parent coaching program.
    W: WHY? Why does your child react the way they do? Why do they have meltdowns? Why do they behave this way?
    I: Identifying triggers and sensory profiles
    S: Sensory strategies that help regulate your child and yourself!
    E: Engage in the just right challenge so your child can feel successful in any daily task, even the sensory ones!
    Follow along on this first season, and come say hi to me on instagram to let me know you're listening (@theOTButterfly)
    Browse my blog at www.theotbutterfly.com

    **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025**
    Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist
    Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

    The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

    Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

    Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" : www.theotbutterfly.com/book


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