The Sensory Code Podcast

5 finger breathing demonstration
meltdowns workshop
worry bug book

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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Interoception: the missing piece to emotional regulation Feb 05, 2023

Show notes

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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Learning from my mistakes: Neurodivergent playdate edition Jan 29, 2023

Show notes

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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Is low self esteem and SPD linked? Jan 22, 2023

Show notes

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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

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

Show notes

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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Re-air: Accommodation vs Exposure for Sensory Kids Jan 08, 2023

Show notes

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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Top down vs. Bottom up approach Jan 01, 2023

Show notes

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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Do this one thing before you seek professional support for your child. Dec 18, 2022

Show notes

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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

The "size of the problem" lesson & why I don't use it anymore Dec 11, 2022

Show notes

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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

A candid conversation on parenthood with Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart Dec 04, 2022

Show notes

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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book