The Nervous System Budget: a new way to think about accommodations for neurodivergent individuals
Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents - A podcast by Laura Petix, The OT Butterfly

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