134 Episodes

  1. The best app for kids that won’t leave them in tears… even when they need to turn it off

    Published: 10/21/2024

  2. “But everyone does that!” and other things people say about neurodiversity

    Published: 9/16/2024

  3. Recess is necessary for all kids- stop taking it away!

    Published: 9/9/2024

  4. "Help! My child is so dysregulated after school"

    Published: 9/2/2024

  5. A kids book about neurodiversity (Author’s notes version)

    Published: 8/26/2024

  6. story time: updates on my medication & diagnosis journey

    Published: 8/19/2024

  7. 9 stupid-simple self regulation tools for parents (that don’t include deep breaths)

    Published: 8/12/2024

  8. Does my child need classroom accommodations?

    Published: 8/5/2024

  9. Re-AIR: The "size of the problem" lesson & why I don't use it anymore

    Published: 7/29/2024

  10. RE-AIR: How to support regulation around the summer break

    Published: 7/22/2024

  11. Re-writing the script: Unlearning childhood narratives with Stephanie Pinto

    Published: 7/15/2024

  12. Keeping sensory seekers entertained AND regulated (easy solutions you can do at home!)

    Published: 7/8/2024

  13. Why Is My Child's Behavior Worse When They're Sick?

    Published: 6/24/2024

  14. Breaking generational & cultural cycles as a neurodivergent parent with Marcela Collier

    Published: 6/17/2024

  15. Your Body, Your Rules: Masturbation, Orgasms & intimacy with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

    Published: 6/10/2024

  16. THC, CBD and Neurodiversity, with Dr. Miyabe Shields Ph.D.

    Published: 6/3/2024

  17. Why are restaurants so hard for my neurodivergent child and how can I help them?

    Published: 5/27/2024

  18. Neurodivergent kids & birthday parties: the struggle is real

    Published: 5/20/2024

  19. Helping Kids Thrive Outdoors with Nature-Based OT featuring Dr. Laura Park Figueroa

    Published: 5/13/2024

  20. How an Autism Diagnosis Saved Paige Layle's Life: Interview

    Published: 5/6/2024

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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.