134 Episodes

  1. Identifying Neurodiverse Affirming Therapists: Green Flags to look for

    Published: 12/4/2023

  2. The Truth About Labels: Understanding the Pros and Cons

    Published: 11/27/2023

  3. Short, Sweet or Sassy Comeback Responses for Every Judgy Relative

    Published: 11/20/2023

  4. Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance: Accommodating PDA Needs with Expert Casey Ehrlich

    Published: 11/13/2023

  5. Neurodiversity in Society: Embracing Differences for a Better Future (roundtable discussion)

    Published: 11/6/2023

  6. Unscripted: Am I neurodivergent?

    Published: 10/30/2023

  7. Ask These 4 Questions to Identify Your Child's Dysregulation Patterns

    Published: 10/23/2023

  8. Why Is Your Child Acting Out? Uncovering 'The Gap' in Behavior

    Published: 10/16/2023

  9. Social stories for kids: What, why, how?

    Published: 10/9/2023

  10. Using “sensory layering” to enhance nervous system regulation

    Published: 10/2/2023

  11. After school regulation ideas for neurodivergent kids

    Published: 9/25/2023

  12. How to support regulation around the summer break transition

    Published: 6/26/2023

  13. Kids are ready- a conversation with Jelani Memory, founder and CEO of A Kids Co

    Published: 6/22/2023

  14. Giftedness and Neurodiversity with Caitlin Greer Meister

    Published: 6/19/2023

  15. Using music as a vehicle to support the neurodivergent brain, with Diana Cameron of Kindermusik

    Published: 6/12/2023

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

    Published: 6/5/2023

  17. Unscripted: Interviewing my 5 year old about emotional regulation & sensory sensitivity

    Published: 5/29/2023

  18. 4 steps to supporting your child’s sensory sensitivities

    Published: 5/22/2023

  19. Unscripted: Trust the process

    Published: 5/15/2023

  20. How to talk to kids about their nervous system

    Published: 5/8/2023

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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.