Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents
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| "Help! My child is so dysregulated after school" | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:26:08 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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:
**We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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) | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:22:20 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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? Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" here. **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:37:44 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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.
Instagram @highimpactclub Marcela interviews me on her podcast: Spotify link apple link Website: HICparenting.com **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:30:32 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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. Sensory Is Behavior Mini Course for Parents: www.theotbutterfly.com/behavior 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** 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. | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:26:36 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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** 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 | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:27:10 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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 **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | 04 Apr 2022 | 01:03:42 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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: 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 Links for Dr. Bryson's Center https://www.instagram.com/at_the_Center/ https://www.facebook.com/thecfcn **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:33:17 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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. 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 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** 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 | 21 Feb 2022 | 01:04:58 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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.
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** 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 | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:40:37 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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** 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 | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:18:22 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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.
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** 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 | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:50:24 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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.
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** 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 | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:32:04 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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** 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 | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:32:07 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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’s free guide to nurturing intimacy **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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? | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:21:40 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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.
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** 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 | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:21:27 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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? 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** 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 | 03 Jan 2022 | 00:20:13 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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** 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 | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:20:39 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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. 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** 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 | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:39:05 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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. 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** 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 | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:23:18 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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. 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** 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 | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:18:15 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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. 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** 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 | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:17:05 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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. 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** 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 | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:51:14 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Welcome everyone to a VERY exciting episode of the Sensory WISE Solutions Podcast for parents. 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** 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 | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:34:59 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! The truth is, I'm an expert in sensory and child development. I do all the things. I practice gentle parenting when I can. 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** 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. | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:57:14 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miyabephd/ Miyaboe's Research: https://www.appliedpharmacognosy.org/ **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:24:14 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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** 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 | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:16:32 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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** 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 | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:20:54 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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: 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** 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 | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:13:19 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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. 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** 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 | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:12:57 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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.
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** 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? | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:16:14 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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** 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 | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:09:36 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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.
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** 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 | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:10:40 | |
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** 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 | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:15:41 | |
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 😅 **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:10:37 | |
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** 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? | 27 May 2024 | 00:23:39 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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. **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | 10 Aug 2021 | 00:04:37 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Welcome to Season 1 of the Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents! **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | 20 May 2024 | 00:30:36 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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** 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 | 13 May 2024 | 00:55:43 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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** 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 | 06 May 2024 | 01:01:24 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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:
Link to Paige's book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/paige-layle/but-everyone-feels-this-way/9780306831256/ **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:16:40 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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. - 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** 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 | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:19:51 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! As an OT, I often get asked how parents should explain why their child has to go to Occupational Therapy visits. **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | |||
| Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month 2024 | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:30:27 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Get ready for an info-packed episode on Occupational Therapy to celebrate this wonderful field in OT month (for U.S.). - 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 **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:35:48 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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** 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 does my child hate changes in routine? | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:19:51 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! In this episode, I dive into why some kids – especially neurodivergent ones – thrive on routine and struggle when things change. **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 provide regulation in a home with conflicting sensory needs | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:20:34 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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.
**We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 wakes up dysregulated. What do I do? | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:18:30 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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.
**We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | |||
| Brainstorming solutions WITH our kids, instead of for them. | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:16:07 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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. **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 Nervous System Budget: a new way to think about accommodations for neurodivergent individuals | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:15:08 | |
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. **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | |||
| Journey from Referral to Recommendations: what to expect (Tips from a Clinical Psychologist) | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:44:18 | |
What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! 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 **We are currently on a hiatus until 2025** 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 | |||