134 Episodes

  1. When your parenting styles differ from your partner’s: Tips from a Clinical Psychologist

    Published: 1/05/2023

  2. Neurodiversity and interoception with Kelly Mahler, MS OTR/L

    Published: 24/04/2023

  3. Re-Air: How to make the most of Occupational Therapy Services

    Published: 17/04/2023

  4. How to advocate for OT with your pediatrician: with Dr. Krupa Playforth

    Published: 10/04/2023

  5. The role of OT in a school based setting: unpacking IEPs and 504 plans with Casey Waugh, MS OTR/L

    Published: 3/04/2023

  6. Why you shouldn’t worry about your preschooler’s handwriting skills, with Susie Allison, M.Ed.

    Published: 27/03/2023

  7. Unscripted: Update on our clothing sensitivity journey

    Published: 20/03/2023

  8. From whole body listening to everyday regulation with Elizabeth Sautter

    Published: 13/03/2023

  9. Re-air: Is it Sensory or is it Behavior?

    Published: 6/03/2023

  10. How to get started with a sensory lifestyle in 5 easy steps

    Published: 27/02/2023

  11. Proprioception: what is it and how does it support my child?

    Published: 20/02/2023

  12. Behind the scenes: After a "worry-bug" meltdown

    Published: 13/02/2023

  13. Interoception: the missing piece to emotional regulation

    Published: 6/02/2023

  14. Learning from my mistakes: Neurodivergent playdate edition

    Published: 30/01/2023

  15. Is low self esteem and SPD linked?

    Published: 23/01/2023

  16. How this mom helped her sensory sensitive son gain confidence and find joy

    Published: 15/01/2023

  17. Re-air: Accommodation vs Exposure for Sensory Kids

    Published: 9/01/2023

  18. Top down vs. Bottom up approach

    Published: 2/01/2023

  19. Do this one thing before you seek professional support for your child.

    Published: 19/12/2022

  20. The "size of the problem" lesson & why I don't use it anymore

    Published: 12/12/2022

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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. 

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