The Sensory Code Podcast

Laura Petix, The OT Butterfly
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Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast — now The Sensory Code Podcast. Every week, pediatric occupational therapist Laura Petix helps you view behavior through a nervous system lens. When parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists understand how sensory processing differences affect learning and behavior, it changes the game forever. Laura brings a unique POV to the table: her clinical experience as a pediatric OT, her lived experience as a neurodivergent, ADHD, sensory-sensitive person, and her firsthand knowledge of parenting a neurodivergent child. However you're showing up — parent, provider, or both — you're in the right place.  Just pull up a chair, grab your fidget, and lock in.

  1. 2 days ago

    Am I over-accommodating my child?

    What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! In this episode of the Sensory Code Podcast, I reflect on a personal realization about my daughter's accommodations as she turned nine. I discuss the complacency that can arise in parenting, particularly in providing support for children with sensory processing differences. I emphasize the importance of encouraging independence in daily tasks and the need for continuous assessment of accommodations to foster self-advocacy and personal growth in children. Takeaways I was complacent with the routine accommodations for my daughter.I realized I was holding her back by not reassessing her needs.Accommodations can become habitual and unexamined over time.It's important to encourage independence in daily living skills.Children should learn to ask for the accommodations they need.Development happens under the surface, and children can surprise us.We should continuously check in with our children's needs.Teaching children to advocate for themselves is crucial.Accommodations may be lifelong, and that's okay.The goal is to help children understand their sensory needs.~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~  Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist The OT Butterfly Instagram Work with Laura The Sensory Code Book The Sensory Code Newsletter A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

  2. 9 Sept

    Top 5 things I'd do if I just realized my child was neurodivergent

    What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Summary Let me tell you about the top five actions I would take if I just discovered my child was neurodivergent. I emphasize the importance of pausing to process the information, embracing accommodations, documenting progress, taking proactive steps for occupational therapy, and communicating about neurodivergence in a positive and affirming light.  Takeaways Pause and process before taking action. Accommodations can make daily life easier. Documenting progress helps recognize growth. Don't wait for referrals; seek occupational therapy directly. Communicate about neurodivergence in a positive way. Links & Resources:  Instagram video: how to ask your pediatrician for an OT referral Autistic/ Neurodivergent content creators:LivedexperienceeducatorNeurodivergent_louItsthatparentToren.wolfNeurodivergent_insightsBlackspectrumscholarFidgets.and.friesNeurotatical ~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~  Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist The OT Butterfly Instagram Work with Laura The Sensory Code Book The Sensory Code Newsletter A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

  3. Season 4 Trailer

    WELCOME TO THE SENSORY CODE PODCAST

    What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast — now The Sensory Code Podcast. Every week, pediatric occupational therapist Laura Petix helps you view behavior through a nervous system lens. When parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists understand how sensory processing differences affect learning and behavior, it changes the game forever. Laura brings a unique POV to the table: her clinical experience as a pediatric OT, her lived experience as a neurodivergent, ADHD, sensory-sensitive person, and her firsthand knowledge of parenting a neurodivergent child. However you're showing up — parent, provider, or both — you're in the right place.  Just pull up a chair, grab your fidget, and lock in. ~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~  Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist The OT Butterfly Instagram Work with Laura The Sensory Code Book The Sensory Code Newsletter A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

    WELCOME TO THE SENSORY CODE PODCAST

  4. 21/10/2024

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

    What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! I’m an Occupational Therapist, and I’m also a Mom with an invisible mental load that never ends. Screen time is a tool that I am NOT afraid to use. But not all screen time is created equal.  Some games or apps are more dysregulating than others, which is probably a HUGE reason for the meltdowns and behaviors that come up when it comes to turning off the device. Since the day I was introduced to Pok Pok (in 2021) until now, this has remained our ONE app that has never, and I mean NEVER caused behaviors or meltdowns.  Melissa Cash is the Co-Founder and CEO at Pok Pok, the award-winning company reinventing healthy screen time for kids. One of Canada’s Top 100 Most Influential People of 2024, Melissa is also an advocate and start-up advisor for women and underrepresented founders. Previously, she was a Product Designer for the Walt Disney Company and worked at start-ups in Europe and Canada. Esther Huybreghts is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Pok Pok. With a Master's degree in Animation from the RITCS institute in Brussels, Belgium, she's the creative visionary behind the award-winning children's app Pok Pok, reimagining the way young children interact with technology from the ground up. Ready to try Pok Pok for yourself? Click [ here ] and use code 25OTBUTTERFLY for a 25% off annual subscription, and a 7 day free trial!  ~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~  Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist The OT Butterfly Instagram Work with Laura The Sensory Code Book The Sensory Code Newsletter A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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

  5. 16/09/2024

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

    What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Listen to this short and sweet episode to help you understand the difference between kids who enjoy some sensory input, and kids who NEED some sensory input to function properly in their day.  I'm tired of hearing comments like "but all kids do that!" or "aren't we all a little on the spectrum?" and this episode is my attempt to address those conversations. ~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~  Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist The OT Butterfly Instagram Work with Laura The Sensory Code Book The Sensory Code Newsletter A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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

  6. 09/09/2024

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

    What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Did you know some kids are getting their recess taken away as punishment for not focusing, being distracted, not getting their work done, and other behavioral issues in the classroom? Maybe you’re the parent to a child who has had this done to them. The American Academy of Pediatrics and The Center for Disease Control and Prevention have both made public statements emphasizing the necessity of at least 20 minutes of recess for elementary aged kids, and they both further state that recess should never be taken away as a punitive measure.  This episode breaks down those research briefs and gives you the tools to advocate so that your child never misses out on their right to recess again. Here are the links mentioned: AAP statement State Policies Database  CDC + springboard brief Results from the School Health Policies and Practices Study 2014 Sign up for the Sensory Detectives BootCamp  ~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~  Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist The OT Butterfly Instagram Work with Laura The Sensory Code Book The Sensory Code Newsletter A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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

  7. 02/09/2024

    "Help! My child is so dysregulated after school"

    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:  What dysregulated behaviors are common to see after school How after school restraint collapse looks different for neurodivergent kidsSome immediate ways to regulate the nervous system right at school pick upWhat kinds of sensory strategies to try after school once you get home~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~  Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist The OT Butterfly Instagram Work with Laura The Sensory Code Book The Sensory Code Newsletter A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

    "Help! My child is so dysregulated after school"

  8. 26/08/2024

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

    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? Register for the free 60 minute masterclass here.  Buy "A kids book about neurodiversity" here.  ~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~  Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist The OT Butterfly Instagram Work with Laura The Sensory Code Book The Sensory Code Newsletter A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

    A kids book about neurodiversity (Author’s notes version)
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Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast — now The Sensory Code Podcast. Every week, pediatric occupational therapist Laura Petix helps you view behavior through a nervous system lens. When parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists understand how sensory processing differences affect learning and behavior, it changes the game forever. Laura brings a unique POV to the table: her clinical experience as a pediatric OT, her lived experience as a neurodivergent, ADHD, sensory-sensitive person, and her firsthand knowledge of parenting a neurodivergent child. However you're showing up — parent, provider, or both — you're in the right place.  Just pull up a chair, grab your fidget, and lock in.

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  • Creator
    Laura Petix, The OT Butterfly
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Sensory Code Podcast
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