125 episodes
Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents Laura Petix, The OT Butterfly
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- Kids & Family
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4.9 • 119 Ratings
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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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RE-AIR: How to support regulation around the summer break
Send us a Text Message.The transition to summer comes with so many emotions and behaviors, it can be really exhausting. There are ways to support your neurodivergent child through this transition.In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the transition from end of school to summer vacation is difficultHow to handle big feelings around the end of school How to optimize regulation at home How to structure your time at home Sensory Detectives BootCamp WaitlistEpisode transcript: htt...
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Re-writing the script: Unlearning childhood narratives with Stephanie Pinto
Send us a Text Message.Calling all millennial parents! Did you grow up hearing things like: "Because I said so!""You're too old to be acting like that!""Give your Grandma a hug, don't be rude!""If you don't clean up these toys, I'm throwing them away!""I told you that would happen! You never listen."Our parents were doing the best with the information they had-- not to mention, many of them also growing up with the same narrative. Well, in the age of gentle parenting and respectful parenting,...
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Keeping sensory seekers entertained AND regulated (easy solutions you can do at home!)
Send us a Text Message.If you have a sensory seeker and you're in need of easy, indoor ideas to keep them both entertained AND regulated... this is the episode for you. Listen to this episode (sponsored in part, by Figgy) to hear 7 sensory based movement activities to do inside with your sensory seeker. Here's a link to grab your own Figgy couch with a $20 discount Sensory Detectives BootCamp WaitlistEpisode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast The OT Butterfly Instagram: h...
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Why Is My Child's Behavior Worse When They're Sick?
Send us a Text Message.If you have a child who’s been sick recently, you’ve probably found yourself wondering “Why are they so moody?” “why do they seem more sensitive than before?” You’re not imagining it. The nervous system is in a state of stress when it’s fighting viruses, ailments and bugs. Sensory systems are more impacted and so is behavior. Listen to this episode to feel validated for an experience you might have had recently or a reminder for what to expect next time. Stay ...
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Breaking generational & cultural cycles as a neurodivergent parent with Marcela Collier
Send us a Text Message.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. Marcela Collier is a certified Parenting coach and former Ther...
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Your Body, Your Rules: Masturbation, Orgasms & intimacy with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
Send us a Text Message.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 partne...
Customer Reviews
The help I needed
I somehow found The OT Butterfly in my endless search for understanding of the sensory needs of my children and myself. It’s given me a clearer picture of how to support us all and have grace for each of us. I really liked her episodes about the Nervous System Cash System and her interview of Paige from YouTube. I could say more but I need to spend another nervous system dollar (or more like $5) doing the dishes 🤪
Thank you for the great content!
Q & A with Lilliana
Just listened to the episode that was a Q&A with Liliana. So so sweet. I love hearing her little voice and listening to how she answers the questions. I’m going to listen to it again when my son “just happens to be” within earshot. I think it will be nice for him to hear from a kid almost the same age about some of the same feelings he has.
OT and Mom of a sensory sensitive kid
I’m an OT who works in the public school setting AND I have an almost 3 year old with tactile sensitivity and anxieties that I believe have stemmed from that. I completely related to her story and her life with Liliana. Even as an OT myself I have learned so much from listening to this podcast. Even things I did know have been refreshed and re-framed in my mind in very helpful ways. Thank you for sharing and don’t stop!