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Help! My child wakes up dysregulated. What do I do?
I remember a time when Liliana was around 18 months old and we felt like we were just living life [continue reading]
Author: Laura Petix, MS OTR/L
I'm a neurodiverse affirming pediatric Occupational Therapist who specializes in sensory processing skills for neurodivergent individuals. As a neurodivergent parent with a neurodivergent daughter, I can relate! I create content to teach parents and educators about how sensory processing skills directly impact learning and behavior.
Brainstorming solutions WITH our kids, instead of for them.
Today we’ll delve into a transformative approach that may already be a part of your parenting toolkit—though you might not [continue reading]
The Nervous System Budget: a new way to think about accommodations for neurodivergent individuals
The Nervous System Budget is an analogy I came up with to give folks a new way to understand how [continue reading]
Journey from Referral to Recommendations: what to expect (Tips from a Clinical Psychologist)
When we begin to wonder whether our kids would benefit from some kind of evaluation, the next steps can be [continue reading]
Advice from a 6 year old: Q&A with Liliana
My daughter Liliana loves making appearances on my podcast and delights in answering kids’ questions about neurodiversity! She surprises me [continue reading]
How to use exercise to regulate your nervous system with Dr. Shannon Ritchey
I know some of us may not want to even think about exercise. As parents of neurodivergent kids, we feel [continue reading]
Making screen time work for your family with Ash Brandin, EdS
Screens have become such a hot topic in parenting, and such a source of guilt and confusion for many parents [continue reading]
Understanding nervous system regulation with Dr. Joy Malik-Hasbrook
As a neurodiversity-affirming pediatric OT, you all know that I’m all about regulation. As parents, therapists and teachers, it’s critical [continue reading]
100 episodes “wiser” [with Liliana]
This is my 100th episode!! I’m so grateful to all of my past guests, to those of you who listen, [continue reading]
Destigmatizing cannabis use for millennial parents
Yes. We’re talking about cannabis. On a parenting podcast. If you’ve been following me on Instagram for a little while [continue reading]
So your child was just diagnosed. Now what?
Getting a DSM diagnosis for your child can be a pivotal moment in your parenting journey. It can bring any [continue reading]
How does sensory processing actually work?
Around here, we talk about sensory processing all the time: sensory processing disorder, sensory processing differences, sensory-seeking, sensory-sensitive. But what [continue reading]
Unscripted: My husband was the default parent for 17 days
This one is for my fellow default parents and their partners! I have a wonderful husband, Mark, who is such [continue reading]
How to introduce neurodiversity and sensory tools to a general ed classroom
For some neurodivergent kids, the school setting can be a wonderfully inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming place. And for others, it can be [continue reading]
Navigating Food Allergies with Compassion: A Conversation with The Asian Allergy Mom
Food allergies are a bit of a departure from my usual content, but I think it’s incredibly valuable for us [continue reading]
Identifying Neurodiverse Affirming Therapists: Green Flags to look for
With all the red tape, issues with insurance, access and scheduling, I know how hard it can be to find [continue reading]
The Truth About Labels: Understanding the Pros and Cons
Have you noticed that most people don’t have much of an issue using labels such as “gifted” or “highly sensitive” [continue reading]
Short, Sweet or Sassy Comeback Responses for Every Judgy Relative
As parents, we’ve all experienced unsolicited advice or passive aggressive remarks from friends and family about our parenting style or [continue reading]
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance: Accommodating PDA Needs with Expert Casey Ehrlich
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile of Autism that is still being researched and understood. Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D. (@atpeaceparents [continue reading]
Neurodiversity in Society: Embracing Differences for a Better Future
We’re continuing the conversation about neurodivergence and neurodiversity, and looking at it with a broader lens. I shared a more [continue reading]
Unscripted: Am I neurodivergent?
I’ve always been an open book with you all, and in this episode, I’m sharing with you my unfiltered thoughts [continue reading]
Ask These 4 Questions to Identify Your Child’s Dysregulation Patterns
Last week (episode 86) we talked about the gap where behavior lives to help you better understand the moments your [continue reading]
Why Is Your Child Acting Out? Uncovering ‘The Gap’ in Behavior
We are cracking the code to our child’s behavior and applying a framework that helps us understand what’s going on [continue reading]
Social stories for kids: What, why, how?
Have you ever wondered how to help your child understand or process a certain life event, like when a pet [continue reading]
Using “sensory layering” to enhance nervous system regulation
There are lots of active sensory strategies that are really effective, but in this episode, we’re talking about more passive [continue reading]
After-school regulation ideas for neurodivergent kids
Many of us are back into the swing of things at school, and with that comes so much more dysregulation! [continue reading]
Bringing your neurodivergent child to the zoo: Tips from an OT
Bringing your neurodivergent child to the zoo should be more fun than stressful… use some of these tips to help boost regulation throughout the day for a successful trip! [continue reading]
How to support regulation around the summer break transition
The transition to summer comes with so many emotions and behaviors, it can be really exhausting. There are ways to [continue reading]
