Podcast Archives - The OT Butterfly

PodcastIs Low Self-Esteem and SPD linked?

Is Low Self-Esteem and Sensory Processing Disorder Linked? One of my absolute favorite books is The Out of Sync Child [continue reading]

PodcastHow this mom helped her sensory sensitive son gain confidence and find joy

Carrie used the just right challenge and sensory regulation strategies to help her sensory sensitive son gain confidence and enjoy life. [continue reading]

PodcastRe-Air: Accommodations vs. Exposure in Sensory kids

So you have a sensory sensitive child who’s sensitive to seams of socks, mushy textured food, messy play, or toilets [continue reading]

PodcastTop down vs Bottom up approach

Have you ever heard of therapists use terms like “top down and bottom up approach” to working with behaviors in neurodivergent children? This episode will teach you the difference between the two and help you understand the pros and cons to each approach. [continue reading]

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

When parents find themselves in a space where they’re desperate for answers and solutions to help their neurodivergent child, they often forget one important step. Here’s a hint, it has to do with checking in with yourself! Listen to the episode to find out more. [continue reading]

PodcastThe “Size of the Problem” Lesson & Why I Don’t Use it Anymore

The size of the problem is a common lesson therapists and teachers use to teach kids emotional regulation skills. As I have learned more about the neurodivergent community, I’ve started thinking about this lesson in a different way and want to share that with you in this episode. Don’t worry, it’s not all bad! [continue reading]

PodcastA candid conversation on parenthood with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

Ever wondered what a psychologist and an OT sound like when they get together and have a casual conversation about parenthood? Well, here’s your invitation to hang out with Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart and me as we chatted during our mom’s weekend getaway. [continue reading]

PodcastBreaking holiday traditions: What I’m doing differently with my neurodivergent child.

If you have a neurodivergent child who tends to get overstimulated, overwhelmed and dysregulated around gift-giving time during the holidays, you’re not alone. Over the years I’ve found ways to manage dysregulation around gifts and the meltdowns that usually happen and this year, I’m putting it all together so I can have a more regulated holiday season. [continue reading]

PodcastWhen it’s time to ask for help for your neurodivergent child

So you’ve identified your child may be differently wired, or neurodivergent. Now what? When is it time to seek support for your neurodivergent child? Who do you seek support from? Where do you even start? I’ll be answering all those questions in this episode.
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PodcastThe Bridge to Conscious Parenting with a Neurodivergent Child

In this episode, we talk about the journey of becoming a conscious parent to a neurodivergent child and how we both have had to reconcile with our early visions of what we thought motherhood would be like. [continue reading]

Podcast6 Little Known Tips for Vacation with a Neurodivergent Child

Taking a vacation with a neurodivergent child sometime in the near future? Keep reading to learn 6 steps you can take to help make it more enjoyable for everyone. [continue reading]

PodcastCelebrating Autism with a Neurodiverse Affirming Lens

Join Andi Putt, as we spread awareness of the different ways Autistic individuals learn and behave so we can be more neurodiverse affirming. [continue reading]

PodcastUnpopular opinion: You should redirect your child’s aggressive behaviors.

Are you struggling with aggressive behavior in children? When you have a neurodivergent child who has 20+ minute long, intense, aggressive meltdowns, sometimes you need to literally roll with the punches, AND keep everyone safe. How do you do that? Redirect those aggressive behaviors to safer alternatives, I’ll teach you how in this episode. [continue reading]

PodcastStruggling with school refusal? Here’s what a therapist would do.

Do you have a child who refuses going to school and you either can’t figure out why or can’t figure out how to best help them? In this episode, Natasha Daniels educates us on what to do (what not to do) and general strategies for responding to school refusal. She also talks about some common school accommodations you can ask for to help your child have a more successful day. [continue reading]

PodcastWhy I Hate Whole Body Listening: Thoughts from an OT

Neurodivergent learners have different ways of learning and listening. They won’t always appear to be listening, and often get in [continue reading]

PodcastHow to do Disneyland with SPD: Tips from an OT

If you’ve been considering going to Disneyland with your Sensory kid, this post is for you. Keep reading to learn tips and tricks from an OT mom so you can make the most out of your Disneyland trip with your neurodivergent child. [continue reading]

PodcastUnscripted: My husband’s neurodivergent parenting experience

I always get asked what kind of parent my husband is.

People want to know if we use the same parenting style and if we don’t, how do we handle that conflict?

People want to know what he thinks about our daughter’s neurodiversity and how he handles that.

I asked him all those questions and more in this episode!
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PodcastThe Number One Reason Your Kid Hates Hygiene Tasks

Have you ever wondered why your kid hates grooming tasks like taking a bath, washing their hair, brushing their teeth, [continue reading]

PodcastThe summer challenge for parents- and taking a podcast hiatus

I’ll be taking a summer hiatus from podcasting and will return sometime in the fall of 2022. Until then, listen [continue reading]

PodcastThe trauma experience in parenthood- with Dr. Cassidy Freitas

I’m interviewing the talented and brilliant, Dr. Casiddy Freitas. I was on her podcast last year and since then, we’ve [continue reading]

PodcastClothing Sensitivities in Children (podcast)

The blog post, transcript and audio for this episode has moved and can be found here: [continue reading]

Podcast6 Tricks to Get Your Child to Cooperate

Dealing with power struggles and push back from your child when you just want them to clean up, get dressed, [continue reading]

Podcast How to Talk to Your Child About Their Neurodiversity

When you have a child who’s neurodivergent, should you talk to them about their neurodiversity? When should you talk to them about their neurodiversity? And most importantly, HOW do you talk to them about it? [continue reading]

PodcastQuiet time for kids: Why you need it and how to start.

Even when young children drop their last nap, research shows it’s still important for their brain to have downtime and to rest. But how on Earth do you get a young child to stay in their room if they’re not napping? Keep reading to find out more tips. [continue reading]

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