I’m kicking off the first season with a 4 part series detailing our journey thus far with SPD. I get real raw and vulnerable sharing a lot of the behind the scenes in our first few years of Liliana’s SPD.
In this episode, I got extremely emotional remembering some of the darkest days in this whole journey. I share a lot of the frustration and other huge emotions that come up when I think about how impactful Liliana’s huge meltdowns were for us and what the turning point was. [continue reading]
I’m kicking off the first season with a 4 part series detailing our journey thus far with SPD. I get real raw and vulnerable sharing a lot of the behind the scenes in our first few years of Liliana’s SPD.
In this episode, I talk about Liliana’s earliest signs of sensory sensitivity and anxiety, how I got a referral for evaluations and why I’m so pissed off at Ironman.
*I did use one explitive at the end of the episode, you’ve been warned ?
In this episode, I talk about our early challenges with sleep, how I “accidentally” sleep trained her, post partum rage and my first feelings of isolation. [continue reading]
Is it just me, or do OTs LOVE that buzz phrase “crossing midline”? It feels like a Jeopardy answer someone [continue reading]
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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Whew! This sick season has been so rough. It feels like it’s been [continue reading]
I remember a time when Liliana was around 18 months old and we felt like we were just living life [continue reading]
Getting a DSM diagnosis for your child can be a pivotal moment in your parenting journey. It can bring any [continue reading]
With all the red tape, issues with insurance, access and scheduling, I know how hard it can be to find [continue reading]
We are cracking the code to our child’s behavior and applying a framework that helps us understand what’s going on [continue reading]
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]
In this unscripted episode, I catch you up to speed with where we are with emotional and sensory regulation. Spoiler [continue reading]
I often preach about spending time after the meltdown to help your child “fill in the blanks” for some things [continue reading]
We had our first experience of a family play-date hang out at our house and, it went way worse than [continue reading]
Carrie used the just right challenge and sensory regulation strategies to help her sensory sensitive son gain confidence and enjoy life. [continue reading]
As an Occupational Therapist, I get asked all the time what my thoughts are on ABA, and if I think [continue reading]
Join me and the amazing Mr. Chazz Lewis as he educates us on what Conscious Discipline is, and what it isn’t…and more importantly, how you can apply conscious discipline methods to a neurodivergent child.
Mr. Chazz’s mission is to help adults truly see, guide and trust children. He is pushing the needle a little closer toward world peace. He goes by, “Mr. Chazz” and he even has a song to prove it. He has been a teacher of teachers and parents for a decade. He has worked with many schools, thousands of teachers and thousands of children. He has trained thousands of teachers in person and virtually. [continue reading]
So you have a sensory sensitive child who’s sensitive to seams of socks, mushy textured food, messy play, or toilets flushing. What should you do? Do you accommodate every environment and task for them so they can avoid the sensory triggers altogether? Does that make them spoiled? Should you force them to get used to it? Where do you draw the line? Listen to this episode to find out how I talk about accommodating vs. exposure. [continue reading]
One of the most common questions I get asked about is if children can have mixed thresholds, meaning seek some sensory input and be sensitive to others. The answer is yes! A child can have a whole grab-bag of surprises when it comes to sensory profiles and sensory processing challenges. Listen to the episode to find out more. [continue reading]
Ever wonder what the best preschool program would be for your child with SPD? Find out what questions you should be asking teachers and what to look out for when you tour preschools. [continue reading]
Let’s talk about what it can look like when a child has a low sensory threshold. These are known as the sensory sensitive children, sensory avoiders, hypersensitive children. They often go into fight or flight mode. This sensory profile can also overlap with anxiety.
Let’s talk about what it can look like when a child has a low sensory threshold. These are known as the sensory sensitive children, sensory avoiders, hypersensitive children. They often go into fight or flight mode. This sensory profile can also overlap with anxiety. [continue reading]
Welcome to the Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for parents, where I’ll share you real, actionable steps to supporting your child with sensory processing disorder. [continue reading]
So you do the heavy work, you do the home program your OT gives you and follow all the suggestions [continue reading]
