Ever wondered what occupational therapy (OT) can really do for neurodiverse families? Beyond the common belief that it’s just about [continue reading]
I’ve always said that when we understand what’s going on beneath a behavior, it opens up so many doors to [continue reading]
Caring for the needs of one child with sensory processing differences can be a challenge. But what if there are [continue reading]
I remember a time when Liliana was around 18 months old and we felt like we were just living life [continue reading]
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 is an analogy I came up with to give folks a new way to understand how [continue reading]
My daughter Liliana loves making appearances on my podcast and delights in answering kids’ questions about neurodiversity! She surprises me [continue reading]
I know some of us may not want to even think about exercise. As parents of neurodivergent kids, we feel [continue reading]
Screens have become such a hot topic in parenting, and such a source of guilt and confusion for many parents [continue reading]
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]
Getting a DSM diagnosis for your child can be a pivotal moment in your parenting journey. It can bring any [continue reading]
Around here, we talk about sensory processing all the time: sensory processing disorder, sensory processing differences, sensory-seeking, sensory-sensitive. But what [continue reading]
As parents, we’ve all experienced unsolicited advice or passive aggressive remarks from friends and family about our parenting style or [continue reading]
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a profile of Autism that is still being researched and understood. Casey Ehrlich, Ph.D. (@atpeaceparents [continue reading]
We’re continuing the conversation about neurodivergence and neurodiversity, and looking at it with a broader lens. I shared a more [continue reading]
I’ve always been an open book with you all, and in this episode, I’m sharing with you my unfiltered thoughts [continue reading]
Last week (episode 86) we talked about the gap where behavior lives to help you better understand the moments your [continue reading]
Tune in for this short but sweet episode where I interviewed my 5 year old about some of the things [continue reading]
In this short episode, we’re outlining the four steps (W.I.S.E.) to support our sensory sensitive children. To dig deeper into [continue reading]
In this unscripted episode, I catch you up to speed with where we are with emotional and sensory regulation. Spoiler [continue reading]
In this episode, we’re talking about why it’s important to explain to your child how their brain and body communicate. [continue reading]
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]
Forget thriving, how can we survive the holiday season with a neurodivergent child? Well I don’t have a magic wand, but I do have some tips for you to hopefully set you all up for success. Here’s a hint- it all has to do with building in familiar routines. [continue reading]
What exactly is proprioceptive input and why do Occupational Therapists keep talking about it? If you’ve never heard of the [continue reading]
Sensory dysregulation can look different for each child. Learn about common signs of dysregulation and how to support them in this blog.
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Empowering parents to be their child's best advocate.
-Laura Petix MS OTR/L