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The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast

Do you have a child with sensory processing challenges or Sensory Processing Disorder?
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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Like speaking to a friend who “GETS IT”

I have a 2 year old daughter with sensory processing challenges (specifically tactile) that have made feeding an overwhelming challenge since birth. Listening to Laura feels like having the chance to talk to someone who literally understands what you have been through. I love that the episodes are short and full of tips and helpful information.

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EPISODE 41The 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 to some of my most…

EPISODE 40The 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 been insta-friends, colleagues and we…

EPISODE 39Clothing Sensitivities in Children (podcast)

The blog post, transcript and audio for this episode has moved and can be found here: Click here to read the blog/listen to the podcast…

EPISODE 386 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, brush their teeth or simply…

EPISODE 37 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…

EPISODE 36Quiet 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…

EPISODE 35Update on our Eval Journey

As a pediatric OT, I have had to jump through hurdles and hoops just to get medical professionals to actively listen to my concerns about…

EPISODE 34When sticker charts backfire

As a former ABA therapist, current OT and mama to a 4 year old, I’m no stranger to sticker charts. I work with parents all…

EPISODE 333 mistakes you might be making with your sensory sensitive child

CLICK TO READ TRANSCRIPT In this episode, I share clips from my recent masterclass that talks about the 3 biggest mistakes I see parents make…

EPISODE 32Behind the scenes: Morning routine

If you follow me on instagram, you know that mornings before school are the hardest times for us. Now I’m letting you in to witness…

EPISODE 31Judgmental loved ones? How to talk about your child’s neurodiversity.

I’ve been getting a lot of requests lately from parents who are having a hard time explaining their child’s neurodivergent brain to family members or…

EPISODE 30How to get started with OT, and how it can change your life.

So you’ve identified some needs for your child, maybe fine motor needs, sensory needs, picky eating, or some other challenging behaviors that you decided or…

EPISODE 29Why your child is a picky eater, and when to seek help.

Most parents deal with a picky eating phase, but some parents’ journey with their child’s picky eating is a little more severe than others, and…

EPISODE 28Development of handwriting skills and when to seek OT support

Did you know that development of handwriting skills depends on a solid foundation of sensory processing skills? Really, all of our motor output (both gross…

EPISODE 26The ABA Therapy Controversy

As an Occupational Therapist, I get asked all the time what my thoughts are on ABA, and if I think ABA is harmful. Keep reading…

EPISODE 24Making the most out of OT services

Making the most out of your child’s OT services (that you had to fight tooth and nail for, go down very deep internet rabbit holes…

EPISODE 23How to prepare your neurodivergent child for a Dentist/Doctor Visit

How can you best prepare your sensory child (and yourself) before a stressful event like going to a Doctor visit or going to the Dentist?…

EPISODE 21How to have the “sensory cup” talk

One thing I’m always preaching to my clients, my in person clients, my virtual parent coaching clients and the parents in the Sensory WISE Solutions…

EPISODE 20Is it Sensory or Is it Behavior?

All behavior is a form of communication, but sometimes it can be hard to decipher what our children are communicating. When kids hit, kick, spit,…

EPISODE 19Accommodation vs. Exposure for Sensory Kids

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?…

EPISODE 18The 2022 Mindset for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids

It’s so amazing how much a shift in mindset can positively impact progress in your own parenting journey as well as your neurodivergent child’s journey.…

EPISODE 17Having a mixed threshold child

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…

EPISODE 16Motherhood: unscripted

My whole experience of motherhood has been completely different than what I had envisioned, and that’s okay, but it needs to be talked about. I…

EPISODE 15Tips for Building Self Regulation Skills

Co-regulation is something that will always be part of us as human beings. We are social beings and need the interaction, social transaction and intimacy…

EPISODE 14Surviving the holidays with an SPD child

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…