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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 51When 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…

EPISODE 50The 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…

EPISODE 496 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…

EPISODE 48Celebrating 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.

EPISODE 47Unpopular 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…

EPISODE 46Struggling 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…

EPISODE 45Why 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 trouble when they aren’t using…

EPISODE 44How 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…

EPISODE 43Unscripted: 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…

EPISODE 42The 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, and any other task that…

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…