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64. How Sensory Processing Disorder Can Majorly Affect Your Child's Eating, Toileting, and More with Amanda Mathers, OTR/L @yourpediatricot
In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Amanda Mathers, a pediatric occupational therapist (OT), dives deep into the realm of sensory processing. She explains how our senses affect daily living and emphasizes understanding sensory experiences to manage behaviors effectively, especially in children with sensory processing disorder and autism. Join Brittyn and Amanda as they discuss her journey from working in clinics to providing in-home early intervention for children, highlighting the importance of involving parents in the therapeutic process. This episode also explores the vital and often overlapping roles of dietitians, speech therapists, and OTs in promoting children's development, particularly in feeding therapy and potty training. Listen in for practical advice on recognizing and addressing sensory issues, the significance of nutrition in therapy, and how to communicate effectively with therapists to ensure comprehensive support for your children.
- For Amanda's free resources, courses, and 1:1 coaching visit: https://stan.store/yourpediatricOT
- Follow Amanda on Instagram: @yourpediaticot
- Check out Amanda's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourpediatricot
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By Brittyn Coleman | The Autism Dietitian
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In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Amanda Mathers, a pediatric occupational therapist (OT), dives deep into the realm of sensory processing. She explains how our senses affect daily living and emphasizes understanding sensory experiences to manage behaviors effectively, especially in children with sensory processing disorder and autism. Join Brittyn and Amanda as they discuss her journey from working in clinics to providing in-home early intervention for children, highlighting the importance of involving parents in the therapeutic process. This episode also explores the vital and often overlapping roles of dietitians, speech therapists, and OTs in promoting children's development, particularly in feeding therapy and potty training. Listen in for practical advice on recognizing and addressing sensory issues, the significance of nutrition in therapy, and how to communicate effectively with therapists to ensure comprehensive support for your children.
- For Amanda's free resources, courses, and 1:1 coaching visit: https://stan.store/yourpediatricOT
- Follow Amanda on Instagram: @yourpediaticot
- Check out Amanda's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourpediatricot
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