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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 Earth do you get a young child to stay in their room if they’re not napping? Listen to this episode to learn how you can get started, no matter how old your child is.

Links: 

Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/36

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email: [email protected]

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Research: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1745691612447308

Research: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/mental-downtime/ 

Hatch light: https://amzn.to/3an60Rf 

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You've heard me say the system is broken, but did you know it's broken even for those of us who work IN the system? 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 my daughter.

Just when I thought I got the "golden ticket" for an eval, another hurdle pops up.

Listen to this episode to  get caught up with where I'm at with Liliana's journey to getting evaluated and accessing services.

Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/35

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Sticker charts, reward charts, token systems almost always work, until they don't. 
I've seen sticker charts backfire more often than not, especially when used in a way with neurodivergent children to manipulate or change their behavior. In this episode, I detail why I don't love using these approaches with neurodivergent children and an alternative way to think about discipline. In the end, you can make the decision on what works best for your family. 

Links:
Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/34

instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

email: [email protected]

work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

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In this episode, I share clips from my recent masterclass that talks about the 3 biggest mistakes I see parents make with their sensory sensitive child (I have made these mistakes as well!)

You'll also learn one of the best ways you can support your child's meltdowns, and what the just right challenge is. 

If you listen to this episode between May 15th and May 20th 2022, the Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions program is open for enrollment.

Links: 

instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

email: [email protected]

Watch the masterclass until May 20th: www.theotbutterfly.com/masterclass

Join the summer SWS cohort: www.theotbutterfly.com/wisesummer

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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 what a mostly typical morning sounds like for us.

In these audio clips, you'll hear my daughter struggle with her anxiety about clothes, her having a meltdown (and how I respond to the meltdown) + my processing of emotions after the morning meltdown.

At the end of the episode, you'll also hear me go through my process for "repairing" with her the next morning after having an extremely hard evening the night before.

Links:
Website
FREE Sensory Meltdown Masterclass
Instagram
Work with me 1:1
Sensory is Behavior course for parents

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When you have a neurodivergent child, most family gatherings, playdates or holiday parties can usually come with a lot of extra stress. 

Maybe you have well-meaning friends or family who want to help during a meltdown. Or the judgey Aunt who always makes a comment about your child's diet.

Parents always ask me, how can they advocate for their child's needs and still show up to these family parties? Listen to this episode to find out my "script"

Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/31

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New- Sensory Is Behavior course: www.theotbutterfly.com/behavior

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Instagram large sensory cup reel

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In honor of OT month, I’ve spent all month diving deeper into some common topics and ways that OT can help support you and your child in daily tasks or activities. For this final episode, I’m going to talk about the best routes for you to get started working with an OT, and also feature some VIP parents who shared some amazing testimony about how OT has changed their life.

Links: 

Sensory Is Behavior Mini Course for Parents: www.theotbutterfly.com/behavior
Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/30

instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

email: [email protected]

work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

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Happy OT month! In the U.S.,  we are celebrating the field of Occupational Therapy in April, and I’m celebrating it by spreading awareness about all the wonderful ways OT can help people be successful in their everyday lives. I recently did an episode on handwriting, which was episode 29. Today we are talking about picky eating, a topic that MANY parents face at one point in their parenting journey.

Some parents’ journey with their child’s picky eating is a little more severe than others, and we’re going to cover it all today. We’ll talk about the skills that are required for eating, how sensory processing is related to eating, how OT helps picky eating, and lastly when it’s time to seek support from an OT. 

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Did you know that handwriting development depends on a solid foundation of sensory processing skills? Really, all of our motor output (both gross and fine motor) become refined and developed after sensory skills have been established. So, it’s pretty common for some kids with handwriting challenges to have underlying sensory processing issues. In this episode, we’ll talk about: common handwriting development struggles, when it’s time to seek OT support for handwriting challenges, and how OT can help with handwriting challenges. 

Links: 

Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/28

instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

email: [email protected]

work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult
blog with BusyToddler: https://busytoddler.com/2022/01/learning-handwriting/

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Dr. Tina Bryson is going to share some strategies to help you with night time routine struggles. We’ll also talk about how this might look different or be a little harder with a neurodivergent child, and when you might benefit from seeking support from an Occupational Therapist.

Episode Links:
Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/27

instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

email: [email protected]

work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

Connect with Dr. Bryson: 

https://www.instagram.com/tinapaynebryson/ 

https://www.facebook.com/TinaPayneBrysonPhD 

https://twitter.com/tinabryson 

www.TinaBryson.com

Links for Dr. Bryson's Center
 https://www.thecenterforconnection.org/ot-home

https://www.instagram.com/at_the_Center/

https://www.facebook.com/thecfcn

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