The Sensory Code Podcast

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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 definitely share the same for you page on tiktok (if you follow her, you know what I mean!). If you don’t know her, Dr. Cassidy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering virtual supportive therapy to parents in California. She's a mom to three and hosts the top-rated parenting podcast Holding Space. She has a special place in her heart for sensory sensitive kiddos, as she has two of her own and is married to a grown-up one too! You can learn more about her therapy practice at www.drcassidymft.com and you can connect with her on Instagram @drcassidy (www.instagram.com/drcassidy). You can find her podcast Holding Space here and on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

Stay tuned to hear some GEMS that she shares about how trauma can show up in parenthood and some of the best practices to support yourself in those moments of stress.

Links:
my website: www.theotbutterfly.com
Book a 1:1 consult with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult
Find me on instagram: @TheOTButterfly

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
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A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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Tags are too itchy, seams are too irritating, pants are either too tight or too loose; the shoes don't feel "just right". Whatever the clothing issue is, I've heard it all. As a pediatric Occupational Therapist, clothing sensitivities is one of the most common challenges I support in my professional practice and in my person life. Listen to this episode for my tips on knowing when you need to intervene and what some of my favorite strategies are.


Links: 

Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/39

instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

Free clothing sensitivity list: www.theotbutterfly.com/sensoryclothes
From Stressed to Dressed Home Program: www.theotbutterfly.com/ebookopen

email: [email protected]

work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist 

The OT Butterfly Instagram

Work with Laura

The Sensory Code Newsletter

A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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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 transition from one activity to the next can be exhausting. While I wish I had a child who would just do what I say when I say it with no tricks, unfortunately, I have a very opinionated, strong willed girl and sometimes I need to get creative with motivating her to do things, rather than pulling the “because I said so” card, which always ends in an battle. These are my top 6 tricks for getting your child to cooperate with non-preferred tasks. 

Links: 

Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/38

instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

email: [email protected]

work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist 

The OT Butterfly Instagram

Work with Laura

The Sensory Code Newsletter

A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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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 most importantly, HOW do you talk to them about it? All those questions answered in this episode. 

Links: 

Work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/37

instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

Episode 31 How to talk to friends and family about neurodiversity 

email: [email protected]

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist 

The OT Butterfly Instagram

Work with Laura

The Sensory Code Newsletter

A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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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

instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

email: [email protected]

work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

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

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

Hatch light: https://amzn.to/3an60Rf 

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist 

The OT Butterfly Instagram

Work with Laura

The Sensory Code Newsletter

A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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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

instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

email: [email protected]

work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist 

The OT Butterfly Instagram

Work with Laura

The Sensory Code Newsletter

A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist 

The OT Butterfly Instagram

Work with Laura

The Sensory Code Newsletter

A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist 

The OT Butterfly Instagram

Work with Laura

The Sensory Code Newsletter

A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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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

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist 

The OT Butterfly Instagram

Work with Laura

The Sensory Code Newsletter

A Kids Book About Neurodiversity

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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

instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

email: [email protected]

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

Instagram small sensory cup reel
Instagram large sensory cup reel

work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

~Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Pocast~
The Sensory Code Book

Sensory Detectives Boot camp Waitlist 

The OT Butterfly Instagram

Work with Laura

The Sensory Code Newsletter

A Kids Book About Neurodiversity