The Sensory Code Podcast

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We had our first experience of a family play-date hang out at our house and, it went way worse than I ever could have imagined. I knew meltdowns would be possible, but I’ve never seen my daughter explode completely in front of new people before. In this episode, you’ll hear 2 parts:  My initial, next day raw reaction with very vulnerable thoughts… and then a 2nd part where I come back a few weeks later after having processed my thoughts about it (both with my therapist and internally) and sharing some tips in general for anyone else who plans to have a playdate. 

Links:
Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/60

The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

Work with Laura: https://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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One of my absolute favorite books is The Out of Sync Child from Carol Kranowitz. If you haven’t read it yet, and you want to learn more abut SPD in a really easy to understand way, then check out this book. 

One of the post it notes that I have from when I still read it was the one with the quote, on page 28, “low self-esteem is one of the most telling symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder.”  and this is in the section of the book where she talks about all the social and emotional challenges that are often associated with SPD. 

Today I want to unpack that idea and call to light some of the reasons why I think this is the case, based on my personal experience as a parent to a child with sensory needs, and as a clinician who’s worked with hundreds of kids over the past 7 years. 

Links: 
Register for the winter 2023 SWS cohort

Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

Work with Laura: https://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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You’ve heard me share my own story and progress as I work to support my neurodivergent daughter at home, and you’ve heard me share stories of other families I’ve helped support… but for the first time ever, you get to hear directly from another parent about their entire story. 

Listen to this episode to hear Carrie share Will’s story and how he went from anxious meltdowns about bath time to jumping into the lake with a huge smile on his face and becoming the confident kid he is today. 

Links :

Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

Join the S.W.S. Winter 2023 cohort: www.theotbutterfly.com/swswinter

Will’s reel 

~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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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? 

Do you accommodate every environment and task for them so they can avoid the sensory triggers altogether? 

Does that make them spoiled? 

Should you force them to get used to it? 

Where do you draw the line? 

Listen to this episode to find out how I talk about accommodating vs. exposure. 

Links: 

Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/19 

instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

website/blog: www.theotbutterfly.com

email: [email protected]

work with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

Waitlist for Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Program: www.theotbutterfly.com/waitlist 

Buy me a coffee &  me a question for a future episode: www.theotbutterfly.com/coffee

~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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Have you ever heard of occupational therapists use terms like “top down and bottom up approach” to working with behaviors in neurodivergent children? This episode will teach you the difference between the two and help you understand the pros and cons to each approach.

Links:
Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/56

The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

Get on the waitlist for Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions : https://www.theotbutterfly.com/waitlist 

~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 parents find themselves in a space where they’re desperate for answers and solutions to help their neurodivergent child, they often forget one important step. Here’s a hint, it has to do with checking in with yourself! Listen to the episode to find out more. 

Links:

Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/55

The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

Work with Laura: https://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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The size of the problem is a common lesson therapists and teachers use to teach kids emotional regulation skills. As I have learned more about the neurodivergent community, I’ve started thinking about this lesson in a different late and want to share that with you in this episode. Don’t worry, it’s not all bad!

Links: 

Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/54

The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

Work with Laura: https://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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Ever wondered what a psychologist and an OT sound like when they get together and have a casual conversation about parenthood? Well here’s your invitation to hang out with Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart and me as we chatted together during our mom’s weekend getaway. 

In our conversation, we touch on some of the following topics: 

• How kids and parenting has changed since the pandemic
• How hard it’s been transitioning kids from pandemic life to “post” pandemic life
• What goes on for our kids (and us as parents) when we’re in fight or flight mode
• Using bio-feedback to teach kids about regulation 
• Using mindfulness and modeling mindfulness to teach kids about regulation
• Trying to avoid fear-based parenting 
• How to manage when  your partner has a different parenting style than you

Important links:
Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/53

The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

Get in contact with Dr. Lockhart: https://www.anewdaysa.com
Dr. Lockhart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.annlouise.lockhart

~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 have a neurodivergent child who tends to get overstimulated, overwhelmed and dysregulated around gift-giving time during the holidays, you’re not alone.

Over the years I’ve found ways to manage dysregulation around gifts and the meltdowns that usually happen and this year, I’m putting it all together so I can have a more regulated holiday season.

Links:

Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

Instagram video on talking about neurodiversity with loved ones. 

~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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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 do you seek support from? 

Where do you even start? I’ll be answering all those questions in this episode. 

Links:

Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/podcast

The OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterfly

Work with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

Thanksgiving week sales: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/thanksgiving

~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