Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents
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Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast for Parents
Calling all parents! Do you have a neurodivergent child with sensory processing challenges or Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)? 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 Bu...
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The best app for kids that won’t leave them in tears… even when they need to turn it off
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I’m an Occupational Therapist, and I’m also a Mom with an invisible mental load that never ends...

“But everyone does that!” and other things people say about neurodiversity
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Listen to this short and sweet episode to help you understand the difference between kids who e...

Recess is necessary for all kids- stop taking it away!
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Did you know some kids are getting their recess taken away as punishment for not focusing, bein...

"Help! My child is so dysregulated after school"
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Many of us are back into the swing of things at school, and with that comes so much more dysreg...

A kids book about neurodiversity (Author’s notes version)
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Listen in to this episode to hear more context and insight behind some of the wording and passa...

story time: updates on my medication & diagnosis journey
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Listen in to this casual, story time episode where I catch you up to speed with my anxiety/ADHD...

9 stupid-simple self regulation tools for parents (that don’t include deep breaths)
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Do you ever feel like your patience runs out before your coffee does? In this episode, we focus...

Does my child need classroom accommodations?
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Are you receiving constant feedback about your child's behavior or learning challenges in the c...

Re-AIR: The "size of the problem" lesson & why I don't use it anymore
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The size of the problem is a common lesson therapists and teachers use to teach kids emotional...

RE-AIR: How to support regulation around the summer break
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The transition to summer comes with so many emotions and behaviors, it can be really exhausting...

Re-writing the script: Unlearning childhood narratives with Stephanie Pinto
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Calling all millennial parents! Did you grow up hearing things like:
"Because I s...

Keeping sensory seekers entertained AND regulated (easy solutions you can do at home!)
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If you have a sensory seeker and you're in need of easy, indoor ideas to keep them both enterta...

Why Is My Child's Behavior Worse When They're Sick?
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If you have a child who’s been sick recently, you’ve probably found yourself wondering “Why are...

Breaking generational & cultural cycles as a neurodivergent parent with Marcela Collier
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Are you a late diagnosed adult with childhood trauma relating to their missed/ignored neurodive...

Your Body, Your Rules: Masturbation, Orgasms & intimacy with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
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It’s 2024, self-pleasure, masturbation, orgasms…. It’s one of the most natural, fun, immediate...

THC, CBD and Neurodiversity, with Dr. Miyabe Shields Ph.D.
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Dr. Miyabe Shields, is a Ph.D. pharmaceutical scientist who specialized in the structural bioch...

Why are restaurants so hard for my neurodivergent child and how can I help them?
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Restaurants are a multi-sensory experience, and if you've got a neurodivergent child, you know...

Neurodivergent kids & birthday parties: the struggle is real
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Whether attending other celebrations or hosting your own, birthday parties can often be overwhe...

Helping Kids Thrive Outdoors with Nature-Based OT featuring Dr. Laura Park Figueroa
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Tune in to hear us discuss the benefits of nature-based occupational therapy with Dr. Laura Par...

How an Autism Diagnosis Saved Paige Layle's Life: Interview
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live as an undiagnosed Autistic person living in a neu...

Why wiggle cushions AREN’T helping your child sit still
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This week I'm diving into some sneaky reasons why some sensory kids might be wigglers that have...

Helping Kids Understand Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Parents
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As an OT, I often get asked how parents should explain why their child has to go to Occupationa...

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month 2024
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Get ready for an info-packed episode on Occupational Therapy to celebrate this wonderful field...

Why does my child hate changes in routine?
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In this episode, I dive into why some kids – especially neurodivergent ones – thrive on routine...

How to provide regulation in a home with conflicting sensory needs
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Do you feel pulled in multiple directions trying to meet the unique sensory needs of each child...

Help! My child wakes up dysregulated. What do I do?
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Parents, are you dealing with a kid who just constantly wakes up on the wrong side of the bed?...

Brainstorming solutions WITH our kids, instead of for them.
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In this episode, I'm exploring an approach I've found really effective called collaborative pro...

The Nervous System Budget: a new way to think about accommodations for neurodivergent individuals
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I wanted to share a new concept I've been thinking about called the "nervous system budget." B...

Journey from Referral to Recommendations: what to expect (Tips from a Clinical Psychologist)
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Dr. Alex Reed is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment and support of neuro...

Advice from a 6 year old (Lliana Q&A)
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Liliana surprises me every single day. She’s intelligent, well spoken, mature, empathetic and s...

How to use exercise to regulate your nervous system with Dr. Shannon Ritchey
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We cannot co-regulate our kids if we aren’t regulated ourselves. And most of us (I’m raising bo...

Making screen time work for your family with Ash Brandin, EdS
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Let's normalize screen time use in whatever way works for your family. I know as parents we are...

Understanding nervous system regulation with Dr. Joy Malik-Hasbrook
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Dr. Joy and I chat about why nervous system regulation is so important for parents and kids to...
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100 episodes “wiser” [with Liliana]
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Welcome to the 100th episode of the sensory W.I.S.E. solutions podcast! I'm so excited to celeb...

Kristi Palmer {KIVA founder} on de-stigmatizing cannabis use for millennial parents
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In this episode I chat with Kristi Palmer, founder of Kiva Confection edibles, about how cannab...

So your child was just diagnosed, now what?
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Listen to this episode if you’re looking for practical next steps after your child receives an...

How does sensory processing actually work?
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In this episode, I break down the basics of sensory processing in a step by step, easy to unde...

Unscripted: My husband was the default parent for 17 days
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Follow along as my husband and I do a quick recap of the 17 days I spent away from home while I...

How to introduce neurodiversity and sensory tools to a general ed classroom
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It’s one thing to be able to identify the best supports, tools and accommodations for your neur...

Navigating Food Allergies with Compassion: A Conversation with the Asian Allergy Mom
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In this episode,I talk with Ina Chung, known as @theasianallergymom on Instagram. Ina shares he...