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The Sensory Code Podcast
Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast — now The Sensory Code Podcast. Every week, pediatric occupational therapist Laura Petix helps you view behavior through a nervous system lens. When parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists understand how sensory processing differences affect learning and behavior, it changes the game forever.
Laura brings a unique POV to the table: her clinical experience as a pediatric OT, her lived experience as a neurodivergent, ADHD, sensory-sensitive person, and her firsthand knowledge of parenting a neurodivergent child. However you're showing up — parent, provider, or both — you're in the right place.
Just pull up a chair, grab your fidget, and lock in.
Episodes
140 episodes
To the haters who think I’m raising a snowflake
I share my thoughts on supporting neurodivergent children through accommodations and how to handle critics who oppose this approach. With my new book, The Sensory Code, out now, I want to encourage parents to embrace a lifestyle that meets thei...
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Proactive Regulation: The Nervous System Budget
I share insights from my upcoming book, The Sensory Code, and introduce the nervous system budget framework to help parents and educators understand and support children's sensory processing differences proactively. Key ...
How much does diagnosis matter for OT intervention?
I discuss whether a child's diagnosis influences occupational therapy treatment plans, emphasizing that while diagnoses can provide helpful context, they shouldn't define the intervention approach. I also highlight the importance of focusing on...
Am I over-accommodating my child?
In this episode of the Sensory Code Podcast, I reflect on a personal realization about my daughter's accommodations as she turned nine. I discuss the complacency that can arise in parenting, particularly in providing support for children with s...
Top 5 things I'd do if I just realized my child was neurodivergent
SummaryLet me tell you about the top five actions I would take if I just discovered my child was neurodivergent. I emphasize the importance of pausing to process the information, embracing accommodations, documenting progress, tak...
WELCOME TO THE SENSORY CODE PODCAST
Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast — now The Sensory Code Podcast. Every week, pediatric occupational therapist Laura Petix helps you view behavior through a nervous system lens. When parents, caregivers...
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The best app for kids that won’t leave them in tears… even when they need to turn it off
I’m an Occupational Therapist, and I’m also a Mom with an invisible mental load that never ends. Screen time is a tool that I am NOT afraid to use. But not all screen time is created equal. Some games or apps are more dys...
“But everyone does that!” and other things people say about neurodiversity
Listen to this short and sweet episode to help you understand the difference between kids who enjoy some sensory input, and kids who NEED some sensory input to function properly in their day. I'm tired of hearing comments like "but...
Recess is necessary for all kids- stop taking it away!
Did you know some kids are getting their recess taken away as punishment for not focusing, being distracted, not getting their work done, and other behavioral issues in the classroom? Maybe you’re the parent to a child who has had this done ...
"Help! My child is so dysregulated after school"
Many of us are back into the swing of things at school, and with that comes so much more dysregulation! Listen in as I talk about where that dysregulation comes from and how you can try to get ahead of it (key word: try!).
A kids book about neurodiversity (Author’s notes version)
Listen in to this episode to hear more context and insight behind some of the wording and passages I used in my book, A kids book about neurodiversity. You might be surprised to learn that this book’s intended audience is actually neurotypi...
story time: updates on my medication & diagnosis journey
Listen in to this casual, story time episode where I catch you up to speed with my anxiety/ADHD journey and why I stopped medication.
9 stupid-simple self regulation tools for parents (that don’t include deep breaths)
Do you ever feel like your patience runs out before your coffee does? In this episode, we focus on why it's essential for parents, teachers, and caregivers to prioritize their own regulation. It's not just about being able to stay calm when you...
Does my child need classroom accommodations?
Are you receiving constant feedback about your child's behavior or learning challenges in the classroom? In this episode, we explore why classroom accommodations are crucial for neurodivergent children and how they can transform yo...
Re-AIR: The "size of the problem" lesson & why I don't use it anymore
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...
RE-AIR: How to support regulation around the summer break
The transition to summer comes with so many emotions and behaviors, it can be really exhausting. There are ways to support your neurodivergent child through this transition.In this episode, you’ll learn:
Re-writing the script: Unlearning childhood narratives with Stephanie Pinto
Calling all millennial parents! Did you grow up hearing things like: "Because I said so!""You're too old to be acting like that!""Give your Grandma a hug, don't be rude!""If you don't clean up these toys, I'm throwing them a...
Keeping sensory seekers entertained AND regulated (easy solutions you can do at home!)
If you have a sensory seeker and you're in need of easy, indoor ideas to keep them both entertained AND regulated... this is the episode for you. Listen to this episode (sponsored in part, by Figgy) to hear 7 sensory based movement acti...
Why Is My Child's Behavior Worse When They're Sick?
If you have a child who’s been sick recently, you’ve probably found yourself wondering “Why are they so moody?” “why do they seem more sensitive than before?” You’re not imagining it. The nervous system is in a ...
Breaking generational & cultural cycles as a neurodivergent parent with Marcela Collier
Are you a late diagnosed adult with childhood trauma relating to their missed/ignored neurodivergent needs who is NOW trying to provide better support for their own neurodivergent child? *Sigh* us too. Join Marcela Collier, certified parenting ...
Your Body, Your Rules: Masturbation, Orgasms & intimacy with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
It’s 2024, self-pleasure, masturbation, orgasms…. It’s one of the most natural, fun, immediate ways to regulate our bodies, why should we be ashamed of it? Listen in to this unfiltered discussion about changes to intimacy after becoming parents...
THC, CBD and Neurodiversity, with Dr. Miyabe Shields Ph.D.
Dr. Miyabe Shields, is a Ph.D. pharmaceutical scientist who specialized in the structural biochemistry of the endocannabinoid system for drug discovery. They have received national and international recognition for their pre-doctoral researc...
Why are restaurants so hard for my neurodivergent child and how can I help them?
Restaurants are a multi-sensory experience, and if you've got a neurodivergent child, you know that multi-sensory doesn't always necessarily mean a good thing. Between the sensory overload, confined space and social expectations of "behaving" i...
Neurodivergent kids & birthday parties: the struggle is real
Whether attending other celebrations or hosting your own, birthday parties can often be overwhelming due to sensory and emotional regulation challenges. However, with proper preparation and accommodations, we can minimize distress and help our ...
Helping Kids Thrive Outdoors with Nature-Based OT featuring Dr. Laura Park Figueroa
Tune in to hear us discuss the benefits of nature-based occupational therapy with Dr. Laura Park Figueroa. We explore how incorporating natural elements into therapy can help children build skills while regulating their nervous systems. I share...
