The Sensory Code Podcast

WELCOME TO THE SENSORY CODE PODCAST

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Formerly known as The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast — now The Sensory Code Podcast. Every week, pediatric occupatio

The best app for kids that won’t leave them in tears… even when they need to turn it off

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! I’m an Occupational Therapist, and I’m also a Mom with an invisible mental load that never ends. Screen time is a tool t

“But everyone does that!” and other things people say about neurodiversity

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Listen to this short and sweet episode to help you understand the difference between kids who enjoy some sensory input,

Recess is necessary for all kids- stop taking it away!

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Did you know some kids are getting their recess taken away as punishment for not focusing, being distracted, not getting

"Help! My child is so dysregulated after school"

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Many of us are back into the swing of things at school, and with that comes so much more dysregulation! Listen in as I t

A kids book about neurodiversity (Author’s notes version)

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Listen in to this episode to hear more context and insight behind some of the wording and passages I used in my book, A

story time: updates on my medication & diagnosis journey

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Listen in to this casual, story time episode where I catch you up to speed with my anxiety/ADHD journey and why I stoppe

9 stupid-simple self regulation tools for parents (that don’t include deep breaths)

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Do you ever feel like your patience runs out before your coffee does? In this episode, we focus on why it's essenti

Does my child need classroom accommodations?

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Are you receiving constant feedback about your child's behavior or learning challenges in the classroom?  In this

Re-AIR: The "size of the problem" lesson & why I don't use it anymore

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! The size of the problem is a common lesson therapists and teachers use to teach kids emotional regulation skills. As I h

RE-AIR: How to support regulation around the summer break

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! The transition to summer comes with so many emotions and behaviors, it can be really exhausting. There are ways to suppo

Re-writing the script: Unlearning childhood narratives with Stephanie Pinto

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Calling all millennial parents! Did you grow up hearing things like: "Because I said so!" "You're too old to be a

Keeping sensory seekers entertained AND regulated (easy solutions you can do at home!)

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! If you have a sensory seeker and you're in need of easy, indoor ideas to keep them both entertained AND regulated..

Why Is My Child's Behavior Worse When They're Sick?

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! If you have a child who’s been sick recently, you’ve probably found yourself wondering “Why are they so moody?” “why do

Breaking generational & cultural cycles as a neurodivergent parent with Marcela Collier

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Are you a late diagnosed adult with childhood trauma relating to their missed/ignored neurodivergent needs who is NOW tr

Your Body, Your Rules: Masturbation, Orgasms & intimacy with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! It’s 2024, self-pleasure, masturbation, orgasms…. It’s one of the most natural, fun, immediate ways to regulate our bodi

THC, CBD and Neurodiversity, with Dr. Miyabe Shields Ph.D.

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Dr. Miyabe Shields, is a Ph.D. pharmaceutical scientist who specialized in the structural biochemistry of the endocannab

Why are restaurants so hard for my neurodivergent child and how can I help them?

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Restaurants are a multi-sensory experience, and if you've got a neurodivergent child, you know that multi-sensory d

Neurodivergent kids & birthday parties: the struggle is real

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Whether attending other celebrations or hosting your own, birthday parties can often be overwhelming due to sensory and

Helping Kids Thrive Outdoors with Nature-Based OT featuring Dr. Laura Park Figueroa

What'd you think of the episode? Send me a note! Tune in to hear us discuss the benefits of nature-based occupational therapy with Dr. Laura Park Figueroa. We explore ho