The Sensory Code: What Your Child's Behavior Is Trying to Tell You with Occupational Therapist Laura Petix

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⁠I’m joined by Laura Petix, pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of The OT Butterfly, to unpack your child’s sensory processing differences. Behaviors like meltdowns, crashing, restlessness or selective eating often stem from their unique “sensory code”. Recognizing these underneath-the-surface needs allow us to move away from reactive power struggles and toward proactive connection. We discuss: The three hidden internal systems: vestibular, proprioceptive, and interoceptive Oversensitivity to internal sensations during moments of distress or embarrassment Kids who constantly climb, crash or spin and what needs they need met Sensory overload in environments like school…