Supporting Your Child's Sensory Processing Needs in Daily Life

Watch the replay of this one hour on-demand Q&A session with Laura Petix.

Sensory processing differences can make daily life tough for your kid and for you as a caregiver. There's so much confusing information out there about the best way to support your child's sensory processing needs.

Occupational therapist Laura Petix ("The OT Butterfly") has been there as a parent, and has dedicated her career as an OT to helping others navigate their kids' sensory processing needs in a way that is supportive, affirming, and effective at reducing their child's distress.

Watch the recording of a live Q&A with Laura to ask your most pressing questions about supporting sensory processing needs during daily life. When you sign up you’ll have the chance to submit your questions in advance in case you miss the live event!

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About your instructor

Laura Petix, MS OTR/L (she/her)

Headshot of Laura Petix, a woman in a blue dress with long dark hair and a silver butterfly necklace.

Laura Petix, MS OTR/L (she/her) is a neurodivergent pediatric occupational therapist, author, podcast host, content creator and parent coach. Laura's lived experience as a neurodivergent parent to a neurodivergent child combined with her clinical experience provide a unique perspective to parents and educators who want to better understand the nervous system.

She has a passion and a knack for explaining sensory and nervous system concepts in a way that adults and kids can resonate with and understand. In fact, she wrote, "A Kids Book About Neurodiversity" so all grownups can start this conversation with their kids. Her mission is to teach parents how sensory processing abilities have a direct impact on learning and behavior. She holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelors of Science in Neuropsychology.

Disclosure: Any insight shared by Laura during this event is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be professional or medical advice. Please consult with a licensed professional if specific support is needed.