The Sensory Code by The OT Butterfly

Learn how to decode behavior using a nervous system lens and how to incorporate sensory strategies into your daily life by these real life case study examples.
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 Other kids do this too?
  Let’s jump back into Blake’s story.   Missed the first few parts? You can click here to catch up, but here’s the TLDR of it all:   Blake is a 6-year-old, proprioceptive seeking kid He also has some sensitivities, mostly related to eating (we’ll tackle that next week) At home, he is const...
by Laura Petix — Jun 09, 2025 advocacy body awareness neurodiversity proprioception
Will he ever grow out of this?
Welcome to part 2 of Blake’s story.   Since proprioception is one of the main areas of focus for Blake, we’ll be splitting it up into two parts. Today we’ll talk about how Blake’s parents can support his high need for heavy work at home and how they can think of supporting these needs long—-term...
by Laura Petix — Jun 02, 2025 heavy work proprioception sensory seeking spd
Meet Blake: An Active, Rough- Housing 6- Year- Old with a Mixed Sensory Threshold
    Blake is an almost 6-year-old boy whose parents reached out to me for support around his mixed-threshold sensory behaviors that were affecting his social interactions at school and his participation at home. Blake was already working with various services and therapies, but his parents were ...
by Laura Petix — May 26, 2025 heavy work picky eating proprioception sensory seeking sensory sensitive
“He doesn’t need accommodations… he’s too smart”
    Welcome to the final chapter of Wesley’s story.    As a reminder, these case-studies are inspired by real-life clients I have worked with, with permission from their parents to share. Some aspects of the case are authentic, and other details are added to include more variability for our disc...
by Laura Petix — May 19, 2025 aggression behavior classroom giftedness
Giftedness 101: What You Should Know
  Welcome back to Wesley’s story. To catch up on parts 1 and 2 of his story, click [here]. Today is a special day because for the first time ever, I have a guest expert writing for us on the Sensory Code, it's a long one- but I promise, so worth your time!  About the expert Caitlin Greer Meister...
by Caitlin Greer Meister (guest) — May 12, 2025 2e accommodations classroom giftedness
"Something's wrong with me"
Welcome to part 2 of Wesley’s story. You can go back to part 1 here, but as a quick reminder, Wesley’s family is seeking support for his dysregulation at school, leading to some peer conflicts and interfering with his participation in other classroom activities.  ❇️Click here to catch up on othe...
by Laura Petix — May 05, 2025 aggression classroom cozy corner recess self regulation transitions
Wesley: A Bright, Sensitive First Grader Navigating a New School Environment
Meet Wesley Wesley is a curious, highly intelligent first grader who recently transitioned to a Waldorf school, which was perfect because he thrives in environments rich with movement, creativity, and hands-on learning. Academically, Wesley is ahead of his peers, quickly grasping new concepts an...
by Laura Petix — Apr 28, 2025 aggression classroom giftedness
Decisions, decisions, decisions.
  Welcome to the finale of Chelsea's story. We’re tying it up today as we focus on a challenge that comes up for many anxious, sensory-overwhelmed kids: decision-paralysis or indecisiveness.  Click here to catch up on Chelsea's story    You know that feeling when you’re so hungry and you get the...
Apr 21, 2025 anxiety decisions executive functioning proactive regulation transitions
Your child is NOT in control of their meltdowns
  Welcome to part 3 of Chelsea’s story. If you want to catch up, click here to read part 2 and click here to read part 1.   By now, it's clear that Chelsea is a very insightful kid who feels conflicted by her desire to participate in some things and her anxiety over the dysregulating experience ...
Apr 14, 2025 aggressive emotional regulation fight or flight meltdowns
Re-thinking neurotypical expectations
  Welcome back to Chelsea’s story. Last week I introduced you to a 5-year-old with some social anxieties and emotional dysregulation leading to meltdowns and challenges transitioning between activities in her day.    [Click here to read last week’s newsletter]    Today’s focus is on understandin...
Apr 07, 2025 classroom behavior nervous system budget neurotypical sensory overwhelm sensory sensitive social anxiety
Chelsea: A self-aware, sensitive kindergartener with FOMO and big feelings
Meet Chelsea Meet my friend Chelsea, a 5-year-old who cares deeply about her family and friends, wants to join in on all the fun, yet is often held back or misjudged because of her social anxiety, sensory overload and emotional dysregulation.    In the parent intake form, Chelsea’s parents said,...
Mar 31, 2025 emotional regulation meltdowns social anxiety
It's not a complaint, it's a clue.
      Remember last week when we learned that Theo was able to apologize to his teacher after eloping and then ask for a hug as a co-regulation strategy? Today I want to share something he said that led his mom and I to a huge revelation.   If you’re reading this out of order, catch up on parts ...
by Laura Petix — Mar 24, 2025 parasympathetic stimming sympathetic

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The Sensory Code by The OT Butterfly

Learn how to decode behavior using a nervous system lens and how to incorporate sensory strategies into your daily life by these real life case study examples.
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