
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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His nervous system is screaming for more proprioception!
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Last week I introduced you to Theo, an Autistic 4 year old boy who needed support with handling self-injurious stimming behaviors, elopement, understanding body awareness and personal space cues, and emotional dysregulation.Â
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 Click here to go to part 1 of Theo's story
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by Laura Petix —
Mar 10, 2025
big feelings
heavy work
interoception
perfectionism
proprioception
Theo: the 4 year old Autistic boy who loves to stim and give tight hugs.
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Meet Theo
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Theo is a 4-year-old diagnosed with autism who loves to hug, squeeze and spin, but also needs support to manage elopement behaviors at school, and stimming behaviors such as chest pounding and finger biting. His parents have worked tirelessly to find the right supports, transitioni...
by Laura Petix —
Mar 03, 2025
elopement
eloping
heavy work
proprioception
seeker
stimming
vestibular
The Sensory Code by The OT Butterfly
