
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.
Tags: interoception
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“He’s screaming to cancel out their screaming”
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The behaviors were comin’ in hot
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Ty’s classroom behaviors are getting more intense and frequent by the week. Initially, his behaviors were only showing up in the afternoon, almost ...
by Laura Petix —
Jun 30, 2025
aggressive behavior
auditory
classroom
interoception
Meet Ty: A Cautious Kindergartener with Big Feelings, Auditory Sensitivity, and Major Interoception Dysregulation
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Ty is a thoughtful, cautious, sensory-sensitive kindergartener whose parents sought my help for extreme dysregulated behaviors impacting his participation and overall enjoyment in the classroom. Specifically, Ty’s parents note the following concerns that have been brought up by the teacher:Â
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by Laura Petix —
Jun 23, 2025
aggressive behavior
auditory
classroom
interoception
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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Let’s continue learn...
by Laura Petix —
Mar 10, 2025
big feelings
heavy work
interoception
perfectionism
proprioception
The Sensory Code by The OT Butterfly
