The Sensory Code
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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Cora's Story Part 2
Welcome back to Cora's story. If you missed part 1, [catch up here] to meet her and her mom first.
Today I want to zoom in on the concept I introduced last week: the skills gap. This is one of the most useful frameworks I share with parents, because it takes the question "why does she act li...
by Laura Petix —
Jul 27, 2026
frustration tolerance
sensory overload
sensory sensitive
socks
tactile input
Meet Cora, a 3-year-old whose meltdowns looked like frustration tolerance until we looked closer.
Cora is newly 3, and by the time her mom reached out to me, she had a full therapy team in place. Cora was already receiving Speech, ABA, and OT, but her mom still needed more tools for the moments that happen at home, between sessions, when there's no one else in the room to help.
Here's ...
by Laura Petix —
Jul 20, 2026
frustration tolerance
hairbrush
sensory sensitive
socks
tactile input
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