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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Anya's Story Part 4
*this post includes some affiliate links   We’ve arrived at part 4 of 4 of Anya’s story. To catch up, click here to find parts 1-3.   We’ve already covered tips for Anya managing overwhelm during the school day, and we’ve shared some adjustments and accommodations to manage the transitions at ho...
by Laura Petix — Jan 26, 2026 calming strategies heavy work proprioception self regulation sensory seeker
Meet Anya: a rough housing, Disney princess girly girl who loves art and HATES transitions
      If you took a glimpse into Anya’s day—whether she was at school on the playground or at home in her living room—there was a 99.9999% chance you’d see her jumping, stomping her feet, or crashing. She loved and often sought out these big actions, even if it became a safety hazard or her peer...
by Laura Petix — Jan 05, 2026 heavy work independence morning routine restraint collapse
Meeting a sensory seeker’s needs at home
        We’ve talked about Jacob’s behaviors at school and some classroom supports, but his parents were just as desperate for ideas to make home life a little less chaotic. They shared these challenges: Struggles to get out the door on time in the mornings Big meltdowns when told “no” (like...
by Laura Petix — Oct 06, 2025 after school extra curricular heavy work
Classroom regulation and accommodations to prevent aggression
    *this publication includes a few affiliate links*   Let’s jump right back into Jacob’s story.[Start at part 1 here, or catch up on part 2 here] Jacob’s parents were eager to try anything that might decrease his aggressive behaviors at his co-op preschool. Based on what we knew (that he seeks...
by Laura Petix — Sep 29, 2025 aggression classroom heavy work meltdowns mixed thresholds repair social skills tactile sensitivity
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
His nervous system is screaming for more proprioception!
  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.     Click here to go to part 1 of Theo's story   Let’s continue learn...
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.
  Meet Theo   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

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