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.
Tags: self regulation
Showing 4 results:
Anika's Story Part 3
Ā
Ā
We’re back today with Anika’s story, Part 3. You can go back and read part 2 [here]. Today we’re going to be teaching her how her brain works, giving her parents some scripts to try, and building an in-the-moment toolkit for the next time a tooth feels wiggly.
Why Bring Anika Into This At Al...
by Laura Petix —
Aug 31, 2026
oral sensitivity
self regulation
talk to kids
Owen's Story Part 4
Ā
Ā
Welcome to the final part of Owen's story. Go back to part 1, 2, and 3 to catch up, and stay till the end for an udpate on Owen!
Ā
Today I want to talk about one of my favorite parts of this work, which is teaching kids to become their own sensory detectives.
Ā
What's a Sensory Detective?
A ...
by Laura Petix —
May 18, 2026
emotional regulation
interoception
self regulation
Anya's Story Part 4
*this post includes some affiliate links
Ā
We’ve arrived at part 4 of 4 of Anya’s story. To catch up, click here to find parts 1-3.
Ā
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
"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.Ā
❇️Click here to catch up on othe...
by Laura Petix —
May 05, 2025
aggression
classroom
cozy corner
recess
self regulation
transitions
The Sensory Code