In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I interview Greg Santucci a pediatric OT and founding Director of Power Play Pediatric Therapy. We discuss what the sensory processing system is and how to decode behaviour through cultivating a “sensory lens”.

This conversation was recorded in my membership, where community members were able to ask Greg their questions. 

We talk about:

• 6:00 The “hidden” senses

• 9:00 What sensory processing is

• 12:23 Why sensory seeking behaviour happens

• 13:50 What “regulation” is

• 21:28 How parents can start looking at behaviour through a sensory lens

• 24:00 Trying to figure out the root cause of behaviour

• 27:00 Toddlers repeatedly dumping things

• 30:30 How to improve interoceptive awareness with kids

• 35:00 Accommodating sensory challenges/preferences at school

• 40:47 Potty training challenges in a daycare setting

• 47:00 Teaching strategies to manage sensory challenges

Download the episode transcript HERE 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• www.reimaginepeacefulparenting.com/membership to join my membership for the rest of June. You still have time to join the live Q&A with Ned Johnson, my workshop on healthy self-esteem, and access our weekly Office Hours

• Greg on Facebook: Greg Santucci, Occupational Therapist

• Greg’s resources: https://gregsantucci.com/ 

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