Interview with Occupational Therapist, Laura Petix: Exploring the Brain Body Connection, Behavior, and Regulation
Description
Laura Petix, a pediatric occupational therapist, known on social media as "The OT Butterfly" is the special guest on this episode of the Mindful Conversations with KAY podcast. Kelly and Kristi's interview with Laura is filled with practical techniques and deep knowledge about children's behavior as it relates to regulation. Listen as they discuss:
*working with a child's brain (rather than trying to "fix" it)
*why it is important for children to be in touch with their physical body, building their brain-body connection
*how to decode behaviors (hint: behavior is communication)
*Laura's favorite body-based self-regulation tools
*tips for classroom teachers to incorporate pro-active regulating activities
Blog:
Yoga and Occupational Therapy: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/yoga-and-occupational-therapy-2/
Links:
Laura Petix's website: https://theotbutterfly.com
@Theotbutterfly on social media
The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast: https://theotbutterfly.com/the-sensory-w-i-s-e-solutions-podcast-for-parents/
Mindful Conversations with KAY podcast: https://anchor.fm/kidding-around-yoga/episodes/Yoga-In-Schools-Part-3-How-Yoga-Can-Be-a-Powerful-Tool-in-Special-Education-e1jt21i
Sensory is Behavior mini-course: theotbutterfly.com/behavior
United States
