In this episode, we'll be delving into the complex topic of sensory versus behavior in children. I teach the importance of asking the right questions as parents to truly understand the reasons behind certain behaviors. I talk about the challenges of homeschooling and parenting in a world filled with diverse opinions and resources. Providing practical tips and insights, I share the latest neuroscience behind behavior and offer guidance on how to regulate children's nervous systems before, during, and after engaging in different activities.
In this episode you'll hear about:
- Introduction to the Topic of Sensory vs Behavior
- Exploring the challenges of determining if behavior is sensory-related or not
- Sharing personal experiences as an OT and acknowledging past mistakes
- Emphasizing the importance of asking questions as parents and educators
- Challenges of Homeschooling and Parenting
- Discussing the abundance of resources and conflicting advice in homeschooling and parenting
- Highlighting the emotional challenges and feelings of guilt and fear faced by parents
- Emphasizing that there is no one right way to parent or educate children
- Discussing scenarios where children exhibit resistance or anger towards certain activities
- Reflecting on past experiences where therapy was not provided due to the child's behavior
- Acknowledging past shortcomings and committing to continuous learning and improvement
- Understanding the Fight, Flight, and Freeze Response
- Exploring the neuroscience behind the fight, flight, and freeze response
- Describing the automatic nature of the response and the involvement of different brain structures
- Providing examples of stimuli and the body's automatic responses in different situations
- Discussing the concept of authority as a parent and educator
- Emphasizing the need for mutual trust and understanding in the parent-child relationship
- Sharing personal experiences of co-regulating with children and modeling coping skills
- Exploring the concept of before, during, and after when engaging children in activities
- Discussing the importance of explaining the purpose of activities to children
- Sharing examples of regulating activities and the importance of processing experiences with children
- Emphasizing the role of verbal processing and inviting children to contribute to conversations
- Highlighting the applicability of these strategies to children at different developmental stages
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