Episode 3: Making Sense of Sensory Processing, A discussion with Occupational Therapist and sensory specialist, Terin Morton Fetty

Summary: If you have a brain, you have a sensory system. Is it working efficiently to help you function and succeed every day? Is the same happening for your child or one your work with? The term "sensory issues" is a common one these days, but what does this actual mean? In this episode with OT and sensory specialist, Terin Morton Fetty, we dive right into what our sensory systems are and what their job is within our bodies. We explore how we can all identify our own unique sensory needs and use that information to enhance our daily experiences.  We discuss the rising rates of children with sensory processing disorders and challenges and other co-diagnoses, including what parents may be experiencing, red flags, and how and when to seek help. Terin expertly shares how a regulated sensory system serves as the absolute foundation for educational learning with tips every parent and teacher should hear. We have an important discussion about Autism and what we are seeing happen with more and more children in our world and why. And finally, we answer our listeners questions about their own sensory challenges with their children and together learn more about how we can be better teachers, therapists, friends, family members, and neighbors to the growing number of families experiencing challenges centered around sensory processing. Pull up a chair and join on conversation as we make sense out of the complex topic of sensory integration.