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The Sensory Code
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See moreA practical guide to supporting your child's sensory needs - and celebrating their uniqueness - from @TheOTButterfly.
As every parent knows, kids don't come with an instruction manual. Decoding problem behaviour and identifying your child's unique needs can feel like a daily struggle - particularly when it comes to sensory challenges.
In this relatable and informative guide, occupational therapist Laura Petix presents a guided tour of your child's brain and nervous system - and offers tools for helping kids thrive in an overwhelming world that's not set up for them. Filled with simple explainers and hands-on techniques, the book reveals:
- Understanding your child's unique sensory profile
- Decoding the needs underneath your child's big emotions and problem behaviour
- Everyday tools for more harmony and connection
- Language to help your child understand how their brain works.
- Strategies for overcoming frustration and dialling up empathy - for your child and yourself.
Whether you're managing meltdowns, nurturing a sensory seeker, navigating sensory sensitivities, or tackling daily routines, The Sensory Code will empower you with expert-guided, neurodivergent-friendly tools to support your child and experience more joy and regulation in your daily lives.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798217179718
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 October 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Tarcher/Putnam,US
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Laura Petix is a pediatric occupational therapist as well as a neurodivergent parent. She hosts The Sensory WISE Solutions podcast, writes a popular newsletter, and connects with families through Instagram and other online communities.
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