How the Sensory System Impacts Kids’ Behavior | POF167

This is the second time I’ve had Cindy Utzinger on my show, and I know it won’t be the last! She is an expert on the Sensory System and on kids with “Sensory Differences.” These are kids that don’t necessarily have a Sensory Processing Disorder diagnosis, but have sensitivities to light, sound, smells, touch, etc. So often we misunderstand the behaviour of our kids, when in fact, they might be acting out because they are overstimulated or under stimulated. Your child hitting you might have more to do with their sensory system than them acting out. Many parents also wonder, “Is there something wrong with my child?”, “Is my child on the spectrum?” and “Does my child have ADHD?” Cindy and I answer those questions and more!In this episode we talk about: The Vestibular and Proprioceptive systems, how they work, and how to use them to calm a child. The relationship between the Sensory System and Anxiety How Covid has affected our children’s sensory system What behaviors are typically labelled as “bad” that just might be sensory seeking Giving kids the language to talk about how they’re feeling when they experience sensory overload For a copy of Cindy’s Sensory Checklist” to see what behaviors fall under the sensory umbrella, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comOur previous episode together can be found here: https://www.parentingforconnection.com/parentingourfuture/episode/e98a7015/why-is-my-kid-doing-that-a-sensory-approach-to-understanding-your-childs-behavior-or-pof48 About Cindy UtzingerCindy Utzinger OTR/L, is a licensed Occupational Therapist specializing in pediatrics and sensory integration with over 20 years of experience. During her career she has developed outpatient pediatric programs working both one-on-one and with groups of children and their parents in clinical and school settings. After becoming a mom of two children, Cindy found herself asking the question “Why?” and discovered she was not alone. As the author of the book “Why is My Kid Doing That? A sensory approach to understanding your child’s behavior”, Cindy aims to help parents and educators recognize the sensory component to children’s behaviors. Cindy enjoys teaching and speaking at schools and parenting events empowering parents with tools to both understand and help their children succeed.Contact information:Email: [email protected] Media:Website: https://cindyutzinger.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-utzinger-3082ba45Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whyismykiddoingthatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyismykiddoingthat/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cindyu2428/YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCvYCgENxxbymniTG3suIddQThanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I’d love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I’ll share how I can help you....