In this week’s episode, my guest is Varleisha Gibbs and we are going to talk about sensory processing disorder. Varleisha is a Mother, wife, and author.Varleisha D. Gibbs PhD, OTD, OTR/L is the Vice President of Practice Engagement and Capacity Building At the American Occupational Therapy Association.In other words, she knows her stuff and is the perfect person to help us better understand what sensory processing disorder is and how we can help our loved ones living with it. We’re going to answer frequently asked questions and help dispel the misinformation and clear up any confusion.About Varleisha GibbsVarleisha D. Gibbs PhD, OTD, OTR/LVice President, Practice Engagement and Capacity BuildingAmerican Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.Back to School Guide:https://www.aota.org/Practice/Health-Wellness/COVID19/back-to-school.aspxAOTA: Occupational Therapy for Children and Youth:https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Patients-Clients/ChildrenAndYouth.aspxTwitterWebsite: http://drvgibbs.com/Check out Varleisha Gibbs books:Raising Kids With Sensory Processing Disorders: A Week-by-Week Guide to Helping Your Out-of-Sync Child With Sensory and Self-Regulation IssuesRaising Kids with Sensory Processing Disorders: A Week-by-Week Guide to Solving Everyday Sensory IssuesSelf-Regulation and Mindfulness: Over 82 Exercises & Worksheets for Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, & Autism Spectrum DisorderAbout Me:All my information and relevant links are hereSponsorsThis episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children’s. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit theautismdad.com/mightier and find out more information, including how to get a free 30-day trial.This episode is also brought to you by Hero Health. HERO is a smart automatic pill dispenser that dramatically improves medication management and compliance. Learn more at theautismdad.com/hero and use code “theautismdad50” to save $50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesMentioned in this episode:Happy LaddersHappy Ladders is Parent-Led Early Autism Therapy that empowers you, the parent, to teach your toddler essential developmental skills through play. Studies have shown that the parent-led model is highly effective while eliminating frustration over long wait lists, or the worry about losing precious developmental time. All