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b'In this week\\u2019s episode, my guest is Varleisha Gibbs and we are going to talk about sensory processing disorder. Varleisha is a Mother, wife, and author.\\nVarleisha D. Gibbs PhD, OTD, OTR/L is the Vice President of Practice Engagement and Capacity Building\\xa0At the American Occupational Therapy Association.\\nIn 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\\u2019re going to answer frequently asked questions and help dispel the misinformation and clear up any confusion.\\nAbout Varleisha Gibbs\\nVarleisha D. Gibbs PhD, OTD, OTR/L\\nVice President, Practice Engagement and Capacity Building\\nAmerican Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.\\nBack to School Guide:\\nhttps://www.aota.org/Practice/Health-Wellness/COVID19/back-to-school.aspx\\nAOTA: Occupational Therapy for Children and Youth:\\nhttps://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Patients-Clients/ChildrenAndYouth.aspx\\nTwitter\\nWebsite:\\xa0http://drvgibbs.com/\\nCheck out Varleisha Gibbs books:\\nRaising Kids With Sensory Processing Disorders: A Week-by-Week Guide to Helping Your Out-of-Sync Child With Sensory and Self-Regulation Issues\\nRaising Kids with Sensory Processing Disorders: A Week-by-Week Guide to Solving Everyday Sensory Issues\\nSelf-Regulation and Mindfulness: Over 82 Exercises & Worksheets for Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, & Autism Spectrum Disorder\\nAbout Me:\\nAll my information and relevant links are\\xa0here\\nSponsors\\nThis episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children\\u2019s. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit\\xa0theautismdad.com/mightier\\xa0and find out more information, including how to get a free 30-day trial.\\nThis 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\\xa0theautismdad.com/hero\\xa0and use code \\u201ctheautismdad50\\u201d to save $50.\\xa0\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nMentioned in this episode:\\nHappy Ladders\\nHappy 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 without the disruption of people coming into your home Happy Ladders includes activities that target 150+ essential developmental skills every toddler needs as well as assessments in 4 different developmental areas. There\\u2019s also an exclusive community of parents just like you, and professional coaching to ensure success for both you and your toddler. To learn more, get a free trial, and take advantage of an exclusive, limited-time offer for my listeners, visit happyladders.com. Use the code "theautismdad" at checkout to save 50% off the monthly membership. Plus get a free one-on-one session as well as access to the Tantrums and Meltdowns mini-course. This is a limited-time offer so act now.\\nVisit Happy Ladders\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'