Episode Details

Are you exhausted from watching your child struggle in the classroom while feeling like you're missing something important? 

Do you suspect your child needs support but don't know where to start or feel overwhelmed by the options? 

What if the key to helping your wiggly, unfocused child isn't another diagnosis, but addressing foundational reflexes that never properly integrated?

In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany Parsons, a practicing occupational therapist, pastor's wife, and twin mom who is revolutionizing how families access therapeutic support in non-traditional settings. Tiffany shares her journey from outpatient pediatric OT to teaching at a micro school, revealing how primitive reflexes, core stability, and simple sensory strategies can transform a child's ability to learn and thrive. This conversation is packed with practical hope for exhausted moms who feel stuck between knowing their child needs help and not knowing where to find it - especially for families navigating ADHD, autism, and other neurodiversity challenges.

Connect with Tiffany Parsons:

• Facebook: The Homeschool OT, Tiffany Parsons
• Website: www.agapeloveot.com

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Harkla - Online courses for primitive reflex integration (for both therapists and parents/teachers)
• Sarah Collins - The other Homeschool OT who offers worldwide parent coaching
• HOPE Scholarship - West Virginia funding for homeschool families to access approved therapeutic services
• Previous Episode On Using Visuals: 26 Overwhelmed & Over Stimulated By Summer Meltdowns? This Hack Can Save your Summer Routine As A Special Needs Family

Key Takeaways:

• Primitive reflexes and reflex integration as foundational to learning challenges
• The importance of core stability before addressing fine motor skills
• Simple sensory strategies for regulation in classroom and home settings
• Visual schedules and environmental modifications for better transitions
• The eight senses (not just five) and their role in learning

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Connect with the host: Elyse Scheeler

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Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. None of the advice or discussion on the p