Sensory Clues & Parent Power: Ashton Smith’s OT Blueprint for Thriving Kids

Send us a text

Why does your toddler melt down after breakfast? Why can’t your eight-year-old keep their shoes on at the store? Pediatric occupational therapist Ashton Smith says the answers are written in your child’s sensory language, and parents can learn to read it. In this episode, Ashton joins host Brandon Stanchock to unpack the science of sensory processing, the myths around autism diagnoses, and her new virtual coaching program that equips parents (not just insurers) to help kids thrive. ashton-brandon

Listen (or watch) and discover

• Over-, under- & sensory-craver profiles—how to spot which one fits your child and dial daily routines to match.
• The deep-pressure secret: why backward shoes, toe-walking, or perpetual parkour are really DIY nervous-system hacks—and safer ways to give that input.
• Fine-motor red flags schools miss (hint: drawing letters ≠ , writing them) and the quick posture fixes that unlock handwriting progress.
• A 3-track parent roadmap—sensory, fine motor, or behavior/transition support—and how Smith OT Solutions delivers results entirely online.
• Why “nothing is too small” when it comes to developmental concerns, plus the detective mindset that helps parents find triggers fast.

Whether you’re navigating an autism diagnosis, chasing a sensory seeker through the living room, or just wondering if that crayon grip is really a big deal, this conversation hands you practical, BS-free tools you can start tonight.

📣 Sponsor Spotlight — Smith OT Solutions

Tired of insurance red tape? Smith OT Solutions offers 90-day Understanding Uniqueness coaching: eight 1-on-one virtual sessions, 24/7 email access, and a free Sensory-Friendly Home Checklist. Grab the guide or book a discovery call at SmithOTSolutions.com (link in show notes).

Website
www.smithotsoulutions.com

🎙️ Like what you heard?
This podcast is just one part of the Just Some BS universe.

Follow host Brandon Stanchock for weekly BS-free takes on leadership, personal growth, company culture, AI, gaming, and more.

👊 Subscribe to the podcast
🧠 Level up with Growth-ish Mentorship
🎮 Check out the book: Gamers: The Unexpected Overachievers
🧢 Grab some weird merch that actually means something

📱 Connect on LinkedIn: Brandon Stanchock
🔗 All links: linktr.ee/BrandonStanchock