Every video here started the same way the blog did — real life, no filter. Some weeks that’s my son’s OT testing a reflex I’d never heard of. Other weeks it’s my abuela’s ron ponche recipe, or just us being a family out loud. If you’re looking for the polished version, this isn’t it. If you’re looking for the honest one, welcome.
Autism & Sensory Support
Real sessions, real reflex testing, real conversations — filmed with the same OT and the same two kids you already know from the blog.
Testing My Autistic Son for ATNR (Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex)
This reflex is supposed to disappear by six months old — I didn’t know that until Santana’s OT tested for it on camera. In this video, she walks through what a retained ATNR actually looks like, why it can affect reading, writing, and coordination in autistic kids, and what we’re doing about it. If your child struggles with any of those things, this is worth the eight minutes.
Related on the blog: Sensory Room Ideas
What Is Proprioceptive Input? An OT Explains
“Proprioceptive input” is one of those OT terms that gets thrown around at IEP meetings with zero explanation. So I asked our OT to break it down on camera — what it actually is, why autistic kids seek it out (or avoid it), and simple ways to build it into a regular day at home. No jargon, just the real explanation I wish someone had given me years ago.
Read the full breakdown: What Is Proprioceptive Input? An OT Explains
Mental Health Check-In: Talking to My Sons About Emotions
This is an actual couch conversation, not a script — me and both boys using a feelings wheel that their OT uses in sessions and their school uses in the classroom. If you’ve ever asked your kid “how do you feel?” and gotten nothing back, this tool (and this video) might help. It’s the most unfiltered thing on this channel.
More on emotional regulation tools: Autism Resources Hub
Why Family Involvement Matters in Occupational Therapy — with Robin Wilt, Pediatric OT
I sat down with Robin Wilt, a pediatric OT at Desert Valley Pediatric Therapy, to answer the questions parents ask most — how involved should you actually be in OT sessions, what calming strategies really work at home, and how to talk to teachers and family about what your child needs. Whether you’re brand new to OT or years into it like us, this one is full of practical, take-it-home advice.
Related on the blog: Questions to Ask at an IEP Meeting
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Family Life & Real Moments
The everyday stuff — outings, family time, and the moments that don’t make it into a how-to post.
A Day at Great Wolf Lodge with the Boys
A family trip to Great Wolf Lodge, sensory considerations and all — including how we handled the water park noise and crowds with an autistic kid in tow. If you’re weighing whether a trip like this is realistic for your family, this is an honest look at how ours went, bowling alley included.
Date Night at Home: Making Nigerian Jollof Rice with Chef Patty
Courtney and I tried something different for date night — an at-home cooking experience with Chef Patty from Las Gidi Cafe here in Phoenix, making Nigerian jollof rice from scratch. If you’re looking for a date idea that’s actually private, actually romantic, and doesn’t involve a babysitter search, this is it.
Us Talking About Becoming Parents
Courtney and I sat down for an honest conversation about what it actually looked like becoming parents — the parts nobody tells you, the parts we got wrong, and how our relationship changed once our sons came into the picture. If you’re newer to this journey or just want to feel less alone in it, this one’s for you.
Related on the blog: How Our Son’s Diagnosis Strengthened Our Marriage
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