Autism, Sensory Needs & Emotional Regulation Explained By An OT | Charan

In this episode of We’re Not Your Typical, we sit down with an experienced Occupational Therapist to explore autism, sensory processing difficulties, emotional regulation, and the everyday realities of parenting neurodivergent children. We discuss autism meltdowns, sensory overload, non-verbal communication, ADHD traits, PICA, routines, screen time, gut health, and practical OT strategies that parents can use at home to help their children feel calmer, safer, and more regulated. This honest conversation gives real insight into the struggles SEN parents face daily from emotional dysregulation and behavioural challenges to navigating therapy, school support, and sensory needs. If you’re parenting an autistic child or supporting a child with ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or additional needs, this episode is full of relatable experiences and expert advice. Topics covered: Autism & sensory processing disorder Emotional regulation in autistic children Autism meltdowns & overstimulation Occupational therapy strategies Non-verbal autism ADHD & sensory overload SEN parenting struggles Gut health & autism Self-regulation techniques for children Screen time & dysregulation 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations around autism, ADHD, neurodiversity and SEN parenting. Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ #Autism #SensoryProcessing #OccupationalTherapy #ADHD #Neurodiversity #SENParenting #AutismParenting #EmotionalRegulation #AutismSupport Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.