S4E25: Tracking the Sensory Signs of the 5Ds

In this episode, Juliet and Brent dive into the subtle, often overlooked "nuances" that can signal learning disabilities and sensory processing issues in children. From the way a child holds their pencil or ties their shoes to oral fixations like chewing on erasers, they discuss how these small behaviors often add up to a larger picture of ADHD or dyslexia. Brent shares his personal "defense mechanisms" developed over 46 years, including his unconventional pro-hockey routine of avoiding naps to quiet his ADHD brain. The conversation also covers the emotional side of the 5Ds, touching on the importance of "feeling your feelings" rather than using "Band-Aids," and the sensory sensitivities involving food textures and clothing seams.   Chapters: 00:00 - Catching up on "Anxiety Mode" 02:56 - NHL Secrets: Avoiding Naps for ADHD 04:47 - Numbing vs. Feeling: The "Band-Aid" Debate 06:44 - Sensory Clues: Pencil Grips & Chewing Erasers 10:46 - Comfort in Repetition: Rewatching TV Shows 13:22 - Early Signs: Rhyming & Counting Months 18:08 - Sensory Triggers: Clothing Seams & "Lead Hands" 22:07 - The Shoe-Tying & Left/Right Litmus Test 27:48 - Weekend Recap & Gratitude 29:47 - How to Support the Show