In this special cross-posted episode, Cynthia joins Paul Cruz on the Neurodiversity Voices podcast to explore what it really means to “make the sensory connection”—for children, adults, families, educators, and clinicians. Cynthia shares stories from her early days at Summit School, her years working in Cree communities, and the personal experiences that shaped how she understands sensory regulation as a human need, not a behaviour strategy. Together, they break down the eight sensory systems, how to recognize dysregulation, and how simple environmental changes can transform learning, communication, and emotional safety. Whether you’re an educator, therapist, parent, or someone navigating your own sensory world, this episode offers practical, compassionate ways to support regulation right away.

In this episode of Swinging Upside Down, Cynthia sits down with her husband and business partner, Michael, for a candid conversation about sensory regulation in everyday life. While much of the public conversation around sensory processing focuses on children, Cynthia and Michael dive into how these eight senses—beyond the classic five—affect us across our entire lifespan. Michael shares his personal experiences living with ADHD, highlighting how sensory regulation influences his daily functioning, work, and relationships. Together, they explore: Why sensory regulation is a human need, not just a children’s issue. How ADHD can shape sensory patterns in unexpected ways. The “big three” senses (touch, proprioception, vestibular) and how they underpin self-regulation. Coping strategies Michael has developed—like weightlifting, fidget rings, and auditory input—to feel “just right.” The impact of being on “high” or “low” in different senses (visual distractions, craving strong tastes, or feeling carsick). The overlooked role of interoception (our sense of internal states) in managing stress, hunger, and emotions. This heartfelt conversation is both practical and deeply personal, showing that sensory regulation is not about fixing problems, but about understanding ourselves. Whether you’re a professional, parent, or simply curious about your own patterns, this episode will leave you with insights to reflect on in your daily life. Listen now and explore how the eight senses shape your world. Want to learn more about the role of our senses in self-regulation. Check out Cynthia’s online course Make The Sensory Connection: A Human Approach to Self-Regulation

In this episode of Swinging Upside Down I talk with my husband, Michael Lautman, about his ADHD diagnosis as an adult. This is a special episode for us. ADHD is a big part of our family’s everyday life. We’ve talked about doing an episode like this for a long time. We had a lot of fun recording this together talking about Michael’s experiences. Michael was diagnosed when he was 31. During the conversation we discuss: the events that led to his diagnosis getting diagnosed and is feelings around it early childhood stories medication coping strategies self-esteem The music for the podcast was provided by the amazing Yaron Cohen. ADHD Resources CADDRA How To ADHD

In Episode 2, I talked about how routines can help kids, both under regular circumstances and especially during these trying times. As parents, we can use routines in our days to help us cope as well. Knowing that we have a schedule, and doing our best to stick to it (with some flexibility) can make our days go more smoothly. Stay healthy everyone!

The Cynthia Miller-Lautman Show is now The Swinging Upside Down Podcast! The COVID-19 global pandemic is having a huge impact, and this is especially true for parents, whether or not their children have disabilities. Many of us are trying to juggle a full-time job (suddenly done from the house) while our kids are at home. Add to that the stress of keeping away from friends and family, and the general uncertainty of the situation, and we get a recipe for stress. In this episode, I discuss how you can use routines to make your days manageable, and give you some examples of what we’re doing in our family to help make our kids more independent at managing their time.

I’m really excited to launch the first episode of my podcast The Cynthia Miller-Lautman Show Swinging Upside Down. On this show, I’ll be looking at issues relating to invisible disabilities and sensory regulation as well as other related topics. I hope you enjoy it!