EP 77: Moving from Chaos to Calm
From Sensory Classroom Podcast by Jordan Garratt
May 10, 2026 · 52 min · Season 2 · Episode 57
About this episode
The episode discusses how understanding sensory and communication needs can help transform crisis behaviors into opportunities for connection and growth.
In this episode, Regulate to Communicate founders Ellie Steer and Sophia Parinchy explore how understanding sensory and communication needs can transform crisis behaviors into opportunities for connection and growth. They reveal a holistic, neuro-affirming approach that helps children feel safe and understood, reducing unpredictable outbursts and supporting long-term emotional regulation. Discover why traditional reward-based systems often backfire and how shifting to compassionate, regulation-focused strategies can improve behavior now and lay the foundation for more resilient, independent adults later. Perfect for educators, therapists, and parents seeking practical tools to foster safer, more connected environments. Website: https://regulatetocommunicate.com/ This punchy 50 minute episode is packed to the brim with useful insights and tips to bring in to your own home and classroom. Have you been following Jordan @sensoryclass on social media for a while and want to hear more behind the scenes stories from inside her sensory classroom, then you're in the right place. LISTEN/ SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://sensoryclassroom.org/pages/podcast Subscribe to support the pod, so we can…
People in this episode
Host: Jordan Garratt
Guests: Ellie Steer, Sophia Parinchy
Topics covered
- sensory needs
- communication
- emotional regulation
- crisis behaviors
- education strategies
- parenting
- therapeutic approaches
Keywords
- sensory
- communication needs
- crisis behaviors
- emotional regulation
- reward-based systems
- compassionate strategies
- educators
- therapists
- parents
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Regulate to Communicate, Sensory Classroom Podcast
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