What if the real reason your child struggles to regulate emotions or stay focused isn't behavior at all? Dr. Marielly Mitchell reveals how airway health, mouth breathing, and sensory processing play a surprising role in brain development. This episode challenges what you think you know about sleep, stress, and why your child just can’t seem to sit still.
What to expect in this episode:

• How sensory integration affects your child's emotional regulation
• The link between airway health, sleep quality, and brain development
• What mouth breathing might reveal about your child's nervous system
• Signs of poor sleep in neurodivergent kids and what to try first
• Why lack of sleep can look like or worsen ADHD symptoms

About Dr. Marielly Mitchell, OTD, OTR/L, SIPT, SWC
Dr. Marielly is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy known for her pioneering work in sensory processing, child development, sleep and airway disorders, and feeding and swallowing challenges. Grounded in biology and physiology, her integrative approach combines sensory-motor strategies, sleep, and airway health to support children with ADHD, ASD, and related conditions. As founder of TheraPlay LA, she leads a multidisciplinary team that blends occupational, speech, and airway therapy to help children thrive.

Connect with Dr. Marielly

• Website: TheraPlayLA
• Facebook: Doctor Marielly
• Instagram: @doctormarielly
  

Related Links:

• Why Sleep Is SO Hard for Neurospicy People (& what to DO about it)
  https://impactparents.com/why-sleep-is-so-hard-for-neurospicy-people-what-to-do-about-it
• ADHD & Sleep pt 2: Getting Kids In & Out of Bed
  https://impactparents.com/adhd-sleep-pt-2-getting-kids-in-out-of-bed
• From Chaos to Calm: Building Sleep Routines for Sensory-Sensitive Kids
  https://impactparents.com/from-chaos-to-calm-building-sleep-routines-for-sensory-sensitive-kids

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