Misti Peppler OT

03/27/2026

I need to use these more- even with my adult kiddos.

03/25/2026

Trauma doesn’t just live in the mind—it lives in the body, shaping how we feel, move, and respond to the world around us.

Join me for a gentle, informative discussion on how the Masgutova Method (MNRI®) supports trauma recovery through reflex integration, helping calm the nervous system, regulate stress hormones, and restore a sense of safety.

✨ Choose the session that fits your schedule:
🌿 April 8 (12:00–12:45 PM CST): https://mailchi.mp/pepplerot.com/cys2qxoik6

🌿 April 13 (7:30–8:15 PM CST): https://mailchi.mp/a864921a187f/xw99n2pnn0

Spots are limited—reserve yours today!

When we experience high stress events, primary reflex codes resurface to protect us as we build new pathways to deal with this new stressor. Misti discusses how to use primary reflex patterns and sensory strategies to reduce the effects of childhood trauma.

03/24/2026

Reflex Regulation vs. Reflex Inhibition - What's the difference? - https://mailchi.mp/46a039c9f648/reflex-regulation-vs-reflex-inhibition-whats-the-difference

03/22/2026

I may have shared about this before - but want to highlight again.
This will be really, really good!

This Tuesday we’re talking about something most behavior advice skips entirely: the body.

A lot of behavior strategies focus on consequences, rules, or emotions.

But underneath all of that is something even more foundational.

Regulation.

When a child’s nervous system gets overwhelmed, their body shifts into protection mode. And when the body is in protection mode, skills like flexibility, listening, and problem-solving aren’t easily accessible.

Which means the most effective place to start often isn’t discipline.

It’s supporting the nervous system.

In Tuesday’s webinar, we’ll explore how sensory experiences influence regulation and behavior, and how simple body-based strategies can help kids return to balance.

This webinar applies to all kids with a body, not just kids with sensory processing differences.

🗓 Tuesday, March 24
⏰ 8–9:30 PM ET
💵$19
💻 Live on Zoom (recording included)

The link is on the graphic and in my bio.

But if you want me to send the clickable link, comment MOVE and I’ll reply with it!

I hope to see you there!

03/20/2026

If you’ve ever wondered why reflex-based therapy can look so different from one provider to another, this blog post offers practical clarity and insight.
www.pepplerot.com/news/2026/3/20/2026/2/18/reflex-regulation-vs-reflex-inhibition

NeuroFoundations Occupational Therapy provides reflex and sensory integration services in person and virtually

03/16/2026

Describing infant reflexes consistently is essential for evaluating nervous system health, as these motor responses are key indicators of brain development. Uniform, standardized descriptions allow therapists and parents to accurately identify normal neurological growth, track developmental milestones, and detect atypical responses—such as weak or prolonged reflexes—that may indicate central nervous system dysfunction.

03/13/2026

What's up with reflexes? What are they? Here are a few facts about reflexes as I approach them with the Masgutova Method.

03/11/2026

Sometimes it’s really hard to separate out the different traits- I like how this explains the overlap.

03/11/2026

This should be really good!

When kids misbehave, we can always look deeper into the why.

Misbehaving kids are often dysregulated kids (even if they don't LOOK dysregulated).

When the nervous system is overwhelmed, their owl brain flies away and kids lose access to the skills we’re asking them to use. That’s why traditional discipline strategies often don’t work for kids with big, baffling behaviors.

In this live webinar (yup, you'll get the recording, too), we’ll explore how sensory-based strategies can help regulate the body, which makes it easier for kids to access regulation, connection, and cooperation.

You’ll learn:
• Why regulation lives in the body
• The connection between sensory experiences and behavior
• Practical strategies you can start using right away

Join me:
🗓 March 24
⏰ 8–9:30 PM ET
💵$19
🎥 Live on Zoom (recording available!)

You’ll also receive downloadable resources to help you put what you learn into practice right away.

This isn't about kids with sensory processing disorder- I'm not an OT and I don't treat sensory processing disorder! This is about kids who have bodies and brains ;) because we all process sensory information and we can all get overwhelmed.

The registration link is on the image and in my bio but if you want a clickable link sent to you, comment MOVE and I’ll reply with it.

03/07/2026

Kathy is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in a parent perspective!

The Bridge - March Session

Join us for a thoughtful and heartfelt conversation.

In this Live Q&A, Kathryn Carr, author of The Depth of Her Touch and mother of a Masgutova Method participant, shares her family’s personal journey with NeuroReflex Integration.

Together, we’ll explore:
• What led her family to seek support
• What the process looked like
• What shifts they observed
• What she wishes she had known at the beginning

🗓 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
💙 $25 registration supports NeuroReflex Integration education and research
🎥 Includes 7-day replay access

Register by Saturday, March 7 to submit your questions in advance.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of connection and insight.

🔗 Register at the Masgutova Foundation website or at the link in the comments.

03/07/2026

We’re always looking at what the vestibular system is doing knowing it affects so much

🌀 The vestibular system isn’t just about balance—it’s the foundation for how kids move, learn, and feel!

👶 It’s one of the first systems to develop and plays a HUGE role in physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.

🎯 Supporting it through movement & play helps kids focus, feel calm, and thrive in school and life.

💡 Let’s move with purpose to boost development from the inside out!

11/23/2025

I’ve been advocating this for years.

HIGHLY DECORATED CLASSROOMS HURTS LEARNING.

For Montessori, simplicity and minimalism are the best. And research supports this idea.

Highly decorated classrooms can bombard students with too much visual information, interfering with their memory and their ability to concentrate, studies find
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022096518300390.,
• https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614533801)

These studies examine the relationship between classroom environment and student executive functions, which include skills like memory, attention and self-regulation.
While teachers mean well when decorating, many classrooms end up being “sensory rich” in a way that could hinder children’s learning rather than help.
Study results indicate that children may have a hard time ignoring visual distractions when integrated into the surrounding environment.

CLASSROOMS SHOULD BE ATTRACTIVE BUT NOT DISTRACTIVE
That doesn't mean all walls have to be bare. In 2015, a team of researchers from the UK analyzed 153 classrooms https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132315000700?via%3Dihub and found that students benefited most when the walls had some decorations. “Displays on the walls should be designed to bring a sense of life to the classroom, but without becoming chaotic.” As a general rule, between 20 and 50 per cent of the available wall space should be kept free,” the researchers wrote.

Text:
Fuentes:
- Edutopia https://www.edutopia.org
- Association for Psychological Science (https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/heavily-decorated-classrooms-disrupt-attention-and-learning-in-young-children.html)
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