As awareness of sensory processing differences grows, schools are increasingly incorporating sensory supports into classrooms and common spaces.
Category Archives: Sensory
When Dysregulation Isn’t a Sensory Issue: What Caregivers and Professionals Need to Know
While sensory processing differences absolutely play a role in dysregulation for many children, dysregulation is not always a sensory issue.
Making Public Spaces More Inclusive—An OT Consultant’s Perspective
As more families advocate for inclusive experiences, businesses and community organizations are turning to occupational therapy consultants to improve accessibility.
From theme parks to libraries, OT-informed design can make public spaces more welcoming for everyone.
Here’s how consultants help—and why it’s good for business.
Building Inclusive Healthcare Clinics: Sensory Consideration for Patient Comfort
Introduction Visiting the doctor can be stressful for many, but for patients with sensory sensitivities, clinical environments can be overwhelming. Harsh lighting, strong odors, and unpredictable procedures may trigger anxiety, leading to appointment avoidance or non-compliance. By designing sensory-friendly healthcare clinics, providers can improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Occupational therapists have the expert knowledge to consultContinue reading “Building Inclusive Healthcare Clinics: Sensory Consideration for Patient Comfort”
The Focus Connection: How Sensory Support Improves Attention, Engagement, and Learning
If you’ve ever worked with a child who struggles to focus, stay engaged, or regulate their behavior, you know how challenging it can be—for both the child and the adult supporting them.
Attention isn’t just about willpower or motivation. It’s deeply connected to how the brain processes sensory information. That’s exactly what my ebook The Focus Connection: How Sensory Support Improves Attention, Engagement, and Learning is designed to address.
Why I Love Play-Doh for Fine Motor Skills Development
Why I Love Play-Doh for Fine Motor Skills DevelopmentWhether you’re working with toddlers, preschoolers, or school-aged children, this classic compound offers endless opportunities for creativity and skill-building.
It’s more than just play; it’s purposeful, hands-on learning that supports strength, coordination, sensory processing, and early academic concepts.
What is Interoception and Why It Matters for Children and Adults
Interoception is a term you might not hear every day, but it plays a crucial role in how we understand and respond to our own bodies.
Sensory-Friendly Classroom Ideas
A sensory-friendly classroom is more than just a calm space—it’s a learning environment intentionally designed to support students with a wide range of needs.
Five Signs Kids Display When Overstimulated at School (and How to Support Them)
Here are five common signs that a child may be overstimulated at school—and how to help them find calm again.
Sensory-Friendly Strategies for Theme Parks and Entertainment Venues
Explore proven strategies to make theme parks and entertainment venues sensory‑friendly, driving attendance and guest satisfaction—SuperKids OT can help.