How Sensory Processing Affects Kids in the Classroom – And How to Support Them

Every child experiences the world through their senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, smell, movement, and body awareness.

For most kids, the brain processes and organizes these sensations automatically.

But for some children, this process—called sensory processing—can be more challenging.

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.

The Teacher, The Classroom, and The Occupational Therapist

An occupational therapist walks into a teacher’s classroom…….Sounds like the beginning of a great story if you ask me! I’ve been a school-based occupational therapist for over 20 years. I’ve seen it all, I’ve heard it all, and I’ve done it all, and as teachers know, some of it I wish I hadn’t seen heard,Continue reading “The Teacher, The Classroom, and The Occupational Therapist”