Sensory OT, Polyvagal Theory and Being Brave Enough to Try
Being "brave" looks different to different people and as occupational therapists (OTs) we get the honor of seeing what brave looks like, every single day. I won't share details of this particular photo now but suffice it to say, this little friend accomplished...
3 Things Polyvagal Theory Teaches Us About Creating a Sensory Space
Angie Voss, Occupational Therapist and author of “Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Signals”, provides many resources for parents on creating sensory spaces on her website More Sensory Info. In my previous blog post, “Re-thinking Sensory Diets”, I discussed the...
Re-Thinking “Sensory Diets” with a Polyvagal Lens
My thoughts about sensory diets have shifted gradually over the last many years. My initial "a-ha" moment happened a couple of years ago, when I was working with a 7 year old boy who had been referred to me by the STAR Institute. He had global sensory processing...
Supporting Transitions for Children with Sensory Challenges
This picture was sent to me by a parent, after a treatment session this past summer. You can see my car driving away, far off in the distance. I wasn't sure how to feel about this picture when I received it. Aside from his cuteness, I was left wondering. Looking at...
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