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...
When Sensory Strategies Don’t Work
I arrived at a client's home today ready to start a session, and as I walked up the front steps I could hear what sounded like crying or an upset child. Sigh. It was my client, no doubt. Poor thing. Poor mom. I rang the doorbell, hoping that might incite some...
Sensory IS Behavior
“Sensory is the bridge between physical and mental health.” - Virginia Spielman, Executive Director STAR Institute (Denver, CO). In my private practice with clients, in workshops with parents and when I mentor other OT’s, the most frequent question and area of...
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Ovis the Sheep
Children and families living with sensory differences often feel misunderstood. I hope Ovis and his stories will bring connection to your child, to your student, your client, or your friend in trying to understand and communicate what can feel like a very confusing world.
