Hi 👋 I’m a pediatric OT and mom and I teach children how to control their body and brain! A lot of kids have sensory processing difficulties that can often come off as aggressive, clumsy, uninterested, lazy, irritable… and so on. These kids can get misunderstood as being “BAD” kids 🙅‍♀️ These kids aren't “bad”— they're struggling to process sensory stimuli and respond appropriately. EXAMPLES: 🔴 A child is repetitively running into others, falling out of their chair 🪑, dropping things, breaking objects (SENSORY MODULATION & DISCRIMINATION Difficulty) 🟠 A child who is constantly climbing on tables, chairs, bookshelves and running around the room (SENSORY MODULATION & SENSORY SEEKING Difficulty) 🟡 A child who is very heavy handed when playing with others and playing with toys (SENSORY MODULATION & DISCRIMINATION Difficulty) HOW TO HELP: ✅ Build meaningful connections to help establish trust and safety with that child (this is SO important to help facilitate regulation) ✅ Make sure YOU yourself are regulated!!! ✅ Fill their environment with sensory experiences that their body needs ✅ Minimize stressful sensory stimuli in their environment ✅ Teach them sensory tools 🛠️ and strategies to help them regulate (I’m a huge fan of heavy work!) ✅ Advocate for your child’s sensory needs ✅ Seek out a collaborative approach from other health professionals (chances are sensory is a piece of the puzzle, not the entire picture) Follow for MORE sensory tips from a sensory expert! 🫶✨🧠 #sensory #sensoryprocessing #play #education #kids #parents #ot #occupationaltherapy #montessori #therapy

Hi! 👋 I’m a mom and a pediatric occupational therapist and I help teach children life skills through play! Here are a few FESTIVE activities that I use in therapy and with my own kids to help target: ✨bilateral coordination ✨crossing midline ✨fine motor skills ✨visual motor coordination ✨body awareness ✨balance ✨motor planning These activities are important because they help us achieve daily skills like tying shoes, using utensils, handwriting, scissor skills, dressing, and more! ✅Follow for more play based activities from a developmental expert! #holiday #christmas #festive #play #toddlersoftiktok #kidsoftiktok #craft #activity #montessori #waldorf #occupationaltherapy

Hi 👋 I’m a pediatric OT and I teach children how to control their body and brain!🧠 Here is a sensory break that can be used in a classroom (groups or individual) or at home! ✨Why should you take a sensory break? 1️⃣ Because they’re awesome! 😎 2️⃣ Boost engagement – Short breaks can help re-energize and motivate students. 3️⃣ Relieve stress and anxiety – A quick reset can calm the mind and body. 4️⃣ Increase focus and attention – Movement and sensory input help sharpen concentration. 🧠 Movement is a powerful tool for learning and regulation! 🧠 💃By incorporating movement into our kids' daily routines, we can help them stay focused, calm, and ready to learn. Whether it's through a sensory circuit, active breaks, or simple stretches, movement supports both brain function and emotional regulation. Let’s provide more opportunities for our kids to move and thrive! Follow for more sensory ideas ✅ #sensory #sensoryplay #break #sensorycircuits #regulate #kids #momsoftiktok #dadsoftiktok #school #emotion #attention #occupationaltherapy

As a pediatric OT I use A LOT of equipment and a scooter board is one of my absolute favorite therapy tools! ⭐️They can be used with a WIDE range of individuals and can be used to target MANY skills⭐️ I’m collaborating with the brand Fun and Function to give YOU a chance to WIN a scooter board and a set of amazing scooter board paddles! Check out my IG for the details! 🫶 #sensory #sensoryplayideas #sensoryplay #scooter #regulation #fun #occupationaltherapy #momsoftiktok #dadsoftiktok #specialed #sensoryprocessingdisorder

Hi 👋 pediatric OT and mom here! I teach children how to control their body and brain 🧠 Need an easy sensory activity to help CALM down your child?! 🍕Try making a sensory PIZZA! 🍕 What you will need: - 1 High energy child - 1 Foam roller - 1 Small ball - 1 Blanket Baking Instructions: Apply the ingredients one by one for several seconds at a time. If your dysregulated child is fond of a certain ingredient, feel free to repeat (adding more). It’s OKAY not to include every ingredient. Remember to respect boundaries 🫶 Why should you make a sensory PIZZA? ✨ Provides connection between you and your child (foundation for regulation) ✨ Provides opportunities for calming sensory input ✨ Can help prepare the body for an unfavorable activity (going to bed, sitting at the dinner table, etc.) ✅ Follow for more expert tips on sensory regulation! #sensory #sensoryplayideas #play #regulation #calm #upset #occupationaltherapy #ot #momsoftiktok #dadsoftiktok #toddler #kid #cute