Episode Summary
Sensory processing is a complex entity with lots of intricacies and is often times overlooked and misunderstood. As occupational therapists, it is our job to uncover underlying sensory processing and sensory modulation problems within our clients and then educate and provide tips and strategies to help them learn to integrate the information for success and optimal function within their daily lives. Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC and Jessica Hill, COTA/L come on the show to cover a broad overview of what sensory processing is, what it looks like, and some of their favorite activities to address sensory concerns.
Show Notes
Sensory processing is a complex entity with lots of intricacies and is often times overlooked and misunderstood. As occupational therapists, it is our job to uncover underlying sensory processing and sensory modulation problems within our clients and then educate and provide tips and strategies to help them learn to integrate the information for success and optimal function within their daily lives. Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC and Jessica Hill, COTA/L come on the show to cover a broad overview of what sensory processing is, what it looks like, and some of their favorite activities to address sensory concerns.
Sarah, Rachel, and Jessica discuss:
- Common misconceptions of sensory processing
- What sensory processing and sensory integration is
- An overview of the sensory systems
- The fine line between typical sensory functioning and dysfunction
- How they got into and interested in sensory integration
- What the Sensory Project is and how it started
Their favorite sensory activities and equipment: The Hammock Swing
Sensory resources for therapists:
- PESI
- Sensational Brain
- Rasing a Sensory Smart Child
- The Out of Sync Child Has Fun
- The Out Of Sync Child
- The Superkid’s Activity Guide for Conquering Everyday
Find them:
- Website: https://thesensoryproject.com/
- Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSensoryProject208
- The Sensory Project Show Podcast
- Email: thesensoryprojectshow208@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesensoryprojectshow
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesensoryprojectshow
