by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Oct 24, 2022 | Sensory |
It is important to understand the unique sensory profile of your students in order to effectively utilize sensory supports in the classroom. One of my favorite ways to think about sensory input is by using the cup analogy, which you can read more about here. In my...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Oct 10, 2022 | Sensory |
Sensory supports can be incredibly helpful to ensure our learners are able to participate in activities throughout the school day. However, it is important that we choose the right tools for each student’s individual sensory profile. Today, let’s talk about sensory...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Sep 26, 2022 | Sensory |
Have you heard of the sensory cup analogy? I think this is a really helpful way to think about sensory processing. I first heard of this concept when watching this video from Easter Seals. In my sensory series, I wrote a lot about the ways we respond to sensory...
by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Sep 12, 2022 | Sensory |
As a school-based OT, I am frequently asked to consult with school staff about sensory processing. As we start the school year, I want to highlight my biggest advice for you when thinking about sensory processing and how it impacts your students. We All Have Sensory...
by Abigail Rivera | Jun 21, 2022 | Life Skills, Sensory |
Sight is the last sense I will go over in the series “my sensory life.” They say eyes are the window to the soul but I think your eyes are your window to the world. So how much of your world is shaped into a different reality when sensory issues come into play with...
by Abigail Rivera | May 17, 2022 | Life Skills, Sensory, Sensory Series |
I often find it interesting to think about the complexity and design of the human body. Each of your fingertips has over 3,000 tactile receptors that send a message to our brain almost instantaneously to help us interpret the texture of a surface, temperature, and...
