Model of Childhood Engagement


April 1, 2022

When we think about the greatest impacts of Disability and Neurodiversity on our capacity to do the things we need and want to do, the common denominators are environments, systems, education approaches, employment and social relationships that either don’t understand, care about, or cater to our needs. It’s not that we are inherently ‘wrong’, ‘lacking’ or ‘broken’, its that we...

Kid Not Listening? Infographic


March 25, 2022

What to do when your child “needs” that toy in the store or the snack from the vending machine? How to navigate your child interrupting you on the phone or in another conversation? and of course, changing the sensory channel when your child “isn’t listening”.

Reward VS Paycheck


March 15, 2022

Advances in neurosience have taught us to move on from token boards. It’s a controlling, inauthentic intervention that teaches a child to ignore their body so they can get their reward. Some professionals like that control, so they will defend the use of them. They’ll argue that “working for” tokens is the same as working for a paycheck. It’s a...

Think Sensory


February 6, 2022

Dear Parents, You’re right! Occupational Therapists can help you understand the “why” of the behavior you see at home. When you #thinksensory, you support your child’s brain, and thus help improve behavior.