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In honor of Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month, which is celebrated in October, I was inspired to reflect on the timeline of Dr Ayres’ pioneering work in Sensory Integration. I am overwhel … read more

Rejuvenating Verland’s Multi-Sensory Environment , or Sensory Room, as dubbed by the Verland therapists, was a project I eagerly dove into about a year ago. The journey started with researchin … read more

Verland—an intermediate care facility in Sewickley, PA, for those with intellectual disabilities—was seeking a new way to improve engagement with its residents. With 48 homes supporting 230 indivi … read more

Mealtime is typically a social and cultural experience for many families. But if your child is a picky eater, mealtime can be hard. An occupational therapist can assess a child’s needs to determine th … read more

I recently attended a symphony performance by an amazing orchestra. I entered the performance feeling stressed, but soon found myself relaxing to the soothing sounds. It was the “just right” sensor … read more