Exploring and Understanding a Child's Sensory Systems

CALM AND CONNECTED - EPISODE 185

We all know the 5 senses and learned them from the time we started school. But did you know there are actually 8? Unpacking and understanding these can help us to understand yours and your child's needs and how you move around your space well. Joining Janine is Occupational Therapist, Sarah Collins who unpacks the senses and encourages you to find the words and strategies that work for your child's sensory needs. 

Today Sarah and Janine discuss: 

  • The work Sarah does

  • How to take self care to the next stage

  • Mental Health Hygiene 

  • Sensory Systems 

  • Other systems 

  • Sensory Processing Disorder

  • How can an OT helpfully challenge sensory

  • Strategies and finding language that works for your family

  • How Dr Sarah likes to rest and relax

Listen on janinehalloran.com

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