LIVE: Sensory Strategies at Home: How the Nervous System Shapes Learning and How to Support It at Home

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  • LIVE, interactive webinar via Zoom: Tuesday, November 10, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Eastern
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  • Includes FREE recording to watch for ONE YEAR!

Original price was: $60.00.Current price is: $10.00.

Sensory Strategies at Home: How the Nervous System Shapes Learning and How to Support It at Home

Does your child struggle to sit still, stay focused, manage frustration, or complete homeschool or homework activities without becoming overwhelmed? Your child’s ability to learn is closely connected to their nervous system regulation. When a child is dysregulated, however that looks for them, everyday learning activities like reading, writing, and following directions can feel impossible. Understanding your child’s sensory needs can help you create a calmer, more productive learning environment at home.

In this practical, parent-friendly course, you’ll learn how sensory processing, retained primitive reflexes, and visual/ocular motor skills may influence your child’s attention, behavior, and ability to participate in learning activities. You’ll discover how to recognize signs of sensory dysregulation, identify when your child needs more or less sensory input, and use simple movement breaks, multi-sensory activities, and sensory strategies to help your child regulate throughout the homeschool day. We’ll explore practical tools and resources that can make transitions easier, improve focus, reduce frustration, and support successful participation in daily learning routines.

You’ll also learn why your own nervous system regulation matters and how simple strategies can help you stay calm and connected when learning activities become challenging. Whether your child struggles with sensory overload, constant movement, difficulty focusing, or emotional outbursts, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies you can implement right away to help your child feel more regulated, engaged, and ready to learn in all environments.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify how sensory processing and retained primitive reflexes play a role in your child’s academic success.
  2. Identify visual/ocular motor skills and learn strategies to address and improve these areas.
  3. Implement movement and multi-sensory activities into your home learning routine to improve attention and focus.
  4. Identify when your child needs more/less sensory input and help meet their sensory needs.
  5. List strategies to support parent nervous system regulation throughout the day.

Course Information

Logo with brain outline and "Sensational Brain" text below in blue. This course is NOT approved for AOTA continuing education units (CEUs). This distance learning, independent activity offers 2.0 hours of training targeted to parents, caregivers, and educators. For state licensing or other credential renewal, contact your specific agency for guidance.

 

Sensational Brain owner and speaker, Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS, is a pediatric occupational therapy assistant, passionate about sensory integration, primitive reflexes, and early intervention. In October 2020, Rachel took over Sensational Brain, previously owned by Gwen Wild, MOT, OTR/L, in which she has rebranded and expanded into new courses, products, and more!

In addition to Sensational Brain, Rachel founded The Sensory Project, which shares simple sensory strategies and tips and handmade sensory tools on Etsy. She works part-time with Harkla to create sensory-related content for parents and therapists through a podcast, courses, and more.

Rachel is passionate about sharing her knowledge of sensory integration by participating in speaking engagements with nonprofit organizations, schools, childcare centers, and community events to increase early identification of sensory processing challenges.

Rachel lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband, two young children and golden retriever, where they are always hiking, exploring or spending time with family.

Disclosures

  • Financial: Rachel is the owner of Sensational Brain LLC and receives proceeds from all sales and co-hosts All Things Sensory by Harkla Podcast.
  • Nonfinancial: Rachel works part-time with Harkla Co.

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