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
- Identify how sensory processing and retained primitive reflexes play a role in your child’s academic success.
- Identify visual/ocular motor skills and learn strategies to address and improve these areas.
- Implement movement and multi-sensory activities into your home learning routine to improve attention and focus.
- Identify when your child needs more/less sensory input and help meet their sensory needs.
- List strategies to support parent nervous system regulation throughout the day.
Course Information
- Target Audience: parents, and educators
- Course Instructor:Â Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS
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