Sensory Integration
Therapy
Does your child struggle to get dressed in the morning or seem to always be on the move? Maybe new activities bring tears or frustration, or birthday parties feel more stressful than fun. You might notice that they avoid certain playground activities, or some things seem harder for them than other kids their age. It’s important to remember that every child experiences the world differently, and sometimes, those differences can be cluesthat their sensory integration might need a little extra support.
These signs could point to challenges with:
Sensory processing/sensory integration
Self-regulation
Body awareness
Motor planning
Development of gross & fine motor skills
How Sensory Integration Shows Up
Sensory integration a.k.a. sensory processing, affects nearly every aspect of a child’s daily life, such as how they move through space, process information, and manage their emotions.
When the brain has trouble organizing sensory input, it can show up in many ways: difficulty focusing in busy environments, overacting to touch and sound, struggling to calm down when upset, and more. These challenges often connect to self-regulation and body awareness, which makes it harder for children to understand what their bodies need or the right way to respond.
With motor planning, the ability to think through and complete physical movements can be affected. This might lead to clumsiness or struggles with fine motor skills like writing and getting dressed. Over time, these challenges could lead to difficulty with further development of gross and fine motor skills. These experiences can shape how a child engages with the world around them and affect their self-confidence as they grow.
Early Support Makes
All the Difference
We understand that parenting can be challenging and frustrating, especially when all you want to do is be able to help your child. Remembering that each child has their own sensory makeup and learning when to pick your battles are big steps forward in helping your child gain confidence, self-awareness, and a brighter future.
At Arbit Counseling, Sensory Integration Therapy for children and families provides innovative, evidence-based support for feeding, sensory, and behavioral development . . . all from the comfort of your own home.
Through private sessions, families receive guidance, practical strategies, and compassionate coaching that empower parents to gain a deeper understanding, support, and connection with their child. Each plan is tailored to fit the child’s specific needs, and with consistent support and collaboration, Sensory Integration Therapy becomes less about managing symptoms and more about learning how your child experiences the world so that you can best meet them where they are and give them the tools they need to thrive.
To learn more about our Sensory Integration Coaching Packages and all there is to offer, please email us.
Meet Our Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Jennifer Papp, MS, OTR/L, CEIS, is a pediatric occupational therapist who provides remote, cutting-edge treatment to address your child’s feeding, sensory, and behavioral issues. From the comfort of your own home, Jen will devise custom strategies for your family and support you as you implement a plan for home or school. She is here to help you see your child through a new lens: one that highlights their unique strengths, makes sense of their challenges, and deepens the parent-child bond.