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Parents, Professionals, Children & Teens
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Sensory Modulation Disorder
- Autism
- AD or ADHD
- Learning Disabilities
- Anxiety or Depression
What else does Sensational Brain offer?
Information
- Current information and helpful resources
Support
- Interact with our on-staff Occupational Therapist
Research
- Regular emails and resources with latest research
BrainWorks
Resources and customized Activity Cards for assisting with sensory disorders
Activities By:
- Age
- Activity Type (Calming/Alerting)
- English or Spanish
Features:
- Mobile Friendly
- Print Custom Cards
- Save to your Account
Most of us use sensory strategies without even knowing it.
- Drinking coffee when you’re tired
- Listening to music to unwind
- Jogging to release tension
Some people need a more intentional approach.
BrainWorks sensory diet helps with these needs through activity cards and resources that you can customize for your needs.
- Engage in Social Interactions
- Focus on learning and education
- Sustain attention on tasks better
Continuing Education
Easily earn your Continuining Education Units through convenient webinars.
AOTA-approved webinars on topics relevant to the needs of sensational kids!
- Convenient webinars
- Nationally renowned speakers
- Receive CEU certificate immediately
- Earn AOTA CEUs
Cost-effective CEUs how you need them:
- Live Zoom webinars
- View-on-demand webinars
- Live seminars
I love the BrainWorks sensory diet picture cards. In addition to using the picture cards for our 3 year old to form his daily schedule, I have been using them to develop more language using verbs and action words. These are great for extending his expressive communication and language. I love the website—lots of great information!
-Donna, parent of a sensational kid
The BrainWorks sensory diet I made has been quite effective with a new student who has autism. He has limited verbal expression so the pictures offer more avenues toward the “total communication” we strive for at St. Mary’s School for the Deaf. Thank you for the valuable sensory tools to help children with special sensory needs.
-Diane Rahn, OTR
I attended your conference in April, and became a member of SB that evening! I am printing many of your materials, and have found your information so helpful for parents and teachers. It is so practical, and gets right to the point. I don’t have time to research and find all the strategies I need to try with kids in my school-based practice, so I greatly appreciate that you have already paved the way, and present it in such easy to get your hands on way! I also appreciate the information and resources under your Research area. It is nice to have that available when needed. I am using your information on data collection and sensory strategies to promote starting a Sensory Room at one of my schools. The principal was the one who initiated the idea, and one of my teachers is talking it up, using the information I provided her from Sensational Brain. I was so thankful to have it to give to her, so I “thank you” once again. Your conference was fabulous, and I look forward to more new information and useable forms on your website. Keep up the great work!!!
-Patty Soldner, OTR/L
Based on research
The science behind BrainWorks is based on multiple published resources1, including our own multi-case study:
Davies, P., Gavin, W.J. (2007). Validating the diagnosis of sensory processing disorders using EEG technology. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61(2), 176-189.
Mahar M., Murphy S., Rowe D, et al. (2006) Effects of a Classroom-Based Program on Physical Activity and On-Task Behavior. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(12), 2086-2094.
Schilling, D.L., Washington, K., Billingsley, F.F., & Deitz, J. (2003). Classroom seating for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Therapy balls versus chairs. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 57, 534-541.
VandenBerg, N.L. (2001). The use of a weighted vest to increase on-task behavior in children with attention difficulties. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 55, 621-628.
Craig A. Johnston, Chermaine Tyler, Sandra A. Stansberry, Jennette L. Palcic, John P. Foreyt: Gum chewing affects academic performance in adolescents. ASN Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology 2009, New Orleans, LA, April 2009. LB 487.
Free Printable Forms
- Sensory Symptoms Checklist
English PDF Espanol PDF - Home Modifications Checklist
PDF Download - Classroom Accommodations
PDF Download - Sensory Modulation Disorder
PDF Download - BrainWorks App InfoSheet
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